Monz Travel

MALDIVES

 

Where Luxury Resorts Reign

 

Within the luxurious embrace of the Maldives, discerning travelers find themselves spoiled for choice with an array of opulent options that cater to every desire. 

Here, an array of exceptional resorts unveils a tapestry of indulgence, each weaving a distinct story of lavish living. From those that celebrate holistic wellness, offering rejuvenation in pristine seclusion, to others that embrace art and culture, igniting the spirit of creativity against a backdrop of turquoise allure. Some stand as icons of eco-conscious opulence, while others beckon with exclusive offerings and personalized service. As day gives way to star-studded night, these resorts transform into sanctuaries of sophistication, inviting those who seek the extraordinary to experience the Maldives in a symphony of unparalleled luxury.

Allow us to introduce a compilation of our preferred resorts in the Maldives.

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  • Seaplane transfers operate during daylight hours only, between 0600hrs & 1600hrs
  • Some upscale resorts have their own private seaplanes 
  • Commercial seaplanes may stop en-route at other destinations before arriving at your resort
  • Resorts that are closer to Male use speedboats for transfers but that does not mean travel time will be shorter
  • Baggage allowance on seaplanes is 25 kg per person, including hand luggage.
  • CIP service at the airport: Receive clients when disembarking from the aircraft, immigration clearance, clear baggage, CIP lounge, and escort to designated transport. This service costs around  250 USD  per person.
  • Some islands operate one hour ahead of Male. This is usually done to give guests an extra hour of daylight in the evenings
  • You cannot bring alcohol into the Maldives
  • Peak season is from early December to March  (but Mona would go anytime of the year)
  • Taking seashells with you is illegal

Monz Travel Pick

Atol: Noonu Atoll

Transfer: Seaplane 45min

Lounge at airport: Yes 

Size:  610,000  sqm 

Number of Villas: 51 water villas and 7 land villas

Largest Villa: 4 bedroom

Number of F&B outlets: 15

Spa: Yes

Kid’s Club: Yes

Wow factor: retractable roof, slides, all villas with 13m pool, observatory, over water cinema, Private seaplane

Atoll:  Baa Atoll

Where: various charter routes that sail around and beyond the Baa Atoll

Lounge at airport: yes 

Size:  23m x 6.40m

Number of Cabins:  2 cabins

Maximum occupancy: 4 adults and 2 children

Number of crew: 5

Wow factor: outdoor Jacuzzi, A Dive Master, an Astronomer, Surf Instructor, and Photographer can be added on request.

Atoll: Noonu Atoll

Transfer: Seaplane 40min from Male

Lounge at airport: yes

Size: 335,500 sqm

Number of Villas: 46

Largest Villa: 4 bedroom – Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island

Number of F&B outlets: 8

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: striking 7-metre-high doors, Private 12.5-metre infinity pool for every villa, traditional barber shop, wine and cigar cellars, floating golf platform, surf simulator

Atoll: Noonu Atoll

Transfer: Seaplane 45 min from Male

Lounge at airport: yes

Size: 200,000 sqm

Number of Villas: 43

Largest Villa: four bedoom residences

Number of F&B outlets: 5

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: purpose-built yacht, largest collection of wines in the Maldives, tennis court, golf course, a multi-level teppanyaki restaurant, Cloud9 machine for naps, “snow room”, three-person ambient pressure semi-submarine tours

Atoll: Baa Atoll

Transfer: 30 min seaplane from Male

Lounge at airport: no but CIP lounge included

Size: 60,313 sqm

Number of Villas: 26 houses

Largest Villa: three bedroom The Nautilus Mansion

Number of F&B outlets: 4

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: Small island, bohemian hideaway, you can dine when you want, no matter the time of day or night. And spa treatments need no prior booking. Over 30 dive sites around the resort.

Atoll: Baa Atoll

Transfer: 30 min seaplane from Male

Lounge at airport: yes

Size: 187,500 sqm

Number of Villas: 113 villa

Largest Villa: Four bedroom The Residence

Number of F&B outlets: 8

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: Small island, very personal, great service, tennis courts, badminton court. One of Monz’s favorite small resorts in the Maldives

Atoll: Baa Atoll

Transfer: 40 min seaplane from Male

Lounge at airport: yes

Size: 178,062 sqm

Number of Villas: 103

Largest Villa: Three-Bedroom Landaa Estate

Number of F&B outlets: 8

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: Ayurveda, Yoga
Therapy, Wellness, and Planetary Wellbeing, All restaurants with Ayurvedic options,Complimentary Ayurvedic consultations, Overwater Wedding Pavilion with glass aisle, Bicycles, tennis court, own private seaplane, big on sustainability

Atoll: Baa Atoll

Transfer: 40 min seaplane from Male

Lounge at airport: yes

Size: 20,000 sqm

Number of Villas: 3

Largest Villa: Three bedroom

Number of F&B outlets: 0

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: no

Wow factor: Utmost seclusion and security, Private island with 7 bedrooms only. Private spa, Private 62 foot Yacht, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is 20 min boat ride away

Atoll: south Male atoll

Transfer: Speedboat 40min, seaplane 15min from Male

Lounge at airport: no

Size: 198,000 sqm

Number of Villas: 119

Largest Villa: three Bedroom Grand Beach Villa Pool

Number of F&B outlets: 11

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: Big island, 11 dining options, dining pods, aqua wellness center, Stella Maris Villas accessable by boat, outdoor tennis court and padel
court

Atoll: south Male atoll

Transfer: Speedboat 40min, seaplane 15min from Male

Lounge at airport: no

Size: 32,000 sqm

Number of Villas: 3

Largest Villa: Four bedroom

Number of F&B outlets:

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: no

Wow factor: Privacy, overwater spa, yoga pavilion, fittness center, total 5 pools, games room, boat ride from Waldorf Astoria main island

Atoll: Raa atoll

Transfer: 40 min seaplane from Male

Lounge at airport: yes

Size: 94,130 sqm

Number of Villas: 73

Largest Villa: 4 bedroom – Beach residence with pool

Number of F&B outlets: 5

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: Villas with high ceilings, art
and design around the island, Tennis court, Private seaplane, 15min speedboat from Joali Being

Atoll: Raa atoll

Transfer: 40 min seaplane from Male

Lounge at airport: yes

Size: 104,000 sqm

Number of Villas: 68

Largest Villa: Three Bedroom Beach Residence

Number of F&B outlets: 3

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: no

Wow factor: Adults only resort, Resort dedicated to wellness (39-room spa, herbology centre, salt inhalation room, anti-gravity yoga pavilion, podologist centre, hydrotherapy hall), 15min speedboat from Joali

Atoll: Dhaalu Atoll

Transfer: 35 min seaplane from Male

Lounge at airport:

Size: 90,000 sqm

Number of Villas: 77

Largest Villa: 3 bedroom John Jacob Astor Estate

Number of F&B outlets: 6

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: striking architecture, Wine cellar restaurant, private Azimut yacht, bikes, the only Bentley in the Maldives in Male

Atoll: Dhaalu Atoll

Transfer: 40min seaplane from Male

Lounge at airport: yes

Size:

Number of Villas: 134

Largest Villa: three bedroom beach pool pavilion

Number of F&B outlets: 11

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: 2 islands one for relaxing and one for fun which has the only Luxury Surfing Resort in the Maldives, underwater restaurant and nightclub, restaurant 500 meters offshore, tennis court, Photography studio

Atoll: North Malé Atoll

Transfer: 55min by speedboat or 15min by seaplane

Lounge at airport: no

Size: 440, 000 sqm

Number of Villas: 128

Largest Villa: three bedrooms gated Grand Sunset Residences

Number of F&B outlets: 7

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: Massive resort, each villas has bicycles, Chocolate making classes, pirates’ cruise, artist studio, watsu pool, climbing wall, indoor golf simulator, tennis court, football field

Atoll: North Malé Atoll

Transfer: 45 min speedboat or 10 min seaplane

Lounge at airport: no

Size: 135,000 sqm

Number of Villas: 100

Largest Villa: Three bedroom Ritz Carlton Estate

Number of F&B outlets: 7

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: speedboat away from the Fari
Marina Village and Fari Beach
Club, photography studio, tennis court, bicycles

Atoll: North Malé Atoll

Transfer: 50 min speedboat or 10 min seaplane

Lounge at airport: no

Size: 401,296 sqm

Number of Villas: 90

Largest Villa: Three bedroom villa

Number of F&B outlets: 9

Spa: yes

Kid’s Club: yes

Wow factor: open-air cinema, music programs, speedboat away from the Fari
Marina Village and Fari Beach
Club, free
discovery scuba lessons for guests 12 years and under, watsu pool, tennis courts, 16 foot private yacht for charter