MALDIVES
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About MaldivesThe words ‘Island Paradise’ are bandied around often but, equally often, the destinations are nothing of the sort. And then you come to the Maldives and realise that all you have read was no exaggeration.Thisispossiblythemostperfectchainoftropicalislandsintheworld;aseriesofatollseachwithdozensoftinysilk-sandedislandssproutingoutfromtheunbelievablyclearwaters,offeringexquisitedivingandsnorkelling,makesuptheMaldives.ItisthisgeographicalfeaturethatmakestheMaldivessospecial.Eachsmallislandplayshosttoaperfectlyformedresort,somesmallandintimateandsomelargerandmorevibey,reachedbyboatorseaplanetransferfromtheairport;oncethere,youshrugofftheclamouroftheoutsideworldandenterintotrueparadise.Someresortsareperfectforfamilies,someforromanticgetawaysoridyllichoneymoons;somearethedefinitionofhighluxurywhileothersaresuitableforshallowerpockets.Allwillappealtotheadventurerinyouwithunrivalledland-andwater-sports,withdivingthepiecederesistance;pristinereefsandaquaticmarinelifeseenthroughcrystal-clearwaters.Don’tthink,however,thatlifeisprimitive;quitethecontrary,allresortscatertothediscerningholidaymakerineveryrespectandyouwillhavetotravelfartoeat,drinkandplayaswellasyoudohere.Youwillfindapeaceandtranquillitythatcanonlybetrulyexperiencedbybeing‘marooned’onatropicalisland,awayfromthe“maddingcrowd”thatisyournormallife.Willyouwanttogohome?Probablynot.Willyouneedtoreturn?Nothinginlifehaseverbeenmorecertain.
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Lhaviyani Atoll
Noonu Atoll
Baa Atoll
Raa Atoll
North Malé Atoll
South Malé Atoll
Vaavu Atoll
Meemu Atoll
Laamu Atoll
Faafu Atoll
South Ari Atoll
North Ari Atoll
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Haa Alifu Atoll
Shaviyani Atoll Haa Dhaalu Atoll
Rasdhoo Atoll
Thaa Atoll
Addu Atoll
South Nilandhe Atoll
MaldivesSun Siyam Iru Fushi
Komandoo, Kuredu
Veligandu, Kurumathi
Halaveli
Filitheyo
Vilu Reef, Angsana Velu Veru
Medhufushi
Olhuveli, Anantara
Reethi Beach, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavirau
Moofushi, Conrad Rangali, Centara Grands, Lily Beach, Vilamendhoo
Centara Ras Fushi, One&Only Reethi Rah, Bandos, Banyan Tree, Four Seasons Kuda Hura, Meeru
Let these icons guide you around the Island:
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Surfing
Airport
DolphinsSpeedboat transfer
Whale shark spotting
Can be spotted in all Atolls
Seaplane transfer Sea Turtles
Manta Rays
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A 55 minute speedboat transfer brings you to the island of Meerufenfushi and its sole occupant, Meeru Island Resort; a lovely, well-established, South African favourite.
Barefootistheonlywaytogoonthislaid-backislandandthechilledatmospheremakesfortheultimaterelaxingholidaythatcatersforalltastes.Butdon’tthinkthatthere’snothinggoingon;there’sanexcellenthousereef,beautifullagoonandthemostperfectstretchesofbeach;agolfdrivingrange,puttinggreenand9holepitchandputtcourse,EuroDiversScubaCentreandgreateveningentertainment.Stayonthebeachorover-waterwithJacuzzioptionsforboth,andeatanddrinkatoneof4restaurants–2alacarte–and7bars.ComplimentaryWi-Fiisavailableinallguestroomsandmostpublicareas.
TheDuniyeSpa,whetherover-wateroronland,isdefinitelyworthavisit,ifyouarelookingforquietrelaxation,thepoolatthePavilionBarisstrictlyforadultsonly–nounder18’sallowed–butifitsactionyouareafterchecktheresort’sweeklyprogramme.Whetherit’sasnorkellingexcursion,asunsetcruiseoranaerobicsclassthereissuretobesomethingforeveryone.
Meeru Island Resort & Spa
Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms286
DiningOptions
4Transfer
Time
55 mins
Diving YogaFullBoard
GolfClub
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
SpeedboatTransfer
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A brand new and extraordinary luxury hotel set to open its doors in September 2016, Hurawalhi Island Resort will be a magnet for sun-seekers looking for something phenomenal in a region already renowned for the amazing.
Withwhiter-than-whitepowderedsandandsparklingcrystalclearbluewateritisastunninghaven,adults-onlysanctuaryforpamperingandrelaxation.Featuringaspell-bindingAquariumunderwaterrestaurant,Five.Two,located5metersbeneaththesea,atranquillagoon,afantastichousereefandanoutstandingspa–alljust40minutesbyseaplanefromMaleAirport.The60OceanVillasand30BeachVillasallhavegenerousprivateinfinitypools,soothing
décor,bleachedwoodenfloors,privateterraceswithpanoramicviewsplusOceanVillaguestswillhaveaprivatesundeckwithstairstothesea–doesswimmingunderthestarstemptyou?And,ifyoudon’twanttotakeyourownphotosthereisevenaprofessionalphotoconciergeonhandtocapturethememoriesforyou.
3amazingrestaurants,bespokemenusforprivatebeachdining,aninfinitypooloverlookingthebeach,afullarrayoflandandwatersportsincludingafulldivecentreandtheover-the-waterDuniyeSpa–indeedtherearecountlessreasonstovisittheMaldivesin2016butwiththeopeningoftheexceptionalHurawalhiIslandResort&Spa,visitorswillbeonestepclosertoparadise.
Hurawalhi
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FullBoard
Adult Only Resort
SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
Rooms90
DiningOptions
3Transfer
Time
40 mins
Diving YogaVilla Accommodation
House-Reef
SeaplaneTransfer
Bed &Breakfast
HalfBoard
All-inclusive
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40 minutes by seaplane brings you to this firm favourite with South African holidaymakers. A large (by Maldivian standards) and vibey resort with 3.5 kilometres of beach and which caters for every taste - basic accommodation on the beach, a luxury villa with Jacuzzi, a secluded villa with private pool or a villa on stilts over the water.
Lotsofchoice,lotsofactivitiesincludinga6holePitch&PuttGolfCourse,thefirstinMaldives,andtheProDiversPADI5-starfacilitywhichisoneofthebestdiveschoolsintheregion.Wi-Fiiscomplimentaryinyourvilla.Thewholeresorthasasmalltown
atmospheretoitandisequallygreatforfamiliesoraromanticgetaway.Nolessthan7restaurantsand6barsplusaSaiKotariTeaHousecatersforeverytaste,andwhatcouldbebetterthanacocktailwhilewatchingthestar-fillednight-sky.
Ifyouarelookingforaquiettime,pickaspotatthenewSanguswimmingpool–over18’sonly!ThentryanexclusivewinetastingatKuredu’simpressiveWineCellarintheSanguRestaurantwithitsselectionof1100bottlesundertheexpertguidanceoftheresidentsommelier.
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa
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Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms383
DiningOptions
8Transfer
Time
40 mins
Diving YogaFullBoard
GolfClub
MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
HalfBoard
SeaplaneTransfer
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Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Twin sister to Meeru but you reach Vilamendhoo by a 25 minute seaplane flight. The same laid-back and relaxed philosophy, and like Meeru, the sole occupant of the island.
Thereisthemostbeautifulhousereefjustoffthebeachsoyoucaneasilywalkouttoit,andyoushouldjustkickoffyourshoesandfeelthesilkysoftsandbetweenyourtoes.Thereare4restaurants–2alacarte–and4barstochoosefrom.EuroDiversScubaCentre,2pools,aputtinggreen,greateveningentertainmentandthatspecial
atmospherethatmakestheMaldivessoinviting.ComplimentaryWi-Fiisavailableinallguestroomsandmostpublicareas.Foryounggueststhereisawadingpool,aplaygroundandachildren’sgamesroom.
AswithallMaldivianresortsrelax,unwind,experiencenatureatitsmostpeaceful.Youmayjustbeluckyenoughtoseewhalesharksonasnorkellingexcursion.Oh,andupgradetotheresort’sall-inclusiveplusoption–someofthebestvalueformoneyintheMaldives.
Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms184
DiningOptions
4Transfer
Time
25 mins
Diving YogaFullBoard
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
SeaplaneTransfer
Small but perfectly formed – only 200 metres wide and 500 metres in length - Komandoo is only a 40 minute scenic seaplane transfer from the airport but you arrive in a different world.
Alagoonofcrystalclearwatersurroundedbytropicalvegetationandakilometreofwhitesandbeach,thisisatrueromantichideaway,especiallyasitisover-18’sonly.Butthebestfeatureisthehousereef,whichisaccessiblebysimplysteppingoffthebeach,donningyoursnorkelanddiscoveringanamazingunderwaterparadise-turtles,dolphins,mantas,sharksandrayshavebeenspottedhere
frequently.Intotalthereareover50divesiteswithina10to40minuteradius.Over-waterorlandaccommodation,afullrangeoflandandwatersports,complimentaryWi-Fiinallguestroomsandmostpublicareas,theDuniyeSpaandtworestaurantsplustwobarscompletethisislandhideaway.
OneofthemostintimateexperiencestheMaldiveshastoofferisacandlelightdinneronthebeachandatKomandooyouwillnotbedisappointed–theperfectindulgencetocelebratesomething,orsomeonespecial.
Komandoo Maldives Island Resort
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Holiday Factory PREFERRED HOTEL
Adult Only Resort
SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms65
DiningOptions
2Transfer
Time
40 mins
Diving YogaFullBoard
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
HalfBoard
SeaplaneTransfer
It’s relatively small and intimate – 600 metres long and only 150 metres wide - with 91 villas and it’s a great value 4-star deluxe resort in the North Ari Atoll.
AccommodationrangesfromBeachVillaswithaJacuzzitoWaterVillaswithawhirlpoolbathtubandJacuzziWaterVillas.IthasoneofthebestsandbanksintheMaldives,anamazinghousereef,excellentsnorkellingoffthebeach,aninfinitypooloverlookingthebeach,andtheDuniyeoverwaterspa.ComplimentaryWi-Fiisavailableinallguestroomsandmostpublicareas.GoodforcouplesandhoneymoonersasfromMay2016Veliganduwillbeanadultsonly
resortwithnochildrenunder18allowed.Theatmosphereiscasualandrelaxed–shorts,T-shirtsandsarongsarethemostclothesyouwillneed–notevenshoesarerequiredinthisbarefootparadise.
TheOceanSportsCentrehasaterrificrangeofwatersports,bothmotorisedandnon-motorised,includingwaterskiing,wakeboarding,jetskis,kayaksandmore.Asunsetpunchcruiseontheresortdhoni–youmayjustbeluckyenoughtoseedolphinsinthesettingsun.ThisexperiencecomeshighlyrecommendedasdosundownersattheAthiriBar.
Veligandu Island Resort & Spa
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Adult Only Resort
SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms91
DiningOptions
2Transfer
Time
20 mins
Diving YogaFullBoard
MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
SeaplaneTransfer
Deluxe
An absolute vision of paradise, and that’s even before you set foot on it! Reached by sea plane, this resort is a little slice of pure bliss with coconut palms fringed by colourful corals.
Theaccommodationhasundergoneacomplete‘overhaul’andthestrikingwhitethemewithsplashesofcolourhasbeencarriedthroughallthecategories,BeachVillas,DeluxeBeachVillas(somewithJacuzziorpool),PoolVillas,WaterVillas,AquaSuitesandaGrandReefSuite,allwiththeirowndistinctfeaturestobringyourholidayexperiencebrilliantlytolife.Withtworestaurantsandtwobarsyoucandinealfrescooverthewater,inasarongonthebeach,
orone-on-onewithyourloveratoneoftheisland’smostsecludedspots.TheViluReefKidsClubwillkeepthelittleonessafeandamusedwithaprivatepoolandgamesroomwhilsttheSunAquaSpawithitshealingpractisesoftraditionalAyurvedaprovidestheperfectrespiteforMumandDad.
ThiscompactlittleislandboastssomeofthebestsnorkellinganddivingintheMaldives.InadditiontotheFiveStarGoldPalmPADIDiveCentre/SSIDiamondDiveCentreafullrangeofwatersports,bothmotorisedandnon-motorised,areavailableatthewatersportscentre.
Sun Aqua Vilu Reef Maldives Holiday Factory
PREFERRED HOTEL
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KidsClub
Bed &Breakfast
Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms103
DiningOptions
2Transfer
Time
35 mins
DivingFullBoard
MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
HalfBoard
SeaplaneTransfer
Want true Maldivian style? With soft sand walkways lined with Frangipani trees, a turquoise lagoon and spectacular marine life, Olhuveli is the epitome of the region.
Familyorromanticgetaway;itmattersnot,fortheislandisperfectforboth.DeluxeroomsinterconnecttocreateFamilyVillas,magnificentbeachvillasandavarietyofover-wateraccommodationchoiceswillmakeyoufeellikeroyalty.ThehousereefisaccessiblefromtheendofthejettyandtheresortplayshosttotheveryfirstkitesurfingschoolintheMaldives.Withahugelagoon,thereisplentyofsnorkellingandallthewaterandlandsportsyoucouldwishfor,aspawithahydrotherapyareaand,althoughthereisnokidsclub,thereisachildren’splayarea.Eveningsaretakencareofwith4restaurantsand3barswitheveningentertainmentlaidon.
Ifyouthinkthemarinelifeisamazingduringthedaylighthourswaituntilyouseeitatnight–Olhuveliilluminatesthewaterattheendofthejetty–atrulyamazingsight.
Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort
Holiday Factory PREFERRED HOTEL
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Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms164
DiningOptions
4Transfer
Time
45 mins
DivingFullBoard
MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
SpeedboatTransfer
Deluxe
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A beautiful, secluded 5-star resort of understated luxury. Great for families with excellent kid’s facilities but also with an adults-only section for those seeking something more romantic.
Interestingrangeofaccommodationfromindividualbeachvillahideawayswithprivatebeachcabanaandpool,toexclusiveretreatsdeepwithinthetropicalvegetationoroverthelagoon.AllaccommodationprovidescomplimentaryWi-Fiforguests.Fromtheadultsonlybeachfrontlappool,tothefamilyfreeformpoolintheheartoftheisland,IruFushiisaplaygroundfortravellersofallages
andinterests.Therearetwentyincredibledivesiteswithinanhour’sboatride,afabuloushousereef,14barsandrestaurantsincludingLaCremeriafordecadenthomemadegelatosandsorbets,akaraokelounge,an18holegolfsimulator,akidsclubwithdedicatedpoolandauniquespaphilosophycombiningEasternandWesternpractices.And2childrenunder12witheachfamilystay,playandeatforfreeallyearround.
WehighlyrecommendanintimatedinnerintheWineCellarwhereyoucansamplevintageandfinewinesundertheguidanceoftheresidentsommelier!
The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
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KidsClub
Bed &Breakfast
Babysitting Spa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms221
DiningOptions
14Transfer
Time
45 mins
Diving YogaFullBoard
MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
HalfBoard
SeaplaneTransfer
Snorkelling
Holiday Factory PREFERRED HOTEL
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Modern, vibey and funky! This unique 5-star resort is the ultimate in barefoot luxury complemented by a range of exciting activities that will appeal to both couples and families.
Greatfamilyaccommodationoptionsonlandandover-water,plusadual-agekidsclubswithentertainmentforbothlittliesandteens!TheUltimateall-inclusiveconceptmeansavirtuallycashfreeholiday-allmealsincludingchampagnebreakfastsandachoiceof3differentvenuesfordinner,drinks,minibar,5excursions,snorkellingequipment,2kidsclubs,freescubadiving,anddailyspatreatments(uptoUSD100perpersonperday)areincluded.SportsandfitnessfacilitiesgaloreandtheCluboptionoffersaresortwithinaresort
completewithclublounge,privatepool,anexclusivediningvenueandround-the-clockconciergecare.Theresorthasawonderfulreefwiththeirowndedicatedsunkenshipwreckandplentyofgreatdiveswithinanhouroftheresort.
Besuretoparticipateinthecomplimentaryexcursionswhichrangefromasnorkellingtourtonightfishing,asunsetcruiseandalocalislanddiscovery.Thenremembertheresort‘sundownersparty’isalwaysagreatwaytostartoffanyevening.Thisnightlycocktailreceptionwithitsflavourfultapasandcocktailselectionisanidealopportunityforgueststomingleandalsotomeetupwiththeresortmanagement.
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa
KidsClub
Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
Rooms112
DiningOptions
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Time
25 mins
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Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
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This is Centara’s second resort in the Maldives. It’s designed as an adult oriented destination, ideal for couples and honeymooners with 90% of the accommodation on stilts over the water and under 12’s not allowed.
Theresort’slocationintheNorthMaleAtollensuresaquickspeedboattransfer,andpurewhitesandandasparklingbluelagoonmakethisaperfectplaygroundforbeachgames,snorkellingandwatersports,whilethemagicalunderwaterworldofsomeofthetopdivesitesintheMaldivesarereachedwithinlessthanhalfanhourbydhoni.Westronglysuggestupgradingthebasicpackageprice
tooneoftheall-inclusiveoptionsavailablewhichofferallmealsincludingmorningandafternoonteas,anexcellentrangeofdrinksbothalcoholicandnon-alcoholic,atleast16cocktailsand7mocktailsplusselectedwatersportsactivities–reallygoodvalue–andifyouoptfortheGoldall-inclusiveyoucanalsoenjoyfreescubadiving.
GrabyourselfanoverwaterhammockatViuBarforsundownersandtopthatoffwithdinneratAlKhaimah,theArabicalacarterestaurantlocatedinagenuineBedouintentcompletewithlowslungseating,richfabricsandtapestrycarpets–whatcouldpossiblybemorespecial.
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
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SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms140
DiningOptions
5Transfer
Time
15 mins
Diving Yoga MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
HalfBoard
Adult Only Resort
SpeedboatTransfer
This member of the Leading Hotels of the World and part of Constance Hotels and Resorts Ultimate Collection represents beautiful, upmarket 5-star luxury.
Thewatervillasarethe‘basic’accommodation(stilltodiefor,with100squaremetresoffabulousbedroomandlivingarea,sundeck,privatepoolandstepsleadingintotheocean)whilethebeachvillasareluxurypersonified;justconsidertheoutdoorbathroomwithitssunkenbathandrainshowernestlingamongthelushfoliage.ConstanceHalaveliiswhereyouliebackandrelaxonyourownprivatesunterrace,dipinyourownplungepoolortaketimeto
nurturebodyandmindattheoverwaterUSpabyConstance–totalbliss.Alltheusualsportingactivities,thekidsclubisreallylovely,theFamilyBeachVillasareideal,indulgeinfinefoodandsumptuousflavoursatJahaz,dinneratover-waterJingwhereAsianChicmeetsEuropeantwistisamustandalfrescodiningatMeeruepitomisestheMaldivesexperience.
BepreparedforaoneofakindescapeatConstanceHalaveliMaldives!Privatebeachesstuddedwithoversizebeanbags,woodenbalconiesdescendingintotheocean-trulyaplacewhereyourcomfortandpleasureareunderstood.
Constance Halaveli Maldives
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Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
Rooms86
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3Transfer
Time
20 mins
Diving YogaVilla Accommodation
House-Reef
HalfBoard
SeaplaneTransfer
Honeymoon Discounts
Anniversary Discounts
Deluxe
This member of Constance Hotels and Resorts Unique Resorts Collection, to us, defines the Maldives experience; barefoot chic from the moment you arrive to the moment you – reluctantly - leave.
OK,soifyou’restayinginawatervillaonstiltsfloatingabovetheturquoisewateroftheIndianOcean,you’llneedtowearsandalsontheboardwalk,butyougettheidea!Theultimateinrelaxation,eventherestaurantsandbarsandallmainareashavesandfloors.5-starstandardsofcomfortandservicemakeyoufeelamillionmilesfrom
therealworld.TheCristalall-inclusiveplanisunbelievable;premiumbranddrinks,internationalwinelist,unlimitedcocktailsaswellasexcursions,snorkellingequipmentandmore.Openairalacarterestaurant,avibeybeachbarandtheUSpabyConstancecompletethepicture.
HereyoucanreallybeRobinsonCrusoefortheday–taketheresortdhonitoyourveryown,stunningdesertedislandforthedaywhereyoucanenjoytheprivacyandpeaceofthislover’sparadise.Perfect.
Constance Moofushi Maldives
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Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
Rooms110
DiningOptions
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Time
25 mins
Diving YogaVilla Accommodation
House-Reef
SeaplaneTransfer
Honeymoon Discounts
Anniversary Discounts
You want a great vibe; fun and action? This tried and trusted resort has always been a firm favourite and consistently delivers the ultimate Maldivian holiday experience with unique twists no matter what you are looking for.
Whetheryouareacoupleorafamily,ifyoupreferunderseaactivitiestooverwaterones,whetheryouwouldratherindulgeinasensualspatreatmentthanplayanenergeticgameoftennisthereissomethingforeveryone.Oneofthelargerislands,atoverakilometrelongandwithacresofluxuriantvegetationandspectacularbeachestaperingintoanendlesssandbank,thenumbersspeak
forthemselves;12categoriesofaccommodation,12diningoutletsincluding9alacarterestaurants,7barsincludingtheChampagneLoft,andadiveschoolwithuntoldsnorkellingandotherwaterandlandsportpleasures.
Relax,getcomfortableandenjoythisbeautifulislandwheremanyareasremainuntouchedinvitingyoutoaleisurelystrollalongdesertedbeachesorthroughvirginvegetation.Thentakeinamovieunderthestars(inagrouporjustthetwoofyou…)ordancethenightawayatthemoonlitdiscoonthebeach.
Kuramathi Island Maldives
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KidsClub
Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
All-inclusive Rooms360
DiningOptions
12Transfer
Time
20 mins
Diving YogaFullBoard
MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
SeaplaneTransfer
Deluxe
The first luxury ‘Platinum Plan’ resort in the Maldives. This all-inclusive plan gives you premium brand drinks, an international wine list, fine dining options, mini bar stocked daily with beers, wine, soft drinks, water and snacks and two excursions.
Thismakestheresortsomeofthemostaffordableluxurytobefoundintheregion.ThenaturalmaterialsusedthroughouttheresortcreateafusionofcontemporarydesignwithlocalMaldivianarchitecture.Theexotichousereefisjustafewmetresawayfromtheshorelinesodon’tforgettoseewhatishidingbelowtheflatoceansurface–
byjustdonningyoursnorkellinggearabeautiful,newperspectiveawaitsyou-andtheresortisincloseproximitytosomeofthebestdivesitesintheSouthAriAtoll.Greatforfamilies,withanexcellentkidsclubandfamilyaccommodationonthebeach.Evenbetterforhoneymooners!
Ifyoudon’toptforadeluxewatervillawithprivatepoolforyourentirestay,considerupgradingforthelastcoupleofnightsofyourholiday;youwon’tbedisappointed.AhealingtreatmentattheoverwaterTamaraSpabringsawholenewmeaningtothewordssoothing,tranquillityandrelaxation.
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
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KidsClub
Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
Rooms125
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Time
25 mins
DivingVilla Accommodation
House-Reef
SeaplaneTransfer
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You want the best? Then this is it. Conrad has won a host of awards, and rightly so. Luxury, service and comfort are of the very highest order and, whilst it can be very private and exclusive, there is still plenty of vibe and action for those who want it.
Beachandover-wateraccommodationandwhicheveryouchooseyouwillwantfornothingbutithastobesaidthattheDeluxeBeachVillaisoneofthebestroomcategoriesintheMaldives,withanamazingoutdoorbathroom,privateplungepoolandbreath-taking
accommodation.Asfortheoverwaterrooms,theyaretopped(ifthat’spossible)bytheSunsetWaterVillas,withglass-flooredlivingroomandacircularbedthatrotatessoyoucanwatchthesunset-theyreallydohavetobeseentobebelieved.Thisresortsetsthebenchmarkforsophisticatedbarefootluxury.
Evereateninanunderwaterrestaurant?Youcanhere!OrbookagourmetdinnerwiththesommelierintheWineCellar–hometo20,000bottlesofwine–orenjoylobstersandchampagneonthebeach.Didwesaythiswasthebest?
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
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KidsClub
Bed &Breakfast
Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
Rooms150
DiningOptions
8Transfer
Time
30 mins
Diving Yoga MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
HalfBoard
SeaplaneTransfer
Deluxe
This 5-star, all-villa resort is superb and offers an unrivalled level of style, sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy.
Theisland’sshapegives6kilometresofcoastlinewithnofewerthan12beachesalongthesweepingbaysuponwhicharediscreetlypositioned130villasofunparalleledluxuryandbeauty.The35kilometresbetweenairportandtheislandarecoveredin45minutesinaluxuryboatwithWi-Fion-board-howtoarriveinabsolutestyle.Endlesscovesandpurewhitesandcontrastsharplywiththeturquoisewatertoenticethoseseekingthepinnacleoftropical
luxury.NowhereelseintheMaldivesistherethismuchspaceandexclusivity.Startyourdaywithbreakfastbytheocean,it’salmost‘otherworldly’andutterlyrefreshing,hopononeofthebikesortakeashortcanoerideouttothehousereefforamazingsnorkelling,catchthevibeatClubOnewhenyouneedsomeaction.AttheMaldives’onlyPADIGoldPalmdivecentreyoucanplantyourowncoralwhichwillbelabeledwithyourname-wow!Everythinghereisuberspecial.
AtOne&OnlyReethiRahtherestoftheworlddoesnotexist.
One&Only Reethi Rah
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KidsClub
Bed &Breakfast
Babysitting SnorkellingSpa WiFi Non-motorised Water sports
Rooms128
DiningOptions
8Transfer
Time
45 mins
Diving Yoga MotorisedWater sports
Villa Accommodation
House-Reef
Yachttransfer
Deluxe
More Fabulous Maldives Resorts
Known throughout the Maldives as the ‘island of hospitality,’ Bandos retains the old-world refinement for which it is famous. It boasts one of the best reefs in the North Male Atoll, has a state of the art sports complex and super facilities for children.
Bandos Island Resort & Spa
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A typically beautiful Maldivian island, and the only resort island in the Faafu Atoll where the diving and snorkelling is completely unspoilt and pristine, the house reef is one of the best in the Maldives and highlights include small caves and 2 wrecks.
Simple and affordable 4-star luxury, totally unspoilt and utterly calm, in the Meemu Atoll close to some excellent surf points and more than 30 rarely visited dive sites.
Filitheyo Island Resort
Medhufushi Island Resort
Planhotel twin resorts provide tranquillity and optimum privacy in unspoilt surroundings where the natural beauty of the islands has been carefully retained and integrated into the resort design. The resorts operate on a very comprehensive all-inclusive basis.
Diamonds Athuruga & Diamonds Thudufushi
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This perfectly formed island, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is possibly one of the Maldives best kept secrets – just 30 stunning villas with pool or Jacuzzi. The house reef is magic, the ambience is amazing and the service impeccable.
This luxury Maldives resort is a combination of on-land and over-water villas constructed of sustainable materials and set around a palm-fringed paradise in the unspoilt Laamu Atoll, some 260 kilometres south of Male and 5 degrees north of the Equator.
Kandolhu Island Maldives
Six Senses Laamu
Compare our Maldives Resorts
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Hotel Rooms Transfer Star Kids Club
Family Beach and Water Villas
Wi-Fi in Room
Wi-Fi in Public Area
Dining All Inclusive Option
Dive Centre
Snorkelling Non-motorised Water Sports
Motorised Water Sports
Evening Entertainment
Interleading Rooms
Bandos 215 Speedboat 4 3 3-11 yrs 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Centara Grand 112 Seaplane 5 3 4 - 9 yrs 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Centara Ras Fushi 140 Speedboat 4 X X 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Conrad 150 Seaplane 5+ 3 4-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 8 X 3 3 3 3 3 X
Constance Halaveli 86 Seaplane 5+ 3 4-11 yrs 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Constance Moofushi 110 Seaplane 5 X 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Diamonds Thudufushi 70 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 Pay Pay 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Diamonds Athuruga 70 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 Pay Pay 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Filitheyo 125 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 Pay Pay 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Hurawalhi 90 Seaplane 5 X X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Kandolhu 30 Seaplane 5 X 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Komandoo 65 Seaplane 4 X X 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Kuredu Island Resort 383 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 3 3 8 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Kurumathi 360 Seaplane 4+ 3 3-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 12 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Lily Beach 125 Seaplane 5 3 3-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Medhufushi 112 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 Pay Pay 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Meeru 286 Speedboat 4 X 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Olhuveli 164 Speedboat 4+ X 3 3 Pay Pay 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
One&Only Reethi Rah 128 Yacht 5+ 3 4-11 yrs 3 3 3 3 5 X 3 3 3 3 3 X
Six Senses Laamu 97 Seaplane 5+ 3 4-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 6 X 3 3 3 3 3 X
Sun Aqua Vilu Reef 103 Seaplane 5 3
3-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi 221 Seaplane 5 3 3-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 14 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Veligandu 91 Seaplane 4+ X X 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Vilamendoo Island Resort 184 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
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Hotel Rooms Transfer Star Kids Club
Family Beach and Water Villas
Wi-Fi in Room
Wi-Fi in Public Area
Dining All Inclusive Option
Dive Centre
Snorkelling Non-motorised Water Sports
Motorised Water Sports
Evening Entertainment
Interleading Rooms
Bandos 215 Speedboat 4 3 3-11 yrs 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Centara Grand 112 Seaplane 5 3 4 - 9 yrs 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Centara Ras Fushi 140 Speedboat 4 X X 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Conrad 150 Seaplane 5+ 3 4-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 8 X 3 3 3 3 3 X
Constance Halaveli 86 Seaplane 5+ 3 4-11 yrs 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Constance Moofushi 110 Seaplane 5 X 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Diamonds Thudufushi 70 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 Pay Pay 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Diamonds Athuruga 70 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 Pay Pay 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Filitheyo 125 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 Pay Pay 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Hurawalhi 90 Seaplane 5 X X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Kandolhu 30 Seaplane 5 X 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Komandoo 65 Seaplane 4 X X 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Kuredu Island Resort 383 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 3 3 8 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Kurumathi 360 Seaplane 4+ 3 3-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 12 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Lily Beach 125 Seaplane 5 3 3-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Medhufushi 112 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 Pay Pay 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Meeru 286 Speedboat 4 X 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
Olhuveli 164 Speedboat 4+ X 3 3 Pay Pay 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
One&Only Reethi Rah 128 Yacht 5+ 3 4-11 yrs 3 3 3 3 5 X 3 3 3 3 3 X
Six Senses Laamu 97 Seaplane 5+ 3 4-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 6 X 3 3 3 3 3 X
Sun Aqua Vilu Reef 103 Seaplane 5 3
3-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi 221 Seaplane 5 3 3-12 yrs 3 3 3 3 14 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Veligandu 91 Seaplane 4+ X X 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 X
Vilamendoo Island Resort 184 Seaplane 4 X 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 X 3 X
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