1. Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo
Lily Beach Resort & Spa is located on Huvahendhoo Island surrounded by a beautiful house reef. Offering 5-star luxury and an all inclusive package is rare in the Maldives, something Lily Beach is renowned for.
Huvahendhoo Island, situated on the south-east of Ari Atoll in the Maldives is a mere 25-minute scenic flight by Sea Plane from Male’ International Airport to the resort, flying over the amazing world of spectacular islands and unique reef-formations, infinite memories to last a life-time.
Lily beach resort has a very good and great reputation worldwide, for its pristine beaches, lush green vegetation, wonderful dive & snorkeling sites. The clear lagoon, white sandy beaches, stylish accommodation and more makes visitors come back repeatedly to this place. [link1, link2, map]
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2. Mirihi Island Resort
"Mirihi" refers to the small exquisite yellow flowers found around this beautiful island. According to local folklore, the flowers can be used to "take away the poison".
Mirihi Island Resort is located on a secluded tropical island in the South Ari Atoll, approximately 85 km (53 mi) south of the capital Male'. This emerald gem is just 350 meters (1,150 ft) long and 50 meters (165 ft) wide with a sparkling palm-fringed beach of fine white sand.
Blessed with white talc beaches, turquoise blue waters and one of the most amazing house-reefs, it is truly a vision of paradise on Earth. [link, map]
3. Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi
The Island hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina is a luxury boutique resort situated on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives. The Marina at Island Hideaway is the first of its kind in the Maldives. The Island is a haven of peace, tranquility and serenity.
Dhonakulhi is a physically large crescent-shaped island with a beach length of some 1.4 km (0.86 mi) on each side, a width of 500 meters (1,640 ft) and land area of 234,000 Sqm (58 acres). The crystal clear turquoise waters of the shallow waist-deep lagoon surrounding the island stretch as far as the eye can see.
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3. Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi
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The island is unique in its reef formation, the reef system it sits on having a natural channel splitting it in two distinct parts forming a natural harbor for marina. In addition to coconut trees, banana trees and other tropical trees, the island is covered by uniquely rich, bushy vegetation. [link, map]
4. Vakarufalhi Island Resort
Vakarufalhi is located on the South Eastern corner of the Ari Atoll, one of the Maldives favorite, and most famous diving destinations. Vakarufalhi is a hub for exploring some of the best diving the Maldives has on offer.
Vakarufalhi has recently reopened following an extensive refurbishment of its rooms and facilities. A lazy walk around the white soft sand takes just 10 minutes, with the stunning lagoon and house reef within constant view. The bare foot island offers a unique friendly and intimate atmosphere from which to explore some of the most well known dive sites in the Maldives. [link, map]
5. Maayafushi Island Resort
Maayafushi is an Italian-led, modestly-price, straightforward resort with high standards and an old-style Maldives philosophy and great snorkeling.
The small, oblong island lies almost perfectly north-south. Off the southern tip is Maayafushi's distinctive tongue of sand, now rather shorter and broader than before but still wonderful. Off the northern tip are the waterbungalows.
The west side of the island obviously has the afternoon sun and the sunset but the east side has the snorkeling just off the beach. And this is an excellent island for snorkeling. The coral is abundant a good seven metres (23 ft) before reaching the drop-off. Turtles, black-tip reefsharks, morays and schools of fish are abundant; mantas are occasionally seen. [link,map]
6. Gangehi Island Resort
Immersed in one of the most suggestive lagoons of the Maldives, Gangehi Island Resort, opened in 2008, offers an exclusive experience. The island is a small paradise of lush plants and an architecture that makes extensive use of ancient and precious woods.
Gangehi, is surrounded by two beaches, one, a shaped tongue of sand is famous in all Maldives because during low tide it extends to over 800 meters (2,600 ft) letting you enjoy long romantic walks.The Gangehi lagoon, is regularly visited by splendid Whale Sharks in addition of course to mantas and other tropical fish.
The 20 Beach Bungalows and 16 Over Water rooms offer ample space featuring a blend of antique and contemporary furnishings. The Resort has two restaurants, two bars and room service offering custom dinners. One restaurant features Italian food whilst the lagoon restaurant, offers Asian cuisine. [link, map]
7. Dholhiyadhoo Resort
The Dholhiyadhoo Resort is located in the Shaviyani Atoll, in the northern section of the Maldives, about 250 kilometers (155 mi) from Malé International Airport.
The 65 water villas here (there are a total of 100 villas in the entire resort) include duplexes and some with their own private pools. Clearly this kind of luxury comes with a price but if you’re looking to really indulge, this is the place. Opened in late 2011, this 5-star facility features amenities like pillow menus, spa services, and a variety of restaurants. [link, map]
8. Veligandu Island Resort
Veligandu Island Resort, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, an excellent house reef and long stretches of white, sandy beach, is the only Resort on the island of Veligandu, North Ari Atoll. It is 600 meters (1,970 ft) long by 150 meters (490 ft) wide, about 22 acres (9 ha).
Seaplane transfer from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport is a scenic, 20 minute flight. 81 rooms include 54 Jacuzzi Water Villas, 10 Water Villas, 12 Jacuzzi Beach Villas and 5 Beach Villas. [link, map]
9. Filitheyo Island Resort
Filitheyo is a resort island in the North Nilandhoo Atoll. It is a stylish resort that offers a very high standard of accommodation in attractive and well spaced rooms. Filitheyo is, in Maldivian terms, quite a large island 900m (2,950 ft) by 500m (1,640 ft) with a densely vegetated interior of palm trees, rubber trees, mangroves and Scaebola trees.
The beaches are broad and beautiful and the island is unspoiled. On the fine, white-sanded ocean side of the island, turtles come in to lay their eggs and lucky guests may be able to watch them hatch on a moonlit night. [link, map]
10. Thulhagiri Island Resort
Thulhagiri is situated in North Male’ atoll approximately 13 km (8 mi) from the airport and takes only 25 minutes by speed boat from Male' international airport. Thulhagiri offers the perfect balance of an unspoiled tropical island with all the comforts.
Thulhagiri with a nice beach is also called the bird island because hundreds of singing birds fly around the island and you can also see famous Kambili and Maakana (local birds). [link, map]
11. Kurumba Island Resort
Kurumba is the first resort opened in the Maldives in 1972. Following complete reconstruction in 2003 it has emerged as a grand resort of distinctive style and panache. Kurumba is a mere 15 minutes by speedboat from touch down.
The resort's name 'Kurumba' is derived from the coconut trees that grow here in glorious abundance. The resort 's lovingly nurtured tropical gardens include an orchid nursery. Shaded paths lead from one side of this 30-acre (12 ha) circular island to the other. Intimate white beaches are protected by eco-breakwaters of weathered coral. [link, map]
12. Komandoo Island Resort
Komandoo is an idyllic private island retreat, a haven of charm and elegance, only 100 meters (330 ft) wide and 500 meters (1,640 ft) long, with attractive sugar white sand banks on both ends. A beautiful turquoise lagoon all around the island and a magnificent house reef with superb snorkeling.
The vegetation is tropical with a beautiful 40-year old coconut plantation as highlight. Komandoo is perfectly situated in a channel opening, which makes it very interesting for divers and snorkelers.
You never know what to expect when entering the waters, turtles, mantas, sharks or rays. Sitting on the "Kandu Bar" terrace, You often see a school of dolphins playing as they pass by. [link, map]
13. Centara Grand Island Resort
Set amongst the perfect islands and blue ocean of South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll) in the republic of Maldives, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives delivers a unique 5 star resort experience and offers the ultimate in barefoot luxury along with a range of exciting activities that will appeal both to couples and families.
Featuring 112 suites & villas, the resort offers diving enthusiasts outstanding diving opportunities including an excellent house reef complete with a dedicated sunken ship wreck and is within easy reach of the top dive spots in the Maldives. The resort offers all guests a premium all-inclusive vacation experience, along with a perfect white sand beach and the crystal clear water of the Indian Ocean. [link, map]
This five star resort called Paradise Island has the local name Lankanfinolhu. Paradise Island, opened in 1994 is located in North Male' Atoll, which is 9.6km (6 mi) from the Airport. This island is 1km (0.6 mi) long and 230 meters (750 ft) wide and has beach all around with an excellent marine life around.
Paradise Island Resort is one of the most striking features in Maldives. The islands attraction lies in its first class service with a variety of strategically located restaurants and the widest possible range of sports both on land and on the sea. [link, map]
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4. Vakarufalhi Island Resort
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5. Maayafushi Island Resort
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6. Gangehi Island Resort
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7. Dholhiyadhoo Resort
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8. Veligandu Island Resort
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9. Filitheyo Island Resort
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10. Thulhagiri Island Resort
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11. Kurumba Island Resort
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12. Komandoo Island Resort
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13. Centara Grand Island Resort
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14. Paradise Island Resort
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