# The best resorts in the Maldives

Overwater villas, house reefs and private islands: the Maldives resorts most praised by luxury travel guides and guests.

- 122 votes · 12 items
- Apr 3, 2025 · Zoe King
- https://even.best/en/l/798/the-best-resorts-in-the-maldives

## Top 10

1. **Soneva Fushi** (18 · ▲18 ▼0) — Barefoot luxury pioneer in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
2. **Cheval Blanc Randheli** (14 · ▲14 ▼0) — LVMH's resort in Noonu Atoll.
3. **Gili Lankanfushi** (13 · ▲14 ▼1) — Overwater villas, including the Private Reserve reached only by boat.
4. **Velaa Private Island** (10 · ▲12 ▼2) — Ultra-private island with a golf academy and overwater spa.
5. **Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi** (7 · ▲9 ▼2) — Resort spread over three islands, with an ultra-private island.
6. **Baros Maldives** (7 · ▲8 ▼1) — Intimate classic resort close to Malé, popular with honeymooners.
7. **Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru** (7 · ▲7 ▼0) — Manta ray research centre in Baa Atoll.
8. **Six Senses Laamu** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — The only resort in Laamu Atoll, with strong marine conservation.
9. **One&Only Reethi Rah** (4 · ▲6 ▼2) — Large island resort with twelve beaches.
10. **The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Circular overwater villas designed by Kerry Hill.
11. **Conrad Maldives Rangali Island** (2 · ▲5 ▼3) — Home of Ithaa, the undersea restaurant.
12. **The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli** (1 · ▲4 ▼3) — Design resort in Dhaalu Atoll with a whale-shaped library.

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