Haute beachfront villas with pools at an upscale island resort offering dining & snorkeling. This sophisticated resort of beachfront villas lies on a private island in the Laccadive Sea, and is accessible by boat from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Elegant 1-bedroom villas feature open-air layouts with sea views, plus decks and infinity pools. They include tea and coffeemakers, wine cellars, and flat-screen TVs with surround sound. Some come with beach cabanas and kayaks. A 2-bedroom house adds a kitchen. Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service are available. There are 2 indoor/outdoor restaurants with global fusion and Thai cuisine. Activities (fees) include boating, snorkeling and classes for scuba diving. There’s also an intimate day spa.
Veligandu Huraa, South Male Atoll 20109, Maldives Get directions
"With only 19 expansive guest quarters in South Malé Atoll, this intimate resort provides a level of privacy and personal attention impressive even in the Maldives. Weathered-wood accommodations come with a private garden and an infinity pool, high-ceilinged interiors decorated in cane and tropical hues, and an open-air bathroom with L’Occitane products and a sea-facing tub for two. The Living Room’s dining spaces range from tables set around the all-glass wine cellar to cushioned Indian daybeds under the stars, and a fleet of dhonis adds onboard private dinners. Dedicated butlers, or VGCs (very good chaps), exceed expectations with quiet, smiling service. With a location only a 30 minute speedboat ride from Malé’s international airport, Naladhu represents the Maldives’ most convenient exclusive destination yet."