The best Maldivian hotels for 4-5 days: 19 resorts

19 hotels in the Maldives perfect for a short break on the paradise islands.

With only a few days left to enjoy the turquoise of the Indian Ocean, you don't want to miss a minute. Therefore, the closer the resort is to the international airport in Male, the more time is left for rest. After all, it is long and expensive to get to the remote corners of the archipelago, and sometimes you have to adjust to the schedule of domestic airlines. And, of course, staying at the hotel should give maximum impressions and leave a lot of vivid photos, even in a couple of days. Therefore, the best option for a short trip is the North and South Male atolls. The road to the atolls will take 30-50 minutes by speedboat. It is also worth paying attention to the bright installations on the atolls, which can be quickly reached by seaplane.

Bandos Maldives

A legendary resort that has become a pioneer: more than 30 years ago, the first bungalows appeared here, nestled in tropical thickets. Despite the fact that the hotel was opened a long time ago, guests will find a modern interior, because the hotel is constantly being renovated. It has won numerous awards.

Lovers of snorkeling will appreciate a good riff. Suitable for families with children, romantics, diving and snorkeling.

Location: North Male atoll, Bodubandos Island, just 8 km from the international airport. The road will take no more than 15 minutes by boat.

Bandos Maldives

OZEN Life Maadhoo

Luxurious 5-star hotel is spread over 4 tropical islands. It is part of the Atmosphere Hotels chain (check out other hotel chains in the Maldives). The proximity to the airport makes the hotel an excellent option for a short trip to the Maldives. This tropical paradise has a diving school, water sports center, spa, kids club. Gourmets will appreciate the variety of bars and restaurants offering South Asian, Chinese, Japanese cuisine.

Location: on Maadhoo Island in South Male. Speedboat transfers take 45 minutes.

OZEN Life Maadhoo

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

An ideal choice if you only have 4-5 days to relax in paradise. The sea trip will take only 20 minutes - and you are at one of the most famous and fashionable resorts in the Maldives. Luxurious cottages and bungalows hide from the heat under spreading palm trees, water villas frame the island's skyline. Elegant interiors, exclusive teak furniture, spa center, kids club, many restaurants. There is a wine cellar and a chocolate grotto where you can enjoy delicacies from all over the world, your own organic garden.

The hotel of choice for surfers and divers, with one of the best surfing spots in the Maldives just 20 minutes' drive away. A 10-minute trip by boat is one of the banner of ENITA places in the world for diving: Manta Point. The resort hotel has won numerous awards. This tropical eco-resort is perfect for both romantics and families. And also this place is chosen for wedding ceremonies.

Location: on the island of Lankanfushi, North Male atoll. The distance from the airport can be covered in 20 minutes by speedboat.

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Kurumba Maldives

Five-star hotel has become the first meters in the Maldives archipelago: it opened back in the 70s. Thanks to constant renovations, guests will find magnificent rooms and swimming pools surrounded by tropical gardens. The island is literally buried in exotic greenery. Due to the abundance of coconut trees, it has earned the name "young coconut". The original gazebos in the ocean and the riot of greenery made him a popular installation. Find out about other hotels that are the best for Instagram photo shoots here.

Location: Vihamanafushi Island, North Male atoll. The distance to the airport is only 2 km: the road by boat will take 10 minutes.

Kurumba Maldives

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Four Seasons is always a mark of quality, high standards and excellent service. A traditional Maldivian village with thatched roofs and rooftops awaits guests, but underneath this simplicity lie elegant luxury villas with stylish interiors and state-of-the-art technology. Ideal for families: there is a kids' club where the little ones are taught while the parents enjoy paradise. Numerous restaurants serve the freshest seafood, Asian and European cuisine, hold themed dinners, and offer a large selection of drinks. And, of course, the resort will delight you with diving and snorkeling, and the most curious will be offered classes with a marine biologist.

Location: One of the advantages of the resort is that it is only 30 minutes by speedboat from the airport in Male.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Thulhagiri Island Resort & Spa

The four-star hotel is located on a small but cozy green island. This is an island of birds: a whole population of budgerigars has chosen it as their home, which attracts tourists from all over the world. The resort has a beautiful sandy beach and a pretty house reef that will delight you with a variety of exotic fish. You can see turtles and even small reef sharks.

Location: The journey takes 20 minutes by speedboat. Thulhagiri Island is part of North Male atoll.

Thulhagiri Island Resort & Spa

Velassaru Maldives

The five-star resort is small, but unique due to its high service and a colorful reef, which is located 50 meters from the coast. The resort has its own diving center, and those who want to see all the fun with a snorkel and snorkel are invited to try guided snorkeling. For relaxation there are magnificent white sandy beaches, a spa center, a swimming pool with panoramic views. Particularly noteworthy restaurants: modern Latin American cuisine, a wine cellar, where are held tastings, elegant Chill Bar, hanging over the ocean to enjoy the stunning sunsets.

Location: in South Male, Velassaru Island. The boat trip will take 25 minutes.

Velassaru Maldives

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort & Spa

One of the most Instagrammed hotels, from where guests leave not only with a lot of impressions, but also with likes. Spacious, elegant villas are built with natural wood materials. This corner of the Maldives is chosen by lovers of water activities: windsurfing, sailing trips and underwater life. The house reef is a 5-minute boat ride away. Due to the fact that this is a chain hotel, you can use the infrastructure of the neighboring island. The beach is suitable for swimming with children. There is a kids club, a diving school, a spa center. It is a popular wedding venue. Large selection of bars and restaurants: you will find grilled seafood, tandoor dishes, wooden oven. There is an Italian, Thai, Japanese restaurant.

Location: Transfer to the island of Dhigufinolhu (South Male atoll) takes 35 minutes by speedboat.

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort & Spa

Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa

A peaceful harbor with a magnificent coral reef meets the turquoise surface of the Indian Ocean and rich tropical vegetation. If you love diving, this is your place. You don't have to go far in search of interesting places: sunken frigates are located near the island. Guests are offered a wide range of water activities including windsurfing and water skiing. The exclusive spa center considered to be one of the best in the Maldives. Food at the hotel will satisfy the needs of the most fastidious gourmets. The hotel's wine list includes drinks from all over the world, and the all inclusive package includes premium alcoholic brands, as well as a romantic cruise and free daily feeding of stingrays on the hotel's main beach.

Location: The road to Hembadhu Island (North Male atoll) will take 45 minutes.

Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa

One&Only Reethi Rah

The hotel offers absolute privacy: the villas, located at a great distance from each other, are reliably hidden from the eyes of strangers. It is one of the largest islands in North Male. It belongs to a well-known hotel chain offering high quality services all over the world. A paradise for diving and snorkeling with a magnificent house reef nearby. And the length of the coast is 6 km! Lush tropical gardens and bike paths have made the resort an Instagram destination. Photographers love the bridge across the river that crosses the island in the middle. The hotel has been awarded prestigious awards. Lots of restaurants and a wine room, which contains more than 17 thousand bottles of selected wines from all over the world!

Location: in North Male. The journey by seaplane will take 15 minutes, by boat - 50 minutes.

One&Only Reethi Rah

Fun Island Resort & Spa

A budget resort will help you reboot in a few days. A great opportunity for travelers to relax in the Maldives "not for all the money in the world" and plunge into paradise for a few days. Magnificent house reef and charming Indian Ocean lodges. It is possible to obtain a diver certificate by completing training at a diving center. The hotel offers full board buffet meals and the bar offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Location: The road to Bodufinolhu Island in South Male will take 45 minutes by speedboat.

Fun Island Resort & Spa

Coco Palm Bodu Hithi 

Cozy villas overlooking the Indian Ocean hide from the heat among dense thickets. They are built in the traditional Maldivian style and built with only natural materials. If you are looking for serene relaxation, peace and idyll, then this hotel will give you a reboot in a few days. A rich house reef will help you save time: you don't have to go snorkeling anywhere. The wine bar has a rich menu. In the restaurants you can get acquainted with Asian cuisine, taste fresh seafood barbecue, international cuisine with fusion elements. And, of course, the Maldivian resort has a diving center, a spa center, a water sports center.

Location: a trip by speed boat to the island of Boduhithi (North Male Atoll) takes 40 minutes.

Coco Palm Bodu Hithi

Hurawalhi Maldives 

Let's be honest that many people go to the Maldives not only for relaxation, but also for filling their Instagram. If you have only a few days and you want bright photos, go to the main installations of the Maldives. These hotels may not be so close to the international airport, but there are seaplanes! And you will spend the same time on the road as on the boat. For example, Hurawalhi Maldives has the world's largest underwater restaurant right on an exotic reef. He'll just blow up the social network. The photo can be taken from two sides at once: a lady in a beautiful dress is inside the restaurant, and her gentleman in a wetsuit is outside the transparent capsule in which the restaurant is located. Magnificent villas with a panoramic pool, original swings right on the water, despite the short duration of the rest, will give you a lot of cool photos.

Location: on the island Hurawalhi, Lhaviyani atoll. Road from Male takes 40 minutes by seaplane.

Hurawalhi Maldives

Anantara Kihavah

If you really want to experience a legendary hotel in a short time in the Maldives, go to Anantara Kihavah Villas.

This is the most Instagrammed hotel in the world. Charming overwater hammocks, luxurious glass-bottomed baths, skybars, panoramic terraces and even an underwater restaurant. It seems that the embodiment or all the dreams have been collected here. The hotel is bordered by wide beaches and offers romantic villas.

Location: The journey from the main airport of the country takes 3-5 minutes by seaplane. The hotel is located on the island of Kihavah Huravalhi, Baa atoll.

Anantara Kihavah

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island 

The hotel is worth visiting for a few days at least for some incredible photos. This is the first resort in the world with an underwater residence. A favorite place for photo shoots: the pictures in The Muraka's underwater bedroom are especially original.

The resort features magical bungalows with thatched roofs, long wooden decks, infinity pools with ocean views and high service.

Location: you can get there by a seaplane - 30 minutes from Male to the island of Rangali (South Ari atoll).

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Soneva Fushi

An exclusive hotel will make you a social star. Just imagine, you wake up, come out to the balcony and straight out of water slides move out to the turquoise Indian Ocean. It is a charming resort with luxurious villas nestled among mangrove trees. Each villa has a separate access to the sea. The resort offers cycling, fishing, snorkeling, a cruise with dolphins, swimming with manta rays. The service is especially worth noting: you can choose one of 11 types of pillows, 60 flavors of homemade ice cream, 9 restaurants. The underground wine cellar contains 9000 wines. The restaurant on a desert island, located next to the hotel, has earned special fame.

Location: Kunfunadoo Island (Baa atoll) 30 minutes by seaplane or 20 minutes by domestic airplane, then 15 minutes by boat.

Soneva Fushi

Grand Park Kodhipparu

A tropical paradise in traditional Maldivian style is located near Male. The main "bait" for divers is the gorgeous house reef. Lovers of relaxation will appreciate the excellent spa center, several restaurants, and a wine cellar.

Location: 20 minutes by speedboat, Kodhipparu Island (North Male atoll).

Grand Park Kodhipparu

Naladhu Maldives

A luxury resort with traditional Maldivian flair, perfect for privacy, romantic and family holidays. Of the special advantages - you can use the infrastructure of the neighboring resort, where they take boats.

Location: The trip from Male by speedboat takes 35 minutes.  minutes. Veligandu Huraa Island (South Male atoll) is located 24 km from Male International Airport.

Naladhu Maldives

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Luxurious cottages and bungalows are spread out under palm trees on a snow-white sandy shore, surrounded by the wives' azure ocean. Elegant interiors, modern design merged with Maldivian traditions. Interactive restaurant, restaurant of Thai cuisine, Maldivian, seafood, refreshing cocktails will make your vacation bright and memorable.

Location: Furanafushi Island, North Male atoll. Just 15 minutes by speedboat from the airport.

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Whichever hotel you picked for your holiday in the Maldives, for 4-5 days, you will have time to reboot and get a lot of impressions from the incredible beauty of the paradise island!