All Inclusive Plus in the Maldives: hotels and what is included in extended packages

In the Maldives, All Inclusive does not follow a single standard. At one hotel, the package may be limited to three meals a day and a certain selection of drinks, while at another the price already includes a la carte restaurants, premium alcohol, excursions, snorkeling, water activities and even spa treatments. Extended programmes are also called differently: All Inclusive Plus, Premium or Deluxe All Inclusive, Platinum Plan, Indulgence Plan and other branded names. That is why, when choosing a resort, it is worth comparing not so much the package name as the list of included services and the conditions under which they are provided.

Let's look at Maldives hotels with some of the most interesting extended All Inclusive programmes and see what each one includes.

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives

Ozen Life Maadhoo - INDULGENCE Plan

Ozen Life Maadhoo in South Malé Atoll operates with the extended INDULGENCE Plan. Its strong point is not only meals and drinks, but also a la carte restaurants, the underwater M6m, excursions and additional privileges that depend on the length of stay.

The INDULGENCE Plan includes:

• meals at the main restaurant The Palms and visits to specialty restaurants;
• premium alcoholic drinks, champagne, aged whisky and a wine list;
• daily minibar replenishment with drinks and snacks;
• dinner or lunch at the underwater M6m restaurant - for stays of 4 nights or more;
• snorkeling and non-motorised water activities;
• sunset fishing and a sunset cruise - once each during the stay;
• a 60-minute spa treatment or one scuba dive - subject to the programme conditions;
• round-trip speedboat transfer from the airport.

Ozen Life Maadhoo

VARU by Atmosphere - VARU Plan

VARU by Atmosphere is a luxury resort in North Malé that offers its signature VARU Plan - an extended All Inclusive programme that, in addition to main meals, includes specialty restaurants, premium drinks, excursions and water activities.

The VARU Plan includes:

• breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main Lime & Chili restaurant, including themed evenings and special brunches;
• visits to Kaagé, NÜ and Charcoal restaurants, with the number of included dinners depending on the length of stay;
• premium alcoholic drinks, cocktails, wines, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee;
• a minibar in the villa replenished daily;
• snorkeling equipment and non-motorised water activities;
• excursions and snorkeling tours according to the resort programme;
• spa treatments at ELE|NA or scuba dives - conditions and quantity depend on the length of stay;
• speedboat transfer between Velana Airport and the island.

VARU by Atmosphere

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives - Kanifushi Plan

Atmosphere Kanifushi is located on a long island in Lhaviyani Atoll, about 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé. The signature Kanifushi Plan goes beyond the usual three meals a day. It includes visits to specialty restaurants, an expanded selection of drinks and some activities on the island.

The Kanifushi Plan includes:

• meals at the main restaurant The Spice and a la carte lunches during the day;
• visits to restaurants, including the vegetarian Just Veg. The number of dinners depends on the length of stay;
• premium wines and spirits, cocktails, beer and soft drinks;
• a minibar replenished daily;
• snorkeling, non-motorised water activities and excursions, including sunset fishing;
• spa treatments at ELE|NA Spa - the number depends on the length of stay;
• round-trip seaplane transfer and access to the VIP lounge on arrival.

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives

Lily Beach Resort & Spa - Platinum Plan

Lily Beach in South Ari Atoll operates entirely under its signature Platinum Plan. In addition to three meals a day, the programme covers a la carte restaurants, a wide selection of drinks, excursions and active leisure.

The Platinum Plan includes:

• breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main Lily Maa restaurant;
• a la carte lunches at AQVA and Vibes, and for stays of 4 nights or more - one dinner per week at Tamarind, serving Thai and Indian cuisine;
• 80 wines from around the world and French Taittinger champagne;
• a minibar with wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks, replenished daily;
• three excursions per person during the stay. Options include snorkeling, fishing, a sunset cruise and a trip to a local island;
• snorkeling equipment and non-motorised water activities;
• group yoga classes six days a week, a sports complex and a kids' club;
• access to the dedicated Lily Hotels lounge at the seaplane terminal.

Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Heritance Aarah - Premium All Inclusive

At Heritance Aarah, the extended All Inclusive concept focuses on gastronomy: guests can choose between seven restaurants and five bars instead of being limited to the main restaurant. Tastings, water activities, excursions and wellness privileges are added to the dining programme.

Premium All Inclusive includes:

• meals at the resort's restaurants, including a la carte venues;
• premium alcoholic drinks, whisky and wine tastings;
• a minibar replenished daily, including two bottles of wine and two spirits of your choice;
• cooking classes and cocktail-making masterclasses;
• a guided snorkeling excursion on the house reef and non-motorised water activities;
• a 30-minute consultation at IASO Spa;
• two included excursions for stays of 3 nights or more, with the set of privileges expanding for longer stays.

Heritance Aarah

Cora Cora Maldives - Premium All-Inclusive Gourmet Meal Plan

At Cora Cora Maldives, the All Inclusive format allows guests to choose restaurants freely throughout most of the day. The programme includes four venues with different cuisines, drinks, a minibar and some activities. You can switch between restaurants without an extra charge.

The Premium All-Inclusive Gourmet Meal Plan includes:

• breakfast, lunch and dinner with a choice between four restaurants, including Italian, Asian and Japanese venues;
• premium spirits, cocktails, beer, champagne and wines from different countries;
• a minibar with wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks, replenished daily;
• coffee, tea, snacks and homemade ice cream throughout the day;
• snorkeling equipment for the entire stay;
• kayaks, paddleboards, windsurfing and catamarans (some activities require confirmation of skills);
• daily scheduled group wellness exercise and fitness classes;
• airport meet-and-greet and lounge access before the transfer to the island.

Cora Cora Maldives

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive

At this hotel, there is no usual limit of one or two a la carte restaurant visits during the stay. Deluxe All Inclusive applies to all four restaurants, so guests can choose between international, Mediterranean, Asian and Latin American cuisine without an extra charge.

Emerald Maldives Deluxe All Inclusive includes:

• meals at all four resort restaurants, including a la carte venues;
• premium spirits, cocktails, beer and wines from an international collection;
• a minibar with wine, beer, soft drinks, water and snacks, replenished daily;
• one boat excursion for stays of up to 7 nights and an additional excursion for stays of 10 nights or more;
• guided group snorkeling outings twice a week;
• snorkeling equipment and non-motorised water activities;
• a gym, tennis courts and padel courts;
• airport meet-and-greet and lounge access before the seaplane departure.

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

Kudadoo Maldives Private Island - Anything. Anytime. Anywhere.

At Kudadoo, the usual All Inclusive limits on restaurants, spa and activities have been removed. The Anything. Anytime. Anywhere. concept gives much more freedom: dinner can be arranged in the residence or on the beach, you can create your own excursion programme, go diving or spend an unlimited number of hours at the spa.

The programme includes:

• meals without a fixed schedule, including restaurant dining, in-residence service, beach dinners and picnics on a separate island;
• premium drinks, more than 80 wines and six types of champagne;
• spa treatments with no set limit, as well as access to the sauna, steam room and salt room;
• private excursions, including trips to see dolphins and sea turtles;
• diving and snorkeling;
• water activities, including jet skis, flyboarding and parasailing;
• the services of a personal butler who helps plan the stay and arrange the included services.

Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau - Premium All Inclusive

At the resort, guests can choose a standard or extended All Inclusive package. Premium All Inclusive is designed primarily for those who want a wider selection of drinks and access to Club InterContinental privileges without extra charges.

Premium All Inclusive includes:

• breakfast, lunch and dinner at several resort restaurants;
• champagne, cognac, premium spirits, wines and signature cocktails without quantity limits;
• a minibar with wine, beer, soft drinks, water and snacks, replenished daily;
• afternoon tea and evening drinks as part of Club InterContinental;
• catamarans, windsurfing, boards and other non-motorised water activities;
• access to the kids' club for children aged 4-12;
• bicycles for getting around the island;
• a 30-minute photo session.

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa - All Inclusive

At Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, the All Inclusive concept covers not only meals and drinks but also a significant part of the leisure programme. Guests can switch restaurants and take part in water sports or fitness, so the package is suitable if you do not plan to spend most of the holiday only on the beach.

The programme includes:

• meals at the resort's restaurants with no limit on the number of visits;
• drinks in bars and restaurants, including wines, cocktails and spirits;
• a minibar in the villa, replenished daily;
• non-motorised water activities;
• yoga, aqua aerobics, Zumba and other scheduled group workouts;
• tennis and other sports activities on the resort grounds;
• programmes and entertainment for children.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

In the Maldives, the package name does not always show how inclusive it really is. Premium, Platinum or Deluxe can hide very different conditions - from an expanded choice of restaurants and drinks to spa treatments, excursions, water activities and transfers.