The Best Family Hotels in the Maldives

"Best for: bathroom dance parties It’s tradition for hotels in the Maldives to welcome guests with a fresh coconut to drink. Of course, not at The Standard. Instead coconut ice cream, packaged in red (and spill friendly) popsicle pouches branded with the hotels’ purposely upside down logo, are handed out upon arrival. Born from star-studded Hollywood roots and having conquered cities like New York, Miami and London, The Standard brings a rare sense of irreverent cool to the Maldives—all overwater villas come with disco balls and glass bottomed floors in the bathroom. Lounge areas have two banquette seats that easily double as kid’ beds. Two bedroom options are also available overwater and on the beach. At the kid’s club, hidden amongst lush tropical gardens, ages four and above can gather for a daily roster of activities including kid’s yoga, coconut painting and volleyball games. Club rooms are comfortably air conditioned and decorated with vibrant murals. Outside, the playground area has multiple slides plus a trampoline, ball pit and kid’s pool. At the restaurants, little guests can order from the dedicated three course kid’s menu, with their meals smartly prioritized to avoid any hangry moments. —Lauren Burvill Book now with Expedia Book now with Booking.com"