A pristine hideaway in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is an unspoiled wilderness flanked by a two-kilometre lagoon and wide ribbons of white sand.
Gently rising from a sheet of turquoise, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa ticks all the boxes of a fantasy island – rooms with private pools either over the lagoon or with direct beach access, great diving and snorkelling, plus private dining in romantic locations.
Nestled within its own private lagoon, Huvafen Fushi is the epitome of designer chic. Radiating a creative and relaxed vibe, the atmosphere here is great for those looking for something a little bit different.
Niyama is made up of two paradise islands. ‘Play’ is for the adventurous and style-savvy families, offering plenty of water- and land-based activities, while ‘Chill’ is for romantics, home to soothing spa treatments and peaceful overwater villas.
Situated in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas stands out from the crowd, offering 80 spacious private-pool sanctuaries, a sublime overwater spa, an underwater restaurant, plus a diving, snorkelling and watersports centre.
Within the Laamu Atoll in the southern Maldives sits Olhuveli Island, a privately owned destination for the magical Six Senses Laamu resort. This eco-friendly resort marries individual style and sophistication with responsible luxury.
This splendid resort is the archetype for castaway chic. Enveloped by coral reefs and breathtaking ocean views, Soneva Fushi brings the comfort and luxury of generously proportioned villas.
A stay at Gili Lankanfushi is a castaway dream come true, from the eco-luxe timber and thatch villas – all set overwater to keep the island wild and the beaches pristine – to the exceptional facilities, food and service.
An easy 40-minute speedboat ride from Malé, this much-loved, idyllic little island is for many the essence of what a Maldives resort should be: peaceful, pampering, smart but unpretentious and refreshingly gimmick-free.
Families, couples and A-list celebrities have all been seduced by COMO Maalifushi, which sits adrift in the remote Thaa Atoll, an unforgettable 60-minute seaplane flight from Malé.