The best 4* hotels in the Maldives

The Maldives is successfully enjoying its well-deserved reputation as the best exotic destination in the world. Tropical islands are like pearls of a necklace that scattered across the Indian Ocean. For many tourists, the fabulous Maldives with its natural wealth becomes a cherished dream. When it comes time to realize what you want, the first question that arises is which hotel to give preference to?

Among the myriad of proposals, it is not difficult to get confused. Comfortable housing 5*, 4*, 3* with standard photos of turquoise lagoons and snow-white beaches make you dive deeper into details. In this collection, we suggest you consider the middle link. Hotels in the Maldives marked 4* can often compete with 5* in all respects, both natural and man-made. Below are some of the most sought after 4-star hotels in the Maldives that are worthy of your attention.

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Meeru Hotel Island on the island of Meerufenfushi attracts with a well-developed infrastructure. This is a very popular resort among tourists. The island is quite large in size and has a good choice of accommodation - beach and overwater villas with and without a jacuzzi, as well as rooms in the depths of the island, hidden by the tropics. Guests of the resort can take advantage of the comfortable accommodation system all inclusive plus, which provides a wide range of services. The house reef is offshore, so snorkeling requires a boat.

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Hotel advantages:

• One of the best hotels in the Maldives, which accepts guests on an all inclusive plus.
• Diving center PADI.
• Modern Spa
• 4 restaurants: 2 buffet and 2 a la carte la carte.
• There are 6 bars on the island.
• Club for children and teenagers.
• Good selection of beach and water activities.
• Wedding ceremonies.

Atoll: North Male
Distance from Male airport: 45 kilometers
Transfer: by speedboat about 55 minutes

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

At Vilamendhoo Resort Island The Resort & Spa can truly appreciate the incredibly beautiful coral reef, especially if you are a fan of scuba diving. Holidays on the island-hotel Vilamendhoo are often preferred by newlyweds and couples. All accommodation package available inclusive plus.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa 

Hotel advantages:

• Nice house reef.
• 4 restaurants: 2 buffet, 2 à la carte la carte and 4 bars.
• Modern spa.
• PADI diving center and courses for beginners from 8 years old.
• Organization of wedding ceremonies.
• Availability of special offers for early bookings.

Atoll: Ari
Distance from Male airport: 82 kilometers
Transfer: 25 minutes by seaplane (daytime only)

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Oblu Nature Helengeli

The 4-star hotel is located on the secluded island of Helengeli. This is an ideal place for snorkeling and diving. The island is surrounded by a pristine house reef with sharks, moray eels and sea turtles, and there are more than 20 popular spots for spectacular dives nearby. The resort offers its guests an all-inclusive vacation, which, in addition to meals in the main restaurant, includes some non-motorized water sports and 2 excursions. There are 4 categories of rooms with modern interiors located on the beach and over the lagoon.

Oblu Nature Helengeli

Oblu Nature Helengeli offers:

• Main restaurant with a wide selection of international cuisine (all inclusive).
• Spa center Elena SPA by Atmosphere.
• Diving school with multilingual staff.
• Water sports.

Atoll: North Male
Distance from Male Airport: 50 kilometers
Transfer: 50 minutes by speedboat

OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli

Bandos Maldives

Bright and memorable Bandos Maldives is not much different from a 5 star hotel. A highly developed resort with a rich house reef and first class infrastructure. A wide range of opportunities for a varied holiday, including excursions to the capital Male, located just a few kilometers away. The Bandos is suitable for all ages, whether you want the Maldives to have fun on the water or quiet comfort. A wide variety of rooms are available with every comfort, including 2 exclusive oceanfront villas.

Bandos Island Resort & Spa

Hotel advantages:

• Convenient location.
• Access to over 40 dive sites.
• SPA-center Orchid Spa with a separate spa menu for children.
• Free access to the kids club (from 3 to 11 years old).
• Good selection of excursions.

Atoll: North Male
Distance from Male airport: 7 kilometers
Transfer: 10 minutes by speedboat

Bandos Island Resort & Spa

Reethi Beach Resort

Hotel with cozy atmosphere Reethi Beach is located on the small island of Fonimagudu. This peaceful place stands out with a stunning coral garden that starts 30 meters from the shore, affordable prices, a variety of cuisine and entertainment. The hotel has three types of housing: a short distance from the coastline, beach and overwater. All rooms are equipped with necessary amenities, including air conditioning and a minibar. The resort has a spa, diving school and water sports centre. There are excursions to nearby islands and magical wedding ceremonies.

Reethi Beach Resort

Hotel features:

• 5 restaurants and 5 bars with a variety of cuisine and drinks.
• Approximately 30 dive sites with multilingual PADI school instructors.
• Coconut Wellness Center Spa.

Atoll: Baa
Distance from Male airport: 124 kilometers
Transfer: Approximately 35 minutes by seaplane (Daytime only - 06:00 to 16:00). You can take a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport (20 minutes), then another 15 minutes by speedboat.

Reethi Beach Resort

Innahura Maldives Resort

Innahura is a modern complex offering excellent service and a wide range of facilities for those who can't sit still. The hotel has beach bungalows with comfortable options for families. The small, peaceful island has one swimming pool, a buffet breakfast restaurant, 2 bars, a shop and a spa. Great house reef.

Innahura Maldives Resort

Hotel advantages:

• Calm atmosphere.
• Water sports.
• Good place for diving and snorkeling.
• Large selection of excursions.
• Weddings and proposals for a romantic getaway.

Atoll: Lhaviani
Distance from Male airport: 145 kilometers
Transfer: about 40 minutes by seaplane (only during the day - from 06:00 to 16:00)

Innahura Maldives Resort

Centara Ras Fushi Resort

One of two Centara Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives occupies the small island of Giravaru near Male. Centara Ras Fushi Designed for adults and children over 12 years of age. The small resort has built mainly water villas with all amenities and a house reef. The rate includes the rental of snorkeling equipment.

Centara Ras Fushi Resort

Hotel advantages:

• Convenient location.
• Diving center PADI.
• 4 restaurants and 3 bars.
• Modern Spa Cenvaree.
• Wedding ceremonies.
• Special offers for early bookings.

Atoll: North Male
Location from Male airport: 11 kilometers
Transfer: 15 minutes by speedboat

Centara Ras Fushi Resort

Sun Island Resort & Spa

The largest island hotel in the Maldives in terms of territory and number of rooms. Opened in 1999, Sun Island The Resort & Spa has only grown in popularity over the years. Today, there are more than 400 rooms of various categories available on the island of Nalaguraidhoo. The infrastructure is developed at a decent level. The resort has an excellent range of facilities and water sports, good snorkeling facilities and a state of the art spa.

Sun Island Resort & Spa

Hotel advantages:

• Good choice of accommodation.
• One of the best places for diving and snorkeling.
• 5 gourmet restaurants and 6 bars on the island.
• Diving lessons from PADI instructors.
• A wide range of water activities and excursions.

Atoll: South Ari.
Location from Male airport: 113 kilometers
Transfer: 20 minutes by domestic flight to Maamigili Airport. Further 10 minutes by boat.

Sun Island Resort & Spa

Canareef Resort Maldives

The long green island of Midhu, 4.5 kilometers long, is located below the equator. Therefore, the journey itself on an airplane of domestic airlines will already be an interesting journey, in memory of which you will be awarded a certificate of crossing the equatorial line. The Canareef resort has a good selection of beachfront rooms with all the benefits of modern comfort, as well as spectacular dive sites off the southernmost Addu Atoll in the Maldives.

Canareef Resort Maldives

On Canareef Resort Maldives you expect:

• Big island with tropical jungle.
• Dive center PADI.
• Wide range of water sports and excursions.
• Kids club.
• SPA-center Sanctuary Spa.

Atoll: Addu
Location from Male Airport: 450 kilometers
Transfer: 1.5 hours domestic flight to Maamigili Airport. Then 15 minutes by speedboat.

Canareef Resort Maldives

Veligandu Island Resort

The picturesque resort island is only 600 meters long and 150 meters wide, so everything you need for a comfortable stay is within easy reach.

Veligandu Island Resort

In addition to elegant villas, many with private jacuzzis, there are:

• The main buffet restaurant is Dhonveli and the Madivaru restaurant serves fresh grilled seafood and meats.
• Duniye Spa with a wide range of treatments.
• Ocean Dive Center, whose specialists organize exciting dives at the most interesting dive sites.
• A photo studio where you will be helped to capture the most valuable and memorable moments of your vacation.
• Souvenir shop and atelier, where an exclusive outfit will be created for you in the shortest possible time.
• Air-conditioned room filled with various games.
• Gym where you can keep fit during your holidays.

The resort has received high ratings from popular online travel resources such as Tripadvisor, Agoda and Booking.

Atoll: Northern Ari.
Location from Male Airport: 50 kilometers

Veligandu Island Resort

Kuramathi Maldives

Everything is perfect in this resort covered with lush tropical greenery: friendly service, a variety of delicacies in the many restaurants, white sand beaches, a lively house reef and a lot of leisure activities.

Kuramathi Maldives

Hotel advantages:

• A wide range of gastronomy options, including the wine and cigar bar Havana Club.
• The presence of a medical center and the largest decompression chamber in the Maldives, designed for 6 people.
• Sports and entertainment activities for guests of all ages, from fun games for the little ones at the Bageecha Kids Club to kayaking, windsurfing and evening discos for the more active adults.

Atoll: Rasdhoo
Location from Male airport: about 60 kilometers
Transfer: 20 minutes by seaplane or 75-90 minutes by speedboat

Kuramathi Maldives

Riu Atoll Maldives

In the waters of Dhaalu Atoll, this resort offers cozy rooms and 24*7 all-inclusive services.

Despite the relatively small area, the villas of the resort are equipped with everything necessary for comfort and a pleasant stay, including air conditioning, minibar, and satellite TV.

Riu Atoll Maldives

Here you can relax on a well-groomed beach or in a pool with a floating bar overlooking the ocean, visit a wellness center or gym, go snorkeling and diving , water sports, meet reef sharks, enjoy live music and evening entertainment.

Atoll: Dhaalu
Location from Male airport: 180 kilometers
Transfer: by regular flight to Kudahuvadhoo about 45 minutes, then by speedboat about 15 minutes, or by seaplane

Riu Atoll Maldives

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives

A short speedboat cruise from the international airport takes you to a tropical island where you can expect a great all -inclusive vacation and many vivid impressions.

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives

Hotel advantages:

• 11 gastronomic establishments for every taste.
• Three pools, including an adult-only infinity pool.
• Watching manta rays directly from the resort's jetty.
• Large selection of water activities.
• Romantic dinners on a floating platform.
• Opportunity to explore two neighboring islands.
• Free accommodation and meals for two children under the age of 15 when sharing a villa with two adults.

Atoll: South Male
Location from Male airport: 34 kilometers
Transfer: 45 minutes by speedboat

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives

Robinson Club Maldives

Located on Funamadua Island, this casual club hotel follows the concept of Adult only and provides guests with ample opportunities for active and romantic holidays.

Robinson Club Maldives

Here guests are expected:

• 30 meter swimming pool with built-in bar.
• Wellness spa treatments.
• Water and land sports activities.
• Dive into the colorful underwater world.
• Romantic dinners on the beach and weekly glamorous evenings with culinary delights, entertainment and signature cocktails.
• Live music, DJ performances and more.

The picture of an ideal tropical vacation is complemented by a good house reef, abundantly populated by marine life.

Atoll: Gaafu Alifu
Location from Male airport: 360 kilometers
Transfer: by regular flight to Kadhedhoo island , then 30 minutes by speedboat

Robinson Club Maldives