Beach Holidays to the Maldives

Set over 54 hectares, this private island resort delivers an excellent WOW! Inclusive Plan with dine-around options for dinner, along with unlimited beverages, an in-villa mini bar and complimentary excursion. And that’s not all! Putting the focus on fun, there’s multiple tennis courts, a world-class spa and the biggest floating water park in the Maldives as well as a wide selection of accommodation with villas set just steps from the shoreline or perched directly over the lagoon – our favourites are the ones with their very own slides.

Located on the North Male Atoll in the Maldives and reached by a thrilling 50 minute speedboat transfer from Male International Airport, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO is a beautiful lagoon-based resort perfect for exploring the warm waters. Guest rooms, villas and suites gaze out to the ocean waters and it is never more than a few steps to the beach from which you can enjoy a range of water sports. Kayaking, snorkelling and paddle board are all available, with motorised water sports too. But diving deserves a special mention, here you will find the resort’s own reef and nearby are 20 top diving spots. With new fine dining options for 2023, an indulgent spa, excursions and kids club this is a setting for all who want to mix exploration and relaxation.

Occupying the entire Vabbinfaru island in the Maldives, the five star Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is an all-pool villa resort offering understated barefoot luxury. Guests can look forward to "the first Crusoe experience in the Maldives" where you can swim with manta rays and relax on a secluded beach. Be pampered at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa or enjoy private dining in your own villa or on the beach.

Well-loved by families and couples, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a scenic 45 minute seaplane journey from the Maldives capital (though it's important to note that evening transfers are by domestic flight and boat). Delivering excellent value for money – with the option to stay on All Inclusive – you can expect a wide variety of drinking and dining options including award-winning Italian and French restaurants, complimentary snorkelling gear to explore the house reef, a dedicated kids’ club for youngers guests and The Spa by Thalgo France with hydrotherapy circuit and beauty salon.

The Residence Maldives Dhigurah is unlike many other Indian Ocean resorts, not least because of its refreshingly natural setting, tropical gardens and unique range of activities on offer throughout your stay. These include dolphin-watching tours, meditation classes and an action-packed kids club if travelling to the Maldives as a family.

Paradise and Heritance Aarah – the two go hand in hand. On a private island in the Raa Atoll, you’ll find plenty of space and plenty of luxury with open-air dining, one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives and a collection of suites and villas all with butler service just steps from the golden beach or the blue Indian Ocean waters.

Niyama Private Islands is a luxury resort home to the largest selection of restaurants and bars of any resort in the Maldives. This five star resort is perfect for families and singles alike with an award-winning kids' club, floating restaurant and an exclusive underwater nightclub. Guests can choose to stay in beachfront villas or water studios with views over the Indian Ocean.

Stay at JA Manafaru, a private island resort and enjoy spacious beach and water villas with private swimming pool, along with the Maldives’ first subterranean wine cellar, an award-winning spa sanctuary and stunning house reef for snorkelling. And that’s not forgetting dining at four different venues and experiencing the Maldives' only fully a la carte All Inclusive plan!

An island home of pure beauty, with sweeping seascapes, lush foliage, golden sands and sea breezes. While sophisticated and undeniably a five-star experience – every one of the 90 villas comes with a private swimming pool and the beach club is overseen by a Michelin-star chef – there’s also an emphasis on eco-friendly practices including a ban on single-use plastics and zero-waste policy in the restaurant kitchens that will appeal to socially and environmentally conscious travellers.

Admire the stunning seascapes during the 40-minute seaplane journey from Malé before touching down at this four star Indian Ocean escape. On arrival you’ll find an excellent choice of accommodation from beachfront bungalows to overwater villas, seven restaurants and plenty of bars, as well as watersports, land-based activities and an impressive house reef.

Sit back, relax and unwind in your over water or beach villa at the 4* Plus Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives. Stepping foot on this stunning Island resort will indulge your every expectation from a luxury Maldivian getaway. With an abundance of fantastic amenities loved by both families, couples and friends, a great selection of dining options available through the resorts All Inclusive package, and a host of wonderful excursions including snorkel safaris.

Fun and romance come together at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, a four star retreat that’s one of the most popular in the archipelago. On top of beach and water bungalows and suites, you’ll find four restaurants, snorkelling and dolphin spotting opportunities and two All Inclusive packages.

Coco Palm Dunhi Kolhu is a luxurious yet environmentally-friendly resort on the private island of Dhuni Kolhu, home to soft, sandy beaches and snorkelling and scuba diving sites where you can see sharks and manta rays in their natural habitat. The resort offers an All-Inclusive option with thatched villas dotted amongst palm trees or perched on stilts above the lagoon. The resort is accessed by seaplane from the nearby capital, Male.

Take your luxury island getaway to the next level with Hard Rock’s legendary service, innovative extras and music memorabilia. Plus, get even more out of your stay at the Maldives’ first integrated resort! World-class entertainment is just a footbridge away at The Marina @ CROSSROADS with everything from dining and shopping to a PADI Dive Centre, Junior Beach Club and Camp and more.

Only 15 minutes (by speedboat) from Malé is the Centara Ras Fushi. This resort in the Maldives has 140 luxurious villas, four restaurants and in-villa dining, a range of water sports (including a PADI Dive Centre) and a spa.