Best Five-Star Hotels in the Maldives

Untethered from the outside world, One & Only Reethi Rah evokes an unrivaled sense of freedom. Here, on one of the most spacious and fertile islands in the Maldives, a feeling of liberation infuses every encounter, creating a captivating stage for romantics, families, wellness seekers, and adventurers. Unlock a sense of childlike wonder as you cycle along palm-shaded pathways, discovering hidden corners and 12 secret beaches fringing the island. Feel a deep connection to nature as you tune into the gentle rhythms of the Maldives, letting the sun set the tempo for your day, from early morning yoga to sundowners on the shoreline. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, each thatch-and-timber villa has been artfully designed for unparalleled privacy and effortless barefoot glamor. Immersed in lush foliage, wander from your secluded beach villa straight onto a private stretch of sand. Or step from your overwater villa directly into the turquoise sea below. Embrace exceptional one-off moments above and below the waves, as you cast a line for your dinner, swim with gentle nurse sharks, or master the art of free-diving. Back on the island, disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself at One&Only Spa, an beautiful wellness sanctuary offering watsu therapy, tailored treatments, and Maldivian rituals grounded in the island. The Indian Ocean bounty informs the resort menus, too, with freshly caught seafood at Hoshi Japanese restaurant, abundant tropical breakfasts at Reethi, and island-grown produce plucked straight from the garden at Botanica. Soak up the magic of Fanditha with sunset drinks and a Middle Eastern feast lit by hundreds of twinkling lanterns. Or let our team curate the ultimate private dining experience, from a Champagne picnic on a deserted sandbank to a romantic treehouse dinner, or stargazing and canapés on the water’s edge. Whatever your desires, find the freedom to simply be at One&Only Reethi Rah.

- "Will return" - "Stay" - "Our favorite location" - "Above and beyond" - "Taste of paradise" - "Unforgettable" - "Birthday in Paradise"

Spacious luxury villas at Soneva Fushi are hidden among dense foliage on a private island, located within the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is a 30-minute seaplane transfer from Male International Airport. At this eco friendly resort, all the villas and rooms are extraordinarily spacious and enjoy direct private access to the beach. Signature bathrooms are built within a large private garden setting with outdoor showers and separate bathtubs. You can explore the island with complimentary bicycles. Intuitive service is provided by Barefoot Butler. Highlights include the open-air Cinema Paradiso, counting Saturn’s rings in the high-tech Observatory, the home-made chocolate and ice cream rooms, five hundred wines to choose from and six different restaurants. Learn the art of glass blowing at the Maldives’ only glass studio, discover the waters with complimentary non-motorized water sports, and sail aboard Soneva’s luxury two-bedroom yacht, Soneva in Aqua. Guests can spend an evening overnight at the Sandbank, completely private and remote for a truly intimate experience under the stars.

- "AMAZING- NO WORDS Can’t describe the experience , must visit the Island and experience No island can compare with Sone" - "Out of the world experience" - "best time of my life, i will be coming back inshallah" - "We loved it!"

Huvafen Fushi Maldives is a resort located in the North Malé Atoll in the Maldives. It features overwater and beach bungalows with private pools, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and four restaurants. Each bungalow has its own private plunge pool and a sundeck. Each unit also includes bath amenities, large flat-screen satellite TV, Bluetooth speaker, and butler service. The attached bathrooms include a rain shower and a separate bathtub. The resort has four dining venues and sunset deck for evening cocktails. Guests can swim in the resort’s infinity pool, go to the overwater gym, and practice yoga at the overwater yoga pavilion. The house reef is 82 feet away - and is rated among the best in the North Male Atoll with dramatic coral walls and with rich marine life. In the 40-minute radius around the resort, one can spot more than 15 snorkeling and diving spots with the resort's 5-star PADI diving trainers. Guests can also enjoy deep-sea fishing, complimentary non-motorized watersports. Huvafen Fushi Maldives is a 30-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport.

- "The hospitality can not descripe it." - "we came for our honeymoon and will definitely will come back the most amazing amazing by place and staff" - "1000000% ralxation and peace" - "Fantastic gateway, very exclusive with great service" - "Super fun stay" - "Magical in every sense of the word" - "Just what we needed after a busy week in India. Would recommend this resort." - "One of the best in all of the Maldives!"

Featuring lush jungle interior and a sparkling 2-mile lagoon, Four Seasons Resort Maldives is located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It is a 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport. Guests can enjoy the meals at any of the four in-house restaurants. Land-based accommodations have private beach access, pool, outdoor showers and lush private gardens. Water Villas offer panoramic Indian Ocean views through floor to ceiling windows, spacious sundecks, outdoor showers, and nets for over-water lazing. Experience Anti Gravity Yoga, Panchakarma, the Night Spa and a Rossano Ferretti Hair Salon at the multi-award winning Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat, complemented by Ayurvedic options in all four restaurants and bars. You can swim with seasonal groups of manta rays and whale sharks. Join coral reefscaping and turtle rehabilitation projects at the Marine Discovery Center. The property also offers kite-surfing, X-Jetblades and parasailing.

- "Amazing experience" - "Once in a lifetime experience" - "Amazing, heaven on earth" - "Didn’t want to leave 😞" - "Very relaxing and looking forward to go back again with my kids" - "Expensive but Excellent!"

Enjoy the inviting blue waters, beautiful reefs and white sands of the Maldives while staying at the W Maldives. Offering a tranquil escape, the hotel features a diving center, fitness center and outdoor infinity pool. . Spacious villas offer direct beach, reef or ocean access and come with a private plunge pool. They are fitted with a 42-inch plasma TV and a BOSE CD and DVD player. Comforts include W's signature bedding, outdoor daybeds, a tea/coffee maker and mini-bar. The private bathroom comes with a rain shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. Relaxation can be found at AWAY® Spa, which has a menu of massage, Ayurvedic and facial treatments. Guests can also enjoy activities ranging from watersports, yoga and aqua aerobics. A library and activities room is also available. Union pay is accepted and multiple language speaking staff are also available for assistance. . An international menu is served at KITCHEN, while barbecued foods are offered at FIRE. W Maldives specialty restaurant, FISH set above the Indian Ocean serves seafood. Cocktails and assorted beverages are featured at SIP. Located on a private island within the North Ari Atoll, it is a 1.5-hour speed boat ride or a 25-minute sea plane transfer from Male International Airport. A private W Lounge is available at Malé International Airport.

- "Simply wonderful" - "Incredible" - "Best place I have ever been" - "Great stay on this Beautiful island"

Every Naladhu Private Island experience is one to treasure. Every space is yours to own. Take residence in one of the classic houses inspired by colonial elegance or a majestic Two Bedroom Pool Residence overlooking the Indian Ocean. A short 35-minute luxury speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport brings you to the secluded island where a personal butler will be awaiting your arrival and ready to tailor-create your holiday escape. Blessed with beautiful white sand on one side, and the lullaby of rolling Indian Ocean waves on the other. Naladhu Private Island Maldives is the realization of the perfect holiday dream. Elegantly designed with an emphasis on recreation, world-class diving, fishing, surfing, indulgence and utter relaxation, this exquisite retreat features tennis courts, indoor-outdoor dining and a freshwater pool. The island offers a unique holiday home-like feeling, underpinned by a utopia of seclusion that is created by private and tailored services. Each house comes with a private pool and is hidden away in pristinely kept vegetation, entwined with sandy paths that seem to wind endlessly, along with your imagination and dreams. Overlooking the lagoon, The Living Room is an elegant beachfront dining scene. The glass-walled wine cellar takes center stage, stocked with some of the most esteemed vintages from both the Old and New Worlds. Guests also have the option to take 2-3 minutes pontoon ride to sister properties Anantara Veli and Anantara Dhigu for endless dining possibilities including the award-winning SEA.FIRE.SALT. restaurant or theatrical teppanyaki dining at Origami. Celebrate a special occasion with a private alfresco Intimate Dining. Guests also have the option to take a short pontoon ride to sister properties Anantara Veli and Anantara Dhigu for endless dining possibilities including the award-winning SEA.FIRE.SALT. restaurant or theatrical teppanyaki dining at Origami. Celebrate a special occasion with a private alfresco Intimate Dining. For a la carte Spa luxury coupled with wellness, Naladhu invites you to embark on a spa journey in the privacy of your villa or at the Anantara Spas on our nearby sister islands, with a choice of over water treatments at Anantara Dhigu and holistic therapies at Anantara Veli.

- "Wow" - "Private getaway in a location like a paradise with top service and luxury." - "Most exotic and relaxing and most importantly the privacy is so well done" - "If Heaven exists, it must be like Naladhu Island."

Vibrant with tropical flowers, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is a garden-style resort arranged as a traditional Maldivian village on its own coral island. Just a 30-minute speedboat transfer from Malé international airport, it offers for year-round sun, surfing and diving. The rooms are surrounded by tropical blooms or offer mesmerizing ocean views. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are available. En-suite spacious bathrooms integrate an indoor bath tub and shower area with a Maldivian open-air shower set in the exotic confines of a walled garden. Guests can engage in exhilarating activities from surfing to shark safaris, dolphin-watching to diving. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play tennis and billiards at this resort. Snorkel the coral gardens or sail to The Island Spa for marine-inspired treatments. Four restaurants and two bars are complemented by private dining options including sandbank barbecues and private over water gazebos. Male City is 12 mi from Four Seasons Kuda Huraa.

- "Honestly this could easily be one of the most extraordinary experiences I’ve had, from the arrival to check in and check" - "It exceeded our expectations and we had an amazing time!" - "Exceptional !" - "Best honeymoon spot in the world"

Perched over the Indian Ocean, Gili Lankanfushi offers closeness to sun and sea with its luxurious accommodations. Aside from free Wi-Fi, it also has an ocean-view outdoor pool and relaxing spa. Located on the private island of Lankanfushi in Male Atoll, Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is a 20-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport. Featuring private sun decks and a water garden, each eco-friendly residence is equipped with a cable/satellite TV, DVD player and BOSE surround-sound system. An espresso machine and mini-bar are also included. With glass-paneled floors, the elegant spa provides traditional Ayurvedic treatments and yoga programs. Other recreational activities include tennis, island day trips and scuba diving. Enjoy premium wine and gourmet chocolate at The Wine Cellar and Underground Chocolate Cave. By the Sea Restaurant serves fusion and Japanese cuisine. The Main Restaurant and Bar offers international buffet spreads.

- "Paradise, an amazing resort, in beautiful surroundings and deeply relaxing" - "All I can say is amazing..Probably the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to ,there is no topping the place the bar is" - "Best honeymoon ever!!" - "A True Paradise..." - "Exceptional staff and service!" - "Perfect paradise" - "Highly recommended and would love to return one day!!!" - "Beyond expectations" - "Average and disappointed"

Located on the island of Medhufaru in a 3.5 mi lagoon in the Noonu Atoll, Soneva Jani features both overwater and island villas. Each water villa opens to its very own stretch of lagoon and is complete with a private pool and a retractable roof to stargaze from the master bedroom. Some of the villas have slides from the top floor directly into the lagoon below. All villas are equipped with a spacious master bedroom with an adjoining kids sleeping area. All villas have an open-air bathroom with bathtub, shower and lagoon access. They also have a walk-in mini-bar with espresso machine and private wine cellar selection. An outdoor deck and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon are also available. The main facilities of Soneva Jani are located at The Gathering, which is a three-story structure that hosts the main dining outlets as well as an Observatory, a Spa, gift-shop and a water sports and dove center. There is also an overwater silent cinema, a tennis court, a labyrinth gardens, and a Children's Den on the main island. Soneva Jani offers a number of dining options and cuisines, as well as the complimentary cheese room, chocolate room and ice-cream room for all guests. The property is a 40-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport and 1-hour by speedboat from Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani's sister resort.

- "defiantly going back again"

Facing the beachfront, JOALI Maldives offers 5-star accommodations in Raa Atoll and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. With a garden, the property also has a private beach area, as well as a terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a closet. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is served at the property. At JOALI Maldives you'll find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. At the accommodation guests are welcome to use a sauna and a hot tub. You can play darts and tennis at JOALI Maldives, and the area is popular for cycling.

- "A fabulously relaxing and luxurious holiday. We look forward to returning" - "Stunning resort in Maldives" - "Beautiful stay overall . Staff trying their best to give the best service"

Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, The Nautilus Maldives offers an ultra-luxury private island experience surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, sandy beaches and the world-renowned Hanifaru Bay, a haven for manta rays and whale sharks. With just 26 ultra-luxe boho-chic houses and residences, this exclusive hideaway provides direct beach or lagoon access, ensuring ultimate privacy and seclusion. Each spacious sanctuary is designed with an organic, bohemian flair and features ultra-luxury amenities, including personalized butler service. For added convenience, each of the houses and residences is equipped with modern comforts. Guests at The Nautilus can unwind with bespoke wellness journeys and holistic treatments at the overwater Solasta Spa or join yoga, meditation, and fitness sessions. The private island also offers an extensive range of free-spirited experiences, including both motorized and non-motorized water sports, all of which can be arranged anytime, as per the guest's preference. The Nautilus features three gourmet restaurants and two lounge bars, embracing the concept of unscripted dining. Here, world-class chefs craft personalized culinary and mixology delights, allowing guests to veer off the menu and enjoy anything, anywhere, at any time—without the constraints of opening or closing times. The Nautilus is easily accessible via a scenic 30-minute seaplane journey from Male’ International Airport or guests can enjoy a private luxury yacht transfer which takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from the airport.

- "the Mautilus was the best .. they was so kind and helpful they made my stay more than happy, I enjoyed every moment in t" - "Wonderful island and great customer service" - "There will always be something to nitpick but things were about as perfect as possible."

Milaidhoo Maldives is a boutique luxury resort in the UNESCO biosphere reserve, close to Hanifaru Bay. Its own coral reef is a protected area and noted as an outstanding snorkeling and diving site. The beautiful island, abundant with tropical greenery, is fringed by white soft deep sandy beaches and circled by a coral reef. Offering barefoot informality, each of the spacious air-conditioned villas has its own private freshwater pool on the sundeck and opens up 180 degrees to allow the natural beauty of the island into the villa. All villas have ocean views. Custom-made furnishings and thoughtful designs are Maldivian inspired. An island host is on hand to ensure every detail of the stay is perfect, from arranging spa appointments and excursions to ensuring the private wine fridge in the villa is stocked with the guest's personal favorites. There are three restaurants and two bars designed to appeal to the senses. The Milaidhoo Gourmet plan is a dine-around meal plan offering daily breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as international and premium brands of spirits, beers, wines and cocktails from our selection. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour island host, personalized welcome gift, champagne bottle and use of private airport lounge on arrival and departure. The over-water spa has four treatment suites and complimentary yoga and meditation classes take place in the open air over-water pavillion. Sports activities include sailing, catamarans, kayaks, a 24-hour fitness center and yacht trips. The property also provides dolphin cruises, whale shark spotting, manta ray watching, conservation activities with the resident marine biologist, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and an open-air infinity pool. Milaidhoo is reached by a scenic 30-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport. Airport transfers are provided by the hotel at an extra charge.

- "I would definitely recommend to visit again" - "Memorable experience" - "Five Nights of Milaidhoo Magic" - "it was the best vacation ever" - "Paradise!" - "Exceptional from start to finish." - "Luxury and Excellence in Paradise: A Dream Stay in the Maldives" - "Perfect stat , a piece of heaven on earth , super intimate and cozy , beautiful super friendly staff , beautiful beach a" - "Marvelous" - "It was amazing 6 days"

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.