Best two-storey villas in the Maldives - top 10

Today, the Maldives offers a good choice of two-storey villas, both beach and overwater. Some are designed for a family of up to three people, while others can accommodate a whole football team, and even more. We have selected the very best accommodation options based on feedback from our clients, as well as our own impressions. The main criteria are two floors and excellent service.

Bandos Maldives

• Category: 4-star Standard.
• Two-storey villa: Beach Villa and Premium Beach Villa.
• Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
• How to get there: 15 minutes by speedboat, 24 hours a day.

Bandos is one of the few 4-star hotels where you can book a two-storey villa. On the island, they are available in two categories, both located on the first beach line.

Main villa features:

• There is a spacious bedroom on the second floor, while the first floor has a living room, where there is also a sleeping place.
• The villas are designed for a maximum of three adults or two adults and two children.
• Both villa types, Beach Villa and Premium Beach Villa, are located on the first beach line with a beautiful view of the lagoon.
• Each villa has an outdoor shower and jacuzzi.
• Thatched roof, lots of wood and walls in light shades. A restrained design.
• Several meal plans to choose from when booking: half board, full board and all inclusive.

The island also has a spa, kids' club, diving and snorkelling centre, various water and beach sports, several bars and restaurants, as well as event and excursion organisation.

Bandos Maldives

The Nautilus Beach & Ocean Houses Maldives

• Category: 5 stars.
• Two-storey villa: three types of beach residences.
• Capacity: residences for 6, 4 or 3 adults + 2 children.
• How to get there: 30 minutes by seaplane.

The Nautilus resort is located on Baa Atoll. This region is a priority for snorkelling. The atoll is famous for its brightest coral reefs, where you can see a great variety of fish and other ocean life. Nautilus is also one of the few resorts in the Maldives that offer entire residences for a large number of guests, across several floors and with all the privileges of a luxury holiday.

Main features of the two-storey villas:

• The size of the residences ranges from 415 sq. m to 922 sq. m, depending on the selected type.
• The two-storey villa residences differ in the number of bedrooms and capacity, while otherwise they are quite similar.
• A large private swimming pool right on the coral shore by the lagoon.
• The residences offer an incredible ocean panorama.
• Large spacious rooms with everything needed for a very comfortable stay.
• Two meal plans to choose from when booking: breakfast only or half board.
• Concierge services.

The island has three restaurants and two bars with a wide variety of food and drinks. There is also a spa, kids' club, diving and snorkelling centre, water and land sports, a library and much more.

The Nautilus Beach & Ocean Houses Maldives

Jumeirah Maldives

• Category: 5-star Deluxe.
• Two-storey villa: Three Bedroom Beach Retreat with Pool and Three Bedroom Water Retreat with Pool.
• Capacity: 7 adults and 1 child.
• How to get there: 20 minutes by seaplane or 60 minutes by speedboat.

Jumeirah is one of the best resorts in the Maldives. It offers excellent service, luxurious villas and restaurants, and a beautiful lagoon. You can reach the resort both by seaplane and by speedboat, which is convenient, as seaplanes in the Maldives only fly during daylight hours.

Main villa features:

• The two-storey villa can be booked on the beach or on stilts in the lagoon. Both options are done in a modern design, and instead of a roof there is a deck with a relaxation area.
• The villa has a private bath, sauna and a small fitness room.
• Three bedrooms and several guest areas, as well as many corners for privacy.
• Very spacious rooms with panoramic walls.
• A large private swimming pool.
• Butler services.
• The total villa area is almost 1000 sq. m.
• Breakfast only is included in the rate.

There are 7 bars and restaurants on the island, including an ice cream café. Jumeirah also offers a kids' club, various water and beach sports, diving and snorkelling, an open-air cinema and a spa.

Jumeirah Maldives

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

• Category: 5 stars.
• Two-storey villa: Duplex Overwater Pool Villa and Two Bedroom Duplex Beach Pool Villa.
• Capacity: 5 adults in the beach villa and 3 adults in the overwater villa.
• How to get there: about 60 minutes by seaplane.

JW Marriott in the Maldives opened in 2019. Although the resort is new, it still has traditional Maldivian thatched roofs, wooden finishes and natural materials. The island itself is small, but still feels spacious thanks to its successful shape. The overwater villas stretch in a semicircle around the lagoon.

Main villa features:

• Both options, the beach villa and the overwater villa, have a private pool.
• The rooms are spacious, with panoramic windows.
• The total villa area is almost 300 sq. m.
• The beach two-storey villas are located literally by the lagoon and are partly hidden in greenery.
• A wide choice of meal plans when booking, from breakfast to premium all inclusive.
• Concierge services.

JW Marriott resort offers guests dining in 5 restaurants and two bars. The island also has a spa centre, kids' club, several outdoor pools, water and land sports, a diving and snorkelling centre, excursions and event organisation.

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

SO/ Maldives

• Category: 5 stars.
• Two-storey villa: Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier, Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier, Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft.
• Capacity: depending on the configuration, the villas are designed for 5 or 7 adults or 4 and 6 adults + 2 children.
• How to get there: 15 minutes by speedboat.

The excellent five-star SO/ Maldives on North Male Atoll is just 15 minutes by boat from the capital. The villa design is very modern. Strict, minimalist forms, while inside the villas are cosy and comfortable.

Main villa features:

• Large panoramic windows and very spacious rooms. The total area is more than 300 sq. m.
• A private pool for each villa.
• A very wide choice of meal plans. There are 9 options in total. The fullest is Premium All Inclusive.

The island is divided into two parts connected by a small bridge. A few other resorts are very close by, and you will be able to visit them. There is also a spa on the island and lots of entertainment, including diving and snorkelling. By the way, the hotel is completely new. It opened in 2023.

SO/ Maldives

Meyyafushi Maldives

• Category: 5 stars.
• Two-storey villa: Beach Pool Suite and Water Pool Suite with Slide, as well as other residences with several bedrooms.
• Capacity: 3 adults and 1 child.
• How to get there: 35 minutes by seaplane.

Meyyafushi Maldives is a new resort opened on Lhaviyani Atoll. In addition to luxurious residences, each with a private pool, there is also an underwater restaurant near the island, which has added to the collection of underwater restaurants in the Maldives. There are not many such places in the world. Be sure to take the chance to have dinner with an underwater view of the colourful coral reef.

Main villa features:

• There is a wide choice of two-level villas on the island. Let us focus on the most popular ones: Beach Pool Suite and Water Pool Suite with Slide. They are ideal for a family of up to 3 people.
• The overwater villa Water Pool Suite with Slide also has a water slide going straight from the villa into the lagoon.
• Modern interior design and a minimalist exterior. Everything is in light tones, with lots of wood.
• Premium All Inclusive dining, which includes far more options than classic all inclusive.

The island also has a good choice of restaurants, a spa, water and land activities, a diving centre, a tennis court and much more entertainment.

Meyyafushi Maldives

Soneva Jani

• Category: 5-star Deluxe.
• Two-storey villa: a wide choice of villas and residences.
• Capacity: villas for 2 people and more than 10 people.
• How to get there: 35 minutes by seaplane.

Soneva Jani is a classic luxury hotel in the Maldives. A safe choice if you are looking for first-class service, privacy and maximum comfort. It is a top Maldivian resort, whose main feature is private water slides at your villa, going straight into the lagoon.

Main villa features:

• Original designer interior made with traditional Maldivian elements.
• Wide open space in the rooms, terraces and shower areas.
• Full of luxury accessories, exclusive furniture and decorative elements.
• 24/7 concierge services.
• 4 meal plans to choose from when booking, including the top option - Soneva Unlimited.

Soneva Jani has a large choice of restaurants and bars, a kids' club, spa, diving and snorkelling centre, water and land sports... The resort is filled with entertainment.

Soneva Jani

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

• Category: 5 stars.
• Two-storey villa: Stella Maris Ocean Villa With Pool.
• Capacity: 3 adults.
• How to get there: 40 minutes by speedboat.

Waldorf Astoria offers a real Maldivian vibe. There are traditional thatched roofs, beach and overwater villas, and plenty of resort entertainment. The shape of the island is interesting - a long curved strip, at the tail of which overwater villas are located in the lagoon.

Main villa features:

• The second floor is a relaxation area, where there is also a grill kitchen. Here the chef will prepare your favourite steaks or sea fish.
• The villa is luxurious without exaggeration. Huge rooms, lots of personal space, a large bathroom with a view of the lagoon. There are panoramic windows in all rooms, and on the second floor there is a 360-degree panorama.
• A large infinity swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammocks above the water and other attributes of a rich holiday.
• Half board is included in the meal plan.

Waldorf has excellent infrastructure: a large choice of restaurants and bars, a kids' club, diving and snorkelling centre, spa, water and beach sports.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

JA Manafaru

• Category: 5-star Deluxe.
• Two-storey villa: 2 Bedroom Beach Pool Residence.
• Capacity: 6 adults and 2 children.
• How to get there: by seaplane or domestic flight in 90 minutes.

JA Manafaru is one of our top recommendations in the Maldives. The remote Haa Alifu Atoll has a very beautiful and rich underwater world. A dolphin cruise will be especially memorable. This top-class hotel matches every idea of a luxury holiday in the Maldives.

Main villa features:

• The villa residence is designed for a small group of friends or several families with children. If there are more than 7 of you, the island also has a villa with three bedrooms.
• The size of the villa is impressive. It is a whole house with a large private swimming pool. Spacious bedrooms and living rooms.
• The villa is on the beach, but almost completely surrounded by lush vegetation. By the way, the island is very green, with lots of palms and other large, neat plantings. The second floor offers a beautiful sea view.
• 24-hour butler services.
• 4 meal plans to choose from when booking, although you can safely choose breakfast only, as the island has an excellent choice of dining venues.

JA Manafaru is a family hotel with entertainment and the opportunity to relax together or separately from your little ones. There is a very good kids' club for children, one of the best in the islands. Excellent diving centre.

JA Manafaru

Naladhu Maldives

• Category: 5-star Deluxe.
• Two-storey villa: Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence.
• Capacity: 6 people.
• How to get there: 20 minutes by speedboat. Transfer is available 24 hours a day.

Naladhu is perfect for a honeymoon or for those looking for peace and privacy. There are only 20 beach villas on the island. There are no overwater villas. The hotel is located next to the resorts Anantara Dhigu and Anantara Veli, so you will have the opportunity to visit them and use their services.

Main villa features:

• The luxury residence has two bedrooms. The main one is on the second floor with a stunning view of the Maldives in all its beauty.
• Spacious rooms and lots of room for privacy.
• A large private swimming pool.
• 24/7 butler services.
• A wide choice of meal plans when booking.

Naladhu Maldives has been named the best resort in the Indian Ocean several times, and it has many other awards. This restrained luxury does not need praise. Just come and enjoy it.

Naladhu Maldives