12 best water villas in the Maldives

The Maldives is good at impressing tourists. And the matter is not only in the extraordinary nature of the tropical archipelagos washed by the Indian Ocean. Of course, the main treasure of the islands is white beaches, turquoise lagoons and tropical jungle. But it is no secret that the tourist infrastructure of this extraordinary republic has reached incredible perfection. Five-star hotels offer the highest level of service and luxury apartments. Since the Maldives is, first of all, the sea nature, selective guests are most often interested in the overwater villas of fashionable hotels, installed on stilts directly above the ocean. Water villas have several advantages to appreciate.

If you decide to spend your vacation in an overwater room, depending on your preference, pay attention to the availability of:

1. House reef for snorkelling
2. Private freshwater pool
3. Hammock over the lagoon
4. Water slide
5. Furnished deck
6. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows
7. Jacuzzi or round bath with ocean view
8. Glass panels in the floor

Maldivian overwater villas can offer such privileges as views of the sunset or sunrise, remoteness from the main part of the resort and others. Below you will find 12 villas of the Maldivian resorts, which can be easily added to the list of the best overwater rooms.

Private Water Reserve with Pool (4 Bedroom), Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Among the exquisite family suites and residences of Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the two-level villa Private Water Reserve with Pool is rightfully considered the most exclusive and largest water villa in the Maldives. Holidays in this luxurious oasis are selected by guests seeking privacy since this modern villa is located at a distance of 500 metres from the resort. Relaxation in your personal water reserve features the following amenities:

• Total area of 1,700 square metres
• Swimming pool, outdoor deck and water slide leading to private lagoon with coral reefs
• Spacious living room with glass panels in the floor
• Indoor and outdoor dining areas
• Separate overwater bungalows for Spa treatments and solarium
• Butler services
• Private yacht

Lagoon Water Villa with Pool, Grand Park Kodhipparu

Grand Park Kodhipparu is located on the North Male Atoll and offers idyllic water bungalows, among which Lagoon Water Villa with Pool has a special place. This luxurious 93-square-metre villa attracts with direct descent to the ocean, house coral reef and a spacious overwater hammock, from which you can enjoy sunrises and sunsets. At your service:

• Private infinity pool
• Indoor and outdoor bathrooms
• Sunny deck with sun loungers
• Glass panel in the floor
• Round-the-clock service

Sunset Water Villa with Pool, Four Seasons Maldives Landaa Giraavaru

The exquisite Four Seasons Maldives Landaa Giraavaru has been opened on the territory of the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve protected by UNESCO. The hotel has modern beach villas and Maldivian-style water rooms. Sunset Water Villa with Pool offers stunning views of the Maldivian sunsets. This villa is as close as possible to the ocean landscape due to the remote location from the coast and the huge panoramic windows. Features of Sunset Water Villa with Pool:

• Total area of 90 square metres
• Living room with home theatre
• Family and outdoor showers
• Private pool
• Surface hammock

Grand Water Villa with Pool (1 Bedroom), One&Only Reethi Rah

One&Only Reethi Rah is a modern hotel with an unrivalled level of comfort. After exploring the features of the resort in the North Male Atoll, you will find a wide variety of accommodation, including water villas. Speaking of the latter, special attention goes to Grand Water Villa with Pool. It’s an ideal romantic retreat. The sophisticated bedroom and bathroom of the villa feature huge panoramic windows. Villas of this type have elegant decor, island style and wide personal space. Some of the features of Grand Water Villa with Pool:

• Total area of 241 square metres
• Bedroom and huge living room
• 20-metre-long pool
• Direct lagoon descent
• 2 furnished deck with daybed and cabana

Sunset Water Villa with Pool, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

South Ari Atoll offers travellers a luxury hotel with impeccable service - Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. The hotel is located on two islands - Rangali and Rangalifinolhu, which are connected by a 500-metre bridge. Conrad is home to many establishments, a wide selection of water activities, inspirational travels and an overwater Spa. The resort also boasts an abundance of rooms. One of the offered accommodation types is Sunset Water Villa with Pool located on Rangali Island. This two-bedroom water villa has an area of 452 square metres and has everything you need for a luxury vacation in the Maldives. Benefits of Sunset Water Villa with Pool:

• Sunset views
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Marble bathroom with ocean view
• Outdoor shower
• Glass panels in the floor
• Master bedroom with 270-degrees rotating bed
• 24-hour personal butler service

Park Sunset Ocean Pool Villa, Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

The distant island of Huvadhoo, on the secluded atoll of Gaafu Alifu, features the luxurious 5-star Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. It’s an oasis of fantastic nature, only 55 kilometres from the equator. In addition to luxury and comfort, water villas of the resort have access to the house reef. Among the types of water accommodation, it is worth noting Park Sunset Ocean Pool Villa. Villas of this type are built from local Maldivian wood and stone, and interiors resemble a spacious studio with floor-to-ceiling windows. The characteristics of Park Sunset Ocean Pool Villa include:

• Total area of 115 square metres
• Sunny deck with cabana
• Private pool with sunken deck chairs
• Direct lagoon descent

COMO Water Villa with Pool, Como Maalifushi

Unrivalled in elegance and service, Como Maalifushi Hotel will appeal to those who love gastronomic tourism, walks among the dense tropical jungle and extreme sports or those who look for a secluded corner where you can relax with the whole family. For your comfortable stay, the island of Maalifushi built beach and water villas. If we speak about the latter, you should pay attention to COMO Water Villa with Pool, which reminds of a luxurious Maldivian mansion with a thatched roof and oak finishes. From either side, this villa on stilts is surrounded by spectacular views of the expanses of the Indian Ocean. The double water villa has the following advantages:

• Total private area of 408 square metres
• Open spacious deck with sun loungers
• Large private pool
• Direct lagoon descent
• Personal butler services

Sunset Over Water Pool Villa, Anantara Kihavah Villas

Anantara Kihavah Villas is located on the Baa Atoll in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. People who want to really touch the ocean come here to rest because there is Hanifaru Bay located nearby - the home of fantastic sea stingrays and other underwater inhabitants. Diving and snorkelling in this region are truly spectacular here. The resort’s beach has live reefs nearby, which received the name “Golden Wall” for their gilded shades of bright corals. Sunset Over Water Pool Villa will be a good option for a sea holiday. The main advantages of this villa include:

• Personal space of 267 square metres
• Direct access to the lagoon with coral reef
• Spacious furnished deck
• Relaxation area with Maldivian swings
• Overwater hammock
• Bathroom with sunken bathtub and ocean view
• Round-the-clock host service

Water Pool Villa, Kanuhura

The modern hotel Kanuhura is located on the three private islands of Lhaviyani Atoll. It’s a tropical oasis with a bohemian atmosphere, where you can enjoy the tranquillity and excellent water villas. Water Pool Villa is a spacious one-storey stilt accommodation with delicate white interiors and modern amenities. The area of the luxury villa is 165 square metres. Some of the advantages of Water Pool Villa include:

• Private pool
• Overwater hammock
• Direct lagoon access
• Spacious deck with soft poufs;
• bathroom with outdoor bath.

Honeymoon Aqua Pool Villa, Kandima Maldives

The Dhaalu Atoll is one of the most pristine civilizations of the Maldivian archipelagos. Therefore, vacation at Kandima Maldives will seem complete isolation to you. But in addition to pristine tropical nature, you get the highest possible level of comfort. Two exclusive spacious Honeymoon Aqua Pool Villas are located at the end of a wooden jetty, from where the sunset views are especially unique. This villa has:

• Area of 73 square metres
• Large infinity pool
• Bathtub with ocean view
• Direct lagoon descent
• Deck with sun loungers and dining area

Jacuzzi Water Villa, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

The South Ari Atoll has a small private island of Vilamendhoo, which belongs to the comfortable 4-star hotel Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa. The resort is famous for its hospitality, good infrastructure, exceptional coral reefs, diving among the “shark” places and modern accommodation. Cosy Jacuzzi Water Villa is located above the shimmering lagoon and has a Jacuzzi. Some of the features of Jacuzzi Water Villa include:

• Total area of 85 square metres
• Semi-open bathroom
• Sunny deck with sun loungers
• Direct lagoon descent

Sunset Laamu Water Villa with Pool, Six Senses Laamu

Six Senses Laamu is one of those Maldivian hotels where every detail seems to be saturated with luxury. The eco-resort of the idyllic island of Olhuveli has its own gardens where staff grow products for organic cuisine, as well as luxurious land and water villas in the Maldivian style, which are built of natural wood. Each Sunset Laamu Water Villa with Pool also has fantastic ocean views at sunset. This villa can offer:

• Personal space of 126 square metres
• House reef snorkelling
• Private pool
• Wide deck with sitting area
• Top panoramic rooftop deck
• Living room with glass panels in the floor
• Outdoor bathroom