You may take advantage of more than what the world's most exclusive vacation destination has to offer at the greatest luxury hotels in the Maldives. Some of the most luxurious resorts in the world may be found on the archipelago.
The decision of "which island?" may seem difficult when you learn that The Maldives is made up of more than a thousand islands. But in fact, the decision is mainly a matter of "which hotel?"
The best hotels in the Maldives are beautiful havens for wealthy tourists. They offer top-notch lodging, delicious food, luxurious facilities, and perfect services for a tropical vacation you'll never forget. The most famous hotels in the Maldives are spread out across the huge island. Here, families, scuba divers, celebrities, honeymooners, and couples can enjoy their stay in a stylish and luxurious setting.
Here is a list of the top Maldives hotels in terms of luxury. Some of these resorts cost more than 4,000 USD per night, so it's important to familiarize yourself with our insider's guide to booking a room at a five-star hotel at a discount.
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Cheval Blanc Randheli
How to get to Cheval Blanc Randheli? By 45 minutes seaplane flight from Airport
Location: Noonu Atoll, 169 km from Male
You may take advantage of more than what the world's most exclusive vacation destination has to offer at the greatest luxury hotels in the Maldives. Some of the most luxurious resorts in the world may be found on the archipelago.
The decision of "which island?" may seem difficult when you learn that The Maldives is made up of more than a thousand islands. But in fact, the decision is mainly a matter of "which hotel?"
The best hotels in the Maldives are beautiful havens for wealthy tourists. They offer top-notch lodging, delicious food, luxurious facilities, and perfect services for a tropical vacation you'll never forget. The most famous hotels in the Maldives are spread out across the huge island. Here, families, scuba divers, celebrities, honeymooners, and couples can enjoy their stay in a stylish and luxurious setting.
Here is a list of the top Maldives hotels in terms of luxury. Some of these resorts cost more than 4,000 USD per night, so it's important to familiarize yourself with our insider's guide to booking a room at a five-star hotel at a discount.
Where to stay at Cheval Blanc Randheli?
Water Villa. The Water Villa provides a unique beachfront experience while perched on stylish Maldivian stilts. A spacious living area offers views of the clear ocean. A double dressing area, a lavish bathroom with an indoor and outdoor rain shower, a bathtub, and a separate toilet are all featured in the roomy master bedroom.
Island villa. An expansive ocean on one side and a verdant jungle on the other. A lavish bedroom with a double dressing room, a light-filled living room with a powder room, and a spacious bathroom with an indoor and outdoor rain shower, twin vanities, a separate toilet, and an expansive bathtub are all separated by imposing doors.
How to get to Jumeirah Maldives? By 15 minutes seaplane flight from Airport
Location: North Male Atoll, 60 km from Male
The North Male Atoll's blue seas surround the all-villa luxury island resort of Jumeirah Maldives, which is conveniently accessible from Male Airport by speedboat or seaplane. This little resort has interiors with ocean-themed designs and eye-catching architecture. Its picture-perfect setting provides seclusion for private retreats for couples, a lovely island escape for friends and family, and adventures for the more adventurous traveler.
Each of the 67 two-story villas, which are a visual feast of nautical forms and colors, is situated either on the beach or over the ocean. Whether it's on the beach or on stilts above the turquoise lagoon, each villa takes indoor-outdoor living to a new level of breezy sophistication.
Where to stay at Jumeirah Maldives?
Prestige Water Villa with Pool. The Prestige Water Villa, which has the largest one-bedroom, is situated above the lagoon. A place where you can relax and bask in the joy of your Maldives vacation, complete with your own sundeck, infinity pool, and rooftop terrace for al fresco dining beneath the stars or a canopy of shade.
Beach Villa with Pool. A private one-bedroom villa with an infinity pool that extends all the way to the atoll's sandy dunes and blue ocean. Take in views that are exclusively yours while you relax on your rooftop or by the pool.
How to get to COMO Maalifushi? By 45 minute domestic flight followed by 15 minutes speedboat from Airport
Location: Thaa Atoll, 210 km from Male
COMO Maalifushi is the first and, for now, only resort to open on the unspoiled Thaa Atoll in the southern part of the archipelago. The resort's large water suites and villas have beautiful views of white beaches, tropical plants, and a turquoise lagoon and are decorated in a simple, elegant way. There is a soaking tub in the ground, an outdoor shower, an infinity pool, and a personal butler as standard features.
The property, which is one of the largest private island resorts in the Maldives and has multi-room villas both above water and in tropical gardens, is considered one of the most desirable destinations in the country. In the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, there are deserted islands all around us, surf breaks that are famous all over the globe, and rich marine life.
Where to stay at Como Maalifushi?
Beach Villa. Our Beach Villas with one bedroom is located on the western side of the island and offer direct beach access as well as sundecks where guests can relax and take in the beauty of each Maldivian sunset.
Water Villa. These huge villas each include one bedroom and are equipped with a private pool, sundeck, and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the Indian Ocean.
Patina Maldives
How to get to Patina Maldives? By 45 minute speedboat ride from Airport
Location: North Male Atoll, 50 km from Male
The first resort from Capella Hotels & Resorts' new "upgraded lifestyle" brand, the Patina resort has definitely raised the bar in the Maldives.
This 110-villa resort, which just opened, is a part of the Fari Islands, a brand-new artificial archipelago in the North Malé Atoll. When complete, the Fari Islands will include three distinct hotel chains, including Capella and the just completed Ritz-Carlton.
Patina is a huge 42 hectares, and its green interior is surrounded by white sand dunes and a beautiful blue lagoon. In addition to the resort, the island has a marina with 20 slips and a place for the resort's 12 restaurants, from the Patagonian-style Brasa to a food truck, to meet.
Where to stay at Patina Maldives?
One Bedroom Water Pool Villa. These one-bedroom villas with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows swing back to let you have a better view of the blue ocean and our local marine life. The only thing that breaks up the private deck's horizon views is the lapping waves of the lagoon. The bedroom, bathroom, and living area of this Maldives private water villa are all crafted from natural materials that are in perfect harmony with the breathtaking surroundings.
One Bedroom Beach Pool Villa. These one-bedroom villas all have a beautiful setting of mature, natural tropical flora, some of which offer views of the white sand beach. This wealth of nature gives the house and its grounds solitude and tranquility, making it the perfect choice for seasoned travelers looking for a Maldives beach villa with a private pool.
The Nautilus Maldives
How to get to The Nautilus Maldives? By 35 minute seaplane flight from Airport
Location: Baa Atoll, 126 km from Male
This resort is a hidden hideaway that only a few people can get to. It serves gourmet meals with the best wines around the clock. There are three restaurants and two bars, so why not conjure up a customized breakfast on an isolated sandbank, combined with a secluded seaside spa treatment instead?
It would be a disservice to The Nautilus' 26 beachside and overwater houses to refer to them as 'rooms' because they are in fact enormous homes, surrounded by wooden decking, tall coconut palms, and easy access to the house reef. They also feature large pools, easy access to the house reef, and views of the Indian Ocean that go all the way to the horizon.
Where to stay at The Nautilus Maldives?
Ocean house with pool. In your own ocean villa in the Maldives, you can enjoy underwater life in the middle of a turquoise lagoon. The only things that indicate the passage of time here in our ocean home in Maldives are sunset and sunrise. The blue of your own private infinity pool blends with the blue of the ocean, while a sundeck stretches to the horizon and steps lead down to the lagoon.
Beach house with pool. Our silvery coastlines are lined with nine beautiful Maldives Beach Houses, each just a few feet from the water. Each Maldives Beach Villa has an oval bedroom and a living room next to it. The living room opens up to a large private sundeck that faces the beach and is shielded by well-kept plants. A covered swing in the style of the Maldives and a sundeck around your own pool invite you to spend a quiet day in the shade.
Joali Being
How to get to Joali Being? By 45 minute seaplane flight from Airport
Location: Baa Atoll, 160 km from Male
Write an exceptional story together where integrity and passion shine through in every word, chapter, and verse by joining the resort. Here, happiness is so much more than simply a sentiment; it's a way of being. We think it's important to enjoy the moment as it comes. In establishing our goals and providing care with empathy. co-creating transcendental and awe-inspiring moments.
The journey to transformation begins with
JOALI BEING. In order to help visitors rejuvenate themselves, the team meets them where they are. We design wellness experiences that are suited to certain lifestyles and goals, from contemplative relaxation to adrenaline adventure to individualized nutrition.
Allow the sea, the beach, the sun, and the stars to teach you timeless lessons. Reconnecting with nature's many gifts is the first step on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
Where to stay at Joali Being?
Beach Pool Villa. From the outside veranda of this luxurious beach house with one bedroom, you can take in breathtaking vistas of the ocean, white sands, and tropical flowers. The outdoor sunken bathtub and rain shower at this Maldives resort make for the ideal environment for a rejuvenating experience that is centered on the natural world.
Ocean Pool Villa. This famous spa resort in the Maldives has both a beautiful setting and large, elegant furniture. It is perched graciously above the beautiful seas of the Maldives.
Milaidhoo Island Maldives
How to get to Milaidhoo Island? By 40 minute seaplane flight from Airport
Location: Baa Atoll, 129 km from Male
At the posh but cozy Milaidhoo, the focus is on enjoying the natural surroundings while enjoying understated luxury. Milaidhoo Maldives is a luxury natural wonder that is hidden in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, surrounded by powdery white sands, and tucked along the side of a colorful coral reef.
Foodies have the opportunity to learn how to perfect traditional recipes that have been passed down through generations and also have the opportunity to join local fishermen in preparing the day's catch. Waterbabies may learn about the amazing marine life of the Maldives from Milaidhoo's resident marine scientist on a trip to Hanifaru Bay, a marine protected area that is home to the greatest seasonal gatherings of manta rays anywhere in the world.
Where to stay at Milaidhoo Maldives?
Water Villa with Pool. These large 245 square meter thatched-roof homes are perched on stilts above the water and are calm and light-filled. They open to a sizable sundeck that is enveloped by a cool sea wind. The sun deck is built around a private 42 sq m freshwater infinity pool. It has a Maldivian-style swing sofa, sun loungers, a large umbrella, a dining table with chairs, and a large, covered daybed. For easy access to the neighboring coral reef, steps descend into the lagoon.
Beach Villa with Pool. These bright and roomy 290 sq m thatched-roof homes open up 180 degrees to a wide sundeck and breathtaking views. They are situated on a white, powdery beach surrounded by palm trees and lush, tropical foliage.
In each villa, there is a king-size bed with a beautiful view of the beach and ocean. Each property features high ceilings that encourage openness and light. In addition to the custom-made furniture, there is a hidden flat-screen TV, a special wine cooler, a full-sized, quiet refrigerator and mini bar, a coffee maker, a ceiling fan, and air conditioning.
How to get to Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi? By 45-minute luxury yacht ride from Airport
Location: Baa Atoll, 124 km from Male
The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is an exceptional 5-star resort that is taking the luxury vacation experience in the Maldives to the "next level." The resort is located on the island of Ithaafushi.
The amazing new resort is on three islands in the South Male Atoll. It is surrounded by a lagoon with clear water that will be home to amazing sea life. Meaning "Pearl" in Dhivehi, the resort will provide visitors from across the world with 138 luxuriously furnished villas in a breathtaking environment, all accompanied by the renowned True Waldorf Service.
It's one of the bigger hotels in the Maldives, spread across three private islands connected by bridges. Despite having relatively fewer villas, there is a complete sense of isolation.
Also, guests can choose from one of the resort's 10 unique dining options, which include a restaurant high up in a tree with a view that will take your breath away.
Where to stay at Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi?
King Overwater Villa with Pool. In these overwater villas, you can take in the breathtaking scenery of the ocean via floor-to-ceiling windows. It includes both an interior and an outdoor living space.
King Beach Villa with Pool. This modern house has a big living room, a separate dining room, and a bedroom with a lot of space. Relax on a daybed or in a hammock beside the water while watching the waving palm palms.
Velaa Private
How to get to Velaa Private? By 60-minute luxury seaplane flight from Airport
Location: Noonu Atoll, 186 km from Male
Velaa is known as one of the best resorts in the Maldives, and its price reflects that. Its slogan is "gentle luxury," and it tries to live up to that. The island also offers fine cuisine and a champagne bar with high-quality vintage bubbles for those who don't want to leave their little slice of heaven.
A beautiful pool home that can only be reached by boat adds to the exclusivity of the resort. The resort consists of 45 private villas, houses, and luxury residences. Each home has shiny Italian marble, flowerpots from Indonesia, luxurious Borneo wood paneling, and stone flooring from the Jordanian desert. At the Velaa Spa, privileged visitors may unwind in absolute luxury. Ryder Cup skipper José Mara Olazábal also runs the Velaa Golf Academy, where golfers can improve their short game.
Where to stay at Velaa Private?
The Romantic Residence. This romantic hideaway features its own private gym, fully-equipped kitchen, personal butler, and optional private chef, and offers uninterrupted ocean views and the ultimate seclusion. From plush daybeds on a large terrace, you can watch the sunset, and meals are served over the lake in a private dining pavilion. A subterranean bath, an infinity pool, a quiet sundeck, and an outdoor jacuzzi are further highlights.
Sunset Deluxe Water Pool Villa. These one-bedroom overwater villas provide an enormous sun deck, and a huge comfortable daybed with plush scatter cushions and are well situated to enjoy the picturesque Maldivian sunsets. A large viewing glass in the middle of the room provides front-row views of the thriving aquatic life below.
How to get to Conrad Maldives? By 35-minute seaplane flight from Airport
Location: South Ari Atoll, 109 km from Male
The Conrad Maldives may be a well-known classic and the place where the Maldives' signature wooden stilt villas were first built, but that doesn't mean it's content. It has been praised for its beautiful beaches, clear blue waters, and beautiful villas spread out over two green islands. The Conrad Maldives was also the first resort in the Maldives to offer butler service.
The hotel's never-ending pursuit of a more exciting edge than its competitors reached its peak this year with the launch of THE MURAKA, a once-in-a-lifetime butler-serviced residence that is an affront to worn-out ideals of luxury and is submerged five meters below the surface of the Indian Ocean with Bond villain panache.
The sand-between-your-toes breakfast, the healthful seared scallop and asparagus salads, and the tasting menus at the underwater restaurant Ithaa are just a few examples of the ways in which his cuisine never fails to wow.
Where to stay at Conrad Maldives?
Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool. A haven of unadulterated tropical delight. The Deluxe Beach Villa has a large bedroom with a direct view of the swaying palm trees and a private garden with lots of plants. The beach is just feet from your villa, where you can take a refreshing dip or relax by your personal plunge pool.
Deluxe Water Villa with Pool. Designed for couples seeking the most luxurious stay above water. This home overlooks the limitless ocean and the stunning Maldivian sunset.
This thatched-roof water home on stilts at Rangali Island, our adults-only island, has a big room with a sitting area, a terrace with stairs to the crystal-clear water, a private infinity plunge pool, and a bathroom with an ocean-view tub, rain shower, and double vanity.
How to get to Amilla Maldives Resort? By 40-minute seaplane flight from Airport
Location: Baa Atoll, 126 km from Male
Amilla Maldives offers couples and families an elegant "island house" that is more flexible than the traditional luxury of a tropical island.
The Snapper and Fusilier reefs, which are full of species, hold the beating heart of the Indian Ocean. Wander amid thousands of mature coconut palms, screwpine trees, and sea almonds. Take a moment to breathe in the fragrant scent and vivid color displays of the hibiscus, bougainvillea, and frangipani blossoms.
Amilla provides huge villas, space between villas, and outside Space to Play with just 67 villas spread across 23.5 hectares, more than 40 of which are overwater. We provide a youth program, a kids' club, a substantial weekly activity schedule, and the Baa-lletin.
Where to stay at Amilla Maldives?
Sunset Water Pool Villa. A toast to individuals who treasure experiences over material possessions and to those who fantasize. In these luxurious water villas in the Maldives, you will have the best possible vantage point from which to take in every breathtaking second of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean.
Treetop Pool Villa. You awaken to the sound of tropical birdsong while you are suspended in the air above a canopy of coconut trees. unique and lively. Overall, the Maldives private villa with a pool and two bedrooms is the best deal.
How to get to Baros Maldives? By 25-minute speedboat ride from Airport
Location: North Male Atoll, 16 km from Male
Welcome to Baros, a natural paradise with a lush island canopy that is only 25 minutes by speedboat from the international airport in the Maldives. Baros is easily accessible because to its convenient location.
Only 15–30 meters from the coast, the beautiful Baros is surrounded by one of the best house reefs in the Indian Ocean. This house reef is home to a wide variety of marine life, including fish, turtles, rays, and coral.
The gastronomy (seafood at Cayenne Grill, Mediterranean at white-tented Lighthouse, and informal dinners at Lime) and the diving are two of its most well-known draws.
Where to stay at Baros Maldives?
Baros Pool Villa. The villa offers tranquility along the lagoon with a private beach garden and a tree-shaded pool. Your deck has a canopied daybed and sun loungers with ocean views. The house reef and white dunes are nearby. A comfortable bed, gorgeous hardwood furnishings, and Baros comforts fill the interior.
Water Pool Villa. Your plunge pool's turquoise melds with the blues of our lagoon. A staircase leads down to crystal-clear waters beyond the daybed on your sun-drenched veranda, where the house reef is just waiting to be discovered. Baros is a beautiful place, inside and out.
How to get to Soneva Jani? By 40-minute seaplane from Airport
Location: Noonu Atoll, 170 km from Male
Soneva Jani stands out because it is really composed of five little islets in the Noonu Atoll. A 1.8-kilometer jetty with 24 over-water homes, each larger than several hotels, snakes off the largest.
The villas are built on a very large scale. They are a charming mix of pitched roofs and rondavels with fairy-tale turrets, ladders that lead into the Indian Ocean, and portholes in the floors that show marine life below. They are constructed using wood from sustainable plantations and crafted in great sweeping curves.
There is a bar, a wine-tasting room, a spa, a yoga studio, a gym, and an outstanding kids' club. These amenities encourage families to travel together. A telescope and live monitors that show the view via the eyepiece are also present at the observatory.
Where to stay at Sonave Jani?
1 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide. The One Bedroom Water Retreat, which is spread across two stories, has a private pool and plenty of space for sunbathing and admiring ocean views. With the retractable roof of the villa, enjoy the stars from the luxury of the master bedroom.
1 Bedroom Island Family Retreat. The retreat is a quiet retreat perfect for small families or couples. It is bordered by natural mangroves and is only steps from the blue waves of the Indian Ocean. The private pool is surrounded by a wooden deck that provides lots of room for lounging in the sunshine. At the back of the property, the luxurious master bedroom has a retractable roof, an outdoor bathroom with a bath, and two showers surrounded by a water feature.
How to get to Vakkaru Maldives? By 30-minute seaplane from Airport
Location: Baa Atoll, 126 km from Male
Vakkaru Maldives is a timeless refuge thoughtfully created for visitors in search of understated elegance and unforgettable experiences, and it is located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
The 113 luxurious Over Water and Beach Villas are thoughtfully built to complement the lush tropical landscape and unique Maldivian character that surrounds them.
Indulgent dining options, a world-class wine cellar stocked with exquisite vintage and non-vintage products from Old to New World, and carefully designed recreational opportunities and comforts all contribute to a more fulfilling stay for guests.
Where to stay at Vakkaru Maldives?
Beach Pool Villa. This villa is perfect for a romantic getaway on the beach. It has the same authentic architectural details as all of our other guest villas, as well as a separate living room and reading room for couples who want more space and a private plunge pool so they can have a wonderful stay.
Over Water Villa with Pool. The Over Water Pool Villas offer the same special design as the Over Water Villas, with the addition of a huge deck that is furnished with a day bed, sun loungers, and a private infinity pool. These villas provide a serene refuge that is elevated over the green seas below.