The Best Family Hotels in the Maldives

"Best for: activities For the Maldives at its most glam. For dining at its most opulent. This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one and the same. While the lobster is plentiful and the Champagne flows, the St Regis artfully avoids any pretension. This is best displayed in the no spill Paw Patrol cup provided to my toddler at one of the restaurants. Little guests can order the usual kid’s menu classics as well as dishes that reflect the various restaurants—think mango sushi or tempura at Oriental. All ages have plenty to keep themselves busy within the mammoth recreation centre, which houses the gym and aerial yoga studio, as well as the multi-room kid’s club. There’s a dedicated kitchen for cooking classes, a craft and activity room as well as a pirate ship playground outside. For teens, the Socialite Club is the ultimate holiday hangout with a pool table, chess station and video games. Pool toys can be arranged at the beachside infinity pool, and bicycles are provided at each villa, including mini ones with training wheels. —Lauren Burvill Book now with Expedia Book now with Marriott"