Maldives: 12 Best Hotels on the Islands

The Maldives are home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. After all, celebrities and oligarchs vacation on the paradise islands. This island paradise has long been a magnet for those who seek to enjoy privacy, the highest level of service and unusual offers that go beyond the usual five-star level.

Many hotels in the Maldives offer facilities that go well beyond traditional standards to satisfy even the most discerning of tastes.

The Nautilus Beach & Ocean Houses Maldives

One&Only Reethi Rah

The unique luxury resort in the Maldives opened in 2005 and has since set the bar high for upscale resorts. The hotel takes an unconventional approach to organizing relaxation for their guests: you can even have dinner on the treetops.

Each villa has elegant interiors, a private pool, hammocks and a private beach. Breakfast is delivered to guests right in the pool. The hotel serves a variety of Japanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. All products are organic: the resort has its own garden for growing fruits and vegetables.

One&Only Reethi Rah

Soneva Jani

The exclusive island resort in the Maldives is fringed by pristine beaches covered in lush tropical greenery and surrounded by a crystal clear lagoon. The world-famous resort features 51 overwater villas, each with a private pool. The highlight of Soneva Jani - retractable rooftops, private water slides, a wide choice of excellent restaurants and the impressive new Soneva Spa Soul.

resort features a wine cellar and a special chocolate room with exclusive treats. The resort is a regular destination for celebrity chefs from around the world. When booking Soneva Unlimited guests can take advantage of the all-inclusive service and fully enjoy all the benefits of the resort.

Stay at Soneva Jani can be combined with a holiday on Soneva Secret , Soneva's newest ultra-private island . The resort offers magical diving - you can head to Hanifaru Bay , a famous habitat for manta rays .

Soneva Jani

Gili Lankanfushi

If you want to feel like Robinson Crusoe, then Gili Lankanfushi - this is your option. Everything is stylized as a desert island, and the personal butler is called Mr. Friday . The main motto of the island is " no news, no shoes" - that is, a complete reboot in a tropical paradise!

The hotel offers high-class service. Your personal Mr Friday can even place beds on the roof of your villa for stargazing, or arrange a candlelit dinner on the beach. The overwater villas are decorated in traditional Maldivian style, and some exclusive villas are only accessible by boat.

Private The 1,700-square-metre Reserve is the largest overwater villa in the world. It is a floating palace with a spa , gym, open-air cinema, four bedrooms, an infinity pool and a slide that leads directly into the ocean.

In Organic Garden serves plant-based dishes, and the restaurants are full of delicious dishes. Interestingly , here you can plant your own coral on the reef and watch its underwater life online.

Gili Lankanfushi

Niyama Private Islands Maldives

The luxury resort is located on two islands - Play and Chill . Both islands, connected by a footbridge, boast incredible white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs and blue waters. It is home to sea turtles and dolphins.

Play is more suitable for family holidays, while Chill is aimed at entertaining couples and honeymooners. Each villa offers a personal butler service. For gourmets, there are 9 restaurants with exquisite cuisine. The Nest restaurant is located 6 meters above the trees. And the underwater Subsix offers magnificent views of the reef and turns into a nightclub in the evenings. Luxury Spa Drift Spa Essentials over the lagoon, baths and jacuzzis with lime gardens are the perfect landscape for relaxation .

Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Anantara Veli Maldives

A luxury island resort that offers an adults-only tropical getaway. Anantara - is a spacious resort that occupies three islands at once. On Dhigu, everything is dedicated to family recreation. Naladhu is equipped for private recreation. And Veli is ideal for a romantic vacation. You can sail between Dhigu and Veli by boat, diversifying your leisure time with new landscapes and impressions.

The resort has only overwater bungalows with access to the lagoon and spacious wooden terraces. The hotel has its own surf school, diving center and the Balance Spa complex. Wellness .

Anantara has a wide range of restaurants and bars, each offering a unique cuisine. Guests can enjoy Japanese, Thai and Italian cuisine, as well as seafood and cocktails in the open air. And the exotic Gulhifushi Café is only accessible by boat.

Anantara Veli Maldives

Six Senses Laamu

Exclusive resort Six Senses Laamu offers high-class service. The hotel is incredibly picturesque: glass-bottomed bathtubs, hammocks hanging over the water, magnificent apartments with a view of the turquoise ocean. You will have a lot of bright photos! The resort is located in Laamu Atoll , where you can enjoy tranquility and closeness to nature.

In Six Senses Laamu features a range of eco-friendly water and beach villas with panoramic terraces for sunset dining. There are superb restaurants, an exclusive wine cellar, the largest infinity pool in the Maldives and a spa . Take a tour of the resort's organic garden, go on a traditional sunset fishing trip, or dine on a remote sandbank away from everyone else .

The resort offers unique activities including yoga, water sports and excursions that will take you into the underwater world.

Six Senses Laamu

Hurawalhi Island Resort

The resort only accepts adults over 15 and offers 90 modern villas. The hotel is known for its All-Inclusive package Plus , which includes a variety of services, making your holiday even more attractive.

One of the main attractions of Hurawalhi is the 5.8 Undersea restaurant , located almost 6 meters below the water. The unique experience allows guests to enjoy exquisite dishes surrounded by the underwater world. In addition, the resort offers various restaurants, bars and a wine cellar for tasting.

Hurawalhi's house reef boasts an impressive variety of marine life, with schools of colourful fish and sea turtles, and in certain seasons , manta rays .

Hurawalhi Island Resort

The Nautilus Beach & Ocean Houses Maldives

An ultra-luxurious island with a host of fine dining options, a well-stocked wine cellar and a luxurious overwater spa . The hotel is located in Baa Atoll , surrounded by coral reefs , within a biosphere reserve, near the famous Hanifaru Bay .

Book a night dive or snorkeling and head out into the ocean to see the amazing underwater life. If you're lucky, you'll also witness bioluminescence. By the way, at this resort you can adopt a coral and monitor it with online updates.

The Nautilus Beach & Ocean Houses Maldives

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Conrad Maldives Rangali The Island became the first resort in the world to offer its guests an underwater residence . Muraka and Ithaa underwater restaurant .

Ideally located on the twin islands, choose which one you prefer: the lively, family-run Rangali Finolhu with its ocean activities or the luxurious adults-only Rangali .

Part of the two-level villa The Muraka is partly above water and partly submerged in the ocean , with glass walls to let you admire the vibrant marine life. The underwater suite comes with its own 24-hour butlers and a personal chef.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

A paradise on the picturesque Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Each villa and residence at the resort is a carefully designed space, decorated with elements of Maldivian style and contemporary design. Spacious terraces, private pools, panoramic ocean views and secluded beaches create an atmosphere of privacy and elegance. The resort's restaurants serve gourmet cuisine, including exquisite seafood and masterpieces of Asian and Western gastronomy.

Guests can explore marine life with marine biologists, participate in a coral reef restoration program, and enjoy the underwater world of the Maldives. For water sports enthusiasts, diving, snorkeling, surfing, and yachting are available. The resort places an emphasis on family holidays, providing families with children with a fun and perfect holiday .

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo

OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo - one from best hotels on Maldives , embodying dream O luxurious vacation . This resort, which operates on the " ultimate " system all inclusive ", offers a unique range of services that provide a premium vacation. The price includes accommodation, meals and drinks in five excellent restaurants, as well as 12 additional options!

The exclusive ATMOSPHERE INDULGENCE package is designed specifically for OZEN guests to ensure a perfect Maldives holiday. There are no hidden costs, no unexpected surprises.

The resort offers a variety of activities: relaxation in the spa center, swimming in the outdoor pool, relaxing in the sauna, children's clubs, extensive sports programs, a beach area for picnics and much more.

OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo

Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences

Built island is set in a pristine UNESCO World Heritage Biosphere Reserve. It's the perfect Instagram spot for an infinity pool and a luxurious bathtub overlooking the ocean. It features 59 luxurious villas and eight beachfront residences, fine dining, local specialties and a state-of-the-art spa in the middle of lush jungle. Activities include snorkeling in the famous Blue Hole cave, in the Hanifaru lagoon with unique manta rays, excursions on a boat with a glass bottom, an art studio and incredible cruises.

Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences