Maldives hotels with domestic transfer: 12 resorts

The most remote atolls of the Maldives, lost in the Indian Ocean, can only be reached by local airlines. There are 6 internal airports on the paradise islands, where tourists are delivered by plane from Male, and then by speedboat they are taken to hotels. Sometimes the cost of a domestic air transfer can be cheaper than a speedboat or seaplane transfer. In our selection - 15 hotels, where you can fly by local airlines, enjoying the views of the scattering of the Maldives in the turquoise of the Indian Ocean.

The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah

The brand-new hotel, which opened in 2019, is connected by a kilometer-long bridge to the neighboring island of The Residence Maldives Falhumaafushi. Together they constitute one of the largest resorts in the Maldives. It is a luxury resort surrounded by a turquoise lagoon with cozy beach and water villas accessed by wooden bridges. For the perfect holiday, all villas have their own swimming pools. The hotel has received numerous awards in the tourism industry. An amazing resort located just 20 km from the equator. And for guests they arrange romantic cruises along the equator line.

• 173 pitchfork
• 3 restaurants and 2 bars
• 12 accommodations

Nutrition. The restaurants serve international cuisine, offer exquisite Cantonese cuisine, Mediterranean with a Spanish accent.

Leisure. Sports complex, diving center, water sports, fishing, a wide range of excursions, a variety of master classes.

Transfer. Domestic flight to Kooddoo Airport takes 55 minutes. Then it remains to get 5 minutes by speed boat. Transfer cost - $ 880 for two in two directions.

The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

A luxury resort with spacious villas, each with its own private pool. The villas are just steps from the turquoise lagoon. The resort has won numerous awards and is perfect for families and romantic getaways.

• 38 rooms
• 5 bars and restaurants
• Swimming pool

Entertainment. Fitness center, yoga classes, water activities center, diving center, excursions.

Nutrition. The restaurants take into account the wishes of all customers, so they have developed a special menu: halal, kosher, gluten-free. BBQs are held on the beaches, and the overwater restaurant serves a mix of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine.

Transfer. Domestic flight and boat trip to the hotel cost $ 1000 for two in both directions. The flight will take 55 minutes, and then another 15 minutes by boat. You can also hire a charter to the hotel: $ 22 thousand or a private seaplane - $ 35 thousand.

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives

The new hotel, which appeared in 2018, became the first hotel of the famous chain in the Maldives. Guests can enjoy overwater and beachfront villas as well as residences. The transparent floors of the overwater villas allow you to observe the amazing life of the marine life.

• 105 villas
• 6 accommodation options
• 2 bars and 3 restaurants

Nutrition. The hotel offers local and international cuisine. Large selection of chocolate desserts, a separate wine room for gourmets. The modern resort combines style, comfort and excellent service.

Entertainment. It offers a marine research center, 9 luxurious pavilions for rest and relaxation, a fitness center. Just 15 minutes by speedboat to the National Marine Reserve, which united 9 uninhabited islands. There is a famous dive site near the resort.

Transfer. The cost of a flight by local airlines plus a two-way boat trip is $ 890. The hotel is located in Noonu Atoll. The flight from the airport to Male will take 35 minutes. Further 20 minutes by speed boat to the hotel.

Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives

Six Senses Laamu

Laamu Atoll's only 5-star resort. The renowned luxury hotel is adored by bloggers and celebrities. He's incredibly Instagrammable! There is high service in a paradise, and spacious villas were built exclusively using environmentally friendly materials. All rooms are furnished in an eco-friendly style: a combination of minimalism with incredible versatility and technology.

 Sustainability is the hotel's credo. There is a Manta Ray Center on the island, and guests can explore the underwater worlds of the Indian Ocean with a marine biologist.

• 97 villas
• 18 accommodations
• 4 bars and restaurants
• Infinity pool

Entertainment. Overwater hammocks, charming wooden bridges, a huge infinity pool, and a private garden have made the hotel one of the most popular Instagram hotels in the Maldives. A wide range of water activities: water skiing, surfing, windsurfing, sports boat, catamaran, underwater tug.

Nutrition. The restaurants serve Japanese cuisine, fresh seafood, exotic cocktails. Has its own ice and chocolate studio.

Transfer. It will take 50 minutes by domestic flights to the airport and then 20 minutes by speedboat to the hotel. Transfer cost - $ 1180 for two in two directions.

Six Senses Laamu

Furaveri Island Resort & Spa

A luxurious 5-star resort with charming traditional villas nestled in greenery and surrounded by incredible turquoise ocean. The resort is tucked away in the distant Raa Atoll. The resort island is interesting for diving: an excellent house reef. The resort is great for families and relaxation: one of the best hotels in the atoll for children.

• 107 rooms
• 12 accommodations
• 4 bars and restaurants

Leisure. Water sports center, own spa and fitness center.

Nutrition. The restaurants offer dishes of European, Maldivian, Mexican cuisine, as well as sushi, teriyaki.

Transfer. The cost of a round trip by domestic airlines and a speedboat is $ 700 for two. You can also take a seaplane: $ 800.

Furaveri Island Resort & Spa

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

The fashionable resort is located in one of the most remote corners of the Maldives, which can only be reached by local airlines. On the other hand, you are waiting for a vacation surrounded by untouched nature in a resort belonging to one of the most famous international hotel chains. After all, the hotel offers relaxation in a secluded and unspoiled corner of the Maldives. Most of the villas are located on the beach, and 14 are located above the crystal clear waters of the lagoon.

• 50 villas
• 4 bars and restaurants
• 2 swimming pools

Nutrition. The restaurants offer a wide variety of international and local dishes.

Leisure. Water sports, fitness room, rich coral reef. Near the resort you can see turtles, black reef sharks, dolphins. The resort island is located just 55 km from the equator: excursions are arranged to it.

A two-way transfer for two costs $ 1100.

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

Reethi Beach Resort

This 4-star hotel is located on one of the outlying islands and is part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Needless to say, magical coral reefs and rich underwater life await guests! People often go here for deep-sea fishing, catching barracuda, tuna and even blue marlin.

• 120 rooms
• 4 accommodation options
• 1 swimming pool
• 5 bars and 5 restaurants

Entertainment. Perfect for diving: the island has its own five-star diving center, a wide range of water activities, and a sports complex.

Nutrition. A large selection of restaurants serving international, oriental cuisine, exotic cocktails.

Transfer. The hotel operates under the Premium all-inclusive system. You can get to the resort in 20 minutes by domestic airlines plus 10 minutes by speedboat. The cost of the flight and speedboat is $ 560 for two, two-way. You can also choose a seaplane: $ 800 two-way for two persons.

Reethi Beach Resort

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

The new complex appeared in 2019 on the remote Raa Atoll. Luxurious villas are nestled among mangroves and coconut trees.

• 120 villas
• 12 accommodations
• SPA-center
• 4 restaurants

Entertainment. Everything is created for relaxation: relaxing massage in the spa center, our own fitness center. There is a tennis and squash court and a football field.

Nutrition. The restaurants offer international, Italian, Japanese, Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. You can also sample South American dishes at the hotel, and watch the cooking process through the open kitchen. Large selection of meat and fish dishes, Japanese and Asian cuisine, teppanyaki.

The transfer will take 30 minutes by domestic flight, and then another 15 minutes by boat. Guests can opt for a 40-minute seaplane transfer. Domestic transfers cost $ 1080. Seaplane flight - $ 1180 for two in two directions.

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

A tropical resort located on a remote island with cozy and spacious overwater and waterfront villas. The hotel has won prestigious travel awards. Perfect for both family and outdoor activities. Everything is arranged for families, including entertainment for young visitors. There is a private children's section in the outdoor pool.

Leisure. You can go diving, snorkeling, relax in the spa and take up active sports.

• 5 bars and restaurants
• 103 rooms
• 11 accommodations
• 2 swimming pools

Nutrition. The restaurants serve Japanese cuisine, fresh seafood, international, Asian, Maldivian and exotic drinks. The hotel operates under the all-inclusive and Premium all-inclusive systems.

The transfer takes 50 minutes by domestic plane, and then another 10 minutes by boat. Located in the remote Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. The transfer will cost $ 780 round trip for two.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Sun Siyam Iru Veli

The new resort, launched in 2018, is located in Dhaalu Atoll. Bungalows are located both above the water and on the coast. Each room has an original design and its own pool.

• 125 rooms
• 9 accommodations
• 2 bars and 3 restaurants
• Wine Vault
• Swimming pool

Entertainment. Rich house reef, wide range of water activities. Among the activities - volleyball, badminton, fitness room. A wide range of spa treatments: 6 pavilions, sauna, steam room, beauty salon.

Nutrition. The hotel operates under the Premium all-inclusive system. The restaurants offer Mediterranean cuisine, pizza, refreshing drinks and cocktails. Has its own wine cellar.

The cost of a seaplane transfer is $ 800, a flight by local airlines plus a boat is $ 930. You can also order a luxury speedboat for $ 1130.

Sun Siyam Iru Veli

Angsana Velavaru

The unique resort is located on the so-called turtle island. It is a tropical paradise with two-story waterfront overwater villas just steps from the sapphire Indian Ocean. The hotel has its own spa center, water leisure center, diving center. Suitable for families.

• 79 private villas
• 8 accommodation options
• 5 restaurants and bars

Nutrition. It works on the all inclusive system and offers Italian dishes, exotic cocktails, fresh seafood.

Leisure. With the help of hotel staff, you can plant your own coral while immersing yourself in the underwater kingdom of the Indian Ocean.

The seaplane transfer will take 40 minutes. Or 30 minutes by local airlines, and then another 40 minutes by boat.

Angsana Velavaru

South Palm Maldives

A brand new hotel that opened its doors to visitors in September 2019. It is interesting for the first and so far the only floating spa center in the Maldives. It is surrounded by the tropics, on a small lake. The island has an advantageous location and attracts diving enthusiasts, because near the pristine reefs you can meet manta rays. 

• 130 rooms
• 1 swimming pool
• 1 restaurant, 2 bars

Nutrition. Guests are offered international, Asian, local cuisine, grilled fresh seafood, exotic cocktails and a variety of snacks.

Leisure. The unique spa complex specializes in Ayurveda techniques, giving relaxation and wellness. You can also use the fitness center, play volleyball and play football. And, of course, go snorkeling and diving with professional instructors. Interestingly, there is a traditional Maldivian village next to the resort, where excursions are arranged.

Transfer. A domestic flight from Male to Gan Airport will take 70 minutes. Then another 10 minutes by speed boat to the resort. The cost of a two-way flight for two is $ 700.

South Palm Maldives