Resort islands with lakes in the Maldives

Tourists come to the Maldives to enjoy the serene atmosphere of a luxury holiday, pristine beaches, and explore the rich marine life. But few people know that there are resort islands that, in addition to these features, offer guests hidden treasures - picturesque inland lakes, giving them additional charm. Let's get to know them better!

Rahaa Resort

Dreamland Maldives

As befits a luxury Maldivian resort, Dreamland Maldives offers guests accommodation in spacious beach and water villas, excellent cuisine, spa treatments, massages and other rituals to relax the body and soul, coral gardens filled with marine life, sports in a well-equipped gym , as well as a wide variety of entertainment and excursions.

However, a unique feature of the resort is a large picturesque lake with freshwater, located in the middle of the island. The area of ​​the lake, surrounded by tall mangroves and palm trees, is 1600 square meters. In the middle of the pond, decorated with water lilies, there is a chlorine-free pool where you can enjoy a relaxing swim. The reservoir is the first freshwater lake in Asia with a swimming pool located on the territory of the resort. The beauty of the lake can be admired both from a special recreation area equipped with sun loungers and from the restaurant area.

Dreamland Maldives

The resort's convenient location on Baa Atoll, 15 minutes from the famous Hanifaru Bay, makes it an attractive location for lovers of snorkeling, diving and anyone who wants to swim with majestic manta rays and turtles. In addition, vacationers can expand their geography and go on an excursion to the local islands of Kamadhoo and Dharavandhoo.

How to get there: About 30 minutes by seaplane or 20 minutes by domestic flight, then 10 minutes by speedboat.

Dreamland Maldives

Rahaa Resort

A hospitable 4-star resort, located in the south of the Maldives in the waters of Laamu Atoll, provides a wonderful holiday for couples, adventurers and families.

Accommodating guests in cozy villas, the resort offers them views of the ocean or salt lake, as well as one of the largest lagoons and the longest house reef in the Maldives.

In addition, the resort has an extensive menu of entertainment and leisure options: from spa treatments and romantic dinners under the starry sky to water sports and entertaining excursions.

Rahaa Resort

A visit to Rahaa Resort will be especially memorable for fans of the blockbuster "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", since some scenes from this film were filmed on Laamu Atoll, where this resort hotel is located.

How to get there: The resort provides a shuttle service.

Rahaa Resort

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

This luxury resort on the remote Gaafu Alifu Atoll operates on an all inclusive basis. Package benefits include unlimited food and beverages at restaurants and bars, extensive wine list with 80 fine wines, hookah, 24/7 fitness center access, beach workouts and yoga classes, free equipment for certain water sports, private gaming areas for kids and teenagers, tennis court and much more.

In addition to the generous set of privileges of the all inclusive package, the resort has three more highlights:

• Exclusively designed Aqua Villas with underwater bedrooms where guests can enjoy a variety of marine life from the comfort of their bed
• A picturesque natural lake surrounded by 18 hectares of lush tropical vegetation
• The exciting PADI Mermaid program, which is available for both 6-year-old children and adult water adventure enthusiasts.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

By the way, the resort is one of the best diving spots in the Southern Maldives and the only place where you can swim with a spinner shark. In addition, the waters surrounding the resort are home to about 13 species of sharks, and the ocean temperature is slightly higher compared to other Maldivian resorts due to its proximity to the equator.

How to get there: 55 minutes by domestic flight to Kooddoo Island, then another 15 minutes by boat.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa