Amilla Maldives
A big, independently run Baa Atoll island with roomy pool villas, family residences and a relaxed, unfussy style that suits all ages.
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76 hotels, camps, villas and ships, each described by the specialist who recommends it, including who it does not suit.
6 places to stay match your filters.
Cheval Blanc Randheli
Jean-Michel Gathy architecture, a serious art collection and French service on a Noonu Atoll island reached by private seaplane.
COMO Maalifushi
A calm, well-run island in the remote south with surf breaks, a strong COMO Shambhala spa and an all-inclusive plan that keeps the bill in check.
Gili Lankanfushi
Two-storey overwater villas of wood and thatch a short speedboat ride from Malé, with no seaplane needed and no shoes expected.
Soneva Fushi
The original no-shoes Maldives island: big jungle villas, a long list of places to eat and a UNESCO biosphere reserve on the doorstep.
Velaa Private Island
A small Noonu Atoll island of villas, houses and four-bedroom residences that can be taken over entirely for a family milestone.