The islands of the Maldives are home to some of the world's most impressive luxury hotels. Every year sees another grand unveiling as increasingly glamorous and sophisticated resorts jostle for the attention of the discerning traveller. Fear not, though, because we have been to the Maldives on a number of occasions, with our expert team only working with the best of a very, very good bunch. Whether you're looking for a romantic break or honeymoon, a luxury family getaway or a diving holiday, we have the inside track on the perfect resort for you.
Luxury Hotels in the Maldives
Luxury Hotels in Maldives
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Niyama
The little sister of one of our favourite Maldivian retreats, Huvafen Fushi, PER AQUUM Niyama opened its doors in March 2012. It is every bit...
W Retreat & Spa
As if choosing where to stay in the Maldives wasn't hard enough, along comes the W Retreat & Spa.
Anantara Kihavah
A serious contender for one our favourite Maldivian hotspots, Anantara Kihavah leaves no stone unturned, with effortless style and a mega dollop...
Baros Maldives
Baros is an immaculate resort on a private, palm-fringed island surrounded by a shallow lagoon.
Cheval Blanc Randheli
Sister property to the contemporary classic Cheval Blanc in Courchevel, Cheval Blanc Randheli caters to a similar audience of high flyers with...
Constance Halaveli, Maldives
The new Constance Halaveli has villas either on stilts in a beautiful lagoon or on the pristine beach.
COMO Cocoa Island
COMO Cocoa Island is located in the less developed South Malé Atoll of the Maldives, reached by a 30-minute private speedboat transfer from...
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Landaa Giraavaru in Baa Atoll, with its verdant, beach-fringed coral islands, is a quintessential Maldivean paradise.
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
Formerly Soneva Gili, this luxury hotel and spa occupies a tiny island set in a sparkling lagoon and surrounded by thriving coral reefs, ideally...
Huvafen Fushi
One of the most luxurious resorts in the Maldives, PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi is located half an hour by speedboat from the international airport.
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Sitting on an untouched atoll and boasting one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, the Park Hyatt Hadahaa is a diver’s paradise.
One&Only Reethi Rah
Set on one of the largest islands in North Male Atoll, the One&Only at Reethi Rah is one of the finest of the (very fine) hotels in the Maldives.
Soneva Fushi
A luxury hideaway on the island of Kunfunadhoo in the Baa Atoll. Reaching the resort involves a half-hour scenic flight by seaplane from the...
Six Senses Laamu
Located towards the south of the Maldivian archipelago, Six Senses Laamu is designed to offer individual style along with a strong sense of community.
Soneva in Aqua
As a member of the Soneva family, this new luxury ultra yacht set sail in 2015, and offers guests the freedom to cruise to some of the Maldives’...
The Viceroy Maldives
The latest addition to the Viceroy Hotel collection, Viceroy Maldives is certainly one to rival its Maldivian neighbours. Located in the remote...
Velaa Private Island
This super-luxurious Maldivian hideaway is located in the Noonu Atoll, just 45 minutes by seaplane from the capital Male, and boasts a collection...
Conrad Maldives Rangali
Conrad Maldives Rangali is a wonderful resort on a private island surrounded by a marine life Mecca of stunning coral reef, whale sharks, manta...
Constance Moofushi
So many beautiful desert islands, so many beautiful hotels to choose from. The Maldives has got an enviable problem on its hands with quite so...
COMO Maalifushi
COMO Maalifushi is the group’s second luxury hotel in the Maldives after Cocoa Island, and is situated in the more remote south-western Thaa Atoll.
Anantara Dhigu
With such a bewildering choice of resorts in the Maldives every island idyll needs a special something to differentiate from the rest; in the...
LUX* Maldives
With so much competition of places to stay in the Maldives of late, with a new resort cropping up weekly, LUX* Maldives is a great option for...
Soneva Jani
Set in a 3.5 mile private lagoon on the beach-fringed island of Medhufaru, Soneva Jani is the brand’s newest resort, opened in October 2016....
Milaidhoo
This boutique private island resort is located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Alongside its idyllic setting Milaidhoo puts an innovative...
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Language: Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian;
Currency: Rufiyaa
Visa: Not required for stays under 30 nights
Religion: Muslim
Food & Drink: Fish, fish and more fish
Time difference:
GMT +6 hrs
Best months to visit: December to April
Flight from London:
10:15 hrs
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