Amilla Fushi
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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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Ari Atoll
Conrad Rangali offers 5* Luxury across two islands, linked by a walkway.
The resort caters well for both Honeymooners and families alike with plenty to keep the children entertained, including an impressive 'Finding Nemo' styled mini-submersible ...
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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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Dusit Thani Maldives
Baa Atoll
All rooms at Dusit Thani are extremely luxurious and spacious and the food is fantastic, we particularly liked the impressive breakfast presentation at ‘The Market’ restaurant. A visit to the Thai Restaurant Benjarong should also be high on the agend...
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Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
Shaviyani Atoll
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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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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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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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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Joali
Raa Atoll
A new top-of-the-range, luxury resort with a focus on eco-awareness and sustainability, combined with inspiration derived from the owner’s love of art and design. The island is dotted with exclusive, original art and sculpture by innovative artists ...
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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, plus a few extras – including the world’s first underwater nightclub, Subsix, and the introduction of 'molecular gast...
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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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OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
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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Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
Gaafu Atoll
Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa
Seenu Atoll
Please note that due to the coronavirus pandemic Shangri-la Villinigili has ceased operations indefinitelyThe first luxury resort in the Maldives located south of the equator with a plethora of great
facilities. A 3km long island of whit...
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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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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 Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
Gaafu Atoll
Offspring of The Residence in Mauritius, the spacious, colonnial-style decor, first-class service and outstanding food are unmistakeable at The Residence Maldives.
Whilst the back-of-house buildings are still a little prominent from the arrival j...
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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.
Located in North Male Atoll, ...
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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
