Many dream of vacationing in the Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean. It is a paradise for those who seek a peaceful retreat from noisy metropolises. Surfing enthusiasts love to ride the turquoise waves, and diving opens up a magical world of colorful fish, huge rays, and leisurely turtles. There are many accommodation options available.
5-star all-inclusive hotels in the Maldives offer crystal clear azure water, white sand, and complete harmony with nature. It’s summer all year round, and you can relax under palm trees with the soothing whisper of sea waves and the fragrance of tropical flowers. The Maldives is a favorite place for a romantic getaway or honeymoon.
Paradise Island Resort & Spa 5*
It is 15-20 minutes by speedboat from Male Airport. The nature is impeccable, the ocean is stunning, and the beach is white as snow. White rabbits hop on the sand, and a heron walks around. The combination of azure water, white and cool sand creates an indescribable feeling.
The food is excellent: pastries, meat, fruits, and seafood. Spicy dishes are marked, and there is European cuisine. Among the fruits are bananas, pineapples, papaya, watermelon, and melon. Sweet treats include a chocolate fountain, cakes, pancakes, and waffles. Guests recommend taking breakfast and dinner or all-inclusive (saving on alcohol costs, but not on the wine list). Water is free throughout the island, which is important.
The seafood restaurant and the overwater restaurant are highly praised for their beautiful setting and presentation of dishes. Cleaning is excellent, with flowers placed in the room. Bed linen is changed daily, and towels twice a day. Every day there is different entertainment: morning aqua aerobics in the pool or Latin dance lessons, and evening shows in the bar, each of which is spectacular.
You can learn wakeboarding, ride jet skis and a tube, play ping-pong, billiards, and participate in crab races. They offer great trips to see dolphins and snorkeling. In the evenings, there are karaoke and quiet discos. Every evening there is feeding of sharks and rays. The tennis court is free. The staff is incredibly pleasant, always happy to help and accommodate any request.
Cora Cora Maldives 5*
A very green island, everything blooms abundantly, and there is even a garden. Besides tourists, other inhabitants live on the island, like flying foxes, geckos, and storks.
Accommodation is mainly in beach villas with their little piece of beach and good access. The villas are very spacious and stylish, with interesting bathroom designs. Towels, bed linen, and robes are fresh, and all necessary hygiene items are provided.
The food is exquisite: for breakfast, there is sparkling wine (French, Italian, Spanish dry or brut), a fruit station, and fresh juices – orange, carrot, watermelon, and spirulina, lightly salted salmon, prosciutto, a wide selection of dairy products (homemade yogurts with chia seeds, fruits, goji berries), and an excellent selection of cheeses.
There is a separate egg station where eggs are prepared in any style. The coffee is very good. The cuisine is very high level. All restaurants deserve praise and must be visited. There are no queues or fuss.
At 10:30, the bar in the Italian restaurant opens, where you can drink beer, and for those who want, strong drinks. There is a pool for those who want it. A small shop operates. Mostly Germans and occasionally English people relax here. It feels as if you are almost living alone on the island with your family. The sunset and starry sky are very beautiful, especially with a glass in hand.
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo 5*
The island is small but very well-maintained, cozy, and lush with greenery. Tourists who come here to see the underwater world of the ocean will be satisfied: there is a beautiful reef (which is beautiful in itself) around the entire island with colorful fish, nurse sharks, and rays living in it.
The villas are worthy, large, with huge beds, standing on the water along a bridge going into the ocean. Each has a jacuzzi and a small pool with a magical view of the ocean, a private descent to the water, and a terrace separated from the neighbors. The bathroom has a glass floor.
From the bed, there is a pleasant view of the ocean through a panoramic window that spans the entire wall. Robes, towels, including beach towels, are always available. There are even raincoats and extra pillows. The room is always clean, and cleaning is done discreetly.
There is a general pool, 2 bars, a main restaurant, and a Japanese restaurant. If desired, you can visit the SPA and order a Balinese massage for two.
The food is excellent – huge and amazing lunches and dinners with live music from twin brothers (they sing wonderfully). The food is chosen from the menu. There is something for lovers of spicy food and excellent European cuisine. They say the chefs are magicians.
A nice bonus is a compliment in the form of a dessert plate upon check-in.
Lily Beach Resort and Spa 5*
An incredible place that people return to. A magical atmosphere of love and attention, where every guest feels like the most welcome. Plus, a wonderful reef with a variety of fish, corals, and turtles, and a daily attraction of feeding sharks and rays. Your butler fulfills literally any whim. Privacy, no noise, and no children’s cries.
Fruit dishes in the rooms are promptly replenished. Buggy delivery to any restaurant in minutes.
The food. The cuisine simply needs a Michelin star, and the wine list too: several types of fresh French cheese daily. Every Tuesday, fresh oysters from Normandy, daily the freshest salmon of the highest quality, like in Japan, only from Scandinavia. The local tuna is second only to the Japanese, but it is also fresh. Water “Evian,” “San Pellegrino,” “Perrier.”
If it’s meat, then ribeye striploin beef from New York or Burgundy style. Lamb – from Scotland, New Zealand. There is also a sushi bar and a French patisserie. French and Italian guests are simply ecstatic about this gastronomy. The chef is French, who worked in Michelin restaurants. And, of course, dishes from India and Sri Lanka: the freshest fish of five kinds grilled daily, lobsters (for an additional fee). Champagne “Taittinger” flows like a river.
The reef is one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, with daily sightings of sharks, rays, turtles, moray eels, squids, and even sometimes huge beautiful jellyfish (a rare sight).
You & Me by Cocoon 5*
This place is perfect for couples with its 16+ concept, meaning no children are accommodated, ensuring peace and relaxation. Cozy, clean, newlyweds are pampered with surprises such as room preparation for sleep, floating breakfast in their pool, dinner for two, and a discount on visiting the underwater restaurant.
You definitely won’t get bored: several unique excursions, interesting snorkeling, and other activities. Daily interesting evenings, dancing to live music, discos. There’s hardly time to sleep. The butler is available 24/7, responds to messages instantly, and takes care of the guests assigned to him.
The villas are magnificent: a large bathroom, private pool, quality bed linen and robes. Cleaning is done discreetly – it’s just magic. As for the kitchen, you can write poems: there are several restaurants, three of which offer Italian, Japanese cuisine, and an underwater restaurant, and two with different themes each day. Everything is delicious and fresh. Don’t be surprised if you return home with extra weight.
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives 5*
A great location, only 25 minutes from Male by boat. The island is very green and secluded, with many funny little birds. Staff areas are hidden from sight and do not distract holidaymakers during walks around the beautiful grounds. There is a wonderful house reef with a variety of inhabitants.
The placement of restaurants and bars is well thought out. The breakfast restaurant offers a beautiful view of the ocean. In a quiet part of the island, there is a bar with access to the lagoons, protected from wind and waves – an ideal place to sit with a cocktail. There are dishes for every taste: pasta, grill, Indian and Asian cuisine. Everything is of very high quality and tasty. The list of cocktails and drinks is impressive.
The SPA offers a range of treatments. Guests take a romantic program for two to finish the massage at sunset and enjoy its beauty while relaxing in a flower bath.
Tourists especially note the hotel design: the rooms are bright, spacious, with many interior details that please the eye. As a gift – a bottle of wine and a plate of fruits. You can swim from the room.
The staff is efficient and friendly. The gym is excellent, and yoga classes with an ocean view are held. Trainers are highly praised. Activities include diving, snorkeling, and excursions.
Dusit Thani Maldives 5*
This place is said to make your world never the same again! Surrounded by stunning white beaches and lively, teeming reefs. Most guests are foreign. Check-in is quick and comfortable.
Villas are available: Ocean Villas are more suitable for adult guests as swimming access is via a ladder, but it is very convenient for snorkeling. Family Beach is perfect for families with children and those who just want to relax – the ocean access is gentle, with soft sand and calm water, individual garden, beach, and freshwater pool.
Individual relaxation locations deserve special attention: you can eat on the terrace, sun loungers and umbrellas by the pool, a separate sunbathing area, and sofas with pillows in the garden for evening relaxation. This accommodation is ideal for a large company.
Restaurants offer Thai cuisine and grill. Grilled lobster is particularly recommended. The establishment on the second floor above the Thai restaurant is a favorite spot for vacationers.
The cherry on top is a well-equipped, modern, full of toys and developmental games kids club where you can leave your child under the supervision of a nanny.
Velassaru Maldives 5*
This place captivates with its atmosphere and high level of service. The infrastructure is very well organized – even at full occupancy, you don’t feel crowded, and you only see other guests at breakfast or in the evening in the bar-restaurant.
There is a very lively and rich coral reef near the shore, opposite the bungalows. You can fish and dine on your catch, meaning there’s always fresh and different fish. Impeccable cleaning, neat and hassle-free, which is highly appreciated. Beautiful and very well-maintained green grounds, infinity pool, bar with live music and a guest DJ, free mask and flipper rental.
The cuisine is excellent. Every day after breakfast, ice cream is delivered by bicycle. There is a tennis court that guests can use at any time. The gym and spa are excellent.
In general, this is a place you want to return to. Moreover, regular customers are rewarded by management with wine, fruits, and desserts in the room upon check-in, discounts on all prices and services, and a romantic evening on the beach at sunset with champagne and canapés.
Komandoo Island Resort & Spa 5*
If you plan a vacation without children, consider this place for 18+. A small, well-maintained island. The beaches are constantly cleaned of corals. Stunning views, white sand, clean and warm sea, cozy atmosphere. Two house reefs with turtles and octopuses, reef sharks with young.
Upon arrival, the staff meets you with songs and drums, immediately setting a positive mood. The island is very green, with many blooming plants, palms, and beautiful landscape design. The size allows for pleasant walks. You can meet flying foxes, herons, and many small lizards. There is an infinity pool, diving center, and SPA.
In front of the villa is a small covered terrace with a table and chairs (where breakfast is brought) and private sun loungers with an umbrella. The villas are separated from each other by dense vegetation, creating a feeling of complete privacy.
The food is excellent, especially the meat and fish, which can be cooked to your desired doneness. The service is top-notch, and the staff tries to please in every way. Good quality alcohol, very decent cocktails at the bar. A wonderful place for a quiet and secluded vacation. True relaxation and unity with nature.
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi 5*
A chic new resort of the famous Fairmont chain – it is elegant, with excellent service, great food, and a good house reef. Yes, the flight by seaplane to the place takes an hour, but on the island, you are greeted as a dear guest: a welcome cocktail, a cool towel, a buggy tour with the butler, and then to your villa.
The villas have a beautiful beach and their inner courtyard. How wonderful it is to wake up and lie through open doors, looking at the ocean and listening to the sound of the waves. Romance. Since the reef here is one of the best, you can see moray eels, octopuses, manta rays (in season), turtles, eagle rays, sharks, and of course, a huge variety of fish. In general, snorkeling enthusiasts will not be disappointed.
There are 3 restaurants on the island. One main Rata-market with food for every taste. Fish and seafood dishes are surprising and amazing. Salads, sweets, all prepared with love. There is a gluten-free bread zone (white, with nuts, banana bread), plant-based milk (rice, soy, almond). In the morning, there are fresh juices, always a decent selection of fruits and cheeses. The Japanese restaurant Kata offers sushi and sashimi – all very fresh. The Azur restaurant is also good.
The art club has billiards, ping pong, board games, and you can paint pictures on coconuts. The kids’ club is small but interesting for children.
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa 5*
An ideal place to get acquainted with the Maldives. Each villa has its butler. All questions are solved through a messenger and using the app. All-inclusive dining. All restaurants are included in the dining concept. There are four. The Aqua restaurant is the main one, where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are held.
Once a week, there is a gala dinner with a variety of food, live music, and a super event. The other restaurants are open for dinner. The beach grill bar also serves lunch; waiters are attentive: water, cocktails, cold champagne, everything your heart desires.
Guests recommend trying the seafood platter, signature risotto, and Italian pasta with seafood. The minibar is also included in the dining concept and is replenished daily. There are two beaches, one for those who want to see the reef, and every morning sharks come.
The second beach is on the sunset side, very shallow but more equipped. It is convenient to move around the territory by bicycles; they are free, assigned to each villa, with designated parking. Excellent SPA, diving center, caring and attentive staff.
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa 5*
When you arrive on the island, it feels like you teleport to another reality, a dimension where there are no worries and problems. The cleanliness and well-maintained territory are particularly impressive.
There are several restaurants: the main one with a buffet, Italian and Thai. The Italian and Thai require prior booking. The Japanese restaurant is interesting with a show of cooking dishes in front of guests during dinner. The chef virtuously prepares rice with chicken and beef for 12 guests (miso soup and dumplings are the starters). He works masterfully.
The beaches are almost deserted and crystal clear, despite the hotel’s occupancy and the number of vacationers. At any time of the day, you feel a sense of tranquility and seclusion. The food is also commendable, with a wide selection. It’s impossible not to gain extra pounds during the vacation.
Guests especially praise the SPA area with professionals who ensure you have unforgettable experiences from the procedures. Overall, if you seek a break from reality, consider this place.
Furaveri Maldives 5*
A relatively inexpensive option located 45 minutes by plane from the airport. You are met and escorted to the seaplane. The island is large, beautiful, and lush with greenery – a continuous photo zone. Check-in is quick and smooth.
The villas are large and bright. Cleaning and linen change are done daily. The semi-open spacious bathroom allows you to stand under the shower among trees and greenery under a low starry sky. The villas are arranged to create a sense of privacy and seclusion. Each villa has its beach and access to the water, a garden with a beautiful veranda and gazebo where you can relax among the cushions, listen to the sound of waves and birdsong.
The food is very good: for breakfast, there are fresh juices, coffee, tea, lightly salted and smoked fish, many types of cheese, including blue cheese, various pastries, eggs with bacon, meat cuts. For lunch and dinner, there are usually seafood (several kinds of fish, shrimp, squid), lamb and beef (grill, steaks). Many exotic fruits and exquisite desserts.
The sea is warm, with an incomparable reef where you can hover with a mask for hours.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives 5*
This accommodation with a large territory will surely exceed your expectations. Everything is perfectly organized – from the airport transfer to the smallest detail. Classic rock plays on the beach, various activities from Zumba to martial arts lessons on a special ring (kickboxing, MMA, jiu-jitsu, self-defense), and themed evenings on the beach.
Yoga every morning, dancing by the pool, aqua fitness every day. And delicious food. Good breakfasts with quality coffee and champagne. You can eat in 10 restaurants with different cuisines. Some require advance booking, which the reception staff helps with. Hard Rock Cafe, Mexican, Thai restaurant, and steakhouse are highly praised.
Grill parties are held at Elephant Cafe, where the buffet is set up outside, and very tasty shrimp, chicken, pineapples, and much more are grilled. The rooms are spacious, with an excellent cooling system. Upon check-in, you are given certificates for a bottle of wine each and a free photo, children’s entertainment booklets. There is a children’s room ROXITY – kids club. Kids are delighted.
Veligandu Island Resort & Spa 5*
The seaplane flight takes no more than 20 minutes, and the journey offers mesmerizing views of the sunken atolls and resort islands. Everything is very decent, the arrangement of the villas and main locations is well thought out, and you always feel a sense of complete seclusion. Sand is everywhere, even in the restaurants, so it’s possible and necessary to walk barefoot, you definitely won’t need shoes.
The food is one of the main advantages. The chef is French, and he really follows the process. The food is of very high quality, especially the fresh grilled fish, lamb in various variations, and incredible desserts (guests recommend trying the tiramisu).
The reef is very rich, with many turtles, huge schools of fish, and baby sharks. Rays constantly swim under the villas, so you don’t have to look for them, and you can even swim with them. There is live music in the evenings, a game room, a gym, or you can play football on the field. This is the ideal place for a honeymoon. Very beautiful and atmospheric.