Private island villas with pools, underwater art, and marine tours








Sirru Fen Fushi, SHAVIYANI ATOLL 20209, Maldives Get directions

"Tubs tucked among fronds and jungle vines create a blissful, island bathing fantasy; all Beach and Jungle villas (of the 120 on the private island) include freestanding outdoor tubs and alluring rain showers. Each space pairs natural birdsong with a state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor Bose sound system so you can soundtrack your soak." - Nicole Trilivas
"Located on the Shaviyani Atoll in North Maldives, each luxury villa at Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi features a private pool. The property features 200 meters of infinity pools as well as luxury safari-style tented villas nestled in the island’s lush interior jungle. It has Maldives’ first coral regeneration project in the form of an Underwater Art Installation that is created by underwater naturalist and artist Jason deCaires Taylor. The nine kilometer-long house reef is directly accessible from the beach. Copper bathroom fittings and carved wood detailing on furniture lend the villas a bohemian rustic chic vibe. The unique tented jungle villas offer privacy and a romantic castaway vibe; other guests can also experience the verdant island interiors with glamping BBQs or jungle cinema. Dining includes an international all-day dining spot called Raha Market; an over-water Japanese restaurant, sushi bar and sea lounge named Kata, where Chef Dharmen brings creative flair to add modern and Maldivian twists to Japanese dishes; and the over-water fine dining destination, Azure, where fresh seafood and fish-market displays of daily local catches are complemented by fantastic wines and Champagnes. At the all-bamboo Onu Onu, loungers and fire pits add to the laid-back poolside atmosphere, while sunsets are best enjoyed with a sun-downer at the Kata Roof Top Bar and lounge that overlooks the entire western side of the island. Sirru Fen Fushi also features the first underwater museum ‘The Coralarium’ built by famous celebrity Jason De Caires. Willow Stream Spa has sea breeze passages designed to draw fresh sea air into the treatment rooms. A dedicated Olympic size Jacuzzi pool is provided for Spa Guests for pre or post treatment immersion. The surrounding areas are showcased with castaway picnics and overnight cruises. Families are well-catered with a Kid’s Club, Toddler’s play garden, and the dedicated Teen Town, offering a wealth of exciting experiences for young adults. A sunset dolphin tour offers guests the chance to watch dolphins playing in the light of the setting sun." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"A luxury island resort program focused on sustainability that invites guests to engage in initiatives such as repurposing waste plastic through an on-site sustainability lab, blending conservation-minded activities with a high-end vacation experience." - Michelle JN Lim and Tamaryn Kong
"A large-lagoon Maldivian resort featuring a Sustainability Lab where guests can operate machines that convert waste plastics into pellets usable for jewellery and furniture, and an innovative Coralarium—an underwater art installation that doubles as a coral-regeneration project—accessible via guided snorkelling excursions." - Tamara Hinson
"Set on Sirru Fen Fushi (Secret Water Island) in the northern Shaviyani atoll, this private-island resort is fringed by mangroves and a natural lagoon teeming with sea turtles, hermit crabs and nearby manta-ray cleaning stations. An on-site marine biologist, Samuel Dixon, runs a coral-regrowth programme and leads guided marine tours, while an in-house art gallery uses installations to highlight climate change and the human relationship with the sea, encouraging guest interaction with local coral and ocean life." - Paul Chai