Best Maldives Hotels with Floating Bar

Maldives resorts are individual islands with state-of-the-art amenities, including beachfront and overwater villas, gourmet restaurants serving world cuisine, luxury spas with a variety of wellness programs, entertainment clubs for adults and children, sports and water centers.

Each island hotel, due to decent competition, tries to surprise guests with unusual entertainment and luxurious infrastructure. You can even choose a resort with a bar on the water to enjoy fabulous Maldivian sunsets with your favorite drink. And where exactly - we will tell you in this article.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

Soneva Fushi

Of all the luxury hotels in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi can definitely be considered one of the top five or even three most unrivaled. More than a luxurious resort is located on a paradise island in a protected area, on the Baa Atoll. This is the land of the most beautiful beaches and incredibly rich nature. The first thing that the resort guarantees is absolute privacy and seclusion. The infrastructure amazes with its scale and diversity. The main calling cards of Soneva Fushi are its own observatory and a panoramic bar-restaurant with hammocks, located above the water.

Among the offers from Soneva Fushi :

• A wide variety of villas, from authentic Robinson Crusoe-style beach houses to exclusive residences with large private pools and water slides, for 8 to 15 guests.
• 11 restaurants with different tastes from around the world, with haute cuisine from Michelin-starred chefs.
• Wine cellar with a unique collection of varieties from all over the world.
• Elite spa complex Soneva Soul, for body and soul, with open treatment rooms, wide variations of health and rejuvenation programs.
• Kids club with a variety of entertainment for guests from 3 to 12 years old.
• An open-air cinema and an observatory for stargazing.
• Unique diving and snorkeling on the reefs of Baa Atoll.

Soneva Fushi

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

A luxury resort on the secluded island of Lankanfushi in North Male Atoll, offering convenient and fast airport transfers, exceptional service and modern amenities. The main feature of Gili Lankanfushi is its overwater villas only, as well as the luxurious Overwater Bar, with exquisite lunches and dinners, incredible ocean views, especially in the rays of a colorful Maldivian sunset.

Infrastructure and offers :

• 45 spacious overwater villas, built in a luxurious island style using eco-friendly materials.
• Three restaurants offering a variety of Maldivian, Japanese and international cuisine.
• An overwater bar with an open-air lounge offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean.
• An original underground wine cellar with a selection of over 500 varieties from all over the world.
• Spa with overwater treatment rooms.
• PADI certified diving center.
• Excellent house reef for snorkeling near your villa.
• Gili Veshi Marine Research Center.
• A wide variety of excursions and water activities.

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Six Senses Laamu

An island paradise with luxurious overwater villas, private pools, restaurants and plenty of entertainment. Six Senses Laamu is ideal for those seeking a carefree Maldives holiday. As the only hotel on the idyllic Laamu Atoll, it offers the ultimate Maldivian luxury - total privacy in a tropical setting, as well as barefoot luxury and impeccable service.

Six Senses Laamu offers :

• Spacious villas with elegant island design, perched on stilts over the water and on the beach.
• The largest infinity pool in the Maldives.
• A spa complex with treatment pavilions overlooking the ocean or surrounded by lush vegetation.
• A unique restaurant with gazebos among the treetops.
• Own organic garden where produce is grown for the hotel's restaurants.
• Chill Lounge & Bar, located just steps from the house reef over the water, offers craft cocktails, snacks and incredible sea views.
• Five-star PADI dive center, diving courses for adults and children from 8 years old.
• Water sports and entertainment in the lagoon are available in a wide variety.
• Excursions and trips for every taste.

Six Senses Laamu

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

The exquisite resort of the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palace chain, in true Thai style, is the winner of many awards in the tourism industry in the Maldives. This place impresses even the most discerning guests. The luxury corner is created on the island of Embudhu Finolhu in the South Male Atoll, which is famous for its colorful reef and rich nature with lush jungle.

Among the hotel's offerings :

• 64 contemporary villas of various categories, from beach deluxe villas with a pool to overwater presidential suites of 500 square meters.
• Panoramic restaurants and bars with exceptional cuisine and a wide range of drinks. Among the resort's establishments is the iconic Equator lounge bar.
• Elite salon J Wellness Circle, with effective traditional rituals, Ayurvedic therapy, all kinds of massages and rejuvenating care procedures.
• The hotel is ideally located just 15 minutes by speedboat from Male.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

Velassaru Maldives

A luxurious five-star resort located on one of the picturesque islands of the South Male Atoll. Velassaru is famous for its tropical beauty, bounty beaches, crystal clear waters and impeccable service. The perfect place for a romantic getaway or a secluded holiday in the Maldives.

• A wide range of accommodation options are available - water villas with a terrace and ocean views, beach bungalows surrounded by gardens, villas with private pools and a secluded setting.
• Several restaurants and bars offer a variety of culinary experiences, including fine dining restaurant Etesian, Beach Grill, Japanese Teppanyaki and the over-water Chill Bar, with breathtaking sunset views and signature cocktails.
• A variety of active recreation - diving, snorkeling, kayaking, wakeboarding, windsurfing, etc.
• A luxury spa offering relaxing treatments overlooking the ocean.
• Romantic dinners on the beach and sunset cruises.

Velassaru Maldives

Hurawalhi Island Resort

An exclusive five-star resort offering a combination of luxury, privacy and first-class service. Hurawalhi is surrounded by the turquoise waters of the warm Indian Ocean and white sand beaches, creating the perfect setting for an unforgettable holiday. Suitable for couples and honeymooners, offering secluded villas, romantic dinners on the beach and wedding events.

The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and infrastructure to ensure a comfortable stay for guests:

• Overwater and beach villas feature contemporary design, private terraces and panoramic ocean views.
• 8 Undersea is the world's largest underwater restaurant, where you can enjoy unique dishes surrounded by marine flora and fauna.
• Coco Bar offers tropical cocktails right over the water.
• A luxurious infinity pool overlooking the ocean creates an atmosphere of complete relaxation.
• Duniye Spa offers a wide range of relaxing treatments including massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic rituals.
• Fitness center and sports grounds equipped with modern equipment.
• Boutique and souvenir shops where you can buy exclusive goods and products from local artisans.
• Water sports, cruises, deep sea fishing and exciting excursions.
• The best places in the atoll for diving and snorkeling.

Hurawalhi Island Resort

Baros Maldives

Baros is about exquisite luxury in the middle of the endless ocean, stylish relaxation, atmospheric evenings and vivid impressions. This resort is considered one of the most prestigious in the Maldives, and also has a great location in the North Male Atoll. Baros Maldives offers an elegant combination of luxury, Maldivian nature and impeccable service.

A wide range of amenities and services include :

• Luxurious beach and overwater villas with private pools, spacious terraces and direct ocean access.
• The Lighthouse is a sophisticated floating restaurant with atmospheric evenings accompanied by music and an excellent menu.
• Sails Bar on the water with exotic cocktails and amazing ocean panorama. Perfect for evening romance!
• The modern Serenity Spa offers relaxing treatments, traditional Maldivian massages and yoga sessions.
• Infinity pool with stunning ocean views.
• Fitness center, library and lounge areas for private relaxation.
• Snorkeling safaris, diving, romantic sunset cruises.
• Kayaking, SUP boarding, windsurfing.
• Culinary master classes and excursions to other islands.

Baros Maldives

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

An exclusive luxury resort located on a private island in Dhaalu Atoll. A paradise that combines sophisticated architecture inspired by the nature of the Maldives, first-class service and magnificent conditions for an unforgettable holiday.

The architectural highlight of the luxury resort is a lobster-shaped spa with treatment rooms in its claws. You can also choose to stay in a beach villa, decorated in the style of a traditional Maldivian dhoni boat, or stay in an overwater villa shaped like a manta ray.

Infrastructure and leisure :

• A variety of luxury accommodation options.
• 6 restaurants with exquisite menus from different cuisines of the world.
• The largest hydrotherapy pool in the Maldives.
• The unique The Whale Bar in the shape of a huge whale is a panoramic bar over the water with a special atmosphere.
• Decanter's wine cellar contains over 2,000 bottles, including 600 different wines from 23 countries.
• Signature rejuvenation programs at the elite overwater Iridium Spa.
• Equipped fitness center with panoramic views.
• Own library with a collection of books and multimedia entertainment.
• Children's club with entertainment and educational programs for young guests.
• A wide range of water sports.
• Exciting diving and snorkeling - encounters with manta rays, turtles and numerous reef species.
• Organizing romantic sunset cruises, private dinners on the beach.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort