TOP 15 luxury resorts in Maldives

Planning your dream vacation? If anything deserves to be called heaven on earth, it must be the Maldives. Just imagine these islets of white sand, lined with tropical palm trees, and swept by miles of endless ocean. When planning a visit to the Maldives, every tourist is faced with a strange dilemma: which island resort, out of more than two hundred, to choose? There are several cool destinations, the rest on which, you will remember for a lifetime. We present to you fifteen of the finest resorts located in the Maldives that will enchant you with their stunning design, discreet luxury and exclusive services.

Here is what we chose for you:

Laamu Water Villa

Laamu Water Villa is an elegant resort located in the lagoon of Laamu Atoll in the south of the Maldives. This place will enchant every visitor, because immediately upon arrival you will be greeted by the luxurious Maldivian life. Here you will find all the ingredients for a perfect holiday: snow-white coasts washed by turquoise ocean waters, luxurious apartments and the delightful exterior of Laamu Water Villa.

One & only reethi rah

One & Only Reethi Rah Resort is located in the North Male Atoll of the Maldives. After spending a few days at One & Only Reethi Rah, you will feel like you want to stay here for a month. With its fabulous style, luxurious ambience and myriad of attractions, Reethi Rah is a cross between a spa resort, an exclusive country club and a posh resort destination.

Huvafen fushi

This resort is for lovers of secluded and relaxing holidays. Huvafen Fushi is renowned for its underwater spa and luxurious outdoor pool. Here you can enjoy the pure, true Maldivian beauty: the small thatched cottages look pretty rustic, but inside they are fitted with modern furnishings and other exclusive items. Enjoy the beauty of the Maldives by sailing luxury yachts and swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Cheval blanc randheli

This luxury resort was designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, a great contemporary architect and designer who brought all his best ideas and designs to this hotel. Cheval Blanc Randheli opens before us as one of the most stylish and graceful resorts in the Maldives. The interior of each room is unique with excellent workmanship and detail. Also, each of them has a huge swimming pool and a luxurious jacuzzi.

COMO Maalifushi

This resort complex was built not so long ago, only in the last year, and has already gained immense popularity among visitors. In COMO Maalifushi you can experience the perfect combination of technical and natural. It is here that delightful, modernly furnished rooms and the unique exotic beauty of the Maldives await you. Walk barefoot along unexplored beaches and then indulge in spa treatments that will not only help you relax, but also fully renew your body.

Soneva Fushi

This is the first resort, created by Sonu Shivdasani and his partner Eva, amazed tourists not only with its amazing magnificent view, but also with its preserved natural beauty. After all, the Soneva Fushi hotel is also called a tree house. These beautiful paradise houses look very massive, but because of the lush greenery, they seem to be disguised and seem to be magical huts in the middle of the forests. The resort also has a ‘no shoes’ concept, so you will walk barefoot throughout this beautiful area throughout your stay.

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

The elegant resort is located more than 10 kilometers from the nearest inhabited island of Hadahaa. But this does not mean that this resort has nothing to do with our other great hotels. Park Hyatt impresses with its chic atmosphere and modern architecture. The lobby, reminiscent of a huge upside-down wooden Dhoni (a traditional Maldivian boat), is nothing short of an iconic piece in this graceful hotel.

W Retreat & Spa Maldives

In luxury hotels, mysteriously named “W”, the Starwood Group emphasizes a confident, young brand focused on entertainment, relaxation and 24/7 music. But only after visiting W Retreat Maldives you will realize that the founders of this resort have focused not only on the entertainment part, but also on excellent service. The staff of this resort is always attentive to the needs and desires of vacationers, so everyone who stayed at this hotel is delighted with it. W Retreat Maldives is ideal for those who love a relaxed atmosphere, good design and modern music.

Gili lankafushi

Renowned as one of the world’s finest water villa resorts, Gili Lankafushi is a beautiful coral island surrounded by shimmering blue ocean and offers guests a truly stunning experience. During your stay at this hotel, you can plunge into a real paradise life. Luxury and modernity are the words that completely characterize this place. Your vacation here will be unforgettable, because you can not only enjoy it on the shore of the ocean, but also order a variety of spa treatments that will bring you vigor, strength and tranquility.

Cocoa Island by COMO

Cocoa Island, the big sister of the recently opened Maalifushi by COMO (see # 4), offers an unforgettable experience throughout your holiday. Inspired by traditional Maldivian fishing boats, the villas on Cocoa Island are an iconic feature of the hotel. There may not be an underwater restaurant or other quirky spots, but the COMO Shambhala Spa is great, the diving and snorkeling activities will take you into a unique underwater world, where you will be greeted by thousands of beautiful fish and colorful reefs.

Four seasons landaa giravaaru

Equally romantic and family-friendly, this remote resort offers spacious luxury villas nestled in tropical wilderness. Visitors can look forward to five-star amenities, world-class cuisine, pristine beaches and, above all, renowned, impeccable service. Also, this resort is located on a private island in the south of the Maldives, from which a luxury catamaran runs every day. Along the way, he anchors at unique diving spots, sails around tiny uninhabited beaches and other outlying islands.

Shangri-La Villingili

This is not just another resort in the Maldives, but a whole complex awaiting opening. The unique island of Villingili is covered with dense tropical jungle and has over six kilometers of scenic beach. The founders of this resort also thought about the environment: in order not to cut down the trees during the construction of the hotel, many villas were built around the trunks. Some of them are actually built as “tree houses”, which attracts the attention of tourists even more. After all, this is not just a house, you can directly touch nature, enjoy the sound of trees and the beautiful foundation of this place.

Velaa Private Island

This resort with 45 villas is one of the finest holiday complexes in the Maldives. Created in the amount of more than $ 200 million, it is intended to attract those part of the holiday lovers who are not sorry to spend tens of thousands per night. Therefore, Velaa Private Island is considered one of the most expensive resorts in the Maldives. In this hotel you can afford to dive tens of meters into the water using a submarine, ride on a luxury yacht, and taste the room, which contains the largest collection of wines in the Maldives.

Anantara Kihavah Villas

This resort is considered one of the most beautiful, as here you will be pleasantly surprised by the combination of modern design and original beauty. Here you can try spa treatments on the ocean shore, and then go down to the restaurant, located under water, and taste the best wines. What’s more, at Anantara Kihavah Villas you have the opportunity to swim in the largest pool of any resort.

Niyama

Situated on two islands, NIYAMA combines Maldivian elegance and tranquility. But this does not mean that there is no entertainment here. The luxurious resort will entertain you both the whole day and the whole night. Indeed, in this complex you will find many different services and fun. As soon as you arrive here, you will be dumbfounded by the number of events that are held here. This is a 24-hour spa, and even an underwater nightclub where you can have fun all night. There is also a weekly movie screening, so be sure to take part in the event and enjoy an outdoor movie screening.