Ideal Maldives hotels for two weeks: you won't be bored

When planning a two-week vacation in the Maldives, some travelers have expressed a preference for e so-called "the split stay", which allows tourists to stay on two more islands in one trip.

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However, many do not want to spend precious vacation time packing luggage, moving between the islands and checking in at hotels, preferring to spend the entire vacation in one resort, especially if the latter meets all the requirements and expectations of vacationers. In addition, select resorts have a "stay longer, pay less" program offering significant discounts on long-term stays.

If the second option is closer to you, but there are assumptions that staying in one place can quickly get bored, when choosing a resort, pay attention to its size and variety of entertainment. It is great if the list of hotel services and activities includes not only water activities that are present in most Maldivian resorts, but also a golf course, an ice rink, evening entertainment programs, the opportunity to visit interesting locations nearby, dive sites or surf spots, underwater restaurants , day trips to other resorts or inhabited islands.

If acquaintance with the underwater world is an indispensable part of your Maldivian vacation, choose a hotel with a good house reef, which will allow you to spend time interestingly without additional time and financial costs.

You can also diversify your vacation experience by choosing two radically different accommodation options within the same resort (for example, water and beach villas).

And we bring to your attention a list of hotels where you will definitely not be bored, and where every traveler can find something to their liking.

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Sun Island Resort & Spa

This popular resort is located on Nalaguraidhoo Island in South Ari Atoll and is one of the largest resorts in the Maldives.

Sun Island offers 462 villas of various categories, from compact beach villas to luxurious overwater suites with elegant furnishings, cozy terraces, private jacuzzis and panoramic ocean views.

Due to the size of the resort and the good organization of leisure activities, there are interesting activities for guests of all ages.

Here you can:

• experience the healing power of classic and Ayurvedic massages at the Araamu Spa;
• master a variety of water sports, including: canoeing and windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing, jet blading and water skiing, parasailing and tubing;
• go on an excursion on a glass bottom boat;
• go fishing or swim with turtles and manta rays;
• meet friendly dolphins;
• visit the nearby islands of Dhigurah, Mamigili, Fenfushi and get to know their population;
• rent a bike and take a walk around the island;
• take part in animation games and entertainment, as well as in the evening feeding of stingrays;
• visit 5 hotel restaurants and 6 bars;
• play tennis, volleyball and other active games;
• conduct an amazing photo session on your own or with the help of a professional photographer;
• explore the underwater world surrounding the island not only with a snorkel, but also with a seabob.

The resort's convenient location close to renowned dive sites such as Whale Shark Point, Manta Point, Kuda Rah Thila, Five Rocks and Angaga Thila allows for a range of day and night dive excursions that include barracuda and octopus, moray eels and stingrays, whitetip and whale sharks, as well as many other underwater inhabitants.

Sun Island Resort & Spa

Kuredu Resort & Spa

Situated on the island of the same name in the waters of Lhaviyani Atoll, Kuredu Resort & Spa features 388 villas and bungalows ranging from 50 to 300 square meters.

To provide guests with the most interesting pastime, the resort operates:

• 7 restaurants and several bars;
• two spas, one located in the center of the island and the other over the ocean;
• 4 gift shops where you can buy not only handmade souvenirs, but also jewelry, swimwear and sportswear;
• fitness center overlooking the ocean;
• 5-star dive and water sports center.

By the way, marine life is thriving on the resort's house reef. In addition to turtles and rays, there are napoleons and parrotfish, triggerfish and moray eels, lionfish and black reef sharks. Also here you can see the remains of a sunken ship with its many inhabitants.

In addition, while resting on Kuredu Island, you can:

• spend time playing golf, tennis and table tennis, beach volleyball, badminton, cricket or football;
• dance at fun parties accompanied by live music or a DJ;
• visit a show of Maldivian culture;
• visit the White Night Party;
• acquire skills in fruit carving, sushi and cocktail making;
• Explore Lhaviyani Atoll aboard a luxury sailing yacht.

Lovers of a more measured pastime will be able to play snooker, table football, darts and giant chess.

It is also worth noting that guests of Kuredu have access to the 5.8 underwater restaurant located in the neighboring Hurawalhi resort.

Children from 3 to 12 years old can spend time in the kids' club, where they will find a playground, a variety of games and entertainment.

Kuredu Resort & Spa

Kuramathi Maldives

Kuramathi is one of the first Maldivian resorts to open its doors to tourists over 45 years ago.

Located in Rasdu Atoll, today's Kuramathi offers comfortable bungalows and villas (including a private pool), numerous restaurants and bars, and a wide range of excursions and entertainment, including:

• windsurfing and catamarans;
• kayaking and water skiing;
• parasailing and speedboat rides;
• trips to North Ari atoll to meet manta rays;
• walks on a semi-submarine;
• sports activities for children and adolescents;
• snorkelling and diving lessons (both at the resort's house reef and excursions to popular dive sites, including Hammerhead Shark Point).

Guests wishing to experience the benefits of ancient wellness rituals should visit Kuramathi Spa, which offers a high level of services. And for sports fans, the resort has a gym and a floodlit tennis court.

Evening leisure of vacationers will be diversified by discos, performances of live artists and movie nights on the beach.

The Ecocenter Resort has an exhibition of sperm whales, where you can learn interesting facts about these sea inhabitants and get a lot of useful information about the fascinating underwater world of the Maldives.

If you still have some free time, take a leisurely stroll along the island's cozy trails and meet the native plants and hermit crabs that will accompany you on one of the routes.

While parents are lounging on the beach or busy with their own business, children can have fun at the Bageecha Kids Club.

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Meeru Island

This green, scenic island resort of about 32 hectares is quite large by Maldivian standards and provides excellent conditions for both family and romantic getaways.

Among the abundance of entertainment and activities, guests will find:

• various snorkeling options (including jet ski snorkeling and night snorkeling);
• exciting diving;
• a variety of ground sports (including fitness center, tennis, golf, volleyball, badminton, football, pétanque, table tennis and billiards);
• a wide range of water sports (from tubing to windsurfing);
• cycling along the sandy paths of the island;
• evening entertainment programs (including karaoke, film screenings, evenings of live music);
• evening dhoni boat trips and private luxury yacht cruises.

There is a small museum in the center of the resort, which houses interesting artifacts collected on different islands and introducing guests to the Maldivian way of life.

Young guests of Meeru Island will not be overlooked either. There are many fun activities and games awaiting them, from painting and building sand castles to scuba diving courses.

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Conrad Maldives

The luxurious 5 star hotel, lying immediately called and the two islands Ari atoll, invites guests to enjoy a holiday luxury and spoil them a variety of choices.

Would you like to spend a few hours in the turquoise lagoon with exotic fish or admire the panoramic views from your own infinity pool? Relax to the sound of the waves at the spa , watching the marine life through the glass floor, or practice yoga on the ocean with an experienced instructor? Visit the circuit or the 24/7 fitness center? Hone your skills in water sports? Play tennis or volleyball? Going on a turtle safari or whale shark encounter? Visit a wine cellar containing 15,000 bottles of fine wines and enjoy a tasting menu? This is just a fraction of what the guests of this wonderful resort can discover.

The world-renowned underwater restaurant Ithaa and the underwater residence Muraka located on its territory give Conrad Maldives a special uniqueness. Here guests can immerse themselves in a unique atmosphere and experience the highest level of Maldivian service.

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Soneva Fushi

Soneva guests can indulge in the luxury of island life by staying at one of the stylish beachfront residences, or choose from spacious villas with water slides and private pools.

Visit the resort's gourmet restaurants and bars, take a guided tour of the organic garden and end with an extraordinary dinner high above the ground, gaze at the stars through a modern telescope and uncover the secrets of the night sky with the help of a local astronomer, dine on a desert island, or take glassblowing lessons. go fishing with local fishermen and cook your catch using traditional Maldivian recipes, visit the spa or watch your favorite outdoor movie, explore the underwater world around the island or go to popular diving spots with Soleni Dive Center instructors, visit one from unique encounters with Michelin-awarded chefs, renowned athletes and experts in various fields.

Young guests of the resort will also have no time to get bored. Den Kids Club invites kids and teens to taste delicious ice cream and chocolate desserts, explore the pirate ship, two swimming pools, a Lego room and a room with musical instruments, and a host of other activities.

Soneva Fushi

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Dreaming of a vibrant Rock-style vacation? Want to enjoy the music of your favorite artists or play the legendary Fender guitar? Swim in a unique music pool equipped with an underwater sound system? Feel like a rock star in the luxurious Rock Royalty Villa? Hard Rock Hotel Maldives will gladly give you this opportunity.

Located in Embudhoo Lagoon (just 15 minutes by speedboat from the airport), this iconic hotel offers a wide range of services and activities, including:

• visit to the Rock Spa;
• martial arts classes (including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing);
• aerial gymnastics lessons;
• yoga classes and a variety of beach games;
• all kinds of ocean entertainment;
• visits to popular diving sites (including Vadhoo Caves, Emboodhoo Express and Christmas Rock);
• shopping in the branded Rock Shop.

There are also a number of active activities for children and teenagers, including music lessons and beach sports.

In addition to its unique concept, the uniqueness of the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives lies in the fact that it is part of the Crossroad Resort, which is spread over three islands connected by pedestrian bridges. The complex consists of two island resorts (Hard Rock Hotel and Saii Lagoon), as well as The Marina - a kind of entertainment island.

There is a street market, boutiques and souvenir shops, many restaurants and cafes, regular karaoke nights, discos, performances by DJs and musicians.

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives