Best Luxury Hotels in North Male Atoll

Located on the North Malé Atoll, this superb 5-star resort presides over the ocean with its luxurious villas complete with decks and overwater hammocks. Indulgent gourmet dining and romantic white beaches make this a great place for couples. There is an excellent choice of water sports which include lessons for beginners in windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing and wakeboarding, and of course, diving. There’s also a number of daily excursions meaning that families will also enjoy a stay here. Cooking classes and an exclusive spa are also on-site for fun and relaxation when you aren’t strolling the beach or enjoying the mesmerising views of the turquoise Indian Ocean.

Interactive sculptures and curated artworks accent the spaces in this deeply stylish and contemporary beach resort. Guests are accommodated in 90 Beach and Water Pool Villas each with between one and three bedrooms, or 20 Fari Studios. Patina offers 12 dining concepts (including a beach club, an Aegean kitchen on the sands, a tuk-tuk serving gelato and a Japanese-Nordic fusion restaurant. There’s also a Footprints Kids Club, a dive school by Dive Butler International and a watersports centre. And a calendar of events presents the likes of artisanal craft workshops, holistic healing sessions, modern art exhibitions and themed feasts.

A brief speedboat hop from Male will bring you to Kuda Huraa, a coral island with 96 palm-thatched pavilions and bungalows (sleeping up to five) situated beside the sand and above the lagoon. Separate adult-only and family pools ensure both types of traveller are at home here and there are treatments catering to both younger and grown-up guests; take the minute-long sail across the lagoon by dhoni, to reach this very special mini-island spa, where you can indulge in rituals both day and night. Addtonally, you’ll have access to two restaurants, a surf school and PADI 5-star diving centre, a kids’ club, shark safaris, dolphin cruises and the onsite Marine Discovery Centre.

A conch shell will be blown to herald your arrival at this five-star idyll. It boasts a Bamford Spa, activities (arts and culture workshops, a kid’s programme, kayaking, snorkelling, volleyball and tennis) and an amazing circular overwater pool with a terrace of nap pods. Guests can eat at Culinary Island, Grand Sunset Beach and Fari Marina Village, with Italian food at La Locanda, Middle Eastern fare at Arabesque, family-friendly meals at the Beach Shack and Cantonese flavours at the Summer Pavilion. The indoor areas melt into the outdoors in The Ritz-Carlton’s villas and suites, all of which are served by an Aris Meeha personal butler​. The Residence has a private outdoor pool, its own spa room and a full kitchen with a dining room and an al fresco eating area.

This blissful island retreat seamlessly blends beachfront and overwater living with contemporary architecture and interiors – with crystal blue waters as its backdrop. From relaxing to spa treatments to an energetic workout in the fully equipped gym, the spectacular overwater views can be enjoyed from every angle. There is a superb range of dining options which include fusion cuisine from Japan and Peru, Mediterranen-inspired menus and many delightful all-day snacks.  The private butler service, sporting activities, kids club (and more!) offer guests the option to enhance their Maldivian experience. This is the ideal choice for a holiday where sanctuary and seclusion are high on the agenda.

The Kuda Villingli resort is a paradise on earth due to its turquoise sea and lush forests. The hotel’s villas fuse Asian design aspects with traditional Maldivian styles to create elegant and inviting places to stay. Guests have a choice of beachfront villas or over-ocean villas, both of which have Egyptian cotton bed linen and private pools. The Kuda Villingi is home to an exclusive spa, the Maldive’s largest pool, surf spots and exceptional dive spots, guests will simply never get bored. The resort is home to many different dining establishments ranging from the chic Restaurant which serves classic local dishes to Mar-Umi which serves Peruvian Japanese fusion dishes which are bound to excite the palate of even the toughest food critics. It is also home to a beachfront bar, Mediterranean restaurant, Korean restaurant, and Indian-Arabic fusion restaurant.

A complimentary speedboat transfer will deliver you from the airport to this idyll on the private Furanafushi Island in less than half an hour. After getting settled into your thatched overwater bungalow, you can choose whether to visit the Shine Spa, swim in the freshwater pool, play tennis, take a yoga class, book a dive session, or unwind with a beverage at the Anchorage or Beach Bars. When you’re feeling peckish you can snack on dim sum at Chopstix, tuck into steak and seafood at Sea Salt Beach Grill or dine at Baan Thai, eat anytime at Feast and al fresco at the Masaala Hut.