Beach Holidays to the Maldives

The Residence Maldives Dhigurah is unlike many other Indian Ocean resorts, not least because of its refreshingly natural setting, tropical gardens and unique range of activities on offer throughout your stay. These include dolphin-watching tours, meditation classes and an action-packed kids club if travelling to the Maldives as a family.

Admire the stunning seascapes during the 40-minute seaplane journey from Malé before touching down at this four star Indian Ocean escape. On arrival you’ll find an excellent choice of accommodation from beachfront bungalows to overwater villas, seven restaurants and plenty of bars, as well as watersports, land-based activities and an impressive house reef.

Take your luxury island getaway to the next level with Hard Rock’s legendary service, innovative extras and music memorabilia. Plus, get even more out of your stay at the Maldives’ first integrated resort! World-class entertainment is just a footbridge away at The Marina @ CROSSROADS with everything from dining and shopping to a PADI Dive Centre, Junior Beach Club and Camp and more.

Well-loved by families and couples, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a scenic 45 minute seaplane journey from the Maldives capital (though it's important to note that evening transfers are by domestic flight and boat). Delivering excellent value for money – with the option to stay on All Inclusive – you can expect a wide variety of drinking and dining options including award-winning Italian and French restaurants, complimentary snorkelling gear to explore the house reef, a dedicated kids’ club for youngers guests and The Spa by Thalgo France with hydrotherapy circuit and beauty salon.

Sit back, relax and unwind in your over water or beach villa at the 4* Plus Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives. Stepping foot on this stunning Island resort will indulge your every expectation from a luxury Maldivian getaway. With an abundance of fantastic amenities loved by both families, couples and friends, a great selection of dining options available through the resorts All Inclusive package, and a host of wonderful excursions including snorkel safaris.

Fun and romance come together at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, a four star retreat that’s one of the most popular in the archipelago. On top of beach and water bungalows and suites, you’ll find four restaurants, snorkelling and dolphin spotting opportunities and two All Inclusive packages.

Located on the North Male Atoll in the Maldives and reached by a thrilling 50 minute speedboat transfer from Male International Airport, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO is a beautiful lagoon-based resort perfect for exploring the warm waters. Guest rooms, villas and suites gaze out to the ocean waters and it is never more than a few steps to the beach from which you can enjoy a range of water sports. Kayaking, snorkelling and paddle board are all available, with motorised water sports too. But diving deserves a special mention, here you will find the resort’s own reef and nearby are 20 top diving spots. With new fine dining options for 2023, an indulgent spa, excursions and kids club this is a setting for all who want to mix exploration and relaxation.

Coco Palm Dunhi Kolhu is a luxurious yet environmentally-friendly resort on the private island of Dhuni Kolhu, home to soft, sandy beaches and snorkelling and scuba diving sites where you can see sharks and manta rays in their natural habitat. The resort offers an All-Inclusive option with thatched villas dotted amongst palm trees or perched on stilts above the lagoon. The resort is accessed by seaplane from the nearby capital, Male.

The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives offers guests a number of villas and suites, as well as a beachfront pool and a range of watersports including kayaking and diving. This resort offers one of the best All-Inclusive packages to be found in the Maldives.

The 5 star Coco Bodu Hithi boasts a beautiful location in the North Malé Atoll, surrounded by coral reefs and white sand beaches. Guests can dine in seven restaurants, try out a number of water sports and pamper themselves in the spa.

Only a 35 minute seaplane journey from Male – stunning views included, of course – the Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is a popular choice for both couples and families with a wide selection of land and watersports, as well as providing plenty of opportunities to relax and walk barefoot along the sandy shores that edge this coral reef-ringed island.

The Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives water bungalow sets the standard for affordable luxury Indian Ocean escapes. The focus here is less on providing non-stop activities and endless facilities and more on relaxation and location. But if you do need a break from spending lazy days on your over-water hammock, there are many things to do, including water sports and diving, as well as two swimming pools.

Enjoy an island paradise at Angsana Velavaru, Maldives - a secluded escape in the Indian Ocean where white sand palm-fringed beaches and pristine coral reefs await. A range of exciting water-based activities are on offer, including a PADI dive centre and complimentary snorkelling. And after a day in the water, relax at the Starlight Cinema, right on the beach.

Only 15 minutes (by speedboat) from Malé is the Centara Ras Fushi. This resort in the Maldives has 140 luxurious villas, four restaurants and in-villa dining, a range of water sports (including a PADI Dive Centre) and a spa.

Welcoming you to the All Inclusive VARU by Atmosphere are striking views out over the endlessly blue Indian Ocean, best taken in from your very own beach or over-water villa. A mix of modern sophistication and traditional elements, you can expect an Elena Spa, dive school and no less than five dining options including a fine-dining Maldivian restaurant.

On the island of Thilamaafushi dotted with banyan trees and swaying palms, just a 35 minute seaplane journey from Malé, is where you’ll find the very first Le Méridien resort in the Maldives. Bringing the French hospitality brand’s signature glamour to this captivating destination, stunning villas, amazing service and global flavours combined with local flair all come as standard. But there’s nothing standard about the activities on offer from an interactive creative arts studio to a marine masters programme for kids’ and teens with classes on turtle identification and atoll topography.