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Personally curated by our experts — private island escapes, beachfront villas, and ski chalets for the most discerning travelers.

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
Family ResortOverwater VillasBeach Villas
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

Family-FriendlySurfingWellnessRomantic
Opened 2006 · Partial over-water villas renovation in 2024Island: 20 ha (49 acres)
Low season: from $800 / night per coupleHigh season: from $4,500 / night per couple

A family-friendly island playground in the South Malé Atoll — 110 villas from beachfront retreats to overwater sanctuaries with private pools. World-class surf school, eight distinctive dining venues, and access to sister resort Anantara Veli. Just 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé.

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
UNESCO BiosphereUnderwater RestaurantObservatory
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

LuxuryRomanticFamily-FriendlyWellnessDiving
Opened 2011 · Partial villas renovation in 2022Island: 35 ha (86 acres)
Low season: from $1,800 / night per coupleHigh season: from $12,000 / night per couple

An enchanting UNESCO Biosphere sanctuary in Baa Atoll — 80 pool villas from beachfront retreats to 2,000 sqm residences. Award-winning underwater SEA restaurant, the Maldives' first overwater observatory, and manta ray encounters at Hanifaru Bay. 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé.

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Adults-OnlyOverwater VillasSurfing
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Adults-OnlyRomanticWellnessSurfing
Opened 2008 · Full resort renovation in 2023Island: 8 ha (20 acres)
Low season: from $900 / night per coupleHigh season: from $5,000 / night per couple

An exclusive adults-only sanctuary in South Malé Atoll — 67 elegant villas from beachfront hideaways with private pools to overwater bungalows above a crystal-clear lagoon. World-class surfing with TropicSurf, holistic Balance Wellness spa with authentic Ayurvedic treatments, and access to sister resort Anantara Dhigu. 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé.

Cheval Blanc Randheli
Private IslandOverwater VillasLVMH
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Cheval Blanc Randheli

RomanticWellness
Opened 2013Island: 45 ha (111 acres)
Low season: from $3,200 / night per coupleHigh season: from $18,000 / night per couple

One of only five Cheval Blanc Maisons in the world — LVMH's sole Maldivian address. A private island in the Noonu Atoll designed by Patrick Jouin, with 35 villas, the legendary Cheval Blanc Spa by GUERLAIN, and the signature Le 1947 fine-dining restaurant.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Undersea RestaurantThe MurakaTwin Islands
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Ultra-LuxuryRomanticFamilyDivingGastronomy
Opened 1997 · Partial renovation of select villas and public areas in 2022Island: 42 ha (104 acres)
Low season: from $1,200 / night per coupleHigh season: from $25,000 / night per couple

A legendary twin-island luxury resort in South Ari Atoll, home to the world's first all-glass undersea restaurant Ithaa and the groundbreaking Muraka undersea residence. 151 villas across 14 categories, 11 dining venues including the Maldives' first wine cellar (18,000 bottles), year-round whale shark encounters, and a certified PADI Eco Center. 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé.

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
UNESCO BiosphereManta RaysOverwater Villas
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

Family-FriendlyRomanticWellnessDiving
Low season: from $2,300 / night per coupleHigh season: from $5,800 / night per couple

Set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — home to the world's largest manta ray aggregation. Michelin-distinguished Italian dining at Blu Beach Club, award-winning Ayurvedic spa AyurMa, and 103 villas on a pristine island with 1 km of white sand.

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
All-Club InterContinentalManta RaysAVI Spa
Maldives · Beach Vacation

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

Ultra-LuxuryRomanticFamilyWellnessMarine Life
Opened 2019Island: 13 ha (32 acres)
Low season: from $1,500 / night per coupleHigh season: from $15,000 / night per couple

The first all-Club InterContinental property in the Maldives, set in pristine Raa Atoll near a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. 81 villas and residences with private pools across 14 categories, the award-winning overwater AVI Spa, The Lighthouse restaurant with 360-degree ocean views, resident juvenile manta ray encounters in the lagoon, and marine conservation programmes with the Manta Trust. 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé.

JOALI BEING
Wellbeing IslandHydrotherapySound Therapy
Maldives · Beach Vacation

JOALI BEING

Ultra-LuxuryWellnessRomanticFamilyNature-Immersive
Opened 2021Island: 33 ha (81 acres)
Low season: from $2,000 / night per coupleHigh season: from $25,000 / night per couple

The world's first purpose-built wellbeing island resort on Bodufushi in Raa Atoll. 68 luxury accommodations with private pools across 14 categories, a transformative Wellbeing Centre with Hydrotherapy Hall, Sound Therapy Hall, AKTAR Herbology Centre, and CORE movement zone. Four pillars of wellness: Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy. Plant-based fine dining, Nikkei fusion, and holistic nutrition. 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé.

JOALI Maldives
Private IslandArt CollectionOverwater Villas
Maldives · Beach Vacation

JOALI Maldives

Art & CultureFamily-FriendlyRomanticWellness
Opened 2018Island: 24 ha (59 acres)
Low season: from $3,200 / night per coupleHigh season: from $15,000 / night per couple

An art-immersive luxury island resort on Muravandhoo in Raa Atoll — 73 villas adorned with curated artworks, six distinctive restaurants, the JOALI BEING wellness philosophy, and a vibrant house reef. Where creative living meets sustainable glamour.

Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island
Contemporary DesignRooftop TerracesOverwater Villas
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island

RomanticFamily-FriendlyDesign-Forward
Opened 2020Island: 27 ha (67 acres)
Low season: from $1,800 / night per coupleHigh season: from $25,000 / night per couple

Contemporary luxury resort in North Malé Atoll with forward-thinking architecture and oversized penthouse-style villas. Every accommodation features a private rooftop terrace, 7-metre infinity pool, and floor-to-ceiling ocean views. Home to Nikkei-inspired Kayto restaurant, Mediterranean beach club Shimmers, and the signature Talise Spa with six overwater treatment rooms. One of the most generously proportioned resorts in the Maldives with villas from 351 to 1,200 sqm.

Naladhu Private Island Maldives
Private IslandOnly 20 HousesNo-Menu Dining
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Naladhu Private Island Maldives

Ultra-LuxuryRomanticAdults-OnlyPrivate IslandBoutique
Opened 2007 · Full island renovation in 2021Island: 2 ha (5 acres)
Low season: from $1,800 / night per coupleHigh season: from $8,000 / night per couple

One of the most exclusive retreats in the Maldives with only 20 private houses on a secluded island in South Malé Atoll. Revolutionary no-menu dining at The Living Room, 24-hour Kuwaanu butler service, private infinity pools in every house, and world-class surfing on the doorstep. Adults-only sanctuary (16+) with privileged access to sister resorts Anantara Dhigu and Veli. 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé.

Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Twin IslandsUnderwater RestaurantSurfing
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Ultra-LuxuryFamily-FriendlyAdventureTwin IslandsUnderwater Dining
Opened 2012Island: 22 ha (54 acres)
Low season: from $800 / night per coupleHigh season: from $15,000 / night per couple

Twin-island luxury resort in the remote Dhaalu Atoll featuring Subsix — the world's first underwater nightclub and restaurant six metres below the Indian Ocean. 134 villas across 14 categories, 10 distinctive restaurants, world-class surfing breaks, and the Indian Ocean's largest kids club. Connected by a wooden walkway bridge, Play island buzzes with energy while Chill island offers serene relaxation. 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé.

One&Only Reethi Rah
Private IslandOverwater VillasBeach Villas
Maldives · Beach Vacation

One&Only Reethi Rah

Family-FriendlyRomanticWellness
Opened 2005 · Partial villas renovation in 2022Island: 44 ha (109 acres)
Low season: from $2,900 / night per coupleHigh season: from $15,000 / night per couple

One of the largest private islands in North Malé Atoll — 118 all-villa accommodations across 12 pristine white-sand beaches. Home to the Maldives' first Forbes 5-star spa, seven world-class restaurants including the overwater Tapasake, and a 5-star PADI dive centre. Unmatched privacy for couples and families alike.

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Minimalist DesignFari IslandsOverwater Villas
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

Design-ForwardFamily-FriendlyWellnessEco-Luxury
Opened 2021Island: 13 ha (32 acres)
Low season: from $1,500 / night per coupleHigh season: from $35,000 / night per couple

Design-led luxury resort by Studio MK27 in the Fari Islands archipelago, 45 minutes from Malé. Features 90 minimalist villas with private pools, 13 dining venues including organic Roots and Japanese-Nordic Kōen, FLOW Spa with bio-hacking wellness, and a STEM-focused kids club. The shared Fari Marina Village adds boutiques, galleries, and cultural programming.

Six Senses Kanuhura, Maldives
Private IslandsElevated Infinity PoolEarth Lab
Maldives · Beach Vacation

Six Senses Kanuhura, Maldives

Ultra-LuxuryFamily-FriendlyWellnessBarefoot DeluxePrivate Islands
Opened 2023 · Full resort renovation prior to reopening in 2023Island: 18 ha (44 acres)
Low season: from $1,200 / night per coupleHigh season: from $12,000 / night per couple

Spacious barefoot-luxury island retreat in Lhaviyani Atoll with 85 beach and overwater villas, an iconic elevated infinity pool at The Point, two neighbouring private islands, and the famed Turtle Airport snorkelling site. Seven distinctive restaurants including the castaway Drift experience on a private island. Earth Lab, Cinema Under the Stars, and Grow With Six Senses Kids Club. 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé.