If you've ever dreamed of spending a holiday in a beautiful villa on stilts over a crystal clear lagoon, then the Maldives is the place to go. These water villas, which are called overwater bungalows in the South Pacific, are some of the most unusual and luxurious accommodations anywhere in the world.
For those who are looking for the finish water-villa resorts in the Maldives, the complete list is below. In a few cases you can actually find an excellent 5-star resort in the price range below these, so you might also check out our main page, which features recommendations for over a dozen different specific preferences.
Villa rates below are per villa, per night, double occupancy, including all taxes
Noted as one of the finest and most remote resorts in the area, the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives houses 2 overwater rooms along with 45 rooms on the beach. The island itself is large and private, instilling a sense of privacy that other resorts may lack.
There are also lots of resort activities to enjoy, both on land and in the water. Each villas comes with an added bonus- a butler who will cater to your every need helping you to ease into our vacation as well as out of it once you prepare to leave.
An established all-inclusive resort that recently added 25 stunning water villas, the Diamonds Athuruga Resort along with its sister resort (below) adds a new sense of Italian style to the Maldives. Each bungalow is very large and decorated in white both inside and out. If you prefer European elegance to an Indian Ocean hut then these resorts could be ideal for you.
The all-inclusive plans here include most alcohol and even a few excursions and activities that aren’t included at most resorts. With this in mind the value here is quite good for a 5-star private-island resort. Each room here also includes an Apple iMac computer with movies and music ready for you, which is a classy touch that you won’t find elsewhere.
A large overwater resort that has earned a 5-star rating, the Dhigali Maldives Resort caters with rates that can easily fit into even the tightest overwater budget. Though there are 180 rooms on-site, only 24 of them reside over the lagoon, making it so that there is a level of added privacy. Making the rooms even more private are the exterior walls located on the back deck. In addition to the wall, you’ll also find steps that lead into the water a a private pool that overlooks the ocean beyond. Once inside each room, you’ll find Wi-Fi, a TV, room service and a bedroom and bathroom that offer private views.
Outside of the rooms you’ll find a wide variety of restaurants providing you with ample dishes to select from, a private beach, a gym and a spa offering 12 treatment rooms and an outdoor pool. If you love the water, then you’ll find that a stay here allows you plenty of time to snorkel and scuba dive. Reviews for this resort are very good, making it seem like a great choice for those looking for a romantic escape.
A new resort with overwater rooms detailed with a private pool and more, the Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa caters to individuals seeking a combination of play and relaxation. This is due to the onsite spa and water activities, both of which offer you a chance to escape everyday life.
Because this is a kid friendly resort that hosts both a kids club and a teen lounge, you won’t find it to be the quietest of resorts. If you’re a honeymooning couple, you may want to stay closer to your room.
Part of a 5-star resort division of the Hilton Hotels group, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island offers great value in the luxury class. The 71 water villas come in a variety of classes, and even the cheapest of these is quite large and fully decked out with fancy amenities, including a Bose surround sound DVD theatre system.
All the villas in the higher classes even come with a private Jacuzzi plunge pool on their deck. There are nine restaurants and bars at this resort for 150 total villas, so there is great variety plus very little chance of having to wait to be seated. Honeymooners looking for a 5-star water villa will find this to be one of the best choices in its price range.
A stunning all-inclusive resort, the Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort offers guests the option of 6 different overwater rooms, in addition to a few land based choices. The overwater rooms range from a 1 bedroom standard overwater villa to the Royal Suite, which can house up to 10 people.
Outside of the luxurious rooms, guests will find a long list of activities, features, and amenities to enjoy and partake in. These range from the on-site dive centre featuring a marine biologist, to the multiple dining options, to the wedding and vow renewal services. Even though the resort caters to honeymooning and romantically minded couples, the resort also offers a nice amount of kid friendly activities and a babysitting service.
A romantic resort that offers an all-inclusive plan, the OBLU SELECT at Sangeli Resort offers guests a few different room choices, both on land and over the water. The water villas allow guests to relax in luxury with a private deck and steps that lead into the ocean below. These steps make it so that you can easily explore the water world without having to walk to the beach and swim from there.
With that said, you’ll also find scuba diving, sunset fishing, various watersports, a gym, an adults only pool, and a spa catering with treatments of varying lengths, a sauna, and a yoga pavilion.
Located on a small private island not far south of the capital, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is a 5-star property operated by the famous Taj Resorts group of India. The 55 water villas here come in several classes ranging from large to enormous. The least-expensive class offers great value considering this small island is first-class all the way.
The higher classes of water villas each include their own private plunge pool on the deck, plus many other luxury amenities. They even have one Presidential Villa Suite, which is one of the largest and most luxurious water villas in the world.
A newer resort that’s been open since February, 2012, the Dusit Thani Maldives resort is a new super luxury property with a Thai themed and operated by a noted Thailand-based company. The water villas here are all enormous and very well appointed, as you’d expect in this price level.
The Dusit Thani Maldives boasts having the largest swimming pool in the Maldives, but they’ve also got tennis courts, a kids club, a luxury spa, and just about every other amenity you could hope for. If the Thailand theme sounds enticing and the price is affordable then this one is hard to beat.
Especially popular with an Italian crowd, the Nika Island Resort is a rather small and unusual private-island hotel. The 10 water villas are relatively new, and the 27 beach bungalows are noted for having their own little private beach out front, each with a private Jacuzzi as well.
Most guests find the resort quite charming and are fond of the food as well as the house reef, but things here are a bit more basic than at most of the larger and more modern resorts so it’s not an obvious choice for most visitors who aren’t getting a fantastic package deal.
A large resort set on a private island, the Baglioni Resort Maldives offers guests plenty of room to explore, both on land and in the ocean. In fact, if you love the idea of spending as much time in the water as humanly possible, you’ll be delighted to know that the resort hosts a dive centre, snorkeling, and a lovely outdoor resort pool, alongside your own personal villa pool.
In addition to a private pool, each overwater room welcomes with 24 hour room service, WiFi, an entertainment center, a tea and coffee making area, air conditioning, and a private balcony that stuns with an ocean view, sun loungers and a nice sized sitting area. The resort also caters to guests with various land and ocean activities, dining options, and a spa that offers massages and more.
With 100 villas in total, the Zitahli Dholhiyadhoo Resort is at the top of its class and treats guests like royalty. Out of all of the villas, 65 are over the water and provide guests with 3 different villa choices from deluxe aqua villas, super deluxe villas with a pool and stand alone aqua villas with pool. These villas are very large in size with the largest composed of 2 levels.
Here, there is also a large amount of activities to choose from including world class snorkeling. There is also a first class spa on-site with many different spa treatments and options available.
The smallest in the 3-hotel Cinnamon chain in the Maldives, the Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives features 70 overwater villas and only 10 additional rooms on the island.
The house reef nearby gets very high marks from scuba divers and snorkelers, with twice-daily free boat trips to the prime spots. The restaurant here gets good marks, but it’s the location itself and the staff that receive most of the raves. This is a good value resort in its price range for the Maldives.
A 5-star resort that operates on an all-inclusive basis, the Atompshere Kanifushi Maldives is a great choice for both families and couples, especially those who want to enjoy the underwater world as much as possible. That’s because this resort is home to a PADI Dive Centre and is in close proximity with several popular dive sites. If diving isn’t your first choice activity, you’ll still find lots to do with a tennis court, spa, gym, and long white sand beach.
Dining choices here include a newly added restaurant, Just Veg, that offers guests both vegan and vegetarian options. This dining option is open for both lunch and dinner while other chooses are open for breakfast. The overwater rooms here are an open concept design with either sunset or sunrise views, large windows, a glass floor cutout, private pool, wooden floors, Wi-Fi, and a butler service.
For an unforgettable boutique 5-star experience it’s well worth considering the COMO Cocoa Island Resort, which features 33 water villas that are all shaped like Maldivian fishing boats, plus 3 beach villas. As one of the smallest of the water villa resorts, this provides an intimate experience that is ideal for honeymooners, but probably not well suited to families or groups.
There’s only one restaurant and one bar, but each are of top-quality standard and offer a large variety. The diving and snorkeling in the area are excellent, which might help make up for the smaller number of other activities. Still, for romantic holidays, the style and simplicity of the resort might be perfect.
A boutique resort that only opened in 2009, the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo consists solely of 40 water villas, each with its own personal butler. Each water villa is large and very well appointed, and the butlers have a reputation for smoothing out the details of a holiday, including putting meal orders in early and automatically, among other things.
Each villa also comes with a glass floor section for viewing of the sea life directly below, as well as a large Jacuzzi tub with a view in the bathroom. The snorkeling and diving are excellent in the house reef within the lagoon, so it’s popular with water lovers. There’s only one restaurant plus a cigar bar, but the restaurant is also located over the water and serves food of very high standards, so this is an ideal smaller resort for romantic couples in particular.
Sharing Meedhupparu Island with its sister resort, the Adaaran Prestige Water Villas are a new and modern set of 20 large water villas in their own private section of the island. Each comes with a private butler, and service in general is excellent and of 5-star standard.
There’s a restaurant and bar in the Adaaran Prestige Water Villas section, but guests here also have access to several other restaurants plus all the activities in the neighboring resort, which isn’t true in reverse so this is an exclusive place. For those who can afford it, this is one of the better choices in the top luxury price range.
Operated by the Banyan Tree Group, which specializes in luxury properties, the Angsana Velavaru Resort has 38 water villas that are enormous, each including a private plunge pool on the deck. The rest of the resort may not live up to the 5-star promise of the water villas, but prices there are more reasonable too.
Among the unusual amenities here is a private sundeck on the roof of each water villa, which gives guests perfect sunbathing at any time of day. There are also some 2-bedroom water villas here along with good facilities for children and families, so this could be a good choice for a group.
Just opening in late 2011, the Ayada Maldives is a 5-star resort with a Turkish theme, operated by a Turkish company. The 50 water villas range from very large to monstrous (for the 2-bedroom suite) and all have a private splash pool on their private deck.
There are 8 restaurants and bars here, including a Turkish cafe to keep the theme going. There’s also a luxurious hammam (bath-house) in addition to a large and luxurious spa on site. The location is quite remote as it requires both a plane ride and then a speedboat ride, but that seclusion should suit the clientele of such an opulent resort very well.
Another 5-star private-island resort that operates on an all-inclusive basis, the Lily Beach Resort and Spa features 56 water villas, though 16 of those are barely perched over the edge of the lagoon rather than out on stilts as the others are. Even the least expensive water villas here are large, and include a special outdoor private bathroom with a Jacuzzi.
There are two restaurants and one bar, all of very high standards. The Lily Beach Resort also has extensive facilities for children, including two kids’ pools, so it’s ideal for families. Considering the all-inclusive nature and the 5-star standards, this resort offers quite good value for the Maldives.
While it’s not the most expensive, the Gili Lankanfushi Maldives (formerly known as Soneva Gili by Six Senses), Maldives might be the finest overwater villa resort in the world. Each of the 45 water villas here is enormous and loaded with features and luxury amenities. Even their least expensive water villas includes a large open-air living room with daybeds and a dining area, while the others get even more decadent.
The two restaurants and two bars here are among the best in the Maldives, as is the on-site spa. Guest interested in extreme privacy might like to choose one of the 7 Crusoe Residences, which are huge and each is only accessible by a small private ferry that runs whenever a guest pleases. Better yet, the Gili Lankanfushi Maldives resort features what they call their Private Reserve, which is even farther out into the lagoon, and at over 1400 square meters, it’s by far the largest water villa in the world.
One of the smallest private islands, the Velidhu Island Resort features 20 water villas in addition to 80 beach rooms. It operates on an all-inclusive basis yet it gets very high marks for the quality and variety of food in its only restaurant, which should be a good sign to many prospective visitors.
The house reef here is also one of the best in the region making it a top choice for both scuba divers and snorkelers alike looking for a modestly priced all-inclusive resort. You won’t find a swimming pool or kids’ club so this is more of a traditional Maldives island resort that is best suited to couples and an older crowd.
Similar to the Alila Villas Hadahaa mentioned above, the W Retreat & Spa is a newer resort that focuses on style and appeals to urban dwellers who appreciate something a bit different. The 49 water villas are all huge and very well appointed with luxury amenities. Each water villa comes with its own wine fridge, a BBQ station on the deck, and a private plunge pool. They also have 4 Ocean Haven Villas, which are among the largest water villas in the Maldives.
There are 6 restaurants and bars here, each with a unique character. There isn’t much in the way of family facilities here, so this is more of a couples resort. Certainly not for everyone, and not cheap in any way, this hotel has a special flavor that makes it the best in the Maldives for the right people.
With each villa coming equipped with its own private host, the Kanuhara Resort is a luxurious 5-star hotel that features 20 huge water villas with all the first-class amenities you’d expect. Among its many restaurants and bars is what is billed as the Maldives’ first private-island restaurant, where guests arrive by boat to a perfect and intimate tropical setting.
The Kanuhara Resort also features what they say is the first and only proper disco in the Maldives, but with so many other choices it seems that there is something for everyone. They also have a Kids Club and other family facilities, though the huge and private water villas could still be ideal for romantic couples.
A very unique private island resort, the Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Resort provides the best in customer service, class and luxury. While the main part of the resort is situated on an island, the overwater villas are actually a full 800 meters away in an exclusive section called Ocean Pearls Water Villas. To reach the villas, guests will be transported by boat each way.
Along with the basics, each overwater villa comes with a private butler, private pool and balcony. As a serious 5-star resort offering the best of the best, you can expect higher prices, but the prices are considered very worth it.
Featuring 70 water villas that are all large and luxurious, the Six Senses Laamu Resort only opened in mid 2011, so it’s one of the newer and more modern private-island resorts. Six Senses is a super-luxury chain and they don’t disappoint here, with very large rooms loaded with amenities, including a sunken ocean view all-glass bathtub in each villa.
There are 6 different restaurants and cafes, including an ice cream shop and a pizza restaurant, so guests able to afford the premium prices here are rewarded with variety in addition to luxury. There’s also an overwater restaurant and a full-service spa, making this one of the more popular resorts for honeymooners and romantic couples.
If you’re looking for a resort that offers lots to do alongside large overwater suites, then you’ll be happily surprised by the LUX North Male Atoll Resort Maldives. At this particular resort, you’ll find a total of 67 rooms, 42 of which reside over the water and face outward toward the ocean. When looking into the various overwater rooms, you’ll find that there are 3 different categories, all of which offer 24 hour room service, Wi-Fi, an entertainment center, a private deck, and more.
Outside of the rooms you’ll find several restaurants to dine at, a few boutiques, a tennis court, and various outdoor sporting goods for your ocean adventure. If you love to snorkel, you’ll find some great snorkeling opportunities here, right alongside fantastic scuba diving. Once you’re finished with the morning’s activities, your next step is to enjoy the resort’s on-site spa that provides guests with a fitness center, sauna, a beauty salon, and 5 different treatment villas.
Part of a popular resort line, the Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giravaru is great for guests who like choices, lots of activity and spacious rooms. In fact, the overwater rooms can be considered enormous with the smallest one still very large. A private island with first class amenities is also what you’ll find as you’ll be completely taken care of during your visit.
Catering to both honeymooners and families, the resort houses 4 swimming pools and separate areas for children to play and learn. There is also a dive center on-site, wonderful for those who can’t wait to explore the reefs around the island. Reviews are great with customer service receiving high ranks.
Perhaps the most remote in all of the Maldives, the Park Hyatt Maldives Resort is a small 5-star boutique resort with an emphasis on style. It’s a Maldives version of one of those trendy hotels that have been opening in big cities lately, but in a tropical setting. With only two restaurants and one bar, this is an intimate facility that caters to couples and isn’t well suited to families.
Each of the 14 water villas is very large, and comes with a personal butler among the other luxury amenities. They don’t offer all the water sports options that are found at most other resorts, though there is good diving and snorkeling available. This is ideal for couples who want to experience a very special atmosphere in the tropics.
An extremely popular resort that some consider to have one of the most beautiful settings in the region, the Baros Resort Maldives is a 5-star hotel that is popular with both honeymooners and families. The 30 water villas here are all large, and pleasantly configured in a semi-circle so guests don’t have direct neighbors like they do at most other nearby resorts.
There are four restaurants, two bars, and a full-service spa, which is impressive for only having 75 total rooms. The diving and snorkeling here are great, and there are many other activities and excursions available. Many guests come back year after year, which certainly indicates Baros Island is doing something right.
Another new entry opened in 2012, the Niyama By Per Aquum Resort has 40 water villas that each have a private pool and are otherwise huge. There are 4 different classes of water villas here, with the top-end being some of the largest and most impressive in the world.
With only 84 rooms you wouldn’t expect 8 restaurants and bars, but this has been designed as a high-end resort with excellent service so it’s competing on every level. Rates for the water villas are quite reasonable for the size of them and the included amenities, though they may rise as more people discover the place.
With top notch overwater suites that cater to those searching for a relaxing vacation with a view, the Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island Resort offers a tropical escape for all its guests. In fact, each of the overwater rooms at this particular resort come with a private swimming pool.
If you are a foodie looking for some new dishes to try, then you’ll be happy to hear that there is a nice selection of dining options right onsite, including ice cream. There’s also a spa with 5 treatment rooms right onsite, playing hots to hot stone massages and more.
A well loved resort and popular choice, the Kandolhu Island Resort is great for both relaxation and excitement all in one. A small resort with only 30 villas, land and water, it is also a more expensive then other resorts nearby, though the 5-star amenities are worth the price.
Guests will find spa treatments, a sauna and more for relaxation and then jump into snorkeling, scuba diving and island cruises. Snorkeling can be done straight from your private balcony steps that lead directly into the water allowing easy access to the ocean below.
This smaller resort features only 43 total rooms, with 26 of those being over the water. The Huvafen Fushi is 5-star luxury all the way, with even the smallest class of water villas being enormous and having its own on-deck plunge pool plus many other features normally found in only the most expensive rooms at other resorts.
In spite of the limited number of rooms there are many choices of restaurants and bars, insuring each guest will have a wide variety of offerings, unlike some resorts this size that rely on a single restaurant and bar. The Huvafen Fushi Resort also has what it claims is the world’s first underwater spa, as well as an overwater spa, both featuring all the luxury treatments you could hope for.
Serving as the only overwater bungalow resort within the Club Med brand, Club Med Kani has become very popular among guests who love to stay in the lap of luxury while still being close to the airport. Although priced higher than other resorts in the 4-star category, this resort is perfect for those who love to drink and go on daily adventures.
In fact, guests will find a Sailing school, snorkeling, kayaking, soccer, beach volleyball and tons of other sports and activities to choose from. As an international destination resort, there is lots of activity day in and day out which is great for families and groups but may be ill suited to honeymooning couples.
Only open since early 2011, the Anantara Kihavah Villas is the fourth member of the Anantara resort family in the Maldives, and the finest. The 42 water villas here are enormous, and each features a private infinity-edge pool on its deck, and a 24-personal butler. The two 2-bedroom pool water villas tie for the second largest water villas in the world, including two infinity-edge pools each.
Everything here is of 5-star-plus standard. The Sea.Fire.Salt.Sky. restaurant is the Maldives’ only underwater dining experience, and the other restaurants and facilities here are all first-class. For honeymoon couples who can afford it, this is about as decadent as things get.
A private, spacious resort surrounded by one of the healthiest reef systems in the entire Maldives, the Jumeirah Vittaveli Resort houses carefully designed rooms featuring luxury at its best. In total, there are 91 rooms, with 46 of them residing over the water where guests will be treated to their own private decks and accompanying swimming pool.
Because of its careful design, rates are a bit higher, though it is to be expected with luxurious rooms. In fact, some of the luxurious top of the line room features include a spacious walk in wardrobe, timber flooring, a high ceiling bedroom and an indoor walk through marble rain shower. The resort is also situated close to the main Maldives airport, making for easy transportation to and from.
A rather large resort spanning a total of 13 acres and holding a 5-star rating, the Milaidhoo Resort holds a total of 50 rooms, with each and every one providing both luxurious comforts and out of this world views. All over the water rooms feature 180 degree views, air conditioning, a private wine fridge, an oversized minibar, a sun deck featuring a private freshwater pool and a lovely soaking tub to enjoy. Room service, an entertainment system and Wi-Fi are also included with each room.
In addition to the great rooms, guests will find a few restaurants and a pool bar, an open air spa featuring meditation sessions, massages and various treatments along with a plethora of water sports, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. Guests will also find a games room, private beach, gym and gift shop. If you’re preparing for a wedding or honeymoon, you’ll find plenty of planning help as well.
A large resort that caters to both romantic couples and those with children, the Patina Maldives Resort is a great option if you like the idea of having lots to do for the entire length of your stay. This is because the resort prides itself on playing host to a long list of activities and amenities, some of which include a photo session, an art tour, a library, a private cinema, and a cooking class. Of course, you’ll also find scuba diving and snorkeling, as well as a little free diving.
The overwater rooms here are another topic that impresses with a private back deck that features a private pool, a sitting area and views of the swallow water below as well as the ocean beyond. What’s also equally impressive is the bedroom itself and how it’s laid out to feel like you are both inside and outside as it connects seamlessly with the back deck.
Operated by the COMO hotel group and serving as the groups second luxury resort in the Maldives, the Maalifushi by COMO resort is the first of its kind to open in the Thaa Atoll and serves as a top choice for many visiting the area.
All of the villas are large here, even the ones considered ‘small’ and each come with a private pool. If staying in one of the more expensive rooms, you’ll find yourself a private butler as well. There are 66 rooms in total with 33 of them sitting over the water, each with a beautiful view of the atoll. Those who love to enjoy the water will have a choice of fishing, snorkeling, surfing, sailing, diving and more.
With overwater villas spanning outward into the ocean, offering guests unparalleled views, The Ritz Carlton Maldives Resort, is a shining example of what an overwater vacation should be. This resort caters to romantic couples who are searching for the upmost in privacy. Here, guests will find overwater suites that look outward toward the ocean, allowing guests to relax in bed while enjoying the view. You’ll also notice that each suite stuns with a private back deck that is completed with a sitting area and a delicately place private pool.
The rest of the resort is equally impressive with a large gym that looks out over the beach and ocean, several dining and drink options, a dive center, and the option to partake on the Dhoni sunset dolphin cruise.
If you’re looking for top notch everything, you’ll find it all at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, a resort known for being among the finest resort chains around the world. Located both on and around a private island, guests will find great service alongside comfort and amazing ocean views.
There are 38 different overwater bungalows to choose from, with the smallest still being rather big in size. These rooms are great for a romantic getaway or honeymoon while some of the largest rooms are well suited for large groups or families. Each villa comes with its own private stairway into the ocean below as well as a private deck that is furnished and set up for sunbathing or lunch after a swim.
On the larger side, the Joy Island Maldives Resort is a resort that proudly lives up to its name. Here, guests will find 60 overwater rooms, each of which feature a sundeck that provides wooden steps that lead into the ocean below. Inside each villa is a large king sized bed, sitting area, and a soaking tub with an ocean view.
You’ll also find 3 restaurants, a bar, and a spa that specializes in both Eastern and Western style treatments. In addition to relaxation, guests here can also partake in a bunch of outdoor activities. These include snorkeling, scuba diving, sunset fishing, and a sunset dolphin cruise, which is a big crowd pleaser.
With an impressively large amount of rooms, both over the water and on land, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Resort aims to please in any way that it can. Guests here will find several different overwater villas to select from, each of them large in their own right. In fact, each overwater room features an outdoor private pool, a private jacuzzi, and a very large outdoor deck that allows you to freely move between the two. Some of the rooms also house a glass floor cutout, which allows you the opportunity to view the underwater world without worry of getting wet yourself.
Along with the rooms, guests here will find lots of different restaurants to dine at, as well as a bar offering classic and fun drinks. The restaurants here also offer a variety of dishes to enjoy, making it so that everyone should be able to find something they love. Though you’ll have plenty of reasons to snorkel and explore the beautiful underwater world surrounding the island, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy the resort’s on-site spa where you’ll find both indoor and outdoor treatment rooms.
A luxury resort set on a private island, the JOALI Maldives Resort offers guests private overwater villas that charm with private terraces, swimming pools, and steps that lead directly into the ocean, making for a relaxing and comfortable, yet at the same time, exciting holiday.
When venturing around the resort, you’ll also find a large section of things to do and see. On land you’ll notice the dining selections, the shops, the gallery, the garden, and the luxury spa. In the ocean you’ll get to snorkel, scuba dive, fish, and enjoy excursions nearby. If you’re honeymooning, you’ll notice that there are kid options here, so you may see a few children running around.
Operating a group of the world’s finest resort hotels, the One & Only company has a very special property in the Maldives. The One & Only Reethi Rah has 32 water villas that are each huge and each come with a private villa host and a bar. Everything here is of 5-star-plus quality, especially the personalized and attentive service.
There are eight restaurants and bars here, plus a great number of available activities, making this a good choice for families or active groups. Anyone looking for a world class luxury experience on a private island in Paradise, will enjoy a stay here if it’s in their price range.
A large private island resort that has just recently added stunning one bedroom and two bedroom overwater villas that are massive in size and impress with a large arrangement of room features, the Soneva Fushi Resort is one for the record books. Some of these features include a glass bottom floor cutout, a large terrace, a pool that extends out from the terrace, and a fun slide that directs you into the ocean below.
If that sounds outstanding already, then you’ll be even more impressed with the plethora of resort amenities that include an extremely long list of dining and bar options, one of which is a chocolate experience. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you’ll have no problem finding dishes that cater to a plant based diet. The resort’s spa and outdoor experiences will fill eagerly fill up each day of your stay at this resort.
A small resort offering the utmost in privacy for all its guests, the Velaa Private Island resort is home to 45 villas in total with 18 of them being overwater villas, one of which can only be reached via boat instead of a walkway. There are also 2 residences on-site which can accommodate up to 10 guests in each, perfect for large families or groups.
Located on a private island, guests will find that activities are abundant and also won’t have to worry about splitting them with guests from other nearby resorts. If you love golf you’ll be delighted with the on-site Short Game Golf Academy, the only one of its kind in all of the Maldives.
A small all-inclusive resort, the Kudadoo Maldives Private Island Resort sits on a private island that is surrounded by vast amounts of ocean, at every turn. Detailing itself as the only truly all-inclusive resort within the Maldives, you’ll find that absolutely everything at the resort is included within your nightly rate. This makes the resort a great choice for honeymooners or romantic couples who don’t want to have to worry about paying for things separately each day of their stay.
Each of the 14 overwater villas showcase luxury at its best with large walking spaces, an open room concept, wood floors, and a large private terrace that features a private plunge pool, steps that lead directly into the ocean, and lots of sitting areas. Outside of the rooms you’ll find lots of ocean activities and excursions, a spa, and dining and drink options.
A small resort with rooms housed both over the water on top of their own private reef and on a small island, the Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort impresses with luxury at every turn. Here you’ll find several different types of overwater rooms, with each offering a large section of amenities, both big and small. These amenities range from slippers for each guest to a private swimming pool located on the back terrace that faces the sea.
Alongside the rooms, you’ll be pleased to note that the resort also caters with dining and drink choices, a luxurious spa that offers much more than just massages, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and access to watersports in addition to local tours.
With 57 suites in total, 25 of them situated over the water, the Soneva Jani Residences Resort is top notch with suites styled more like houses rather than resort rooms. With room categories ranging with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom choices, guests will find themselves privy to a world of luxury with ample space both inside and outside of each villa. In addition, guests will find many different room features that wow including a private balcony/terrace, a walk-in mini bar, sun loungers, a private pool, lagoon access via stairs, an open-air bathroom, a private wine cellar selection and a retractable room in the master bedroom.
Outside of the villas, guests will find dining choices, including a juice bar and a beach restaurant, a clubhouse, gift shop, outdoor pool, gardens and an overwater silent cinema. Another great resort feature is the on-site spa which supplies a large selection of massages and treatments.