Alila Kothaifaru
Located in Raa Atoll, Alila Kothaifaru is part of the Hyatt portfolio of resorts. Check back here for further updates, information and images from the resort as we receive them. We're looking forward to visiting later this year....
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Ayada Maldives
Gaafu Atoll
Located in the Southerly Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Ayada is reached by domestic flight and speedboat from Male, and the opening of nearby Maavaralu airport in the South East corner of the Atoll, less than 20 mins away, has reduced overall transfer times to...
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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
North Male Atoll
Opened in 1995, this is a 'sanctuary for the senses' and offers everything you would expect of the Banyan Tree brand. This resort is all about calm and regeneration, achieved in the spa through a wide variety of massages and body treatments.
Th...
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Cocoa Island by COMO
South Male Atoll
A small, intimate island owned for the last 15 years by COMO (Singaporean billionaire Ong Beng Seng’s hotel venture) and a 45 minute speedboat ride from Male.
All 33 suites lead directly into the water and their design is inspired by the traditi...
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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
Following the incredible success of Emerald Maldives it was really only a matter of time before the Italian operator expanded its portfolio in the destination. After the acquisition of the naturally beautiful Faarufushi, much work was done to bring t...
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Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
We were eager to get through the doors of Emerald and were one of the first operators to visit the island during the soft-opening period in August 2019 and we've since returned for a second visit now the island is fully operational. We’re delighted t...
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Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
Shaviyani Atoll
Heritance Aarah
Raa Atoll
Another 5-star player in Raa atoll in what is quickly becoming a crowded market. We were pleased to see the vegetation has fleshed out nicely since our first visit during soft opening, so aesthetically it’s looking very nice for a new resort and the...
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Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Haa Alifu Atoll
Located in the Haa Alifu Atoll, Hideaway beach resort is a 5* luxury resort offering a range of accommodation both on the beach and over water. It a large resort with a good range of facilities, catering well for families. Being one of the most nor...
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Hurawalhi Island Resort & Spa
Lhaviyani Atoll
Crown & Champa is a very well-established Maldivian hotelier that built its reputation on a mix of larger, high-volume & smaller, boutique islands in the four-star bracket. In 2016 they made their first step into the highly competitive 5-star field w...
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JA Manafaru
Haa Alifu Atoll
This island certainly has a lot to offer whether travelling as a couple or family. Beautiful, spacious villas all come with their own private pool and "villa host". Expect fabulous food in different dining outlets, stunning wide beaches with powder...
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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
Shaviyani Atoll
Kuda Villingili
North Male Atoll
Opened in the summer of 2021, Kuda Villinigili is a new independent resort in the North Male Atoll, just 30 minutes by speedboat from the airport.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives stands majestically on a 1km coral island that features 36 overwater...
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LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
Ari Atoll
LUX* South Ari Atoll has been through a number of incarnations: formerly LUX* Maldives, Diva Maldives, before that White Sands, and some of us remember the humble Ari Beach. It is now a modern, stylish, hip and trendy resort offering bright and airy ...
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Maalifushi by COMO
Thaa Atoll
A super resort from COMO in the Thaa Atoll, with bright, airy, well-appointed suites and villas. Service and dining are good quality.
Some good snorkelling to be found at the edge of the inner lagoon - some way from the beach, but a walk along the...
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OZEN LIFE MAADHOO
South Male Atoll
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO is part of the Atmosphere group's luxury OZEN Collection. The island is a long, narrow strip on the Eastern rim of the South Male Atoll. Like most of its Male neighbours, there’s no house reef straight off the beach, but twice-daily...
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Six Senses Laamu
Laamu Atoll
Situated in the Southerly Laamu Atoll, requiring a short internal flight from Male, Six Senses Laamu seems to have hit the perfect sweet spot between a natural, authentic feel and decadent luxury.
Pretty much every facet of the resort exudes qual...
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Taj Exotica
South Male Atoll
Taj Exotica brings you all you would expect of a top Maldivian resort. With its spa and superb water villas, which are among the best in the Maldives, the resort has recently being refurbished and improved. Add to this impeccable service and fantast...
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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
Baa Atoll
The Westin brings another well-known, 5-star brand to the Maldives. The contemporary Italian design, with influences from the ocean and quirky touches from the Japanese owners (e.g. a toilet that opens and lights up as you enter the cubicle – the Mal...
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