The best luxury honeymoon villas in the Maldives

We couldn’t list the most luxurious Maldives honeymoon villas without The Romantic Residence at Velaa Private Island. It’s pretty much the perfect honeymoon suite, so much so we just had to mention this villa first.

As a One-Bedroom Villa suspended on stilts out on the island’s lagoon, your honeymoon can’t get any more private than this. In fact, the residence is only accessible by boat. You’ll experience luxuries like a Jacuzzi, an outside dining terrace, and an oversized bath with plenty of room for two. Perhaps best of all, your own private chef and butler will serve you for the duration of your stay.

Most romantic part: All of it! The entire residence is specially designed to evoke romance and seclusion for newlyweds. 

One of the most romantic ways to celebrate your exciting new beginnings is to lounge on a terrace cabana watching the sunset horizon, and you can do that every day with the West-facing views of this Sunset Overwater Villa.

Although it’s not the biggest residence at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, it’s certainly the most suitable for honeymooners. Your hardest choice will be whether to take a dip in your own private infinity pool that stretches out into the ocean or collapse into the warm bubbles of a Jacuzzi bath. Inside, the space is styled with gorgeous contemporary decor and finished with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a fully stocked minibar.

Most romantic part: The villa is perfectly positioned to get the most out of golden sunset hours.

Get into the full swing of island life in a Treetop Pool Villa at Amilla Fushi Hotel & Resort. Whether you’re beach lovers or pool dwellers, this villa will please both – you’ll have a private pool suspended high amongst the treeline, while the beach is just 20 metres down a private pathway. The choice is yours. 

You also have a large king-size bed built for royalty and an outside terrace when you fancy dining alfresco or soaking up the last of the day’s sun with a glass of vino.

Most romantic part: Your own in-villa wine cellar stocked with premium and vintage reds, whites, and rosés.

The Maldives’ honeymoon villas don’t come much better than this. With more than 2,000ft² of space, your Maalifushi Water Villa at Como Maalifushi sits on stilts above the calm azure waters. And it even comes with its own jetty, so you’ll be far away from anyone and anything.

Inside the villa, there are two bedrooms to choose from, as well as a living room and dining space all finished with gorgeous lace textures and soft white colour palettes. The villa looks and feels ultra-luxury. 

Most romantic part: The French doors of the master bedroom open right out onto the ocean view sundeck.

There are a few must-haves for all Maldives honeymoon villas – one of the most important is that it’s near the beach. Luckily, that’s the biggest draw of the Deluxe Beach Pavillion at Four Seasons Resort Maldives, Kuda Huraa – white sands and lapping waves are right on your doorstep.

Inside brings its own sense of paradise too. Each room is vibrant and spacious, especially your bedroom complete with a king-size bed, a luxurious ensuite, and doors that open up to your outside space (which features a plunge pool). 

Most romantic part: The peace and quiet of your secluded private gardens.

Can’t decide between the pool or the beach? You can have both with the Deluxe Beach Pool Residence at Vakkaru Maldives. 

Honeymooning couples will love this luxurious villa, mostly because of its huge amount of space. Set over 3,046ft², you get a large open-plan living area, an alfresco terrace, and a private pool set amongst palm trees and lush tropical vegetation. Oh, did we mention the beach is just a few steps away too?

Most romantic part: The huge lavish master bedroom. It’s perfect for when you fancy a cosy night-in with room service.

A list of the best Maldives honeymoon villas wouldn’t feel complete without the Water Retreat at Soneva Jani.

Set over 4,477ft2 and perched on stilts in the island’s lagoon, this villa has plenty of space across multiple rooms, including a lavish master bedroom, living area, and outdoor bathroom. You can spend all day here without having to leave your four walls – lounge in the private pool and then take a dip in the calm waters of the ocean. Plus, you can choose to add a waterslide to your villa too. Who said adults can’t be big kids? 

Most romantic part: The retractable roof, brilliant for soaking up the day’s sun or stargazing at night. 

Maldives honeymoon resorts offer a wide range of leisure and recreational activities. It’s all down to what you find most appealing. Work up a sweat together on a tennis or badminton court. Get wet and wild with thrilling water sports and diving excursions, or take a relaxing day trip to the resort spa for a couple’s massage. The Maldives’ resorts have something to keep you entertained every day.

A Maldives honeymoon requires a smaller, less-packed suitcase than your typical beach holiday – especially fewer shoes. Maldives honeymoon resorts are all about barefoot or sandals vibes, so you can ditch the high heels and boots. Just make sure you bring plenty of sunhats, swimwear options, and a few evening outfits for your special dinner reservations. Matching Hawaiian shirts wouldn’t go amiss for getting into the tropical vibes, too!