Finding best resorts in Maldives for honeymoon, family trip, or solo adventure?
Maldives provides vacationers with a fantasy location featuring calm aquamarine seas together with brilliant sandy coastlines combined with premium hospitality features. People visiting this tropical paradise can choose between multiple resorts where they will find exclusive setups and various pleasurable activities and magnificent landscapes.
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Here our top recommendations for best resorts in Maldives.
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1. Soneva Jani
Guests at Soneva Jani mostly admire the residences with disappearing roofs which offer personal water slides to every villa. Guests get a deluxe opportunity to live the eco-friendly lifestyle at this destination.
Location: Medhufaru Island, Noonu Atoll (45-minute seaplane ride from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $3,000 per night (depends on season)
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Sports Activities:
The hotel facilities enable guests to experience reef diving and snorkelling in addition to paddle boat activities and windsurfing amenities and ocean sailing. Kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Windsurfing and sailing adventures. Unique experiences like dolphin cruises and eco-friendly surfing lessons.
Pro Tip: Take a 60-minute speedboat ride from Soneva Fushi to save money.
2. Baros Maldive
People head to this resort because it showcases an elegant classic design which draws those interested in both marine beauty and tranquil peace while traveling with their partners.
Location: North Malé Atoll (25-minute speedboat ride from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $700 per night
Sports Activities:
Scuba diving at 30+ nearby dive sites. Snorkelling around the house reef. Paddle boarding and kayaking. Private yacht or dhoni excursions.
3. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
An up-to-the-minute modern design at this resort joins futuristic amenities with high-end dining options and relaxation facilities.
Location: Dhaalu Atoll (45-minute seaplane flight from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $2,000 per night
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Sports Activities:
Jet skiing, windsurfing, and parasailing. Guided snorkelling trips and diving. Paddle boarding and catamaran sailing. Tennis courts and a fully equipped fitness centre together with a complete fitness centre can be found at this establishment.
4. COMO Maalifushi Resort
This private location attracts wellness-oriented tourists together with their families.
Location: Thaa Atoll (60-minute seaplane flight from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $1,500 per night
Sports Activities:
Surfing trips to uncrowded waves. Snorkelling and scuba diving. Sailing, kayaking, and wakeboarding. Yoga and wellness-focused activities at the COMO Shambhala Retreat.
5. Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
A family-friendly resort with spacious villas and numerous water activities for adventure seekers.
Location: South Malé Atoll (35-minute speedboat ride from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $800 per night
Sports Activities:
Surfing lessons and equipment rentals. Snorkelling safaris and diving trips. Parasailing, wakeboarding, and water skiing. Beach volleyball and tennis.
6. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
Four Seasons Resort Maldives is luxurious retreat for nature lovers and those passionate about marine conservation.
Location: Baa Atoll (30-minute seaplane flight from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $1,800 per night
Sports Activities:
The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve provides excellent conditions for snorkelling and diving activities at Four Seasons Resort Maldives. The vacation suite includes access to kayaking as well as jet skiing activities and paddle boarding sessions. Marine conservation activities and snorkelling with manta ray species are available. Yoga and Ayurvedic therapies at the wellness centre.
7. Vakkaru Maldives
A peaceful retreat with a strong focus on privacy and culinary excellence.
Location: Baa Atoll (25-minute seaplane flight from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $1,200 per night (Prices may Vary)
Sports Activities:
Diving, snorkelling, and jet skiing. The island offers both fishing adventures with sunset dolphin sightings and marine life cruises during sunset hours. Tennis, badminton, and beach volleyball. A marine biology tour program provides information about local sea life environments.
8. Gili Lankanfushi
Gili Lankanfushi adopts an environmental strategy to deliver barefoot luxury under its “no news no shoes” principles.
Location: North Malé Atoll (20-minute speedboat ride from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $1,600 per night
Sports Activities:
Scuba diving and snorkelling excursions. Surfing nearby breaks. Stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. Outdoor yoga and meditation sessions.
9. LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
A vibrant resort with a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure, ideal for couples and families.
Location: South Ari Atoll (30-minute seaplane flight from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $900 per night
Sports Activities:
Whale shark snorkelling and diving. Kite surfing and windsurfing. Beach volleyball and tennis. Yoga classes and wellness programs.
10. Constance Moofushi
Guests can enjoy deluxe all-inclusive benefits among luxurious and basic settings and have access to an amazing house reef.
Location: South Ari Atoll (25-minute seaplane flight from Malé)
Pricing: Starting from $800 per night (all-inclusive)
Sports Activities:
The famous dive sites welcome snorkelers and scuba divers while safaris explore these areas. Catamaran sailing and paddle boarding. Fishing trips and dolphin-watching cruises. Beach games like volleyball and patentee.
11. Kandolhu Maldives
With 30 villas at Kandolhu Maldives guests experience a personalised service because the property maintains the highest number of restaurants per guest.
Location: North Ari Atoll, 20-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport
Pricing: Starting from approximately $1,000 per night
Sports Activities:
Guests at this destination can enjoy both snorkelling and diving through colourful house reefs adjacent to the resort. Fishing trips and sunset cruises. Spa treatments and yoga sessions.
12. Siyam World
Siyam World provides an assortment of pastimes exceeding water activities so it becomes an appealing choice for families as well as adventure enthusiasts.
Location: Noonu Atoll, 45-minute seaplane ride from Malé
Pricing: Starting from approximately $1,200 per night
Sports Activities:
The guests can experience jungle racetrack go-karting and professional football training. The Indian Ocean has its largest floating water park while guests can snorkel and windsurf and use paddle boards across the seascapes. Dolphin-spotting sunset cruises.
13. Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Guests who visit the resort can seek private island water sports adventures while enjoying personal seclusion.
Location: Gaafu Alifu Atoll, 55-minute domestic flight and 30-minute speedboat ride from Malé
Pricing: Starting from approximately $1,500 per night
Sports Activities:
Guests can choose to engage in jet skiing and windsurfing along with kayaking while sailing is also available. Turtle safaris and snorkelling trips. Exclusive access to Mutteyfushi Island for various water activities.
14. Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
The adults-only Anantara Veli features an elegant destination where guests can select from relaxing and exciting activities.
Location: South Malé Atoll, 35-minute speedboat ride from Mal
Pricing: Starting from approximately $800 per night
Sports Activities:
Guests can try jet skiing as well as wakeboarding before trying mono skiing and glass-bottom kayaking. Tennis on floodlit courts. Yoga sessions and spa treatments.
15. Naladhu Private Island Maldives
Naladhu presents 20 personal residences that serve 20 residences through their dedicated butler staff for highly specialised service.
Location: South Malé Atoll, 35-minute speedboat ride from Malé
Pricing: Starting from approximately $1,400 per night
Sports Activities:
The sport facilities in Naladhu Private Island Maldives include water skiing and kite surfing along with surfing which reaches peak activity between April and October. Clients can take snorkelling trips to reach nearby reefs as well as manta ray cleaning stations. Personalised spa treatments.
Mode of travel
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Short distances separate Velana International Airport in Malé from where most international tourists make their airport debuts. Seaplanes alongside speedboats along with domestic flights run services between islands and atolls after departing from there. The different modes of travel connect islands in two ways: Speedboats operate between nearby destinations whereas both seaplanes and domestic flights work best for distant accommodations.
