Condé Nast TravelerAug 24
21 Maldives Hotels That Will Stop You in Your Tracks
From slick showstoppers to secluded barefoot hideaways, we're breaking down the top hotels in the Maldives to make sure you choose right.
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- Soneva JaniHotelBecause the second Maldivian island outpost of visionary brand Soneva is The Maldives of your wildest dreams.
- The GatheringRestaurantAn overwater barn housing restaurants, a library, and wine cellar.
- So LocalRestaurantA garden-set restaurant.
- Island SpaPlaceTreehouse-like spa with egg-shaped rooms linked by walkways.
- Soneva SoulPlace
- Cheval Blanc RandheliHotel
- Elsewhere
- Six SensesHotelLhaviyani Atoll, MaldivesOffers complimentary bicycles to explore the island.
- Six Senses LaamuHotelMaldivesWake up in a water villa with panoramic views of the turquoise Indian Ocean, then spend the day being pampered in one…
- DriftRestaurantLhaviyani Atoll, MaldivesA clapboard and thatch café on sister island Jehunuhura.
- The PointRestaurantLhaviyani Atoll, MaldivesCircular building with a Spanish restaurant and rooftop infinity pool.
- .Here Baa Atoll, MaldivesHotelBaa Atoll, MaldivesOffers residences with beach access and ocean access.
- Water Sports CenterPlaceBaa Atoll, MaldivesOffers an eco-conscious Coral Conservation Course.
- SafarRestaurantBaa Atoll, MaldivesOpen-air restaurant overseen by Chef Georgios Vasilopoulos.
- Huvafen FushiHotelMaldivesDiscover our dream island Huvafen Fushi, a one-of-a-kind Maldives luxury resort with luxury bungalows, private dining,…
- Alila Kothaifaru MaldivesHotelRaa Atoll, MaldivesTo experience one of the most charming hotels in the Maldives ; low-key and understated, situated on a lush, natural…
- Joali Maldives, Muravandhoo IslandHotelRaa Atoll, MaldivesA Mediterranean-flavored island retreat with no gimmicks and some of the most passionate, experienced staff in the…
- Mura BarRestaurantRaa Atoll, MaldivesSunset-facing bar, a hot spot for sundowners and shisha.
- SaokeRestaurantRaa Atoll, MaldivesJapanese restaurant serving 50 different sakes.
- The NautilusHotelMaldivesOffers laid-back, barefoot luxury with private bungalows.
- The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli ResortHotelVommuli, MaldivesNature-inspired design with overwater villas shaped like manta rays.
- Iridium SpaPlaceVommuli, MaldivesOverwater spa holding morning yoga classes on a glass floor.
- Blue Hole PoolSightVommuli, MaldivesOne of the largest hydrotherapy pools in the country.
- Soneva SecretHotelMaldivesTucked away in the untouched waters of the Maldives’ Makunudhoo Atoll, Soneva Secret unveils a new era of elevated…
- Vakkaru Resort MaldivesHotelMaldivesOffers thatched villas and opportunities to snorkel with turtles.
- Patina Maldives Fari IslandsHotelMaldivesSet on a human-made island with overwater villas.