Maldives hotels with personal butler: 8 of the best

The Maldives has been actively developing its tourism business for several decades. Thanks to the special approach to receiving guests, it is quite successful. A vacation on the luxurious tropical islands means impeccable service. Almost all resorts in the Maldives offer a variety of services at the highest level. Many luxury hotels provide their guests with 24/7 care of a personal butler who takes care of all spa wishes.

Butler - is the modern level of service that butlers once provided. Nowadays, butlers are in demand in embassies, residences, five-star hotels. The functionality of a modern butler includes the organization of official visits and events.

Butlers in the Maldives

In the Maldives, the butler reflects all the hospitality of the resort. He deals with the solution of pressing issues of vacationers at the highest level. Only employees who have completed a specialized training course can perform the duties of a butler. The personal butler should be discreet and friendly. Ability to maintain a conversation and an understanding of the intricacies of this service sector are welcomed. Butler is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is the person who directly coordinates the guests at the resort, helps with information, providing confidentiality if necessary. In fact, it is the butler who creates your fond memories of your vacation.

What is the duty of a butler in the Maldives

The main duty of the butler is to fulfill the wishes of the guests as quickly and efficiently as possible by delegating to the hotel staff or by doing the work in person. The list of personal services most often includes:

• organization of room service;
• selection and organization of entertainment, excursions, sea travel;
• delivery of food and drinks to the villa;
• restaurant reservations;
• organizing events, including photo shoots, private dinners on the beach;
• control of timely room cleaning, washing and ironing of things;
• unpacking and packing luggage.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is designed for connoisseurs of true Maldivian luxury. A large island with lush greenery and the crystal lagoon of Dhonakuli in Haa Alifu Atoll is ideally complemented by the high-quality service of a 5-star resort. The hotel was last renovated in 2014. It is a versatile resort suitable for both honeymoon and family vacations.

Infrastructure:

• 105 rooms.
• 2 restaurants, cafe and grill bar.
• SPA-center.
• 2 swimming pools.

More about the resort

• Rooms. Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has a huge selection of accommodations of different categories. A total of 50 beachfront and 55 overwater villas. They differ in the side of the island, area and design, but absolutely all villas are with increased comfort and better conditions. Personal butler service is provided for all room types.             

• Nutrition. The main restaurant serves rich breakfast buffets, the theme of which changes daily. A la carte dinner with gourmet international cuisine. A buffet breakfast is also available at the Beachside Poolside Cafe. The overwater restaurant serves Asian delicacies. The grill bar offers wood-fired pizza.
• Leisure. With an excellent house reef, diving and snorkeling at Hideaway is a great pleasure. The trip on the first semi-submerged boat will be exclusive. In general, a very rich excursion program and a large selection of water activities. Hideaway Spa offers Ayurveda medicine in addition to standard spa treatments.

Location. At a distance of 290 kilometers from Velana International Airport. Transfer by seaplane 1 hour 15 minutes or by domestic plane to Hanimaadhoo Airport with a short speedboat ride. 

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Maldivian luxury resort Niyama has a number of features that make it so popular with tourists. Niyama Private Islands is ranked 4th in the ranking of the best resorts in the world. The hotel infrastructure is located on two islands at once, which are connected by a bridge. This provides many more opportunities for exploring the tropics and expands the range of resort opportunities.

Infrastructure:

• 134 villas, 5 exclusive pavilions and 1 overwater villa complex for a private VIP holiday.
• 9 restaurants.
• Children's club.
• SPA-center.

More about the resort

• Rooms. Niyama offers the ultra-modern and most stylish villas in the Maldives. Each room is equipped with a private terrace, luxurious furnishings in a private atmosphere. Living space starts at 135 square meters. There are villas for a romantic getaway and a comfortable family stay. Regardless of the room category, guests are assigned a personal butler.

• Nutrition. The most exciting gastronomic journey awaits you at Niyama Private Islands. There are 9 restaurants here, each of which is unique in its own way. The most extraordinary are two: the Nest Asian restaurant nestled among the treetops and the Subsix underwater restaurant 6 meters below the ocean surface. Enjoy the delicacies of world cuisines in the most beautiful establishments in the Maldives.
• Leisure. Niyama offers all the possibilities for a fun-filled holiday. Be sure to go for night snorkeling, explore the underwater fauna on spectacular diving, and parasail over the blue lagoon. Together with the resort's marine biologist, you can go on a coral landing.

Location. Niyama Private Islands is located in the southwestern part of Dhaalu Atoll, 181 kilometers from Velana International Airport. Transfer by seaplane to the hotel or by domestic plane to Kudahuvadhoo Island, followed by a short boat ride.

Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Anantara Kihavah Villas

The luxurious Anantara Kihavah Villas has everything that befits a top-class resort. Add the incredible nature to the first-class service. The hotel is located on the authentic island of Baa Atoll, next to Hanifaru Bay. These are places of unique tropical nature, which are protected by UNESCO. Guests of Anantara Kihavah Villas will experience a unique dining concept, impeccable service, swimming with manta rays and a real reboot in the heavenly Maldives.

Infrastructure:

• 79 rooms.
• 6 restaurants and 2 bars.
• Pool.
• SPA-center.
• Children's club.
• Marine center.

More about the resort

• Rooms. All of the resort's villas, both beachside and overwater, have a private pool. Spacious Maldivian-style rooms with thatched patios, seating areas, spacious terraces and open bathrooms. The resort's villas are luxurious in every detail. A personal butler will take care of your cloudless vacation 24 hours a day.
• Nutrition. Sea.Fire.Spice.Sky is the concept of four restaurants in Anantara Kihavah Villas. The Sea Underwater Restaurant serves gourmet Maldivian cuisine. At the live Fire stations, culinary masterpieces are born before your eyes. Fine dining with Asian flavors at Spice. And Sky will give a magical evening under the projected starry sky. Plates Restaurant offers breakfasts and themed dinners. Manzaru serves à la carte Mediterranean cuisine.
• Leisure. The resort is surrounded by a stunning house reef where you can observe all the diversity of marine life. In addition to snorkeling on the reef, be sure to go on a snorkeling safari in Hanifaru Bay. Among other entertainment at the resort: sea excursions, diving, yacht cruises, sea bob, jet ski, parasailing, paddle boarding, kayaking.

Location. On Kiawah Island in Baa Atoll, 134 kilometers from Velana International Airport. Transfer by seaplane 35 minutes, or 20 minutes by domestic plane to Dharavandhoo Island and another 20 minutes by speedboat.

Anantara Kihavah Villas

Soneva Fushi

One of the most luxurious Maldivian resorts with the concept of "No shoes. No news". Soneva Fushi is an eco-friendly hotel built exclusively from natural materials on the fabulously beautiful island of Baa Atoll. It wins the hearts of travelers with its natural beauty and harmony, luxurious villas, wide personal space of luxurious villas and unique cuisine. Soneva Fushi offers VIP holidays for the most discerning guests.

Infrastructure:

• 57 rooms.
• 9 restaurants and 3 bars, wine cellar.
• SPA-center.
• Observatory for observing the stars.
• Open-air cinema.

More about the resort

• Rooms. All villas in the resort are detached and have private access to the coast. The most modest room is 235 square meters. The level of luxury in the higher categories of housing is simply off scale. All villas have a private pool. The larger the villa, the larger the figured pool and private area around. This exclusive nine-bedroom beachfront residence covers an area of ​​5,540 square meters. Many surface houses have their own water slide. Needless to say, your entire vacation at Soneva Fushi will be accompanied by your personal butler, who is entrusted with fulfilling all the wishes of the guests.
• Nutrition. Soneva Fushi restaurants offer gastronomic delights in abundance. International, Asian, Japanese, Korean, Maldivian cuisine. The most exclusive will be a visit to the organic restaurant located right in the garden. All meal plans are available.
• Leisure. It will be difficult to stay at the resort without new impressions. Free activities include kayaking, paddle surfing, windsurfing and catamarans. Soneva Fushi organizes colorful excursions, sandbank picnics, cruises, snorkeling in Hanifaru Bay, fishing trips and more. Soleni Dive Center hosts international diving courses and offers some of the most incredible dive sites in Baa Atoll.

Location. On Kunfunadhoo Island, 113 kilometers from Male International Airport. The seaplane transfer takes 30 minutes. Domestic flight 20 minutes to Dharavandhoo Island and 15 minutes by speedboat.

Soneva Fushi

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

One of the most luxurious resorts in the Marriott International hotel chain, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is renowned as the highest level of eco-friendly hotel in Dhaalu Atoll. The new ultra-modern luxury resort is built on an idyllic island with lush vegetation and a wide lagoon.

Infrastructure:

• 77 rooms (44 overwater and 33 on the beach).
• 6 restaurants.
• 1 swimming pool.
• Fitness center and yoga studio.
• Diving and water sports center.
• Overwater spa.
• Children's club.

More about the resort

• Rooms. All villas in the resort are equipped with private swimming pools. These are modern design houses with exquisite interiors, wide terraces, gazebos, seating areas and the most luxurious furnishings. All villas except Garden Villa with Pool offer amazing ocean views. Personal butler service included.   
• Nutrition. Each establishment on the island of Vommuli has a distinct flavor. Alba's signature Italian-style restaurant serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All Asian flavors are collected in the Orientale restaurant. Indian gourmet cuisine can be sampled at Cargo Restaurant. Impressive is The Whale Bar, an exclusive overwater lounge serving the resort's signature cocktails and tapas.
• Leisure. The coral reef of the island is ideal for diving and snorkeling. The Diving Center offers dive training from top-notch PADI instructors. Outbound snorkeling guarantees a meeting with manta rays and whale sharks. Excursions and sea tours in a wide variety. Among the water activities on the island are windsurfing, parasailing, sea bob, kayaks, catamarans. The resort has a tennis court.

Location. 150 kilometers from Velana International Airport. Transfer by seaplane approximately 45 minutes. 

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Adaaran Prestige Water Villas

Adaaran Prestige Water Villas are part of the Adaaran Select Meedhupparu resort  and are located on the same island with it. These are luxurious rooms with private service, restaurant, pool and personal butler service for each villa individually. When booking a Luxury Overwater Villa, you will have full access to Meedhupparu's resort benefits.  

Infrastructure:

• 20 rooms.
• 1 restaurant and bar.
• 1 swimming pool.

More about the resort

• Rooms. The above-water suite is 84 square meters. This is an elegant living space with wooden interiors. The sun terrace with glass floor is equipped with a jacuzzi and seating area. Direct descent to the lagoon and all conditions for true comfort.
• Nutrition. The Water Villas Restaurant offers Maldivian and international cuisine, as well as an excellent wine list. With the exclusive Premium All Inclusive meal plan, guests of the suites can also visit Meedhupparu in addition to the main restaurant.
• Leisure. A coral reef with rich marine life is located directly under the water villas. For snorkeling lovers, this will be the most eventful vacation. The hotel provides snorkeling equipment free of charge. Meedhupparu organizes desert island excursions and diving safaris. An extensive list of water activities is available.

Location. On Raa Atoll, 136 kilometers from Male Airport. Seaplane transfer 45 minutes.

Adaaran Prestige Water Villas

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

The young luxury resort Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opened in 2019. It occupies three islands at once in the South Male Atoll. The luxurious resort welcomes guests to the highest standards of service and offers a luxurious vacation in the tropical countryside of the Maldives.

Infrastructure:

• 122 rooms.
• 10 restaurants.
• 1 swimming pool.
• SPA-center.

More about the resort

• Rooms. An excellent selection of luxury beachfront, overwater and reef villas located both on the coast and overwater. These are spacious retreats with luxurious furnishings, private pools and all the comforts of a modern luxury resort. A personal butler service is assigned to each villa. The resort's most exclusive accommodation is the secluded Stella Maris Ocean Villa with Pool, accessible by boat.

• Nutrition. An abundance of international, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Asian cuisine, a grill restaurant and an organic restaurant. The selection of places to eat at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is more than adequate. The resort employs world-class chefs. The most extraordinary will be dinner at the authentic Terra restaurant with tables among the treetops.
• Leisure. PADI courses and spectacular diving trips, a wide range of motorized and non-motorized water sports, excursions to other islands, sandbanks, dolphin cruises on a private yacht, ocean fishing and other adventures.

Location. 28 kilometers from Male International Airport. Speedboat transfer approx. 30 minutes.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

One & Only Reethi Rah

The idyllic island of North Male Atoll is home to a luxury resort. Stylish design blends perfectly with tropical surroundings. The main difference between Reethi Rah is the 6 km long white beach that borders the island. One & Only Reethi Rah is the perfect haven for a relaxing and relaxing holiday in the Maldives. This is the perfect resort for a romantic getaway. A personal butler will take care of your spa preferences.

Infrastructure:

• 122 villas.
• 5 restaurants and 1 bar.
• 3 swimming pools.
• SPA-center.
• Children's club.

More about the resort

• Rooms. There are 4 categories of beach villas and 3 categories of overwater villas in the resort. All waterfront rooms have a private beach, surrounded by lush gardens and spacious verandas. Panoramic overwater villas offer stunning ocean views. In addition to the villas, the resort has two luxury residences for VIP guests.

• Nutrition. 5 gourmet dining options make One & Only Reethi Rah a real gourmet destination. Japanese and Peruvian cuisine can be sampled at Tapasake. Reethi themed restaurant serves Asian, Italian and French dishes. Organic menu and healthy eating secrets from the chef at Botanica restaurant.
• Leisure. The resort organizes diving, snorkeling, fishing trips, private yacht trips, seaplane flights. Wide variety of water sports. The island also hosts the Club One entertainment center.

Location. 35 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by speedboat takes 50 minutes, by seaplane 15 minutes. 

One & Only Reethi Rah