The 10 Best Luxury Resorts in Raa Atoll, Maldives

1 The Standard, Maldives

The Standard, Huruvalhi is a vibrant luxury resort in the Maldives' Raa Atoll, offering a perfect blend of pristine nature and a cool, social atmosphere. Known for its playful and stylish vibe, the resort features private villas, each with its own plunge pool, set either over the turquoise lagoon or along the white-sand beach. Guests can enjoy multiple dining venues, a spectacular house reef for snorkeling, and a unique overwater nightclub. It's the ideal destination for those seeking both relaxation and a lively, energetic island experience. READ FULL REVIEW

2 Heritance Aarah - Premium All Inclusive

Best Experience:  Couples, families, gourmet dining, beach, diving

Offering the perfect combination of exclusivity and comfort, Heritance Aarah is all about exclusive luxury with a touch of Maldives' traditions. One of the best luxury resorts in the Maldives, the main attractions of Aarah are beautiful white beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and a hipnotic marine life on a house reef. Heritance Aarah is al about full privacy and an ideal tropical beach experience on a paradise island. For guests seeking a haven for pure relaxation or an active holiday retreat with the whole family, Heritance Aarah promises to offer endless choices with a unique Premium All-Inclusive holiday plan (download plan) and some of the largest beach villas in the Maldives.

Accessible by a scenic 40-minute seaplane flight from the main Velana International Airport, Heritance Aarah offers 157 villas and suites separated by tropical vegetation for privacy, and designed and built with a fusion of indigenous Maldivian and modern architecture.From evocative flavours that will have your taste buds in raptures of delight to gourmet creations that combine authentic local ingredients, the resort's restaurants offer something truly distinctive, start from France and Italy to the Middle East, Sri Lanka, India, Turkey, Mexico and Japan – and three bars including space exclusively for Ocean Suite guests, a poolside bar and an open-air rooftop venue.. Be it intimate fine dining to candlelit dinners on the beach, each experience embodies a culinary journey of discovery. READ FULL REVIEW

3 Fushifaru Maldives

Best Experience for:   Couples, Beach, Diving, Quiet and Private

An idyllic island retreat with a powder soft sands, Fushifaru Maldives is a 5-star resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll. The beautiful island of Fushifaru is a home for an unusual landscape above and below the waterline. With "Fushi", that means "island" and "Faru", which means "reef" in Dhivehi, Fushifaru is an ideal reflection of its name. If you need little more than a sensational beach and a comfortable bed, this little laid-back resort might be the one for you. Facilities are few, although there is a watersports centre, swimming pool and spa – but really it's all about the beach. Nestled between a national Marine Protected Area and three of the Maldives’ most iconic dive sites, Fushifaru Maldives is a boutique and intimate resort with an endless promise of adventure, excitement, discovery and serenity all in one diverse landscape. READ FULL REVIEW

4  Adaaran Prestige Water Villas

Best Experience:  Honeymoon, Water Villas, All Inclusive, Value, Beach

Ideal for a honeymoon, Adaaran Prestige Water Villas is an exclusive luxury resort located on Meedhupparu island in the Maldivian Raa Atoll. Sharing a private island with the other property of the Adaaran Resort, Adaaran Prestige Water Villas offers 20 water villas that are both large, modern and luxurious, also private and secluded. This is a 5-star resort in every respect, and the service, including a personal butler for each room, is exceptional. Of course, in the Maldives there are more luxurious overwater bungalows at more favorable prices - view the often cheap Adaaran Prestige Vadoo or OBLU SELECT Atmosphere - but few ones include so many free offers. For those who can afford it, the hotel is ideal for a honeymoon or a jubilee trip to the Maldives, with a magnificent house reef that you will never tire to explore. READ FULL REVIEW

5 Reethi Faru, Bio Luxury Resort

Best Experience:  Couples, House Reef Snorkeling, Activities, Beaches

With an amazing house reef, Reethi Faru is a new 5-star resort opened in November 2017 in Raa Atoll. Stunning beach, palm trees and natural tropical vegetation form this paradise island of Filaidhoo. Meaning in Dhivehi "Beautiful Reef", Reethi Faru fully justifies its name and boasts a vibrant house reef not far from the shore. With excellent accommodation, both on the beach and over the water, with five restaurants to choose from, a spa, a wide selection of water sports, including diving and snorkeling. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Reethi Faru Resort is the perfect holiday escape for couples or for families or friends traveling together with an excellent value for money. The new resort has 150 spacious villas, all with a traditional design that blends well with the environment, your home away from home can be found on soft sands or on stilts in the crystal clear lagoon. READ FULL REVIEW

6 Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa embodies "barefoot elegance," providing a more intimate, serene, and lush sanctuary perfect for honeymooners and families prioritizing relaxed luxury. The resort's 80 villas, most with private pools, blend authentic Maldivian charm with modern luxury and are nestled within lush greenery. It is distinguished by exceptional personalized service, a spectacular and easily accessible house reef for superb snorkeling, and a family-friendly ethos with a fantastic kids' club. Guests praise the consistently high quality across its five restaurants and the comprehensive, generous all-inclusive plan, complemented by a stunning spa set in air-conditioned tree houses. READ FULL REVIEW

7 You & Me Maldives

A home to 'H2O' underwater restaurant You & Me Maldives resort is adults only getaway set on a private island in Raa Atoll. With a natural-chic vibe made especially for lovers You & Me has the spacious 109 Villas - 99 are over water and 10 are on the beach, six dining options in stunning settings, the over-water Orchid Spa, the large swimming pool and water sports centre. If you're looking for five star standards and service in a lush world of unsurpassed tropical beauty, look no further. READ FULL REVIEW

8 Dhigali Maldives - A Premium All-Inclusive Resort

Best Experience for:   couples and families, All Inclusive, Value, Diving, Activities

Innovation in design and breathtaking landscapes, Dhigali offers a rare all inclusive island experience in the amazingly distant part of the Maldives. Dhigali is a beautiful island with a romantic atmosphere, green interior and a wide choice of accommodation options. A slender coral cay in the Raa Atoll, the resort is pure Maldivian bliss. It is suitable for both honeymooners and families, and can also offer their guests a lot of adventures, including water sports, night snorkeling and island hopping. Surrounded by a pristine house reef and crystal clear lagoon, this resort - as well as the Maldives by and large - is all about water. Regardless of whether you choose a beach bungalow or villa scattered under the canopy of palm trees or a water villa, the incredibly turquoise Indian Ocean's views of are really impressive. READ FULL REVIEW

9 Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Best Experience for:   couples and families, house reef snorkeling, Value, Diving, wellness

If you are looking for a new, top 5 star Maldives resort - look no further! With a stunning house reef, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives resort is located in scenic Raa Atoll and offers a refreshing blend serenity and discovery in an awe-inspiring destination embraced by nature’s wonders. The beautiful island is home to 80 all-pool-villas, on the beach and overwater designed seamlessly to immerse guests in the natural surroundings. Alila is a special place, extremely well managed, with superior service and staff, and the best food in the Maldives. Activities and experiences for every type of escape: the Shack sandbank, snorkelling, watersports, fine dining, spa - all beyond amazing. And access to some of the best diving you can find ...really close by. READ FULL REVIEW

10 Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa – Deluxe All inclusive

Best Experience:  Couples, Families, All Inclusive, diving

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa offers a vibrant and social luxury experience on Fasmendhoo Island, ideal for active travelers, groups, and families seeking a dynamic holiday. This award-winning resort features a contemporary design with spacious beach and overwater villas, many with private pools. Its deluxe all-inclusive concept is celebrated for a superb wine program and four specialty restaurants serving a global tour of cuisines, from Asian teppanyaki to Latin American flavors. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with a full schedule of activities, a beautiful lagoon pool, and excellent service that has earned it top accolades as a leading all-inclusive and luxury villa resort. READ FULL REVIEW

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