Best Boutique Hotels in Gaafu Atoll
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Gaafu Atoll is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll on 2 islands, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is an eco-friendly hotel that features free WiFi and offers two distinctly luxurious experiences: a private island with white sands, turquoise lagoon and lush greenery launched on May and an overwater enclave facing east and west to capture majestic sunrises and sunsets launching on September. Guests have access to an over water spa, manicure and pedicure villa, yoga center and an over water fitness room. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Rooms include a private bathroom. At Raffles Maldives Meradhoo every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Outside on the deck, a private pool and outdoor shower are perfect for temperate starry nights. Each terrace of the over water villas have a glass panel in the floor that allows guests to marvel at the colorful sea life below. Thari is the all day dining restaurant where guests can enjoy the open, relaxed atmosphere of dining on the beachfront. The Firepit is where guests can enjoy a unique beach side experience at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo’s barbecue restaurant with chilled cocktails and an exceptional wine list. Yuzu serves Peruvian - Nikkei cuisine while Yapa Sunset Bar is the over water bar that draws its inspiration from the national drinks of South America and Japan. Guests can also enjoy cocktails and champagne at Long Bar. Activities such as snorkeling with complimentary snorkeling gear and diving can be arranged at the property. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental and à la carte options.
Fabulous
19 reviews
Enjoy luxurious stays on an exclusive island at Park Hyatt Maldives, with 5-star villas located steps from powdery white sand. It features an outdoor pool, PADI 5 Star dove and activity center, first-rate spa and fitness center. Nestled amid tropical greenery, villas feature open-concept bath areas that offer scenic views. Villa comforts include private decks with day beds, media hub and flat-screen TV. Lazy afternoons await by the large freshwater pool or in the relaxing environment of Maldives Park Hyatt’s spa. Offering personalized service, a leisure concierge can help arrange day trips. International dishes are served in the elegant dining environments of the 2 themed restaurants, The Dining Room and The Island Grill. For a more intimate experience, in-villa dining can be arranged. Breakfast is included. Park Hyatt Maldives is about 249 mi to the south of Velana International Airport.
Guest Reviews:
- "friendly and helpful staffs, beautiful island and villa" - "good services, beautiful villa" - "Everything, last days there me and my wife were thinking about this place and we agreed that this hotel and its stuff - just amazing! We’ve spend the week and had NO negative experience at all. It’s our second time on Maldives, and we travel a lot around the world, and stayed in many hotels (from cheap to most expensive) - but rarely we can give someone 10 out of 10, but this one deserve it. The stuff is very friendly and entertaining, making your stay even better."
Superb
13 reviews
The Residence Maldives is located in the beautiful island of Falhumaafushi. It welcomes guests with luxuriously furnished guestrooms fitted with a private terrace and free internet access. Guests also enjoy free access to the outdoor swimming pool. Featuring high ceilings and large windows, each luxurious guestroom is fitted with a DVD player, plush sofa and a private bar. The spacious private bathrooms include a stand-alone bathtub and free toiletries. Larger rooms boast a private pool. Guests can utilize the fitness center and soothe tense muscles at Spa by Clarins. The Residence Maldives can also arrange for diving and snorkeling activities. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception and airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge. Overlooking the clear blue waters and partially submerged in the swimming pool, The Beach Bar serves light meals and island-style cocktails. Other dining options include The Dining Room, The Sunset Grill and The Falhumaa, which serves an array of fine international cuisines. This elegant resort is located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
Guest Reviews:
- "The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The resort and beaches were very clean. The food was exceptional at most restaurants. There were plenty of excursions for us to do. The spa/couples massage was absolutely amazing and in a very relaxing environment. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The complementary bath and in-room breakfast was marvelous." - "This island is one of the most beautiful places we've even been to. The marine life outside the villas is just stunning - make sure to explore the reef further on! Sharks, turtles and ray sightings were a daily occurence. We also got to see the dolphins up close several times which was such a treat! The staff was incredibly nice and attentive and the food was amazing everywhere we went. We loved the french Falhumaa restaurant the best. We went in July and were fortunate to only have one rainy day during our week-long stay. During the off-season, we felt like we had the resort to ourselves and would absolutely go again. Can't recommend enough!"
Superb
120 reviews
