Overwater bungalows, bespoke hospitality, and laidback luxury — make your Maldivian holiday more memorable at these no-hassle, all-inclusive resorts.
Laze away in the sanctuary of an overwater bungalow, go swimming with resident turtles and sharks, and lounge on white sand beaches sipping on your favourite tipple without a worry in the world. This is what your time at an all-inclusive resort would look like in the Maldives. But why stop at just one? Two trips, five resorts, three weeks — take it from me when I say there’s nothing quite like island-hopping in the Maldives!
If you are planning a long, lazy vacation in this paradise of 1,200 islands that fan out across the Indian Ocean, make sure to experience the best of hospitality at different island resorts. Here are our top picks for your ultimate Maldivian getaway.
3 best all-inclusive resorts in the Maldives
For budget-friendly family time
What: Kuramathi Maldives
Where: Rasdhoo Atoll
Why: Unhurried, laidback, and super fun — that’s how your family time in the archipelago must be like. And Kuramathi Maldives offers just that. Spacious guest villas are scattered around lush gardens, facing secluded areas of long beaches, or poised over water, offering ample space to accommodate your entire family.
Spend leisurely hours exploring the vibrant reefs, get tipsy at the pool bar, or gift yourself an afternoon of extravagance at the spa, while your little ones have a happy, safe time at the dedicated kids’ club that offers them nature walks, treasure hunts, beach activities, as well as marine life education.
Tariff: Starts from INR45,907 plus taxes per night. Book here.
For a responsible luxury experience
What: The Residence Maldives Dhigurah
Where: Gaafu Alifu Atoll
Why: Linked to its older sister island The Residence Falhuumafushi by a wondrous kilometre-long wooden bridge, this 173-villa resort stretches across the breathtaking Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The Residence Maldives Dhigurah transports you to a haven of unparalleled peace and relaxation, surrounded by nature’s unspoilt beauty, as you hop on your complimentary bicycle and explore this largely untouched island.
The luxe resort doesn’t try to offer luxury at the cost of disturbing the fragile marine ecosystem that surrounds it. Instead, the island’s bountiful corals and preserved seagrass gardens across the emerald waters act as natural feeding grounds for marine creatures and truly stand out.
Tariff: Starts from INR1,26,058 plus taxes per night. Book here.
For an idle, private staycation
What: NOKU Maldives
Where: Kudafunafaru Island, Noonu Atoll
Why: Right from the moment you are warmly welcomed with drumbeats and smiling faces into this peaceful and intimate retreat, you know you are in for an amazing time. NOKU Maldives has just 50 private villas, spaced out so well apart that they guarantee the tranquillity and laidback luxury you seek. The crystal blue lagoon reveals diverse marine life, the inhouse spa makes sure you are rejuvenated, and the four restaurants and bars let you have taste of Maldivian flair.
Swing along the waves in the lagoon, and later, take a dip in the outdoor pool. Ride in a dhoni to spot dolphins (even go swimming with them!). Or simply spend your days lazing around on a hammock or strolling along the white sandy stretches.
Tariff: Starts from INR60,878 plus taxes per night. Book here.
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Review: Discover laidback luxury and island bliss at The Residence Maldives Dhigurah