Maldives hotels on several islands

The Maldives most often offer a one-island-one-hotel vacation. Seclusion, tropical paradise, luxury villas and a wide range of island and lagoon entertainment. But you can find more variety if you choose a hotel that is located on two or more islands. It will also be a good option if there is another one next to your resort with its own spa benefits. If variety in the Maldives is a priority for you, choose a hotel on a large island, a hotel with a good "neighbor" or a multi-islands resort.

Anantara Dhigu and Anantara Veli Maldives Resort 

South Male Atoll has a stunning Anantara hotel complex located on two islands - Veli and Dhigu. But that's not all. There is also a third island, Naladhu, designed for discerning guests looking for a relaxing holiday and a private atmosphere. All three islands surround one lagoon, and you can travel between Veli and Dhigu on a wooden platform. Guests of Naladhu can visit all areas of the complex, where a free boat runs several times a day.  

More about Dhigu Maldives Resort

The best facilities for family vacations can be found at Anantara Dhigu. The hotel has comfortable two-bedroom villas, a children's club, and, most importantly, an excellent wide beach for active games in shallow water for safe swimming. Dhigu Island also has:

• 110 rooms;
• 5 restaurants and 2 bars;
• open pool;
• Fitness Centre;
• spa complex;
• diving center;
• surf school.

Anantara Dhigu

At Anantara Veli Resort

Anantara Veli Resort is a good option for a vacation for two. A corner of paradise for newlyweds, which is only admitted to guests 18+. The island is equipped with luxurious overwater villas and an atmosphere of true romance in every detail.

Infrastructure:

• 68 rooms;
• 3 restaurants and 2 bars;
• 1 swimming pool.
• wellness center;
• gym.

Anantara Veli

Both resorts complement each other perfectly. You can dine in twice as many fine dining restaurants, enjoy a wide variety of water activities and stroll through fabulous landscapes.

Naladhu Private Island

The luxurious Naladhu Resort, located on the small private island of Veligandu Huraa, is one of the world's top ten luxury hotels. Here you will find everything you need for a carefree vacation in a fabulous atmosphere.

Infrastructure Naladhu:

• 20 luxury villas on the ocean coast;
• restaurant, bar and wine cellar;
• swimming pool.

Naladhu Private Island

Things to do in Anantara Islands Lagoon

Excellent home reef for snorkeling and organizing a variety of sailing excursions including dolphin watching yacht cruises, ocean fishing, diving and snorkeling safaris to the best sites in South Male. Large selection of water sports. Dhigu has a surf school and the lagoon has great waves for beginners.

Nutrition

Naladhu Island has a separate restaurant serving international and Maldivian cuisine. On the islands of Dhigu and Veli, there are a total of 6 restaurants with exquisite Italian, Thai, Japanese, international cuisine and a grill restaurant.

Location of resorts

Anantara is located in South Male Atoll. The speedboat transfer takes approximately 30 minutes.

Anantara Dhigu

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

The sophisticated Conrad Maldives is distinguished by impeccable service and luxurious infrastructure on two islands connected by a 500-meter bridge.

The resort has:

• 151 rooms;
• 8 restaurants and 4 bars;
• 2 swimming pools;
• SPA-center;
• kids club;
• the shops.

Rooms

Rangali Island has only overwater villas and suites, as well as the exclusive Muraka Residence, half submerged in the lagoon. The elongated Rangali Finolhu has a stunning beach with cozy beachside villas and a separate area of ​​The SPA Retreat overwater suites.  

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Nutrition

The resort's most exclusive is the world's first underwater restaurant, Ithaa, which serves gourmet Asian and European cuisine. The food variety at Conrad Maldives is obvious. In eight restaurants, you will find all the abundance of world cuisines and a themed atmosphere. The resort has a cheese and wine bar where you can taste the world's best varieties. And one of the two spas has a healthy food restaurant.

Leisure

The lagoon of Rangali Island is ideal for many types of water activities, and the rich house reef allows for spectacular snorkeling. The resort has a diving center offering courses at various levels and organized trips to the beautiful dive sites of the atoll. Conrad Maldives places great emphasis on healthy living. The hotel has two spa complexes, a 24-hour fitness center, a yoga club, and private lessons and workouts.

Location

In South Ari Atoll, 90 kilometers from Male International Airport. The seaplane transfer takes approximately 30 minutes.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

The Residence Maldives

Elite partner resorts The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah and The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi are the largest resort duo in the Maldives. The green and large resort islands are connected by a kilometer-long bridge. It can be used to travel from hotel to hotel, enjoying the ocean panorama and resort benefits in two directions. 

Learn more about The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah

Dhigurah Island is a modern hotel opened in 2019. The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah offers high-level service and luxury apartments in tropical surroundings.

Infrastructure:

• 173 rooms;
• restaurant and bar;
• open pool;
• kids club;
• spa complex;
• Fitness Centre.

Rooms

A wide range of accommodations, from cozy beachfront villas to spacious double water suites. All villas in the resort are equipped with a private pool. Beachfront rooms with direct beach access are surrounded by lush tropical greenery. Luxurious interiors, wide terraces overlooking the ocean and the comfort of a 5-star hotel. Depending on your preference, you can choose a room with a sunrise or sunset view.

The Residence Maldives

Nutrition

A varied breakfast buffet with a wide variety of international, Maldivian and Asian cuisines. Themed lunches and à la carte dinners. Room service and organization of private dinners.

Leisure

The hotel organizes fishing and diving trips. For home snorkeling, equipment can be rented on site. The two islands are accessible by bike, which the hotel offers free of charge to all guests.

The Residence Maldives

What's at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi

The Residence's second island is located in an equally attractive luxury resort that offers an extensive all inclusive package. Falhumaafushi Island is surrounded by a wide lagoon and one of the deepest house reef in the Maldives with a variety of marine life.

Hotel infrastructure :

• 94 rooms;
• 3 restaurants and 3 bars;
• open pool;
• diving center;
• elite complex The Spa by Clarins.

Rooms

Beachfront villas with and without pools are surrounded by lush tropics. The resort also has overwater rooms with an infinity pool and a terrace for outdoor recreation. Superior Water Rooms are more spacious for family comfort. All villas feature luxurious interiors, modern bathrooms and outdoor rain showers.

The Residence Maldives

Nutrition

The hotel's main restaurant serves local and Indian cuisine. A sophisticated over-water venue at the end of a wooden pontoon invites for a romantic dinner from a Western à la carte menu. An authentic grill restaurant on the beach will delight you with an abundance of seafood and meat.

Entertainment

Water activities in the resort include canoeing, parasailing, water skiing, sailing and snorkeling. The Diving Center conducts diving courses and organizes snorkeling safari tours to the most remote sites in the Maldives, among the pristine coral reefs. The hotel has a modern gym, a spa with restorative and beauty treatments, and yoga classes.

Location of the Residence Islands

In Gaafu Alifu Atoll, 390 kilometers from Male International Airport. Domestic flight to Kooddoo island takes 55 minutes, then another 10 minutes by boat.

The Residence Maldives

Waldorf Astoria Maldives

A new 5-star hotel of the famous Waldorf Astoria chain is located on three islands of South Male Atoll . The islands are surrounded by a rich reef with a variety of small and large marine life. In addition to the stunning ocean nature and authentic atmosphere, the resort offers impeccable service.

Infrastructure:

• 122 rooms;
• 9 restaurants and 2 bars;
• 1 swimming pool;
• SPA-center;
• kids club with a water park;
• water entertainment center;
• 2 boutiques.

Rooms

Waldorf Astoria Maldives offers very spacious villas ranging from 234 to 536 square meters. Suitable apartments can be found here both for a romantic getaway and for a large family of up to 8 people. Beachfront villas have direct access to the coast. Luxurious reef rooms are equipped partly on the shore and in the lagoon. From the terrace of the above-water house, you can descend directly to the house reef. All hotel villas have large private pools.

For discerning guests, Waldorf Astoria Maldives offers accommodation in the Stella Maris Ocean Villa with Pool, which can only be reached by boat. The most exclusive offer is the Ithaafushi Private Island rental with a personal butler and chef.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives

Nutrition

The restaurants of the resort have not only the exquisite tastes of world cuisines, but also the fantastic design of the establishments. Terra is built among the treetops. Grow greenhouse restaurant with garden tables and organic menus. At Li Long, you can enjoy classic Chinese cuisine fueled by wood. The main restaurant offers a chic international buffet.

Leisure

Water activities form the core of leisure activities at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives. Windsurfing and sailing, luxury yacht trips, fishing trips and dolphin cruises. You can snorkel and dive on the house reef or go on a water safari with the experienced instructors of the local diving center.

Location

In South Male Atoll, 28 kilometers from Velana International Airport. The hotel organizes a private yacht transfer (30 minutes).

Waldorf Astoria Maldives

Niyama Private Islands

A private resort on two islands constitutes a one-stop tropical getaway for the ultimate Maldives getaway. Niyama Private Islands is suitable for all categories of guests. Embudufushi Island (Play) is an active entertainment zone. On its territory there is a unique underwater area with a restaurant, which is used as a club lounge at night. Olhuveli (Chill) is more to the liking of guests in search of privacy and tranquility. Tourists choose Niyama for fabulous weddings on the beach and even underwater.

Infrastructure:

• 134 rooms;
• 9 restaurants, 1 wine cellar and 4 bars;
• 1 swimming pool;
• SPA-center;
• photo salon.

Rooms

Cozy beach villas make up the bulk of the rooms in Niyama Private Islands, most of which have a private pool. More spacious overwater villas with a bedroom, a separate living room and a wide wooden deck with a Jacuzzi and direct access to the lagoon. The island has several villas on stilts with improved layouts - two or three bedrooms for guests.

Niyama Private Islands

Nutrition

Among the many culinary offerings of the hotel, the exclusive African cuisine of the Tribal Restaurant is worth highlighting. Chinese food and amazing panoramas can be found in the Nest themed restaurant, set at a height of 6 meters. The Subsix underwater restaurant serves champagne breakfasts and an abundance of seafood for lunch.

Leisure

The resort has a state-of-the-art water entertainment center that offers different perspectives to explore the Indian Ocean. Marine guides will tell you a lot about the underwater inhabitants and will lead you to the most incredible diving spots. The house reef is good for snorkeling. You can also cruise the waves on jet skis, sail with a sea bob, fly over the waves with parasailing, and more.

Location

On Dhaalu Atoll, 182 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by seaplane 45 minutes, or domestic flight to Kudahuvadhoo Island followed by a 10-minute speedboat ride.

Niyama Private Islands

Angsana Ihuru and Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

One of the most prestigious world-class hotel chains, Banyan Tree, is also present in the Maldives. She owns two luxury resorts located very close to each other - Angsana Ihuru and Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Partner hotels organized a rich holiday for the guests. The transfer between the islands only lasts a couple of minutes by boat, which runs every two hours.

What's at Angsana Ihuru Resort

Angsana Ihuru is an eco- friendly luxury hotel for a true southern island getaway. It has everything you need for comfort and even more. A small, almost perfectly round, islet with lush greenery, a vibrant reef and an unrivaled level of service.

• 45 villas.
• restaurant and bar;
• spa complex.
• conference hall.

Rooms

Coastal villas with a homely atmosphere and sophisticated decor. Spacious bedroom with king-size bed, comfortable living room, bathroom with open area. Half of the rooms are complemented by an outdoor Jacuzzi surrounded by a garden.

Angsana Ihuru

Feeding

Diverse cuisine with dishes from European, Asian, Maldivian cuisine. Rich breakfast buffets and hearty set meals. The resort bar has an excellent selection of drinks and snacks.

More about Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

The twin island of Angsana Ihuru is a small oasis of tropical nature among the sea, the authentic Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru . Renowned for being the best romantic destination in the Maldives, has won several international awards.

• 48 rooms;
• restaurant and bar;
• spa complex;
• diving center;
• conference hall;
• marine laboratory;
• souvenir shops.

Rooms

Oceanview Pool Villa offers beautiful ocean views. The content is identical to the Beachfront Pool Villa. All rooms have modern interiors with a luxurious bedroom and pool with Jacuzzi, surrounded by a private garden. The two exclusive Spa Sanctuary Pool Villas feature separate spa pavilions.   

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Nutrition

The hotel's restaurant serves local and international cuisine in buffet style for breakfast and a wide variety of à la carte options for lunch. There is a barbecue area.

Leisure on partner islands

Snorkeling on the house reefs of the Banyan Tree Islands has a special place. The underwater world in this region is striking in color and variety. It has its own marine center, where they are engaged in nursing turtles and breeding corals. Tourists can actively participate in the work of marine biologists. Diving trips, dhoni sunset boat cruises, jet skiing and catamarans are also worth pursuing.

Location

In North Male Atoll, 18 kilometers from Velana International Airport. Speedboat transfer takes about 20 minutes.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru