Maldives offers a variety of value hotels ranging from budget-friendly to luxurious, all promising excellent facilities and room rates to match any budget. While the Maldives is known for its pricey accommodations, you can find hotels that offer superior facilities and rooms at competitive prices. These hotels provide good value, offering clean, reliable accommodations with essential amenities like Wi-Fi, and options for those desiring extra services. Choosing a value hotel can help optimize your holiday budget, allowing more spending for enjoying the many attractions of the Maldives. Here are 10 popular Maldives island resorts that offer good value for your money.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Location: South Male Atoll Price: $US 450-950/night Transfer fee: $US 140/adult
Hard Rock Hotel, situated within the Crossroads Marina complex, offers a refreshing take on Maldives vacations. Although not branded as a honeymooner’s haven or a luxurious retreat, it provides an ideal mix of fun and adventure for couples, friends, and families. Particularly appealing to Americans accustomed to overpriced, lackluster accommodations in destinations like Mexico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean, Hard Rock offers excellent value with its beautiful beachfront locale at a competitive price, despite the longer journey required.
Located just a 20-minute speed ferry ride from Malé’s Velana International Airport, its proximity has drawn criticism for being “too close” with concerns about water quality. However, the clear blue waters of its surrounding lagoon and views of Malé’s skyline from our pool villa proved otherwise. The larger Crossroads Marina complex enhances the stay with its Disneyland-like marina, offering dining and shopping experiences, although many shops were closed during our visit. With plans to return, the evolving tourism landscape here promises an exciting revisit.
Location: South Ari Atoll Price: $US 430-2000/night Transfer fee: $US 430/adult
If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing a luxurious Robinson Crusoe-style life on a remote tropical island, LUX* South Ari Atoll is your ideal destination. Located just a 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé Airport, this lavish resort offers cutting-edge designer villas and world-class dining. At LUX* South Ari Atoll, you can cycle along the jetty, swim with whale sharks, relax in your overwater bungalow, and indulge in culinary delights at any of the eight diverse restaurants. Enjoy dancing, partake in marine conservation, and make the most of the resort’s amenities, including a PADI-certified dive center, two infinity pools, a floodlit tennis court, a modern fitness center, and a celebrated spa. Whatever your passion, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas promises an unforgettable island escape.
Location: South Ari Atoll Price: $US 680-800/night Transfer fee: $US 500/adult
Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru, a boutique resort in the Maldives’ South Ari Atoll, epitomizes the ultimate island getaway with its 81 thatch-roofed villas featuring local architecture. Set in lush gardens or over the turquoise lagoon, these villas boast amenities like espresso makers, mini-bars, private terraces, and outdoor showers. This destination offers a blend of traditional Maldivian charm and modern luxuries, including an infinity pool with a bar, an overwater spa, and a chic airport lounge. Nearby Lonubo islet provides an exclusive retreat for guests. Ideal for couples and families alike, Maafushivaru stands out among all-inclusive resorts with its unique offerings and wildlife opportunities, such as whale shark sightings.
Location: North Ari Atoll Price: $US 350-600/night Transfer fee: $US 145/adult
Kuramathi Maldives stands out as one of the top-rated hotels in the Maldives, renowned for its immaculate beaches, world-class diving, exquisite dining, and exceptional spa services. As one of the most favored resorts in the Maldives, Kuramathi offers a perfect blend of variety and relaxation. Winding paths meander through verdant greenery, guiding guests to the superb amenities spread across this expansive island. Guests can enjoy two oceanfront infinity pools, a lagoon-style pool nestled under palm trees, and direct beach access for snorkeling on the breathtaking house reef.
Location: Dhaalu Atoll Price: $US 500-740/night Transfer fee: $US 340/adult
The Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas, which opened in the summer of 2019, offers a luxurious all-inclusive experience on the private island of Kedhigandu in Dhaalu Atoll. This 5-star resort features a contemporary style, 24-hour service, free Wi-Fi, diverse dining options, and extensive relaxation and entertainment amenities. With beachfront rooms, over-water suites, an infinity pool, watersports, a gym, and a steam bath, it’s connected by a walkway to its sister property, RIU Atoll. Ideal for couples and families, it promises a private and indulgent Maldives holiday.
Location: Lhaviyani Atoll Price: $US 430-850/night Transfer fee: $US 290/adult
Komandoo Maldives Resort, an adults-only island, offers a blend of Indian Ocean beauty, private snorkeling with sea turtles and reef sharks, luxurious spa treatments, and gourmet dining. Known for its serene ambiance, it ranks highly among the world’s most romantic resorts. The resort features Maldivian charm with modern comforts, making it ideal for romantic getaways, honeymoons, or anniversaries. Located in Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo has 65 villas across three categories, ensuring privacy and luxury.
Location: Baa Atoll Price: $US 450-800/night Transfer fee: $US 400/adult
Discover the new 5-star Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort in Baa Atoll, a splendid retreat nestled within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Just 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé, this resort offers 176 luxurious studios, beach, and over-water villas with private pools. Experience ultimate relaxation with our spa, fine dining, and beach parties, or embark on adventures with world-class scuba diving and snorkeling. It’s the perfect island paradise where leisure meets luxury, offering endless blue-green vistas and sandy escapes.
Location: North Male Atoll Price: $US 300-520/night Transfer fee: $US 200/adult
Every year, Meeru Island Resort increasingly delights more guests than any other hotel. Housing 286 rooms and suites, including 106 water villas, Meeru Island Resort stands as one of the largest 4-star all-inclusive resorts in the Maldives, boasting the highest number of overwater accommodations in the region. The resort consistently operates at full capacity, with many guests returning multiple times. The island caters to all age groups: families and couples enjoy their designated areas, complete with separate swimming pools, buffet restaurants, and spas. As a highly-rated family resort in the Maldives, Meeru not only offers affordable family packages but also provides a range of fun activities for children and teens. Families are typically accommodated near the center of the island, close to The Komas Kid’s Club, Dhoni bar, and a family-friendly pool area that includes a children’s pool and hosts daily water polo games.
Location: North Male Atoll Price: $US 950-2,650/night Transfer fee: $US 300/adult
The Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa is located in North Male Atoll and features 109 villas. It is conveniently situated just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male’s primary international airport. Nestled on a small private island less than one kilometer in length, this resort offers a wealth of amenities including three restaurants, beach villas, retail shops, an art center, a dive center, a water sports facility, a soccer pitch, a multisport field, and zones for both kids and teens, all centered around the main island. Every villa at the resort boasts a private pool. During our stay, we booked the 1,485-square-foot one-bedroom beach pool villa, the only villa type available for booking with points and free night certificates as a standard award.
