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Beachfront hotels in Maldives

A curated list of beach hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in April 2024.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Maldives. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Island Luxury Fulhadhoo Boutique Hotel Fulhadhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Island Luxury Fulhadhoo Boutique Hotel

    Hotel. Island Luxury Fulhadhoo Boutique Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Fulhadhoo. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $543.

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  • 2 Casaparadiso - Beach Front Ukulhas, Maldives

    Beach: Casaparadiso - Beach Front

    **** Hotel. Situated in Ukulhas and with Ukulhas Beach reachable within a few steps, Casaparadiso - Beach View features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and dry cleaning services. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around $130.

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  • 3 Paguro Beach Inn Ukulhas, Maldives

    Beach: Paguro Beach Inn

    *** Hotel. Situated in Ukulhas, Paguro Beach Hotel features sun deck terrace and free WiFi. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared lounge, and organising daily tours for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $120.

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  • 4 Lily Beach Resort and Spa - All Inclusive Dhangethi, Maldives

    Beach: Lily Beach Resort and Spa - All Inclusive

    ***** Resort. Located at Huvahendhoo, the 5-star all inclusive Lily Beach Resort and Spa presents luxurious villas and suites with free Wi-Fi access throughout the property. 2 outdoor pools, a diving centre and 5 food and beverage options await guests. Staff are able to converse in Chinese. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $1140.

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  • 5 Summer Vibes Beach Front Rasdhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Summer Vibes Beach Front

    *** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Summer Vibes Beach Front offers 3-star accommodation in Rasdu and has a garden, shared lounge and restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $114.

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  • 6 Beach Cottage Rasdhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Beach Cottage

    *** Hotel. Beach Cottage is a 3-star property located in Rasdu, facing the beach. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $85.

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  • 7 IRIS Beach Residence Guraidhoo, Maldives

    Beach: IRIS Beach Residence

    Hotel. Situated in Guraidhoo, IRIS Beach Residence offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Guraidhoo Beach and features various facilities, such as a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 400 metres from Kandooma Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2 km away from Makunufushi Cocoa Island Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and room service for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $85.

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  • 8 Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Dhidhdhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa at Dhonakulhi offers luxurious boutique accommodations in the Haa Alif Atoll in Northern Maldives. With only 5% island with constructions, the rest of the island offers tropical, natural and private space. The resort offers exclusive villas with personal butlers and 4 dining options. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $750.

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  • 9 Kiha Beach Dharavandhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Kiha Beach

    **** Hotel. Located in Finolhus in the Baa Atoll Region, 15 km from Baa Atoll, Kiha beach features an outdoor pool and views of the sea. The hotel has a barbecue and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $194.

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  • 10 Amber Beach Hotel Hulhumale, Maldives

    Beach: Amber Beach Hotel

    Hotel. Amber Beach Hotel is situated on the beachfront in Hulhumale, a few steps from Eastern/ Hulhumale beach and 6.4 km from Henveiru Park. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $108.

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  • 11 ATOLLKEY Beach Villa Dhigurah, Maldives

    Beach: ATOLLKEY Beach Villa

    *** Hotel. ATOLLKEY Beach Villa is a 3-star property set in Dhigurah, facing the beach. This 3-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $122.

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  • 12 Nala Veli Beach & Spa Ukulhas, Maldives

    Beach: Nala Veli Beach & Spa

    *** Hotel. Nala Veli Beach & Spa is a 3-star property situated in Ukulhas, facing the beach. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a concierge service. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $180.

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  • 13 Reethi Beach Resort Baa Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Reethi Beach Resort

    **** Resort. Reethi Beach Resort is located on the beautiful and lush Fonimagoodhoo Island, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and white, sandy beach. It offers a fitness centre, a massage parlour and a spa and wellness centre. It features 5 restaurants and 5 bars. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $275.

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  • 14 Kaani Palm Beach Maafushi, Maldives

    Beach: Kaani Palm Beach

    **** Hotel. Kaani Palm Beach has a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Maafushi. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $153.

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  • 15 Arena Beach Hotel Maafushi, Maldives

    Beach: Arena Beach Hotel

    **** Hotel. Situated along the coastline of Maafushi, Arena Beach Hotel features modern and tranquil accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property including rooms. Guests can enjoy water sports activities such as diving, snorkelling and windsurfing on site. Elegantly furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with a personal safe, electric kettle, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $135.

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  • 16 Rivethi Beach Hulhumale, Maldives

    Beach: Rivethi Beach

    **** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Rivethi Beach offers 4-star accommodation in Hulhumale and has a garden, shared lounge and restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a private beach area and a tour desk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $83.

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  • 17 Huvan Beach Hotel at Hulhumale Hulhumale, Maldives

    Beach: Huvan Beach Hotel at Hulhumale

    *** Hotel. Set in Hulhumale, a few steps from Eastern/ Hulhumale beach, Huvan Beach Hotel at Hulhumale offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around $54.

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  • 18 Fatims Beach House Maafushi Maafushi, Maldives

    Beach: Fatims Beach House Maafushi

    Hotel. Located in Maafushi and with Bikini Beach reachable within 300 metres, Fatims Beach House Maafushi provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a water park. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $70.

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  • 19 Alimas Holiday Retreat Felidhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Alimas Holiday Retreat

    **** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Alimas Holiday Retreat offers 4-star accommodation in Felidhoo and has a fitness centre, garden and shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and babysitting service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $81.

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  • 20 Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive Raa Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive

    ***** Resort. Facing the beachfront, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Raa Atoll and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Each accommodation at the 5-star resort has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a private beach area. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around $1333.

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  • 21 Six Senses Laamu Laamu, Maldives

    Beach: Six Senses Laamu

    ***** Resort. ** Paradise Evolving Even utopia needs occasional work and renovation to keep it as sumptuous as it is sustainable. That’s why we are making enhancements to our island home this summer. A new state-of-the-art Marine Education Center will offer extensive insights into local sea life and provide a new home for our research and community outreach projects. We’re building a new three-bedroom pool villa on the beach, adding pools to several beach villas, and we are tackling beach erosion by adding strategically placed breakwaters. We’ll be doing everything we can to minimize the impact on your stay so you can continue to enjoy out-of-the-ordinary experiences, extensive dining options, and full wellness programs.Six Senses Laamu is a sustainable luxury resort surrounded by clear turquoise water and white sandy beaches. Its villas come with a 37-inch flat-screen TV and Bose entertainment system. Rooms offer free WiFi. ** Beautifully designed, air-conditioned villas feature an outdoor bathroom with rainshower where guests can shower under the stars. Private day beds and sunloungers lets guests enjoy the Maldivian sun from the comfort of the villas. Rooms offer electric kettle, slippers and dental kit. Newspaper can be acquired on request. Six Senses Laamu is the only resort in the Laamu Atoll, in the south of Maldives. It is located on Olhuveli Island which is a 35 minute inter-island domestic flight away from Male International Airport to Kadhdhoo, followed by a short speedboat ride Six Senses Spa features stylish private treatment rooms, Ayurvedic therapies and relaxing body massage. The resort also provides a modern gym, yoga pavilion and an on-site diving centre. LEAF serves modern Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh organic ingredients, while premium wine and cheese can be enjoyed at Altitude Wine Cellar. Breakfast options are available. Other dining options include international cuisine at Longitude, pizza at Sip Sip, ice cream at Ice and drinks at the Chill Bar. Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around $1314.

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  • 22 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Baa Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

    ***** Resort. Featuring luxurious villas with private infinity pools, Anantara Kihavah Villas is located on beautiful Kihavah Huravalhi Island in Baa Atoll. Surrounded by coral reefs and blue lagoon, it has free WiFi access and an over-water spa. Anantara Kihavah Villas is a scenic 35-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport. Airport transfers are provided by the hotel at an extra charge. Choose from several spacious Pool Villas and Residences either sitting above the crystal-clear waters or along a pristine stretch of virgin sand. Fitted with fine wood furnishings and premium cotton bedding, the air-conditioned villas feature an over-sized bathtub, outdoor dining pavilion and an entertainment system with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock and DVD player. Wine chiller, espresso machine and fully-stocked minibar are also included. Each villa offers absolute privacy, beach and ocean access, personalised iPad concierge services, and a dedicated Villa Host on call 24 hours a day to help tailor-create your dream escape to the finest detail. A range of water sports, including wake-boarding, windsurfing, canoeing, catamaran sailing and snorkeling, is available. For those looking to exercise, there is a tennis court and fitness centre on site. Swim with majestic manta rays or snorkel at one of the world’s most treasured house-reefs, just steps away from your villa. Stargaze into the night at the world’s only over water observatory. Young VIPS are treated to an unforgettable holiday experience with mini-master chef classes, a giant trampoline park at the Kid’s Club, children’s amenities, and pampering sessions curated especially for young travelers at the over water spa. The resort offers unique dining experiences in the Maldives ranging from a gourmet breakfast of live cooking stations on the beach to theatrical Teppanyaki cuisine. Integrating itself with the surrounding beauty of the vibrant coral reefs, a once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic experience awaits at our multi-awarded winning underwater restaurant, SEA. Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $2522.

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  • 23 Baros Maldives Malé, Maldives

    Beach: Baros Maldives

    ***** Resort. Baros Maldives is a small island close to Male’ city set in a turquoise lagoon with villas secluded in palm-shaded glades by a white sandy beach or perched over-water with private sun deck. Many of the elegant, sandstone and timber, palm-thatched villas have their own plunge pool and some have a spa bath too. Every villa is private, has an espresso machine and a wine and mini-bar; in-villa entertainment includes a flat-screen TV and iPod dock. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $910.

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  • 24 Constance Moofushi Maldives - All Inclusive Himandhoo , Maldives

    Beach: Constance Moofushi Maldives - All Inclusive

    ***** Resort. Sandy white shores and crystal-clear lagoons surround Constance Moofushi, a luxurious beach escape in Maldives' South Ari Atoll. It boasts a beautiful infinity pool, free Wi-Fi and a pampering spa. Featuring uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean from private sun decks, each air-conditioned villa features designer furniture and flat-screen TV. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $1016.

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  • 25 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Baa Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

    ***** Resort. Featuring lush jungle interior and a sparkling 2-kilometre lagoon, Four Seasons Resort Maldives is located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It is a 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport. Guests can enjoy the meals at any of the four in-house restaurants. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $2400.

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  • 26 Kudadoo Maldives Private Island – Luxury All inclusive Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Kudadoo Maldives Private Island – Luxury All inclusive

    ***** Resort. Kudadoo Maldives Private Island – Luxury All inclusive by Hurawalhi is an exclusive resort comprising just 15 expansive, over water Ocean Residences with 44 sq metre terrace pools. It is located in the Lhaviyani Atoll and will be the first top-end 5 star deluxe resort in the Maldives to be truly fully inclusive. From unscripted dining experiences, on the beach or on your private terrace, to in, on and above the water adventures, incredible spa treatments, private diving, excursions and water sports. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $5095.

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  • 27 Veligandu Island Resort & Spa Rasdhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Set in Rasdu, Veligandu Island Resort & Spa features a private beach area. Offering a restaurant, the property also has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Guests can make use of a garden. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $710.

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  • 28 Courtyard Guesthouse Huraa, Maldives

    Beach: Courtyard Guesthouse

    Hotel. Courtyard Guesthouse has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Huraa. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. Popular points of interest near Courtyard Guesthouse include Huraa Bikini Beach, Kuda Huraa and Hura. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $86.

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  • 29 JOALI, Maldives Raa Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: JOALI, Maldives

    ***** Resort. Located on Muravandhoo island on the Raa Atoll in the northern Maldives, JOALI features 73 private beach and water villas and residences. Each villa is inspired by individual stories and designed to evoke this sensibility throughout. JOALI Spa by Espa is inspired by the tropical surrounds and offers indulgent treatments. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $2884.

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  • 30 Komandoo Island Resort & Spa Komandoo, Maldives

    Beach: Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Offering a spa centre and a private beach area, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa is located in Komandoo. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $864.

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  • 31 Mirihi Island Resort Mandhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Mirihi Island Resort

    ***** Resort. Named after a local flower, the tropical Mirihi Island Resort offers beachfront or water villas with free WiFi in the rooms and the property in Maldives' South Ari Atoll. It boasts 3 dining options and clear waters with beautiful coral reefs. Rooms at Mirihi Resort feature polished wooden flooring and spacious outdoor seating. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 32 Naladhu Private Island Maldives Gulhi, Maldives

    Beach: Naladhu Private Island Maldives

    ***** Resort. Every Naladhu Private Island experience is one to treasure. Every space is yours to own. Take residence in one of the classic houses inspired by colonial elegance or a majestic Two Bedroom Pool Residence overlooking the Indian Ocean. A short 35-minute luxury speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport brings you to the secluded island where a personal butler will be awaiting your arrival and ready to tailor-create your holiday escape. Blessed with beautiful white sand on one side, and the lullaby of rolling Indian Ocean waves on the other. Naladhu Private Island Maldives is the realisation of the perfect holiday dream. Elegantly designed with an emphasis on recreation, world-class diving, fishing, surfing, indulgence and utter relaxation, this exquisite retreat features tennis courts, indoor-outdoor dining and a freshwater pool. The island offers a unique holiday home-like feeling, underpinned by a utopia of seclusion that is created by private and tailored services. Each house comes with a private pool and is hidden away in pristinely kept vegetation, entwined with sandy paths that seem to wind endlessly, along with your imagination and dreams. Overlooking the lagoon, The Living Room is an elegant beachfront dining scene. The glass-walled wine cellar takes centre stage, stocked with some of the most esteemed vintages from both the Old and New Worlds. Guests also have the option to take a short pontoon ride to sister properties Anantara Veli and Anantara Dhigu for endless dining possibilities including the award-winning SEA.FIRE.SALT. restaurant or theatrical teppanyaki dining at Origami. Celebrate a special occasion with a private alfresco Intimate Dining. For a la carte Spa luxury coupled with wellness, Naladhu invites you to embark on a spa journey in the privacy of your villa or at the Anantara Spas on our nearby sister islands, with a choice of over water treatments at Anantara Dhigu and holistic therapies at Anantara Veli. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $1860.

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  • 33 Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

    ***** Resort. Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll on 2 islands, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is an eco-friendly hotel that features free WiFi and offers two distinctly luxurious experiences: a private island with white sands, turquoise lagoon and lush greenery launched on May and an overwater enclave facing east and west to capture majestic sunrises and sunsets launching on September. Guests have access to an over water spa, manicure and pedicure villa, yoga centre and an over water fitness room. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Rooms include a private bathroom. At Raffles Maldives Meradhoo every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Outside on the deck, a private pool and outdoor shower are perfect for temperate starry nights. Each terrace of the over water villas have a glass panel in the floor that allows guests to marvel at the colourful sea life below. Thari is the all day dining restaurant where guests can enjoy the open, relaxed atmosphere of dining on the beachfront. The Firepit is where guests can enjoy a unique beach side experience at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo’s barbecue restaurant with chilled cocktails and an exceptional wine list. Yuzu serves Peruvian - Nikkei cuisine while Yapa Sunset Bar is the over water bar that draws its inspiration from the national drinks of South America and Japan. Guests can also enjoy cocktails and champagne at Long Bar. Activities such as snorkeling with complimentary snorkeling gear and diving can be arranged at the property. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental and à la carte options. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $1368.

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  • 34 Rasdu View Inn Rasdhoo, Maldives

    Beach: Rasdu View Inn

    ***** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Rasdu View Inn offers 5-star accommodation in Rasdu and has a garden, shared lounge and bar. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $46.

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  • 35 Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences Finolhus, Maldives

    Beach: Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences

    ***** Resort. Amilla Fushi Resort Villas & Residences is a island resort located in Baa Atoll offering you a choice of island homes that hover over clear waters, nestled amongst lush tree tops or the shores of pristine white sand. An outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre is available. Free WiFi access is available in this resort. The air-conditioned accommodation will provide you with a terrace, minibar and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. You can enjoy sea view from the room. At Amilla Fushi Resort Villas & Residences you will find a restaurant, a private beach area and a tennis court Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkelling. This contemporary gastronomic paradise offers seven enticing restaurants, including signature Japanese izakaya with a spicy Latin touch, as well as three bars serving craft cocktails, immunity-boosting tinctures and fine wines to delight your taste buds. The property is a 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport and a 15-minute flight to Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport in Baa Atoll. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $1080.

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  • 36 Daisy Cottage Dhangethi Dhangethi, Maldives

    Beach: Daisy Cottage Dhangethi

    Hotel. Located in Dhangethi, a few steps from Dhangethi Beach, Daisy Cottage Dhangethi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a concierge service, this property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $90.

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  • 37 Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives Baa Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives

    ***** Resort. Located in the UNESCO world biosphere of Baa Atoll, Seaside Finolhu provides the ultimate island experience for guests. Each one of Finolhu’s villas are located either on the island’s beachfront or directly over the ocean waters. More than half of the villas feature a private pool, while every villa category offers a spacious living area with all the modern comforts of home. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $1297.

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  • 38 InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, an IHG Hotel Raa Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, an IHG Hotel

    ***** Resort. Situated in Raa Atoll, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort features private Beach, Overwater and Lagoon villas and residences. Each villa has Maldivian inspired interiors alongside resort facilities such as Avi Spa designed to recharge the soul by awakening the senses. A yoga pavilion offers personalized training. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $1470.

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  • 39 Kagi Maldives Spa Island North Male Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Kagi Maldives Spa Island

    ***** Resort. Facing the beachfront, Kagi Maldives Spa Island offers 5-star accommodation in North Male Atoll and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star resort has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a private beach area. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $979.

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  • 40 Nova Maldives Dhangethi, Maldives

    Beach: Nova Maldives

    ***** Resort. Facing the beachfront, Nova Maldives offers 5-star accommodation in Dhangethi and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star resort has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a tennis court. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $783.

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  • 41 OZEN LIFE MAADHOO - Luxury All Inclusive South Male Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: OZEN LIFE MAADHOO - Luxury All Inclusive

    ***** Resort. Offering a year-round outdoor pool and a private beach area, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO - Luxury All Inclusive is situated in South Malé Atoll. The resort is approximately 45 minutes away from Malé by speedboat. A children's playground and a restaurant are available at the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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  • 42 One&Only Reethi Rah Reethi Rah, Maldives

    Beach: One&Only Reethi Rah

    ***** Resort. One & Only Reethi Rah is located in Maldives’ North Male Atoll. This luxurious tropical getaway overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers an infinity pool, free Wi-Fi and a peaceful private beach. The elegant villas at One & Only Reethi Rah are situated either over the lagoon or by the beach and enjoy beautiful ocean views. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $2500.

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  • 43 Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort Dhangethi, Maldives

    Beach: Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

    ***** Resort. Among resorts in Maldives, Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is the ultimate island epitomizing all that one dreams of when thinking of the Maldives. Located in a private island in the pristine South Ari Atoll region, approximately 25-minute seaplane flight away from Malé International Airport. With its small island charm, lush vegetation surrounded by powder-white soft sand, and a house reef that a myriad of tropical fish call home, the island is just over 350 metres in length and can be walked in just 10 minutes and a bit! Thatch-roofed villas inspired by local architecture are set amidst verdant gardens or are poised over the turquoise lagoon. Deceivingly modest exteriors hide worldly comforts and indulgences and all villas offer direct access to the beach or to the sea. Designed for couples seeking to rekindle their romance or for families looking to spend quality time together, Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort offers an experience that elegantly combines a Maldives from times-gone-by with the contemporary luxuries of the present, distinguishing it from other Maldives all inclusive resorts. At Maafushivaru, let us help you make memories that will be forever cherished. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $809.

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  • 44 Patina Maldives, Fari Islands North Male Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

    ***** Resort. Facing the beachfront, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands offers 5-star accommodation in North Male Atoll and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort has a shared lounge and a terrace. The resort offers an indoor pool, sauna, entertainment staff and a kids' club. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $2506.

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  • 45 VARU by Atmosphere - Premium All Inclusive with Free Transfers North Male Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: VARU by Atmosphere - Premium All Inclusive with Free Transfers

    ***** Resort. Situated in North Male Atoll, VARU by Atmosphere - Premium All Inclusive with Free Transfers offers beachfront accommodation and provides various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a kids' club, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $988.

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  • 46 Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Dhangethi, Maldives

    Beach: Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

    **** Resort. Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa has a spa centre and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Every room at this resort is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature views of the sea or garden. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $417.

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  • 47 W Maldives Fesdu Island, Maldives

    Beach: W Maldives

    ***** Resort. Enjoy the inviting blue waters, beautiful reefs and white sands of the Maldives while staying at the W Maldives. Offering a tranquil escape, the hotel features a diving centre, fitness centre and outdoor infinity pool. . Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $1100.

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  • 48 Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort Gulhi, Maldives

    Beach: Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

    ***** Resort. Anantara Dhigu Resort is surrounded by soft, white sand beach on Dhigufinolhu Island in the Maldives’ South Malé Atoll, a 35 minutes speedboat journey from the island nation’s international airport. The villas and suites offer a choice of room types that are either poised over the water or nestled on unspoiled sands. Choose between villas perfectly positioned to catch the sunrise or sunset, or those that have their own private plunge pool. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $1185.

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  • 49 Atmosphere Kanifushi - Premium All Inclusive with Free Transfers Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives

    Beach: Atmosphere Kanifushi - Premium All Inclusive with Free Transfers

    ***** Resort. Located in the stunning and sparsely-populated Lhaviyani Atoll, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives – A Premium All-Inclusive Resort features luxurious villas set along pristine white beaches and a turquoise lagoon. Offering an all-inclusive five star resort experience, it is just a 35-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport. Staff are able to converse in Chinese. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 50 JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa Funadhoo, Maldives

    Beach: JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Set on the stunning island of Vagaru in the secluded Shaviyani atoll, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa can be reached via a 55-minute scenic seaplane flight from Velana International airport. Featuring luxurious villas with private plunge pools and is spread over 22 acres of golden sand and palm trees. The villas feature separate lounges, bedrooms, and bathrooms, all tastefully accented with materials and colors inspired by the natural surroundings and cultural influences of the Maldives. The resort features 5 restaurants, 3 bars, wine cellar and a range of beach dining options with entertainment. The resort also offers 24-hour in-villa dining service, as well as memorable destination dining experiences. The resort’s signature Spa by JW is a sanctuary of indulgent top-to-toe pampering, offering a menu of luxury spa treatments. For families traveling with children, Little Griffins, a Family by JW kids' club, featuring a 13-meter long pirate ship, kids' sleeping areas, a servery, games and educational activities will provide hours of fun and entertainment. For guests over 18, the resort offers an adults-only infinity pool area on the tip of Vagaru island, as well as a clubhouse complete with a cigar room, a shisha room, and billiards table. The island's natural reef, just meters from the shore, is unspoiled and teeming with sea life. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $1100.

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