Best Luxury Hotels in Raa Atoll

Discover our favourite luxury accommodation in Raa Atoll. Our collection of luxury hotels and resorts showcase the very finest in world-class hospitality. Each one has been selected, by our Editors, based on its exceptional service, refined interiors, excellent amenities and standout location. Let our expert selection help you find your perfect place to stay.

Maldives, Raa Atoll

JOALI Maldives

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 73 Private Villas & Residences Each Featuring Infinity Pools & Butler Service.
Amenities Five Diverse Dining Venues Including Japanese Teppanyaki & Italian Cuisine Alongside A Spa With Glass-Walled Treatment Rooms & A Yoga Pavilion.
More Located On Muravandhoo Island In Raa Atoll Offering A Secluded & Art-Infused Luxury Experience.

Land via seaplane and check into your private villa (one of 73) on Muravandhoo. An unspoilt idyll, the resort is committed to maintaining the local ecosystem, having banned single-use plastic and preserved 1000 trees in its build. Joali’s ESPA spa caters to adults and kids alike, and little ones have their own range of activities beyond, with junior chef classes, treasure hunts and native storytelling. You may want a romantic meal for two on your own terrace, or to arrange a BBQ on the beach. But there are also several dining venues onsite: Vandhoo, Bellinis, Saoke, Mura Bar And Lajoi.

Maldives, Raa Atoll

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 81 Luxurious Villas & Residences
Amenities Multiple Dining Venues Including International Cuisine, Seafood, Mediterranean Dishes, A Teppanyaki Grill, An Overwater Spa, Yoga Pavilion, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pools, Dedicated Butler Service, A Children's Club, Tennis Courts & Complimentary Seaplane Transfer Savings.
More Located on Maamunagau Island in Raa Atoll with Access to a Vibrant House Reef & Manta Ray Sanctuary

Sitting on the Southernmost tip of Raa Atoll, on the edge of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and within its own natural lagoon, Maamunagau Island offers the perfect family holiday. Boasting an exceptional kids’ club, resident chefs and most recently, manta ray retreats, the resort accommodation is well-suited to hosting families in beautiful, spacious villas and residences. As the first and only all-Club InterContinental resort, guests are spoiled with complimentary benefits alongside five-star facilities. With 81 beach, lagoon and over-water villas, as well as six restaurants and bars, the resort enjoys the peace of a boutique hotel but hosts world-class resort facilities.

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

Maldives, Raa Atoll

Raaya by Atmosphere

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 167 Villas Including Beach & Water Options with Private Pools & a Signature Residence
Amenities Eight Dining Venues offer Diverse Cuisine, Overwater Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Butler Service, Kids Club, Mini Golf, & Paddle Tennis
More Located on a Private Island In Raa Atoll Accessible by Complimentary Seaplane Transfers

Raaya by Atmosphere is situated on a lush private island in Raa Atoll. The resort draws inspiration from the natural surroundings and the open ocean, offering guests a sense of adventure. It features 187 beach and ocean villas with stunning ocean views. The resort experience is intertwined with the story of Seb, a shipwrecked artist who made the island his home. Seb’s story adds a unique touch to the resort, showcasing his art studio, ship, and watch towers converted into dining and star-gazing venues. In the evening, guests can enjoy live entertainment, traditional Boduberu performances, and cultural events. The resort offers various exciting activities such as diving, water sports, and excursions on the open ocean. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures, including archery, kids’ play areas, mini golf, and paddle tennis. Guests can also indulge in delicious food and pampering spa treatments at Maai Spa. Overall, the resort promises an unforgettable and immersive experience in a beautiful and adventurous setting.

Maldives, Raa Atoll

Heritance Aarah

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 150 Villas & Suites Including Beach Villas, Ocean Villas, Family Villas, Pool Villas, Ocean Suites With Private Pools & An Ocean Residence With Infinity Lap Pool
Amenities Dining Options Include Multiple Restaurants & Bars, Overwater Medi Spa, Fully Equipped Gym, Two Outdoor Pools, Kids Club, Personalised Butler Service, Complimentary Airport Lounge Access With Seaplane Transfers & a Tennis Court
More Located in the Raa Atoll of the Maldives, accessible Via a 40-Minute Seaplane Flight from Male

Home to the Maldives’ first-ever Medi-spa, this retreat is in the Raa Atoll. Choose from 150 villas, some over-water, duplexes, others on the beach and those best suited to family groups. Depending on the category, you can benefit from butler service and a private pool, with those in ocean suites able to dine at an overwater restaurant and exclusive bar. There are five further restaurants, providing buffets, grilled seafood, Sri Lankan fine dining and a chef’s table, plus several bars with views to die for. Plus there are two swimming pools, a playground, a kids club, futsal fields, tennis courts and watersports.

Maldives, Raa Atoll

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 80 Villas Including Beach & Overwater Options with Many Featuring Private Pools & Spacious Decks
Amenities Dining Options Span Multiple Cuisines across Five Restaurants with Additional Bars Offering Varied Settings
More Located on a Private Island In The Raa Atoll of the Maldives Accessible By Seaplane

This minimalist Maldivian paradise features 80 freestanding villas, offering a mix of luxurious beachfront and overwater accommodations, each with its own private pool. The resort’s dining options are impressive, including an overwater Mediterranean restaurant, a beachside churrascaria, and a vibrant teppanyaki grill. The resort’s unique spa is set in air-conditioned treehouses above a grove of palm trees, providing a variety of tropical treatments, from ritual Thai massages to red coral facials. For those seeking adventure, the resort offers a range of activities such as diving, kayaking, and windsurfing, all enhanced by the stunning Indian Ocean backdrop.

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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Maldives, Raa Atoll

The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 115 Villas each with Private Plunge Pools & Open-Air Bathrooms
Amenities All-Day Restaurant, Beachfront Barbecue Spot, Traditional Maldivian Venue, Poolside Cafe, Casual Bar With Games & Adults-Only Overwater Bar
More Located on Huruvalhi Island In The Raa Atoll, Accessible By Seaplane From Mal

Choose from either overwater or beach villas at The Standard. There are 115 in total, with mood lighting and infinity pools, each providing easy access to the protected house reef, for some scuba, snorkel and sailing action. The hotel’s spa has a hammam, a cypress steam room, a meditation studio and aerial yoga classes. And the four eateries include the overwater Maldivian restaurant, Guduguda. The Standard has an inflatable water park, a kids club and a programme of entertainment, such as traditional Maldivian Boduberu, beach movie nights and karaoke.

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The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives




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