The best hotels in the Maldives

Rating of the best hotels in the Maldives

Vacations in the Maldives epitomize the quintessence of exotic luxury and unparalleled comfort. Each island stands as an exclusive resort, boasting its own private beach, gourmet dining experiences, and intimate villas. The infrastructure is meticulously crafted to meet the most exacting international standards. While hotel rates are typically steep, savvy travelers can reap significant savings by scheduling their getaway during the off-peak season.

Kandolhu Maldives

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 416 €
Beach:

Clean, covered with soft sand. Each guest has a personal piece of the shore. Local waters are bright blue, they are warm and transparent.

Description:

A hotel is located on a tiny tropical island surrounded by endless ocean. It consists of 30 villas and a cozy restaurant. Noise and bustle are absent. The guests are offered one- and two-storey houses with balconies, terraces, designer interiors. The rooms have new furniture and plumbing equipment, windows overlook the ocean, the TV signal and Wi-Fi are impeccable.

Some of the houses are located directly on the water, the rest are on the beach. The buildings are surrounded by lush greenery. Armchairs, tables, hammocks and other furniture are installed on their area. Due to the small number of rooms, the hotel Kandolhu Maldives is very calm.

The hotel has 4 restaurants offering Japanese, Italian fish and other menus. Three times a week lunches from Mexican, French, Chinese, Spanish, Turkish and other cuisines are prepared for guests. Famous chefs are responsible for cooking using only the freshest products.

Kandolhu Maldives offers guests the following entertainment: diving, underwater and classic fishing, boat trips, gala evenings. According to the rules of the hotel, guests must keep silent. Therefore, this place will appeal to introverts and is not suitable for people resting with young children.

Baros Maldives

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 425 €
Beach:

Sandy, a few meters from the room. Ideal for sunbathing and walking barefoot. The water is blue, clear, warm. There are no waves and sharp drops in depth.

Description:

The hotel is located on a tiny island surrounded by greenery. Despite the tropical climate, there is no heat here, as the trees create a lot of shade and give coolness. You can get here from Male in 15 minutes. There are three types of rooms: water villas, ordinary houses and bungalows with a pool. All guests can count on spacious rooms, new furniture, good internet and great views. There is also a SPA center, 4 restaurants, a shop, a shared pool, a gym, water transport and sports equipment rental centers on the island.

Some bungalows are located very close to each other. However, there is no noise problem due to the age policy of the hotel: children under 8 years old do not live here. The island can be bypassed in 20 minutes or circumnavigated for an hour. Food is expensive, but it is very tasty. The guests are served with dishes of French, Italian, Asian and a range of other cuisines. Newly arrived guests are treated by champagne and welcome fruits, gastronomic gifts and alcohol is presented to a birthday person.

Airplanes do not fly over the hotel, tourist liners do not sail nearby. You can count on a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

Mirihi Island Resort

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 316 €
Beach:

It is covered with powdery milky sand. There is a lot of space and few people. The water is clear and blue. The entry into the ocean is smooth, there are no waves in the inner part of the reef.

Description:

Hotel is on a quiet and calm island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Its area is perfectly groomed, garbage and sharp objects are completely absent. The only shoes you need during your rest are flippers.

The hotel consists of a dozen villas located at a sufficient distance from each other. The only place where you will meet with other guests is the restaurant. Speaking of kitchen: the dishes are prepared with the freshest products that are brought daily from Australia. The chef willingly talks about every delicacy and fulfills the smallest requests of guests.

The local rooms are not new, but in excellent condition. Wi-Fi is average, no television. Instead of watching TV programs, guests are offered fishing, diving, surfing, boating, water sports training and 10+ other entertainments. The island has a SPA, massage parlor, gym, diving school.

Mirihi Island Resort Hotel will appeal to those who are looking for a quiet and peaceful place where you can relax from civilization and enjoy the tropical wildlife.

Velassaru Maldives

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 217 €
Beach:

It stretches along the entire island. It is covered with white and soft sand with the consistency of flour. Palm trees grow near the shore. The ocean is warm, calm and very clean.

Description:

The hotel is located on a tropical reef, the road from the airport takes 20 minutes by speed boat. It is designed for 40-60 tourists. In addition to people, huge turtles and magnificent herons live here. Guests are offered 2 payment options: with breakfast or with full meals throughout the day. There are 4 restaurants of European and Asian cuisine on the island. They cook more than 100 varieties of dishes, while the menu is constantly updated. A little tip: try the lobsters at Sand, they are delicious.

Guests are accommodated in wooden bungalows with several rooms, perfect renovation, beautiful ocean views. The more expensive rooms have private pools, well-kept gardens, open-air bathrooms, spacious balconies and furnished terraces. The hotel has a SPA center, a gym, a diving school, a shared pool with a bar area, and a tennis court. Here you can rent water transport and sports equipment, book an excursion, buy household items in a local store.

The staff is friendly, he willingly fulfills all the requests of guests.

Lily Beach Resort and Spa - All Inclusive

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 457 €
Beach:

Clean, beautiful, with lots of greenery. The entry into the water is gentle, the bottom is soft and pleasant to touch. As there are no waves and sharp objects, the shore is ideal for families with children.

Description:

The hotel is not new, but well-maintained. Its area, residential buildings, beaches and infrastructure are maintained in excellent condition. Guests are greeted with fruits, tropical cocktails and fiery dances. There is a SPA-center, sauna, a gym, shared pool with a bar area and panoramic views on the island. Here you can use the services of a nanny, hand over clothes to dry cleaning, send a child to a kids club. Local activities include fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, boat trips, diving. Guests have a billiard room, a tennis court, a badminton room.

The rooms are spacious, furniture and plumbing equipment is regularly updated. Guests are guaranteed daily cleaning, regular change of linen and towels, powerful air conditioners, beautiful views and other amenities. There are several restaurants on the island that serve European, Asian and Indian dishes. Here people are very passionate about cheeses: there are many of kinds are of the highest grade.

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 944 €
Beach:

It is covered with snow-white and soft sand with the consistency of flour. The water is warm and transparent, the depth set is smooth, there are no waves.

Palm trees and other exotic greens grow on the shore. Sun loungers and chairs are set for holidaymakers.< / p>
Description:

A small hotel is made of natural wood and other eco-materials. It is located on a tiny island isolated from civilization. It has clean air, a calm atmosphere and very beautiful nature.

All villas are located on the water. They are equipped with air conditioners, safes, widescreen TVs, private balconies with ocean views. Furniture and plumbing equipment is new, bedding and cosmetics are free, the Wi-Fi is excellent.

Guests are greeted right on the pier, after which they are given a tour by electric car around the island. It is possible to adjust the composition and details of cooking for guests, arrange shows and events. Fishing, boat trips, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing lessons are organized for hotel guests. Important: the staff is friendly but unobtrusive. If you need peace, your desire will be fulfilled instantly.

The road from the airport to the hotel takes 20 minutes by speed boat.

Kurumba Maldives

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 164 €
Beach:

A tropical white sand beach, bordered by bright green coconut trees, welcomes all categories of holidaymakers: couples with children, newlyweds, adventure travelers. This is a shallow area with a perfectly flat bottom and excellent visibility.

Description:

Kurumba Maldives Hotel with its own beach is built on a private island in North Male, so you will definitely not meet passers-by on it. There are only vacationers and staff on the site. Transportation between the island and the airport is carried out around the clock by boat. Wi-Fi in the hotel is available in every room, and infrastructure includes 4 bars and 8 restaurants. Kurumba Maldives offers a truly millionaire vacation for its guests - two outdoor fresh water pools, 3 tennis courts, a spa and a fitness center. The excursion program includes a walk around the islands, fishing and original excursions.

The luxury of each room is shown in the presence of its own terrace overlooking the beach. They are also equipped with everything you need, including a kettle and a fridge. You can have a royal dinner in one of the restaurants ordering dishes of Italian, Japanese, Indian and Lebanese cuisine. You can smoke a hookah and skip a couple of cocktails in the Fez lounge. Incredible sunset scenery opens up from Athiri Bar, and live music comes from Kandu Bar.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Vabbinfaru

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 279 €
Beach:

Amazing turquoise waters, soft white sand, swaying coconut palms and beautiful tropical flowers. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Hotel has a private beach on the North of Male Atoll and is the perfect place for a honeymoon, anniversary or just a weekend with family or friends. Surrounded by the Indian ocean, you can enjoy the unity of all the elements in one, as well as their own harmony with nature.< / p>

Description:

The hotel is located near the coral reef, so it is not surprising that the five-star PADI diving center is here, where at the end of training you are issued the PADI and Nitrox certificate. The villas are traditionally made in the Maldivian style and are cozy exotic huts that are thought out and furnished inside to the last detail. Each villa has a private pool and terrace with ocean access. If you want to diversify your leisure time, you can go on the tour to Male, attend culinary master classes, snorkel, go diving or water sports.

Huvafen Fushi Maldives

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Minimum price / day: 692 €
Beach:

The beach is a soft and white strip along the entire perimeter of the island, where you can choose any place you like. The entry into the water is smooth, there are almost no waves.

Description:

It is difficult to find another such hotel on the 1st line with private beach, which could be compared to Huvafen Fushi Maldives in luxury and pomp. Romance in the air and comfort are the first things guests feel when they cross the threshold of the hotel. Each separate room is located in separate villa, which has its own pool and garden, where paradise birds with divine chants live.

There is a large number of bars and restaurants with different themes and cuisine at the island, and the highlight of the hotel is considered to be the only underwater spa center in the world. In addition, taking into account the proximity of the coral reef – you can go to it on tour or go diving at its borders. You will by lucky to see mantas, reef sharks, the remains of a sunken ship. Please note that the resort only accepts persons over 16 years old. The staff provides such an unforgettable service as wedding ceremony.

Vilu Beach

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 43 €
Beach:

The beach is a small mound on which it is very pleasant to walk. The sand is snow-white, which creates a nice-looking contrast with the bright green of the palm trees and the rich blue of the Indian Ocean. The bottom is flat and shallow, and therefore it is safe. Even very young children can swim.

Description:

The Vilu Beach hotel with private beach will give a lot of impressions and make your leisure memorable for a long time. Cozy Maldivian-style villas equipped with modern technology, private beach, conditions for water sports, barbecue facilities, as well as playground and restaurant are at guests' disposal. In addition to dishes from various cuisines, you can also order food from the children's menu for the smallest. Fishing is very popular among vacationers: there are a lot of people who want to catch a tropical colorful fish, and then fry it for dinner. The proximity of the coral reef makes this place attractive for underwater exploration and even treasure hunting. Although the memories of the vacation in this paradise can already be considered an invaluable treasure that will remain in your memory forever.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 708 €
Beach:

Like all Maldivian beaches, this one is as flat, sandy and shallow as many others. There will be no fast currents and rough waves – this is a quiet area of water and land, which will grant you peace and quiet.

Description:

On the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa hotel area, with private beach, it is equally beautiful both above and below the waves. It is difficult to understand where the sky ends and the ocean begins here. But one thing is certain for sure – there is definitely no end to entertainment and bliss! This is a deluxe hotel where life goes on in due course. Active and informative entertainments are offered every day to vacationers both in the hotel and beyond it. For example, you may be taken to The Island spa center located on a separate island. "Feature" of the hotel is such a service as cruise on a luxury yacht Four Seasons Explorer (39 m, 10 cabins and one suite). The resort staff conducts Maldivian style wedding ceremonies. The hotel has a scientific center for the study and protection of the underwater world, which you can also participate in.

JOALI Maldives

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 1709 €
Beach:

Emerald greenery of the rainforest, spacious white sandy beaches that belong only to you, gentle and quiet waves of the Indian Ocean - all this will give the hotel Joali Maldives with its own beach, which is the only one on the island of Muravandhu. You can smoothly enter the water from any site on the island because shallow water with an even sandy bottom is founded everywhere.

Description:

Glamor and luxury can be synonyms of the hotel itself – deluxe villas and services at the appropriate level: here you will be offered some of the best rooms in the Maldives and one of the most extraordinary entertainment services at the highest level. For example, guests can visit SPA center, work out in the fitness room, organize an tour or have fun on water and land, order any dish in room of any world cuisine or arrange a wedding ceremony during a tropical sunset. Like any other Maldivian resort, JOALI Maldives will offer bright and memorable diving in the coral reef area, where you will see unusual plants and animals.

Fairmont Maldives - Sirru Fen Fushi

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 492 €
Beach:

It seems that nature took care of a luxury vacation in this resort, having created soft sandy beaches decorated with tropical greenery and magnificent ocean sunsets.

Description:

The Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi hotel with private beach is located on the largest lagoon in the Maldives, covering an area of 600 hectares. Another record holder in size is the 200-meter pool, which combines a poolside bar and spa center. The hotel itself has a very classic Maldivian look – 120 tropical villas are decorated in an ultra-modern style with a touch of local charm. Their interior and exterior decoration relaxes and makes your living comfortable – they are decorated in light colors, finished with wood and equipped with panoramic windows. The island offers exclusive diving conditions within the home reef, which encircles the island and is about 9 km long. Here you can admire not only colorful corals, but also rare turtles, as well as a unique exposition of underwater sculptures created to improve the underwater ecosystem.

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 228 €
Beach:

Since this resort is the only one on the island, all the beaches are at the full disposal of its guests. There is a sandy, smooth entry to the sea, and there is a coral reef not far from the shore. There are no rough waves except on stormy days. For these cases, the resort has several outdoor pools, where there are bars nearby, and at night – discos are held.

Description:

Mainly, this resort is preferred by couples in love who want to spend a honeymoon or just run away to where no one will find them. Although business meetings are also often held here, as the hotel accommodates several conference halls. The possibilities of the Veligandu Island Resort & Spa hotel with private beach allow you to alternate between passive lying on the beach with active pastime – diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, fitness, fishing, playing soccer or volleyball, kayaking. Visit to spa, massage therapist and beauty salon will give you full relaxation . After sunset, an active nightlife begins here – discos with show programs and incendiary animators are held. In addition, if you prefer more relaxing holiday, you can order a candlelight dinner on the beach or food to your room. The staff of the restaurant operating in the hotel will help to organize such an event.

Kaani Beach Hotel

Stars:
Minimum price / day: 47 €
Beach:

The hotel’s own beach, which is the only one on the island, is quite small. Shore from Kaani Beach in a minute walk, water, sand is as in the Maldives. Entering the water is not very comfortable because of the corals and the plates present here, you will need special shoes. Settling down under coconut trees is not recommended. Only on Bikini Beach you can swim and sunbathe in a bikini.

Description:

The main activities of tourists on the hotel area are diving, snorkelling, dolphin watching. The staff provides sunbeds, equipment for scuba diving. There are many organized tours.

The living conditions are good, the rooms are cleaned daily, the balconies, terraces offer views of the ocean or the village of local residents, playground. The staff enslaves with its cordiality, punctuality, willingness to fulfill any request. Service, as well as rest, proceed slowly.

You can play badminton, table hockey, and billiards at the hotel. The restaurant cooks fine food, but there are many spices. This moment is not for those who like spicy things and families with children should discuss it in advance. The fresh juices are great. Vacationers visit restaurants, shops nearby where they sell products, souvenirs. You should go to Kaani Beach just for the incredible sunsets.

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