Amari Havodda
Gaafu Atoll
This attractive resort comprises 120 detached and spacious, contemporary-style villas in a mixture of beach and over-water accommodation. We were impressed with the overall quality, relaxed ambience and facilities of this 4-star plus resort. Food i...
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Angsana Ihuru Resort
North Male Atoll
The fabulous, idyllic Angsana Ihuru, famed for some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Maldives, must be on your shortlist if you are looking for a resort that is peaceful and quiet and in total harmony with the surroundings. The privacy and t...
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Angsana Velavaru
Dhaalu Atoll
Angsana Velavaru or 'Turtle Island' is one of those islands that evokes a sense of calm from the moment you arrive....a great place to unwind from the stresses of life. Its beach villas have had a makeover and have a more contemporary feel with subtl...
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Avani Fares Maldives Resort
Baa Atoll
Check back for our review after opening in 2021....
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Centara Grand Island
Ari Atoll
Centara Grand Island is a great offering something for everyone. It is a smaller island that packs a real punch with its Ultimate All-Inclusive package, which covers a range of water sports, excursions, the mini-bar, as well as three different venues...
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Cocoon Maldives
Lhaviyani Atoll
Opened on 26th December 2016, Cocoon markets itself as the first 'design hotel' in the Maldives, having developed the concept in close partnership with Italian interior design company, LAGO, who styled all the villas. Prices are based on Half Board ...
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Cora Cora Maldives
After a change of ownership and rebranding, Cora Cora Maldives opened on October 1st 2021, positioned as a 4 star Deluxe All Inclusive resort. The Cora Cora team have completely rebranded and uplifted the resort and we think its a great island with a...
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Dhigali
Raa Atoll
Located in the Raa Atoll, we hope to visit Dhigali soon. Check with us later for further details....
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Furaveri Island Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
Newly opened in 2017, Furaveri is a 23 hectare coral island located in the Raa Atoll.
The resort is accessible by seaplane, with domestic flights and speedboat transfers also available.
Furaveri has a total of 107 private villas. The beach...
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Fushifaru
Lhaviyani Atoll
Fushifaru opened its doors in November. We visited the island in early December and feel it shows great promise. Owned by local Maldivians the island is small to mid sized with 49 villas only 5 of which are overwater. It has a traditional feel wit...
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Gran Melia Maldives
Thaa Atoll
Meliá Hotels International has announced the opening of Gran Meliá Maldives in Thaa Atoll. The resort has yet to open and we are currently awaiting further information.
Check back here soon for more details....
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Kandima Maldives
Dhaalu Atoll
This 3km island is certainly one of the biggest resorts we have visited in the Maldives. The resort itself accounts for about 2km with the remaining 1km still undeveloped. As you can imagine, a resort this size can accommodate a wide range of facili...
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Kurumba
North Male Atoll
Kurumba has 9 room types, 8 restaurants, 3 bars and a recently refurbished spa. Being close to the airport it is well suited to visiting businessmen and holidaymakers who don't want to head too far from Male. If you like style and opulence in keeping...
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Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Ari Atoll
Lily Beach is located in the South East Ari Atoll with transfers from Male International Airport by Maldivian Air Taxi on a 25-minute seaplane ride plus a 10 min boat ride. Diving in the South Ari is first class, and there is reasonable snorkelling o...
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Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru
Noonu Atoll
A newly opened resort that we have just visited. Views and opinions to follow shortly....
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Nova Maldives
Ari Atoll
Nova Maldives is due to open on 1st April 2022. Formerly Vakarufalhi, the resort has been fully refurbished and re-branded, with a fresh new look and club style concept. Historically the snorkelling has always been good here, and the resort is per...
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OBLU SELECT Lobigili
North Male Atoll
Scheduled to open on 24th February 2022, OBLU Select Lobigili is a new offering from the fast-growing, popular Atmosphere resort chain.
Situated close to the airport in North Male atoll, it is intended to be a 5-star all inclusive resort exclusiv...
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OBLU SELECT Sangeli
North Male Atoll
OBLU Select is a good value, all-round resort that appeals to a range of clientele. While we found the majority of guests to be young-to-middle-aged couples, there are also a few families and older guests too. As with Atmosphere’s other islands, ther...
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OZO Maldives
Raa Atoll
ONYX Hospitality Group has announce plans to open its second resort in the Maldives after the success of Amari Havodda.
OZO Maldives, scheduled to open late 2020 in the Raa Atoll, will be a 200 villa, family-oriented resort with an island castaway...
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Robinson Club Maldives
Gaafu Atoll
Robinson Club, Maldives offers an almost endless list of activities and watersports to keep everyone entertained. The house reef is fantastic and is easily accessible straight from the white sandy beaches.
Extremely well-run with a huge emphasis o...
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SAii Lagoon Maldives
South Male Atoll
Part of Hilton's "Curio Collection" SAii Lagoon will open on the new reclaimed, 'integrated resort' complex just South of the capital Male.
Currently opening is scheduled for early 2019, although this may be ambitious.
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The Standard Huruvalhi
We were due to visit in Summer 2020 but due to travel restrictions we hope to see the resort in late 2020 or early 2021....
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VARU by Atmosphere
North Male Atoll
VARU is the 5th resort opening in the Maldives for the locally-run Atmosphere group, the third in the North Male Atoll. In the native Maldivian language of Dhivehi, the word 'varu' suggests strength, resilience and life in abundance, qualities that w...
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Velassaru
South Male Atoll
Part of the Universal group of resorts, Velassaru is just a 30 minute speedboat journey from Male. Set in a beautiful lagoon it has has lovely white sandy beaches and a good range of accommodation and dining options. There is no house reef so snork...
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Veligandu Island
Ari Atoll
Situated in the Rasdhoo Atoll, just 20 minutes from Male by seaplane, Veligandu is a long, thin island with lush natural beauty and bounded by clear lagoons offering reasonable snorkelling and diving. Contemporary style villas (skip the Beach Villa a...
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Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef
North Male Atoll
Located up on the north-west side of the North Male atoll, a 35-minute speedboat ride from Male. This small and compact All Inclusive only resort pitches itself at the 4-star deluxe level and combines the warm Indian hospitality and service levels y...
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Zazz Escapes Maldives
Former three-star Ranveli Island Resort has been acquired by Hong Kong based Asia Prestige Management and will be rebranded as Zazz Escapes Maldives.
Due to open in 2021 the resort will be aiming to cater for young adults in a fun atmosphere, with...
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