LUX South Ari Atoll

Chic villas in a luxe resort on a private island offering an infinity pool & dining, plus a spa. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this luxe resort on a secluded private island is a 25-minute sea plane transfer from Male International Airport. Featuring decks with private plunge pools and daybeds, the upscale villas provide Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus open-roof baths and designer toiletries. Villas on the water with glass floors offer direct ocean access. Amenities include 4 restaurants, 2 bars (1 is poolside) and a spa. There's also an infinity pool and a gym, plus a dive center and a water sports center. Breakfast and aqua aerobics classes are available.

Refined quarters with sunset or sunrise views at a high-end refuge, with 8 restaurants, a spa & gym. Accessible by speedboat, this premium island resort with thatched roof buildings is 21 km from Malé International Airport. Naladhu is the closest island. Featuring vaulted wood ceilings and furnished terraces with sunrise or sunset views, the polished, airy overwater suites and villas provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and Nespresso machines. Some have outdoor tubs or showers. Upgraded villas add private pools. There are 8 restaurants serving a range of cuisines including Thai, Japanese and Italian. Other amenities include an overwater spa and a fitness center, plus yoga, diving and surfing instruction.

Wood beach & water villas with modern decor, plus an organic spa, 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool. Set on a lush island and surrounded by a house reef, this adults-only resort in Lhaviyani Atoll can be reached by seaplane from Male International Airport. The wood villas feature contemporary decor, 4-poster beds, patios and beach or sea views. All also have minibars, safes, and tea and coffeemakers, along with flat-screens and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded beach and water villas add Jacuzzi tubs. There's 1 km of beach, an outdoor pool, a gym and evening entertainment. The resort also offers 2 bars, 2 restaurants and private beach dinners, along with an organic spa. Activities such as fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving and water sports are available.

Small isle with white sand beaches, turquoise water & rentals including villas & thatched bungalows.

Informal seafront hotel offering a private beach area, snorkeling tours & a restaurant. Set on a beach along the Laccadive Sea, this laid-back hotel on a remote island is only accessible by boat. Unassuming TV-free rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, fans and safes; some add sitting areas and/or outdoor bathrooms. There's a casual restaurant, and a private beach area with sunloungers, plus a garden, snorkeling tours, and a furnished terrace with exposed wood beams.

Luxe villas (some overwater) with pools in a ritzy island resort offering restaurants, bars & a spa. Accessible by seaplane, this ritzy resort on an atoll in the Laccadive Sea is 7 km from Funadhoo Island and 214 km from Velana International Airport. Luxe, airy 1- and 2-bedroom villas, some overwater or beachfront, provide living areas and private pools. All have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Butler service is available. In-room dining is offered 24/7. Amenities consist of 5 upscale restaurants and 3 bars (1 overwater), plus a spa, a gym and 2 outdoor pools. There's also a kids' pool, a salon and a game room. Activities include boating, jet skiing and volleyball.

Refined villas in a plush resort on a private island, plus a spa, an outdoor pool & 4 restaurants. On a private island on the Laccadive Sea, this plush resort surrounded by white-sand beaches is 36 km from Velana International Airport. Elegant beachfront villas offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and terraces, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded villas add open-air showers and direct sea access. The bi-level, 2-bedrooms villas feature plunge pools. Butler and room service are available. Breakfast is complimentary. There are also 2 restaurants, an international eatery and a pizzeria, as well as a bar, a spa and a 24/7 gym. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, water sports and a dive school.

Nestled between a serene lagoon and pristine beach, this luxe resort boasts airy villas, top-notch dining, and a dreamy overwater spa—perfect for relaxation.

Nestled in the Laccadive Sea, this luxurious beach resort boasts stunning villas with pools, 11 diverse restaurants, and top-notch service for a perfect getaway.

Hut-style cottages & a thatch-roof restaurant, as well as a bar & a spa in an intimate resort. Set amid tropical vegetation in North Malé Atoll, this intimate beachfront resort is 35 km from Malé International Airport and is accessible by boat. The elegant, hut-style cottages with wood and textured stone decor feature minibars, tea and coffeemakers, work desks and open-air bathrooms set in private gardens. A breakfast buffet and dinner are complimentary and served in a rustic, thatch-roof international and seafood restaurant overlooking the sea. There's also a relaxed bar, a library, a lounge/TV area and a spa with Ayurvedic massages. Snorkeling, diving and windsurfing can be arranged.