The Best Gaafu Atoll Hotels & Resorts
Where to Stay in Gaafu Atoll
The Best Gaafu Atoll Hotels & Resorts
Where to Stay in Gaafu Atoll
August, 2019
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)
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 7 luxury resorts, and 10 guest houses in the atoll. On local islands, budget tourism is developing successfully.
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.
Gaafu Atoll Best Resorts

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Built from scratch to preserve the island's natural environment, Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is the pioneer of eco Read More

The Residence Maldives
The Residence Maldives is an elite 5-star resort, which was designed and opened almost completely behind the scenes. Perfect for a honeymoon in the Maldives, Read More

Ayada Maldives
An ideal getaway for all inclusive luxury beach holiday, Ayada Maldives is a 5-star resort located amidst a pristine reef Read More

Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort
The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort is located in the stunning atoll of Gaafu Dhaalu, 340 kilometres south of Malé Read More

Amari Havodda Maldives
Amari Havodda is a secluded luxury resort ideally located in the south area of the Maldives, one of the most untouched Read More

Robinson Club Maldives
Set in the crystal waters of Gaafu Alif Atoll, Robinson Club Maldives features bungalows and villas with spa tubs, terraces Read More

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is AccorHotel’s fourth property in the Maldives — and Raffles’ first. Enveloped in the pristine Read More

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort
TStylish mid-scale hotels in the Maldives are hard to come by. So Mercure's new family-friendly beachfront Maldives resort Read More

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort is a 5-star lifestyle getaway in one of the most pristine atolls in the South of the Maldives. Read More

The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah is adjacent to The Residence by Cenizaro’s first property in the the Gaafu Alif Atol, The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi. Read More
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