The best villas in the Maldives

If you’re dreaming about glass floor water villas in the Maldives, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has the answer.

Featuring the most luxurious properties you can get, the Deluxe Water Villas here feature a standard (but still gorgeous) format with a spacious living area, state-of-the-art tech, and floor to ceiling windows.

And at the absolute highest end of the spectrum, you can stay in The Muraka: two floors of absolute luxury featuring an underwater master bedroom with panoramic views of the ocean floor and marine life. You simply can’t get a better wakeup call than that.

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With over 66 suites and villas, COMO Maalifushi has something for every type of holiday-goer – couples, honeymooners, and families. All the villas are spacious and styled to perfection, so rest assured you’ll be more than comfortable no matter the size you opt for. 

You can choose your desired view too, from the Garden Room offering greenery open-plan vibes in the centre of the island, to the 2,000ft² Maldives Water Villas boasting a private pool and French doors opening out onto to a beach-lapping sundeck.

A Maldives stay is all about the unbeatable views, and the villas at Four Seasons Resort, Landaa Giraavaru offer unmatchable vistas of the sprawling Indian Ocean right on your backdoor step. Whether you’re an early riser or night owl, enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the comfort of your own suite.
 
Perhaps the best resort villas here are the Sunset Maldives Water Villas, perfectly positioned on the north-western part of the island for the most magnificent sunsets. Just make sure you’ve got a glass of something special to toast away the day’s light. 

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The stunning selection of beach villas at Waldorf Astoria Maldives will please pretty much anyone, especially the King Beach Villas – perfect for families with young children who love nothing more than a splash in the ocean (or your own private pool). 

Fancy something even more special? Hire your personal secluded private island boasting nine separate bedrooms spread across two beach villas and a four-bedroom centre residence. It’s opulence at its very finest, but oh so worth it.

Views may play a big part in your Maldives experience, but look no further than the villas at Cheval Blanc for the prize-winner of charming décor and style. These villas boast thatched roofs, chic furnishings, and plenty of modern artwork hanging on the walls. Perhaps best of all are the Garden Maldives Water Villas, perched on stilts they offer plenty of space for larger groups seeking a sense of sanctuary like no other. Here the typical paradise-like Maldives experience you’ve only dreamed of actually comes true.

Families will love Soneva Jani and especially its choice of stunning private villas – some of which even come with splash-worthy waterslides. Family time with the little ones has never felt so joyous as it does here. Subtlety decorated with soft colour palettes and offering picture-perfect views wherever you look, it’s up to you whether you’d like a One, Two, or Three-Bedroom Villa - the latter of which includes a private swimming pool, a steam room, and a relaxing upper deck perfect for catching some all-important rays. These villas have absolutely everything you need and more for a relaxing escape from reality.

We love Soneva Jani because it's also one of the most sustainable luxury resorts in the Maldives. 

Soneva Fushi is an all-villa accommodation and offers everything from One to Nine-Bedroom Villas, so rest assured there’s something suitable no matter the size of your travel party. Smaller groups will feel right at home in the Crusoe Villa – a lavish two-story space just a few steps away from one of the island’s beaches, where you’ll dip your feet in the warm Maldivian sea. And larger parties of up to 18 guests will feel most comfortable in the ultra-luxurious Private Reserve, complete with a private pool, spa, sauna, and steam room. 

It’s tranquility at its absolute best.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort provides the ultimate secluded stay with its variety of getaway villas – all of which come with a private swimming pool. Depending on which type and size you opt for, the larger villas also have Jacuzzis and spa treatment rooms to help you unwind and experience the most serene Maldives lifestyle possible. The Overwater St. Regis Suite is our favourite – boasting floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the cerulean waters and a bedroom complete with the resort’s ultra-soft signature St. Regis bed. It’s the best night’s sleep imaginable…   

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