Maldives Hotels with Large Pools: 7 Most Interesting Resorts

Almost every resort in the Maldives has swimming pools. Often these are not only common pools, but also private ones, designed for beach and water villas. In this article, we will share a selection of Maldives hotels with the largest and most unusual swimming pools. By the way, on our website in the catalog you can filter hotels by the following categories:

It is important to note: a swimming pool in the Maldives is an expensive project, since the resort islands do not have rivers or lakes and obtaining fresh water requires considerable costs. Accordingly, if you are looking for a hotel with huge pools, several levels, cascades, fountains, etc., then you should pay attention to other destinations. For example, hotels in Indonesia , in particular, say, Bali.

However, there are resorts with quite impressive pools in the Maldives. We will tell you about them below.

Kuramathi Maldives

Kandima

Kandima is a 5-star Superior class hotel. This is one of the most luxurious and beautiful resorts in the Maldives. The island is located on a rather remote atoll of Dhaalu, but the nature here, especially the underwater world, is much more colorful and diverse, if compared with hotels near the capital of the Maldives, Male.

How to get to the resort :

By local airlines (travel time is about 25 minutes), and then by speedboat to the hotel - about 15 minutes.
By seaplane directly to the resort island. Travel time is about 40 minutes. It is important to note that seaplanes fly until 16:00. Accordingly, you will need to arrive at Male airport for the transfer at least an hour before this time.

Kandima is a very long island in shape - about 3 km, while the width is several hundred meters. It is not often that you can find resorts of this shape. The infrastructure is adapted to natural features. In particular, one of the longest pools in the Maldives has been built on the island.

Kandima has a 100m long communal pool and several smaller pools, including a play area with fountains and other water activities for children. The pools are partly in the sun, partly in the shade of palm trees, have a free form, there are many areas for relaxing by the pool, sun loungers, etc. There are also several bars.

In addition to the shared pools, the hotel has villas with pools or jacuzzis, including water villas. Our recommendation is the water villas with a pool, such as the Sunset Aqua Pool Suite. You will have your own small pool, where there is plenty of space for swimming.

Also in Kandima there are:

Diving centre and a variety of water sports and activities including sailing and motor sports.
A spa salon that uses traditional methods and modern techniques.
Kids club for children aged 4 to 12. Babysitting services are also available. By the way, the resort has an excellent water playground.
9 bars and restaurants with menus developed by the best chefs not only of the Maldives, but also of the world class.
A tennis court, a football field, an art gallery, and a new feature for the Maldives - a track for electric cars.

Choose and book a villa in Kandima . If you want to stay in the lagoon - Sunset Aqua Pool Suite. For beach lovers, our top recommendation is Sunset Beach Pool Villa with Swirpool.

Kandima
Kandima

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is a 5-star resort in the North Male Atoll. The island has an interesting infrastructure - there are separate islands, for example, with a spa, which is accessed by a bridge over the lagoon. In general, the hotel is very modern: both in the interiors and in the approach to relaxation.

How to get to the resort : by comfortable speedboat from the capital Male, directly from Velana airport. Travel time is 30 minutes.

The Kuda-Villingili resort has the largest swimming pool among Maldivian hotels. Its length is 150 m. The pool is rectangular, and along it there are villas, umbrellas, and palm trees. The pool also has an area with a large jacuzzi and other water activities.

All villas, both beach and water, have a private pool. Some pools are 6m x 3m, while others, located mainly in water villas and beach residences, are 10m x 4m.

The resort also has:

Diving center with the possibility to use equipment for snorkeling. In the lagoons and around the island you can meet manta rays and reef sharks.
Water sports and entertainment: kayaking, jet skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and more.
Tennis court, as well as a large gym for exercise and fitness classes. Yoga lessons are available.
A spa with several treatment rooms. The complex is located on a small island. A wooden bridge leads to it. It is a very beautiful and relaxing place.
A kids' club whose highlight is a playground on coral sand in the shade of palm trees.

It is worth mentioning surfing in Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives separately. This is one of the best places for surfing in all of the Maldives. By the way, not all the islands have places for surfing, but Kuda Villingili is ideal. Near the island is one of the best and most famous surf spots - Chicken Break - a great place to conquer the wave. The island has a surfing school with professional trainers and all the necessary equipment.

Choose and book a villa at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives . Our recommendation is a villa by the main large pool or a residence on stilts in the lagoon with a large private pool Sunset Water Villa with Private Pool.

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives

Kuramathi Maldives

Kuramathi Maldives is a 4-star family hotel. It is at the top of its category. An excellent resort for your money, especially if you are traveling with a family with children and love activities. The island is large - one of the largest in the Maldives. There are no large pools, but there is a wide choice:

Three large swimming pools . One is an infinity pool on the sandy shore just a few steps from the lagoon, with a gentle entry; another is a rounded pool surrounded by lush vegetation for privacy; the third is a swimming pool located along the beach bar and the lagoon.
A children's pool next to the playground, as well as water activities for children. In general, other pools also have areas for children.
Spa with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and cold and warm pool as part of spa treatments. Specialists use traditional methods of different world trends for massages and other treatments.
Some beach and water villas have private pools - 6m and 10m long. Write to our manager in the online chat - we will tell you which villa with a pool to choose in Kuramathi.

How to get to the resort : by seaplane from Male airport. Travel time is about 20 minutes. It is also possible to use a speedboat - this way the journey will take twice as long.

In general, Kuramathi offers entertainment, excursions, master classes, educational activities, all kinds of sports. This is an island for those who love active recreation, noisy evenings in the bar, evening programs, etc. At the same time, you can find a place for privacy - the island is really big - almost two kilometers in length. This is rare for resorts in the Maldives. By the way, there are 10 restaurants and 8 bars - you can fulfill any culinary desires.

The children's club deserves special mention - Kuramathi has one of the best children's clubs on the islands. Several large play areas - like entire children's towns. The programs are designed for different age groups. Professional animators and trainers work there. Children will find it very interesting.

Choose and book a villa in Kuramathi Maldives . Since the hotel is family-run, our recommendation is the Two Bedroom Beach House. A great solution for a large family.

Kuramathi Maldives

Joali Maldives

Joali Maldives is a holiday that is often chosen by celebrities. A 5-star deluxe resort, one of the most expensive and luxurious hotels in the Maldives. Everything here is top notch - from professional butlers 24/7 to the pillow menu in your two-story private residence.

How to get to the island : The hotel is located in Raa Atoll. You can get there by seaplane in 40 minutes, or use domestic flights (about 35 minutes), and then a speedboat will take you to the island (about 15 minutes).

There are no very large swimming pools on the island, but we have added Joali Maldives to today's selection because of its villas with two private swimming pools. These are hard to find in the Maldives!

All Joali villas and residences have private pools. Several beach and water residences have 3 or 4 bedrooms and two separate private pools. This is a real find for a large family or group of friends.

Also on the island there are:

A luxurious spa with a sauna, hammam, steam room, Charcot shower, hydromassage pool and individual programs that will be selected for you by spa specialists. You will find 8 treatment rooms located in secluded and very beautiful places.
A kids club that offers a variety of activities both on and off the water. There are also workshops, educational lessons, a spa for kids, treasure hunts, diving for kids and much more.
Excellent diving and snorkeling center. The house reef of Joali Maldives is one of the most colorful in the country. There are excellent dive spots nearby.
8 bars and restaurants, including a well-stocked wine cellar. You'll love the Japanese restaurant, and the kids will be running to the ice cream parlor.
Sports and entertainment: yoga, tennis, water sports (from parasailing to canoeing).

It is worth noting that the island is medium-sized. There are only 73 villas and plenty of privacy. Choose and book a villa in Joali Maldives .

Joali Maldives

OBLU XPErience Ailafushi

OBLU XPErience Ailafushi is a 4-star hotel of the famous Colours of OBLU chain, which includes several other beautiful hotels in the Maldives. Ailafushi is located on the South Male Atoll. Nearby is another hotel of the chain - OBLU SELECT Lobigili. Both are connected by a bridge, and in the middle of the lagoon they built an underwater restaurant - at the time of writing, the largest underwater restaurant in the Maldives.

How to get to the resort : by speedboat from Velana Airport on Male Island in 15 minutes. This is a great option if you are traveling with children, as the Maldives has quite long transfers to hotels.

OBLU XPErience Ailafushi has one of the largest swimming pools in the Maldives - rectangular in shape and 1000 sq. m, which compensates for the lack of private pools in the resort villas. It is worth remembering that the hotel is still 4 stars. The neighboring resort Lobigili has 5 stars and already has villas with private pools. Both hotels are beautiful and modern, but differ in star rating and, accordingly, in additional comfort.

OBLU XPErience Ailafushi also includes:

The Fushi Plan is a unified food system on the island, which includes three meals a day, snacks, unlimited drinks and alcohol, full access to non- motorized sports, evening entertainment programs, a kids' club, etc. Dinner at the underwater restaurant Only BLU is not included in the price, but visitors will have the opportunity to book a table. It is better to do this in advance, as everything is often booked several months in advance. To book, contact our manager in the online chat.
Kids club with a variety of programs and snacks. There is also a play pool with entertainment for children.
Spa salon with traditional relaxation techniques.
Snorkeling and other water sports, as well as land-based activities.
Cruises excursions along the most romantic and exciting routes of the Maldives.

Choose and book a villa at OBLU XPErience Ailafushi . Our recommendation is Beach Villa. A good choice for a family vacation.

OBLU XPErience Ailafushi

JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is a young resort that opened recently on Kaafu Atoll. If you are a fan of the chain or, for example, have already been to JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa on Shaviyani Atoll , then you know that Marriott is always a sign of quality and excellent rest. The resort has 80 villas, each of which is as comfortable as possible. Unique design solutions are used. It is always a pleasure to stay in a new top-class hotel. Here you will have such an opportunity.

How to get to the resort : by comfortable speedboat. The trip will take only 15 minutes.

JW Marriott Kaafu has several swimming pools:

Large swimming pool.
The lap pool among green and flowering vegetation is very romantic.
Children's pool with entertainment areas.
All villas, both water and beach, are equipped with private pools.

Also on the island there are:

A luxurious spa with 6 treatment rooms, a steam room, a sauna, a relaxation area. Be sure to try the couples massages.
A large gym with panoramic windows. A godsend for those who like to keep fit.
Diving and snorkeling center. Professional team will teach and show the best spots.

Choose and book a villa at JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort . A great option is to stay in the One Bedroom Overwater Pool Villa. It has an incredibly beautiful bathroom with panoramic windows overlooking the ocean.

JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

Velassaru Maldives

Velassaru is a 5 star Superior hotel. It is located in the South Male Atoll. It is one of the smallest, most expensive and luxury resorts in the Maldives. The island is only 400/200 meters in size. An ideal place for privacy - here you will forget about all your affairs and can truly relax.

How to get to the resort : just 25 minutes by speedboat from the capital Male. It is also possible to rent a private boat with all the amenities.

Velassaru has an original swimming pool on the beach with a gentle slope, right next to the lagoon. Very successful layout. As for the size of the island, the pool is of a luxurious size. Almost every villa has a private infinity pool. Water villas are especially worth mentioning. Their pools are spacious and seem to be a continuation of the lagoon.

Also on the island there are:

Lots of lush vegetation. A real tropical paradise on the shores of an azure lagoon. A rich and colorful house reef will make your snorkeling unforgettable.
5 restaurants and 2 bars. The menu was created by the best chefs in the world. A special recommendation is the Japanese restaurant Teppanyaki, built over the lagoon. It is very romantic and delicious.
One of the best spas in the country. Also located in a lagoon. The views here are fantastically beautiful.
Diving, snorkeling and water sports are all top notch. Try sunset yachting too.

Choose and book a villa or bungalow at Velassaru Maldives . The most popular accommodation option is Water Villa with Pool.

Velassaru Maldives