Where to Stay in Gaafu Atoll

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Updated March, 2024

Gaafu, or Huvadhoo is not only the second largest atoll in the Maldives it is also on the list of the top 10 largest natural atolls in the world. Located in the southern part of the Maldives 50 km above the equator Gaafu Atoll is administratively divided into two parts: Gaafu Alifu (North Huvadhoo atoll) and Gaafu Dhaalu (South Huvadhoo atoll) and has 235 islands with capitals: Villingili (North) / Thinadhoo ( South).

To get here, Huvadhoo has two domestic airports: on Kaadedhdhoo Island (KDM) and Kooddoo airport (GKK), both serve regular Maldivian flights from Male, Gan, and Kadhdhoo. The flight time from Male is about 55 minutes.

In recent years Huvadhoo atoll has become a well known tourist destination in the Maldives, thanks to its magnificent diving sites and pristine natural features. All Gaafu Atoll resorts can boast an excellent house reef snorkeling, white sand beaches and clean turquoise lagoons suitable for swimming and water sports. Today there are 10 luxury resorts, and 14 guest houses in the atoll. On local islands, budget tourism is developing successfully.

Gaafu Atoll Best Resorts

NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort

Best Experience for: Honeymoon, Families, Spa, Diving, House Reef Snorkeling, Value

Highlights:
  • 120 rooms, with two villa types (beach and overwater)
  • 55-minute domestic flight from Male airport
  • Fine beach, superb snorkelling on the spectacular coral reef
  • Five restaurants and bars, 5* Dive and Water Sports center, Breeze Spa, kids club, infinity pool, fitness, Multi-purpose court
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Ayada Maldives aerial

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, Gourmet Dining, house reef snorkeling, surfing, Spa, All Inclusive, weddings

Highlights:
  • 122 spacious villas and suites on the beach and over water with private pools
  • 50-minute domestic flight from Velana (Male) airport
  • 8 restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, Spa, gym, infinity pool, kids club, clinic
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Mercure Maldives Kooddoo

Best Experience for: adults omly, All Inclusive, Snorkeling, Diving, Activities

Highlights:
  • 68 beach and overwayter villas, some with private pools
  • 55-minutes by domestic flight from Malé airport
  • Two restaurants and bar, Dive and Water Sports center, Spa, infinity pool, fitness, sports grounds, tennis court
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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

Best Experience for: Honeymoon, all inclusive, House Reef Snorkeling, Diving

Highlights:
  • 50 Park and Water Villas with private pools
  • 60-minute domestic flight from Male + 30-minutes speedboat
  • Fine sands, house reef snorkeling, hotel design, world class diving
  • Five restaurants and bars, 5-star Dive and Water Sports center, Spa, Infinity swimming pool, gym
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Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

Best Experience for: Couples, All Inclusive, Family, Wellness, Activities, Vegetarians, weddings

Highlights:
  • 122 beach and Water Villas with private pools
  • 60-minute domestic flight from Male + 30-minutes speedboat
  • Six restaurants and bars, 5-star Dive and Water Sports center, Spa, Infinity swimming pool, gym
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Raffles Maldives Meradhoo aerial

Best Experience for: Ultra-luxury, Honeymoon, House Reef Snorkeling, Wellness

Highlights:
  • 21 island villas and 16 ocean villas with private pools
  • 55-minute domestic flight from Male International Airport
  • 24-hour butler and private chef service; House reef snorkeling;
  • Five restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, Spa, infinity pool
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Robinson Club Maldives: adults only

Best Experience for: Couples only, House Reef Snorkeling, All Inclusive, activities, night life

Highlights:
  • 121 beach and garden bungalows and over-water villas
  • a 70-minute domestic flight from Malé 
  • Night entertaiment, house reef snorkeling, an amazing diving experience
  • Five restaurants and bars, 5-star PADI dive and water sport center, spa, swimming pool, fitness
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The Residence Maldives aerial

Best Experience for: Couples, Familiy vacation, Activities, Diving

Highlights:
  • 94 beach-front and overwater villas
  • 55 minutes from Male Airport to local Kooddoo Airport
  • Glamorous Design, Butler Service, Iconic Rituals
  • Four Restaurants & bars, 5-star PADI dive center, infinity pool, Kids Club, over-water spa by Clarins, fitness
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The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, Value, Activities, Diving

Highlights:
  • 173 exquisite villas, all with private pool
  •  55-minute flight from Malé to Kooddoo Airport
  • Five Restaurants & bars, 5-star PADI dive center, infinity pool, Kids Club, over-water spa by Clarins, fitness
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