Amilla
Baa Atoll
Amilla is an impressive, modern luxury resort in the Baa Atoll that aims to compete at the 5 star deluxe level, which these days means it has a lot of competition in the Maldives. Translating as ‘My Island Home’, Amilla Fushi mixes large residences (...
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Anantara Kihavah Villas
Baa Atoll
Kihavah hits the perfect note between the height of modern luxury and the essence of an authentic Maldivian island. The interior of the island is lush and beautiful, while the facilities, service and dining are unsurpassed in the Maldives (the underw...
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Baglioni Resort Maldives
Dhaalu Atoll
Opened in August 2019 and located on the island of Maagau, in Dhaalu Atoll, this exclusive resort of 96 villas, seeks to offer guests a bespoke stay in the heart of the Indian Ocean with the unique Italian hospitality of Baglioni Hotels.
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Baros
North Male Atoll
One of the first islands to be developed for tourism in the Maldives, and originally recognised as a divers’ resort a short speedboat ride from Male, Baros has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Perennial favourite of tourism founding father...
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Constance Halaveli
Ari Atoll
Halaveli is a lovely 5 star resort but is still a long way from the most expensive, and so we consider it excellent value in its class. Villas are very well-appointed, and all feature private plunge pools, even the 'entry-level' water villas.
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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
North Male Atoll
Located in the North Male Atoll, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is only a 30 minute speedboat journey from Male Airport.
Its location on the edge of the Atoll makes it is a popular resort for surfers. The island has its own surf school and holds an annu...
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Huvafen Fushi
North Male Atoll
Huvafen Fushi is a perfect example of the level of sophistication now available to guests wanting the sun, sea and sand the Maldives is renowned for, but with style and class at the same time. Blessed with lovely beaches and a lagoon, this is a beaut...
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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
Raa Atoll
Opened at the end of 2019, the Intercontinental is a 5 star resort with matching facilities. We were impressed with the snorkelling and easy access from the beach. The resort has a total of 81 spacious Beach, Lagoon and Overwater Villas and Residen...
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Mandarin Oriental Bolidhuffaru Reef Resort
South Male Atoll
Opening late in 2025, the Mandarin Oriental Bolidhuffaru Reef Resort will be a 34-hectare luxury property located in South Male Atoll. Located just a 30-minute yacht ride from Malé, the resort will offer 120 stand-alone villas, 64 of which are overwa...
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Milaidhoo Island
Baa Atoll
Milaidhoo Island is a luxury resort concept from Universal Resorts, one of the best established hoteliers in the Maldives. Given the extensive pedigree derived from ever-popular islands such as Baros & Kurumba, pre-opening expectations were high. We’...
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Naladhu
South Male Atoll
Naladhu is one of our favourite luxury spots in the Maldives. Consisting of only 19 beautifully appointed villas, which makes for a distinctly boutiquey feel, guests have a choice of serene lagoon-facing beach villas or dramatic ocean-view rooms, ove...
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Niyama Private Islands
Dhaalu Atoll
Niyama has been designed as an ultra-modern resort, with all the mod-cons you would expect from a 21st Century 5 Star-plus property, with a restaurant that gives an introduction to 'molecular gastronomy' to the Maldives.
Traditional Maldivian this...
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OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
South Male Atoll
The impressive Atmosphere group has taken over the management of this super 5-star luxury resort (previously Jumeirah Vittaveli) and it becomes the flagship offering within the group's newly branded uber-luxe OZEN Collection. Open since December 202...
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Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Gaafu Atoll
Park Hyatt Hadahaa is a small, high quality resort in the southerly Gaafu Atoll.
While service is as one would expect from a modern 5-star resort, what really sets this island apart is the quality of the easily-accessible house reef, which is on...
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Patina Maldives
North Male Atoll
Patina Maldives is the second of the Fari Island resorts to open in the North Male Atoll. A ‘destination within a destination’ concept creates a collection of luxury resorts along with The Ritz-Carlton and to be joined by Capella (currently scheduled...
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Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
Gaafu Atoll
Raffles, Accor’s flagship luxury brand, brings a reputation for service and distinctive style to the Maldives. When the acquisition of Meradhoo island was announced we were curious as to how the existing property’s somewhat blingy design language mig...
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Rosewood Ranfaru Resort
South Male Atoll
Opening early in 2025, Rosewood Ranfaru Resort is anticipated to be the newest ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives.
The resort will be home to 94 one-bedroom villas, 26 two-bedroom villas, 6 three-bedroom villas, 2 four-bedroom villas, and 5 luxu...
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St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Dhaalu Atoll
Opened in November 2016 the St Regis Vommuli is located in the Dhaalu Atoll, about a 45 minute seaplane journey from Male.
It is on our list of resorts to visit in the coming months, so watch this space for an update later in the year....
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands
North Male Atoll
The Ritz-Carlton is another international brand addition to the luxury resorts of the Maldives, joining Marriott's other properties St Regis, W, Westin, Sheraton and JW Marriott already represented in the destination.
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Vakkaru Maldives
Baa Atoll
Opened in December 2017, Vakkaru is a luxury property that has been built with fastidious attention to detail in mind. It was clear from our first visit to the island just before opening that great care had been taken to respect and protect the natur...
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W Maldives
Ari Atoll
This beautiful island resort belongs to the W brand of properties within the world-famous Marriott portfolio, and describes itself as a ‘luxury playground’ – a pretty accurate description in our opinion.
The funky, innovative vibe starts at the de...
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Ari Atoll
