Maldives is a paradise destination on the bucket list of every traveller. Some of the islands or atolls are exclusively used for tourism. Maldives is located in one of the world’s most beautiful destination, which is visually stunning with crystal clear waters, white beaches and abundant marine life.
The resorts and hotels built on these islands are the main attraction for many tourists visiting the island country. Tourism in the Maldives started in 1972 with only three hotels, and in 2021 now there are more than 100 operational resorts. The most unique thing about resorts in Maldives is that one island is one resort, meaning that one hotel occupies the whole island.
This allows hotels and resorts to provide more privacy and more luxury for their visitors. These resorts and hotels offer world-class accommodation, fine dining options, luxurious facilities, and impeccable services for a fulfilling tropical holiday. The facilities and spectacular surroundings make it irresistible for honeymooners, families, adventure seekers, beach lovers and divers as holiday destination. Maldives has a variety of hotels and resorts, and the prices range from the cheapest to the top of the line 4 star and 5 star hotels and resorts.
There are a few boutique hotels and resorts as well that are meant to serve a specialized set of tourist and have facilities that match those requirement. There are also exclusive villa’s and private islands available that visitors have for their exclusive use. Most hotels and resort due to their construction on atolls, near reefs offer variety of ocean related services besides stay. These include whale watching, dolphin watching, coral reef watching, scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, paragliding, and many more. Most of these hotels and resorts are accessible either by motorboat service or sea plane service. Some of the best hotels and resorts in Maldives are listed below.
1. Kudadoo Maldives Private Island
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi is the first top-end five-star, truly all-inclusive resort in the Maldives. The newest addition to the portfolio of leading hospitality group Crown & Champa Resorts, Kudadoo ensures a secluded getaway purposefully crafted for the more discerning guest and accessible by a 40-minute scenic journey aboard a seaplane. An island defined by the philosophy ‘Freedom Reimagined’, the private island, located in the northern Lhaviyani atoll, comes alive with effortless adventures as the resort endeavours to offer anything, anytime, anywhere. Kudadoo promises the best escapism on the island, which will not leave even the most discerning travelers indifferent. Personal butlers are available 24 hours a day to assist in making this possible by facilitating authentic experiences that capture the senses. If total relaxation & luxury pampering are what you want combined with a bit of snorkelling on your own reef off your deck & boat trips galore to swim with manta rays & sharks & turtles then come to Kudadoo. For people looking for the best-of the best in an all inclusive, ultra-premium, adults-only property, with a feeling of being invited to a billionaire’s private island created for his friends, Kudadoo cannot be beat. The island’s hospitality is both exceptionally professional and friendly which contribute to making this island the most incredible sanctuary in the Maldives.
2. The Nautilus Maldives Resort
The Nautilus Maldives Resort is a highly exclusive, fully private resort of 26 beach and ocean houses. A privately-owned island in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Nautilus Maldives opened in January 2019 is a refuge beyond the bounds of time and expectations, where every moment is tailored to you. A celebration of the individual spirit, The Nautilus gives you space – to share, to meet, to be yourself and to shape your own personal journey. And, most of all, to celebrate the people you’re with, in any way you choose. The Nautilus Maldives has been designed for the new generation of luxury travellers who are looking for transformative experiences and activities that they can share with those who matter the most to them. Whole-island bookings offer the ultimate in exclusivity. The Nautilus offers a laid-back ‘modern bohemian’ lifestyle where guests can escape from their everyday lives, truly be themselves, and reconnect with their inner being, with nature and with their families – all in a beautiful Maldivian setting. A stay here isn’t like a stay anywhere else.
3. Milaidhoo Island Maldives Resort
Milaidhoo Island Resort tucked in the heart of Baa Atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve, is surrounded by powdery white sands and nestled beside a colourful coral reef, Milaidhoo is a luxurious natural wonder. Committed to offering a unique and authentic Maldivian experience, this island in the best Baa Atoll hotels collection that making waves with its refreshing contemporary twist on classic Maldivian style. Created for couples and romance only, Milaidhoo welcomes children above the age of 9 years only. What’s more, it is only 30 minutes by seaplane from Male or a 15 minute domestic flight followed by a short speedboat ride.
4. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Resort
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Resort Ithaafushi island is an exclusive 5-star resort that’s bringing a “next level” to the luxury holiday experience in the Maldives. Opened July 1st 2019, the resort lifts the bar in modern luxury travel catering to the individual needs of its discerning guests. Spread across three islands in the South Male Atoll, the new resort is surrounded by a crystal clear water lagoon, which will play home to spectacular underwater life. Meaning “Pearl” in Dhivehi the resort offers global travellers 138 luxuriously appointed villas in an inspirational setting, complemented by the iconic True Waldorf Service experience. Additionally, the resort has 10 truly unique dining experiences, including an unforgettable treetop restaurant .known for its stunning views the resort has a Spa and Wellness Centre, water sports as well as other facilities.
5. Patina Maldives Resorts
Patina Maldives is a luxury resort in Male within Fari Islands. A collection of stunning overwater villas, it is just 50-minute journey by speedboat from Velana airport. The luxurious resort of unique and radiant character offers 90 contemporary one- to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 Fari Studios. Set in the Fari Islands archipelago in North Malé Atoll, the guests can enjoy island life through thoughtful tailormade wellness journeys. The highlight is the light-filled James Turrell Skyspace pavilion.
6. Finolhu Resort
Located in the UNESCO world biosphere of Baa Atoll, Finolhu was built on a uninhabited island. One of the Maldives’ most luxurious resorts, Finolhu lets you unwind in sublime comfort, with the pristine beauty of secluded Maldivian paradise perfectly complemented by ultra-luxurious modernity. The island boasts of the longest 1.8 km sandbank. It also has a beach club with retro cinema and old-school arcade; spa with fitness centre and beach gym; tennis courts; watersport, four restaurants; house reef snorkeling among others.
7. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Anantara Kihavah, is a boutique hotel with white beaches, fringed palm trees, turquoise waters, dedicated butlers, fine dining and luxurious over water villas. Anantara Kihavah can be accessed in just 35 minutes scenic flight by seaplane from main Velana International Airport. The resort is surrounded by the jewel-coloured waters and uninhabited islands. the resort comprises of 75 one-bedroom villas, four two-bedroom residences and a three-bedroom residence, each hideaway boasts of large personal infinity-edge pools, dining pavilions, expansive wooden sundecks and ample lounging areas complete with swinging daybeds, hammocks and sun loungers. All villas feature his and hers walk-in wardrobes, rain showers, outdoor showers and over-sized bathtubs big enough for two. Sunken glass bottom bathtubs in the over water villas offer a mesmerising view of the sparkling ocean, both below and beyond the adjacent infinity-edge pool.
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