Along with the Seychelles, the Maldives is a paradise on earth for a beach holiday. Crystal clear lagoons, powdered sugar sand, lush tropical greenery, incredibly beautiful underwater world, amazing overwater villas and unrivaled luxury — all this makes the Indian Ocean archipelago an ideal paradise for absolutely everyone.
Many resorts in the country are located far from Male International Airport and can only be reached by seaplane. Although flying on board a seaplane in the Maldives offers stunning views and the beauty of the archipelago from a bird's eye view, it can be problematic for some guests, for example:
— for those who are afraid to fly
— for those who have a limited number of vacation days (since waiting at the airport can take several hours on the day of your arrival and departure and will take away valuable time from your vacation)
— for those arriving in the Maldives after sunset (as seaplanes only operate during daylight hours)
If one of the above scenarios applies to you, then it is better to stay in the northern or southern Male Atoll, which can be reached by speedboat. Travel time will take from 15 minutes to an hour. To help you make your choice, we offer you a list of the 10 most exclusive hotels in the Maldives that can be reached from the airport by speedboat.
10. BANDOS ISLAND RESORT & SPA
Bandos Maldives is ideal for a romantic getaway or a family getaway. Just 15 minutes by speedboat from the airport. The island's pearly white beaches are complemented by lush green vegetation and a turquoise lagoon bathed in sunshine. The hotel is known for its hospitality. The multilingual staff at Bandos Maldives are always happy to help guests and make your holiday unforgettable.
9. BAROS MALDIVES
On a small private island in the middle of the Indian Ocean lies BAROS, a garden of paradise overlooking a sparkling blue lagoon. The 75 elegant and secluded thatched villas are located both on the island and over the water. Smooth teak floors, comfortable furniture and designer lighting give these villas a special charm. At your service is a PADI diving center, a Spa center with a tranquil water garden, several restaurants overlooking the ocean and gentle sea breezes that provide an unforgettable vacation.
8. KURUMBA MALDIVES
Kurumba Maldives won the 2017 Hotel Oscar! The hotel won the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017 in the Best Luxury Family Beach Resort category. Of course, it is no coincidence that the International Jury praised the art of hospitality of Kurumba Maldives so highly. This resort has long earned the love and respect of its guests. Regular customers are attracted here again and again by the turquoise waters that wash the regularly shaped island, a lot of entertainment for every age and taste, delicious varied cuisine, 11 restaurants.
7. BANYAN TREE VABBINFARU
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru first welcomed its guests in 1995. With its tropical aura, fresh air and laid-back atmosphere, this Maldives resort is recognized as the ideal place where guests can relax surrounded by shimmering turquoise water, swaying coconut palms and pristine white sand. Each of the resort's 48 villas are shell-shaped and topped with a conical thatched roof, creating a feeling of living in traditional Maldivian tranquility. The villa's thatched roofs, airy and naturally lit interiors create a unique atmosphere that can only be found on a tropical island holiday, and can breathe real ocean life into your soul.
6. FOUR SEASONS RESORT KUDA HURAA
Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa is a charming oasis located a half-hour boat ride from Male. This resort offers its guests a sophisticated and innovative approach to relaxation. The resort features the Island Spa, Tropicsurf instructors and surf experts, and great surfing waves. This is where the annual Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy takes place. Every evening, the luxurious Four Seasons Explorer catamaran takes participants to the Four Seasons Kuda Huraa Resort, where they can enjoy a rich entertainment program along with the jury and spectators. We invite you to take her on a 3, 4 or 7-night cruise, where you'll enjoy secluded relaxation, surfing and manta ray watching on a specially chartered boat.
5. TAJ EXOTICA RESORT & SPA MALDIVES
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives is located away from the glittering lights of Male. It is located on the island of Emboodhu Finolhu in the middle of one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives. Known for its rich flora and fauna, this tropical island, also known as the Three Islands of Coconu, is located among beautiful coral reefs just 15 minutes by speedboat from the airport. This is the perfect vacation destination, offering 64 luxurious villas and suites with ocean views. Time “freezes” here, but it’s never boring. In this oasis of tranquility you can relax by the pool or on the private beach, relax in a hammock over the blue waters or under the starry sky. You will feel complete bliss.
4. JUMEIRAH VITTAVELI
Jumeirah Vittaveli is located just a 20-minute motorized catamaran ride from Male. It offers unrivaled variety, refined luxury and individual sophistication. This is a delightful place for both romantic couples and families. The resort features 89 villas and suites, each with a private pool and direct access to the beach or lagoon. The spacious villas have one or two bedrooms, making them ideal for couples and families. Stunning new 5 bedroom royal residence located on its own beach and spanning 3,500 sqm. , access to which is open only to guests living on it.
3. NALADHU
Close your eyes and imagine heaven. Sand of an island lost in the tropics. Swaying palm trees. Endless turquoise waters… Open your eyes and you will find yourself in Naladhu. A hotel whose name translates to “beautiful island” in the local dialect, Naladhu offers a mosaic of timeless moments on the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. An exclusive resort consisting of just 20 luxurious villas and houses, each with a magnificent private pool overlooking the azure Indian Ocean, providing unrivaled comfort and a graceful elegance that never goes out of style. Ocean Homes are on the sunrise side facing the open ocean. It is in these houses that you will feel more privacy than in the beach villas that face the turquoise lagoon.
2. GILI LANKANFUSHI
Gili Lankanfushi, formerly known as Soneva Gili, is located in North Male Atoll, a 20-minute boat ride from Male International Airport. This is a secluded coral island with piers in a sparkling lagoon and home to 45 spacious villas. Each villa is designed with the utmost attention to detail. Enjoy your own private water garden and solarium, plus a private outdoor shower connected to your bathroom by a walkway, allowing you to enjoy complete serenity.
1.ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH
The ultimate luxury among nature's tropical magic, One&Only Reethi Rah is a jewel in a necklace of coral atolls, lagoons and white sands. The resort, located on a large private island, offers 130 private villas conveniently located along the shore, either on the beach, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, or over the clear waters of the lagoon. They are decorated in an elegant modern style and are among the largest resort villas in the world. 12 powder-white beaches of the resort — this is the true embodiment of tropical paradise on earth.
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