Soneva Fushi
Baa Atoll, Maldives
The original barefoot-luxury island resort in a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Spa
From $2,000 / night
Private islands and overwater villas on impossibly clear lagoons.
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Private islands and overwater villas on impossibly clear lagoons. We keep this list deliberately short: these are the stays in Maldives our editors would book themselves, chosen for character, service and location rather than sheer volume.
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November–April, the dry northeast monsoon.
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Baa Atoll, Maldives
The original barefoot-luxury island resort in a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
From $2,000 / night
North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Overwater villas, including a famous lagoon residence reachable only by boat.
From $1,600 / night
Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Architect-designed villas across a private island in Noonu Atoll.
From $2,050 / night
North Malé Atoll, Maldives
A long, lush island with twelve beaches and generous villas.
Recommended by TripAlpha
Not yet bookable on TripAlpha
South Malé Atoll, Maldives
A three-island resort with a private island option and eleven dining venues.
Recommended by TripAlpha
Not yet bookable on TripAlpha