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