13 Best Maldives Resorts For A Luxurious Gateway For Couples

The crystal clear turquoise water, soothing breezes, white sand beaches, and diversity in marine species await travelers in the islands of Maldives! These best Maldives resorts offer you an unforgettable holiday experience.

Look At These11 Lovely Resorts

1. Banyan Tree Vaabinfaru

This lavish resort in Maldive is 25 minutes from Malé International Airport via speedboat, the Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers villas with private pools, scuba diving or long romantic strolls alongside the beach.

With panoramic sea views, the rooms directly use the beach and huge sundecks. The picturesque sunset and sun falling behind the horizon is something you don’t wanna miss and therefore credits to be one of the best trip destinations.

Where To Find:  Kaafu Atoll, North Male Atoll, Maldives

Facilities: Banyan Tree Spa, Marine Center, Banyan Tree (Gallery), Diving, Wi-Fi, Water Sports, Currency Exchange, Fitness Center.

2. Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives

The exquisite Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives is 20 minutes away from Velana International Airport by speedboat, in North Malé Atoll. It’s crowned as the perfect getaway for a honeymoon or a bachelor’s party! This is a choice of beachside or overwaters accommodation to choose from.

There’s something for every age group as kids are offered with engaging beach games, snorkeling, and other water sports activities. The resort is spotted nearby the best diving sites in the world.

Where To Find:  Male North Harbour, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Maldives

Facilities: Free High-Speed Internet (WiFi), Restaurant, Breakfast included, Spa, Room service, Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room, Bar/Lounge, Pool.

3. Kanuhura Maldives

This Sun resort is centered all over some popular dive sites. It’s a 40-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport. This resort has something to offer for everyone. From head to toe, you will surely not miss anything starting from the most sensuous spa massages, perfect workout session in the gym, courts to play tennis, squash, and table tennis courts along with a number of water sports activities and also the best part is there are cooking classes for kids!

They offer a variety in every manner ranging from the place where you stay up to the meal you would be offered.

Where To Find:  Kanuhura, Maldives

Facilities: Pool, 2 tennis courts, bicycle hire, spa*, fitness centre, sauna and steamroom*, marine biology research centre, PADI centre*, Watersports*, kids' club, Wi-Fi

4. Kuramathi Island Resort

This beauteous resort is nestled on the astounding Maldivian island. It’s an hour away from the Malé International Airport by sea. The resort will just give you the feeling of your own home! Nice? They offer you the most luxurious facilities - Wi-Fi, air conditioners, flat screen, spas, a kids club, water sports, and diving centers.

The resort enwraps 12 dining options, kids club, and a spa. You will find the Kuramathi Island Resort is one of the most hospitable resorts in the Maldives, making you feel like to visit time and again!

Where To Find:  Kuramathi, Ari Atoll, Maldives

Facilities: 

• Spa
• Renewal of Vows services
• Variety of Restaurants & Bars to choose from
• Excursions
• Medical Centre with Hyperbaric Chamber and European Doctors
• Diving Facilities & Courses
• Aqua Sports & Fun
• Bageecha Kids Club with outdoor play area
• Eco Centre and Nature Walks

The Sports Centre inclusive of:

• Children’s Pool
• 3 Swimming Pools located around the island
• Jacuzzi
• Fully Equipped Gymnasium
• Floodlit Tennis Court

5. Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Sort of an exclusive refreshment and retreat is what Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is all about! It’s 20-minute speedboat ride from the Male International airport.

The adorable place offers you closeness to the Sun, the sea and its serene breeze, and the nature itself with its accommodation.

The resort is decorated with facilities of private sun decks, a water garden topped with minibars and espresso machines in your private eco-friendly abode. Relaxation time is their priority! As they offer yoga classes, ayurvedic treatments, and spas.

There are many other leisure pursuit activities like tennis, island day trips, and scuba diving. The most exciting part is that they have got a chocolate cave and a wine cellar. Doesn’t it sound amazing? Surely it does!

Where To Find:  Lankanfushi Island, North Malé Atoll, Republic of Maldives, Maldives

Facilities: 

• Fini Foni – Popsicle and Ice Cream Bar
• Gifts and Jewellery Shop
• Gili Veshi – Marine Biology Shack
• Jungle Cinema
• Lagoon Champa – Wedding Pavillion
• Library
• Meera Spa
• Ocean Paradise Dive Centre
• Organic Garden
• Poolside
• Pool Table
• Surf Shack by Tropicsurf
• The Fitness Centre
• Yoga Champa
• Tennis Court

 

6. Huvafen Fushi

Huvafen Fushi or Nakachcchaafushi is a private resort situated near the capital, in the North Malé Atoll, Kaafu, Maldives Indian Ocean.

It’s a 0-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport or 15 minutes if you prefer a seaplane ride. Pored in luxury, you can expect here spacious bungalows with its own sundeck, private pool, rain shower, bathtubs, Wi-Fi, large screen satellite TV, Bang and Olufsen speakers, and even slippers.

They even offer visual treatments, and if you decide to take body treatments – as the treatment rooms are underwater, as it’s facilities include the world's first underwater spa. OMG! Feeling like hit the place right now! Don’t you? One one of the best dining here gives you the experience of a live kitchen.

The cherry on the cake is the inclusion of an infinity pool and yoga pavilions. It’s regarded as one of the best Maldives resorts you will find.

Where To Find:  North Malé Atoll 08390, Maldives

Facilitites: Funky bar, Swimming pool, Dive Centre - ‘Sensuelle’ is Huvafen’s own luxury dhoni style, yacht, Spa,

7. One & Only Reethi Rah

Giving your journey an extraordinary twist, then pave your way to the One & Only Reethi Rah, 45-minutes away from the Male International Airport. Their hospitality includes elegant services in the Maldives. The icing on the cake is the beach club here – separate for kids and teenagers.

The panoramic view like Hollywood is worth watching! Surreal I can say! The resort is crowned one of the best vacation destinations with your loved ones!

Where To Find:  Reethi Rah, North Malé Atoll, Malé 08440, Maldives

Facilities: Water Sports and Activities, Pools and beaches, Excursions, Spa and Fitness, restaurants, bars, and lounges.

8. W Retreat & Spa

The classic W Retreat & Spa is located on a private island in the North Ari Atoll, W Retreat & Spa is a 1.5-hour speedboat ride from Male International Airport. Having a ride on the seaplane will only take 15 minutes away from the airport.

Find the solution for all your tensions! This tranquil getaway destination features hitting the right note of enjoyment right from an infinity pool to spas and water aerobics.

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Where To Find:  Fesdu Island, Himandhoo 09110, Maldives

Facilities: W Private Yacht, Spa, gym, diving, fitness centre, pools, Kayaks, SeaBob Lessons, Kite Surfing, Tour/Excursion Service, Aqua Aerobics, Boat/Catamarans Rentals, Billiards Table, Snorkeling Equipment, Yoga Classes, W Lounge, Sun Deck, Wi-Fi, and High-Speed Internet Access.

9. Six Senses Laamu

The Six Senses Laamu is geographically positioned on the Olhuveli Island which is a 35-minute inter-island domestic flight away from Male International Airport to Kadhdhoo,  by taking a short speedboat ride.

A worthwhile luxury resort in design offers exclusive rain shower under the stars, private treatment rooms, sun lounges, on sight diving centers, yoga pavilion and more. Six Senses Laamu is the single resort you’ll spot in the Laamu Atoll.

Where To Find:  Laamu Atoll 15090, Maldives

Facilities: 

10. Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa

This exotic Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa are at a distance of 70-minute flight from Malé International Airport and a 5-minute boat ride from Gan Airport on Addu Atoll. The resort boasts an infinity pool, spa, and a 9 hole golf course!

Incredible hospitality is a proved one as guests here are welcome with open arms to explore the neighboring islands by cycle, work out or just chill by the poolside, getting sun kissed.

Where To Find: Villingili Island, Addu City 28019, Maldives

11. Soneva Fushi Resort

This resort is home to spacious villas hidden among dense plants on a private island, a 30-minute seaplane transfer from Male International Airport.

The place is all about private beaches, private gardens with signature bathing areas outside add stars to your nights. Add-on services include butler service, a high space observatory, and six different restaurants. A full stop hasn’t been applied yet! Hit the glass blowing classes, yacht sailing, and water rides.

This accolades to be one of the best Maldives resorts and is amongst the best travel destinations for a honeymoon.

Where To Find:  Kunfunadhoo Island Baa Atoll, Maldives

Facilities: 

• Golf course [on-site]
• Swimming pool [outdoor]
• Kids club
• Spa
• Restaurants
• Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
• Wi-Fi in public areas

Dining, drinking, and snacking

• Bar
• Poolside bar
• Room service [24-hour]
• BBQ facilities
• Restaurant [halal]
• Breakfast [free]
• Restaurants

 

12. Como Maalifushi

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COMO Maalifushi is the one and only resort to open in the Maldives' Thaa Atoll, located in the island’s southern reaches. It takes 60-minutes by seaplane to reach the resort from the Male International Airport.

With overwater villas and beach suits, COMO Maalifushi is, therefore, the perfect place for surfers and divers, families, and couples. There are some excellent breaks with the addition of an array of private islands.

Where To Find: Thaa Atoll, Maldives

Facilities: 

• 8 double treatment rooms
• Yoga pavilion
• Steam facility (separate male/female)
• Gym with weights and cardio equipment
• 44m-long freeform swimming pool
• Watersports centre
• Dive centre
• Resort boutique
• Library
• Madi Restaurant serving Maldivian International and healthful COMO Shambhala Cuisine
• ‘Tai’ restaurant serving Japanese cuisine with live bar sushi
• ’Thila’ bar
• Play by COMO Space

13. Cheval Blanc Randheli

Cheval Blanc Randheli finds its place in the world’s most stunning resorts along with the Chedi Muscat and many Aman resorts. Randheli is one of the top luxury resortsin the Maldives. It’s 40 minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport.

The resort offers 45 loft style villas with an architectural sequence of 7-meter-high doors creating a spectacular sense of place. The design is more smooth, stylish, and fascinating than in any other resort on the list.

The villas of Cheval Blanc Randheli just the best in the Maldives. They are damn beautiful, huge, and the decor is out of the world. It’s one of the best Maldives resorts.

Where To Find: Noonu Atoll Republic of Maldives, Maldives

Facilities: 

• Diving & Adventure Dhoni
• Sunset Cruise
• Deserted Island Adventure
• Cruise with Dolphins
• Local Island Tour
• Traditional Sunset & Night Fishing
• Big Game Fishing
• Night Snorkeling
• Sports and fitness
• Water activities
• Le Carrousel & Le Paddock