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Maldives

From overwater luxury to local guesthouses, find your stay in the Maldives.

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★★★★★Luxury — Overwater bungalows3 properties
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Gili Lankanfushi
North Malé Atoll · Maldives

One of the most award-winning resorts in the world. Overwater and stilt villas with private pool, personal 24/7 "Mr. Friday" service, gourmet restaurant and a surreally blue lagoon, 20 min by speedboat from Malé.

Overwater villasPersonal butlerPrivate lagoon
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Soneva Fushi
Baa Atoll · Maldives

The iconic resort that founded the "no shoes, no news" concept in the Maldives. Villas set in tropical vegetation and over the water, near the Baa biosphere reserve — one of the best diving spots for Manta rays. Reached by seaplane from Malé.

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Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Baa Atoll · Maldives

A Four Seasons resort on Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Beach and overwater villas with private pool, award-winning dive centre, Ayurvedic spa and top-level gourmet dining. Reached by seaplane.

Baa UNESCO atollPrivate poolAyurvedic spa
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★★★★Superior3 properties
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Anantara Veli Maldives
South Malé Atoll · Maldives

An adults-only resort with stilt villas, private pool and direct lagoon access. Ideally located 35 min by speedboat from Malé. Diving, snorkeling, spa and international cuisine. Spectacular Indian Ocean views from every villa.

Adults onlyOverwater villasSpeedboat 35 min
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Constance Halaveli
North Ari Atoll · Maldives

A luxury resort on North Ari Atoll, one of the best diving spots in the world with whale sharks and nurse sharks. Beach and overwater villas with private pool. Seaplane transfer from Malé (30 min).

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Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa
Meemu Atoll · Maldives

A resort on Meemu Atoll with wooden overwater villas, diving and snorkeling from the jetty. One of the rare resorts linked to the main island by a long wooden pier. Authentic atmosphere, Maldivian and international cuisine.

Wooden pierDiving & snorkelingMaldivian cuisine
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Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
Raa Atoll · Maldives

A resort reached by seaplane from Malé (45 min), offering beach and overwater bungalows at more affordable rates than the big names. Crystal-clear turquoise water, diving, snorkeling and a relaxed vibe. Ideal for a first stay in the Maldives.

Great valueBeach & water bungalowsSeaplane
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Kaani Village & Spa
Maafushi · Kaafu Atoll

A hotel on the inhabited island of Maafushi, 35 min by speedboat from Malé. An ideal option for travellers wishing to immerse themselves in local Maldivian culture at lower cost. Diving excursions and snorkeling with sharks and rays offered on site.

Inhabited islandSmart budgetExcursions included
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Bliss Dhigurah
South Ari · Dhigurah

19-room guesthouse on the local island of Dhigurah, known for its whale shark and manta ray trips.

Local islandWhale sharks
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Sky Beach Maldives
North Malé · Dhiffushi

Affordable 28-room hotel on the local island of Dhiffushi, with a pool and rooftop terrace.

Local islandBudget
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Arena Beach Hotel
South Malé · Maafushi

Beachfront hotel in Maafushi, with pool, spa and excursions (whale sharks, fishing, snorkelling).

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Canopus Retreats Thulusdhoo
North Malé · Thulusdhoo

Guesthouse on the surf island of Thulusdhoo, near the Cokes and Chickens breaks.

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Maa Thundi Fuvahmulah
Gnaviyani · Fuvahmulah

Hotel on the single-island atoll of Fuvahmulah, known for diving with tiger sharks.

FuvahmulahTiger sharks
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Embudu Village
South Malé · Embudu

Budget resort 20 km from the airport, with beach bungalows, overwater villas and a renowned house reef.

BudgetHouse reef
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✦Charm & Boutique5 properties
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Amilla Maldives
Baa Atoll · Maldives

A boutique resort on Baa Atoll with only 67 residences — beach villas, treehouses and overwater bungalows. Intimate, family-friendly atmosphere, ultra-fresh cuisine, forest spa and direct access to the UNESCO biosphere reserve to dive with Manta rays.

Only 67 residencesTreehousesBaa UNESCO reserve
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Plumeria Maldives
Vaavu · Thinadhoo

"Affordable luxury" boutique hotel on the local island of Thinadhoo, with pool, spa and private beach.

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Fihalhohi Maldives
South Malé · Fihalhohi

Island resort 45 minutes by speedboat from the airport, with overwater villas, diving and spa.

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Angaga Island Resort & Spa
South Ari · Angaga

Small resort with 94 beach and overwater bungalows, 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé, with a renowned house reef.

House reefSeaplane
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Summer Island Maldives
North Malé · Ziyaaraiyfushi

"Barefoot" resort 45 minutes by speedboat from the airport, with bungalows, beach villas and overwater villas.

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