The Most Romantic Resorts in the Maldives


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Updated December, 2023

Any of these romantic resorts in Maldives can serve as the perfect backdrop to your honeymoon or romantic getaway on the island. This resorts usually offer more space and a greater sense of privacy compared to regular resort rooms, making them ideal choices for lovebirds looking for some quality time together. Often combining tropical and traditional Maldives elements in décor and architecture, they're mostly elegant and fitted with modern amenities for comfort and convenience. Cherish all the small things, be it late night dips in your own pool or simply relaxing on your very own secluded sundeck.

Some of these romantic Maldives hotels have also offer butler services around the clock, adding to the personalised touches that can make your getaway all the more special – all at the touch of a dial. Many of these properties are within easy reach of the beach, other are over water so you can enjoy Maldives' magnificent sunsets, return to your own homely villa compound with a bathtub full of rose petals, or a poolside dinner complete with candles floating on the water.

Take a look at the Top 10 list of the finest and most romantic hotels in the Maldives for a honeymoon.

1 Baros Maldives

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Best Experience:    Honeymoon, Beach, Spa, House Reef Snorkeling & Diving

Baros is a perfect getaway located in the North Malé Atoll only a 25-minute by speedboat from Malé Airport. With a variety of villas to choose from, these very stylish settings make this the ideal island retreat for couples young and old. Located on a beautiful private island with a crystal clear coral lagoon, Baros is a 5 * star boutique hotel in the Maldives that will surpass all of your highest fantasies of the "dream island". Surrounded by clean, warm waters and snow-white sands, with groves of coconut palms and fragrant flowers, this cozy resort landscape is really worthy of fainting. The team is serene modern rooms (including water villas), fine dining, a fantastic spa, a large swimming pool and water entertainment from a luxury yacht to diving and yoga.  Read Full Review

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2 Hurawalhi Island Resort

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Best Experience for: couples; house reef snorkeling, underwater dining, wellness, diving

Hurawalhi Island Resort in the Maldives - this is unparalleled, extraordinary and absolutely original. Ecologically innovative, adults only resort, the world's largest underwater restaurant, tropical champagne pavilion and stylish villas, Hurawalhi is a perfect match of serenity and excitement, comfort and adventure. The private island is 40-minute scenic seaplane fom Male Airport, and offers 90 Ocean nd Beach villas, for couples who are seeking luxury and innovation. There is an ocean of delights to take in at Hurawalhi: dining at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, generous all-inclusive service, experience an iconic Dream Island, a great house reef snorkeling – in fact, one visit to the resort is hardly enough to experience it all. Read Full Review

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3 COMO Cocoa Island

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Best Experience:   for couples, Spa & Health, Beach, Diving

Only with 33 romantic water villas and 3 suites on the island, Cocoa Island Resort is rated the most lovely resort for the honeymooners and there is not any kind of child-oriented facilities. Located 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport, the hotel also has a high rating in the Maldives based on guest reviews, so it is ideal for adults. Each of the water villas is very private and looks like a traditional Maldivian fishing boat - the only resort of its kind. Of course, in addition to diving and snorkeling there is an excellent spa and even a pavilion for practicing yoga with a teacher. READ FULL REVIEW

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4 Kandolhu Maldives

Kandolhu Maldives
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Best Experience:   Honeymoon, House Reef Snorkeling & Diving

World’s fourth Top hotel 2021 Kandolhu Maldives guarantees even more than just your dreams of an unforgettable honeymoon in the Maldives. ‘Best of the Best’, Soaked in romance, with an incredible house reef snorkeling, couples are bound to fall in love with this cozy island. Kandolhu features just 30 villas that perfectly combine natural elements of the Maldives with modern architecture and creature-comforts, in creating an experience so memorable that it will stay with you forever. An additional draw is clean and soft sandy beaches, all around a small round island whose shape in Maldivian standards is a rarity.Read Full Review

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5 Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
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Best Experience:   for Couples (only), Privacy and Tranquillity, Fine Dining, Activities

For an unforgettable beach experience, like anywhere else, go to Anantara Veli Maldives - quite simply because the resort ticks all the boxes and brings the best of both worlds together. The hotel 'for adults only' is ideal for couples who prefer not to force children to interrupt their hard earned vacation. Not one, but two magnificent islands to relax with the healing properties of massage, facial and Ayurveda. A total of seven restaurants share your meals between them. Possibility to make the most of the water surroundings with surfing, deep-sea fishing and sailing. And, of course, there are ideal pristine sands, clear turquoise waters and iconic water bungalows, that makes the Maldives so desirable destination - all encompassed by five-star hospitality and luxury. And the last reason to book is an exellent location. Anantara Veli is 30 minutes by speedboat from Male airport.  Read Full Review

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6 Milaidhoo Island Maldives

Milaidhoo Island Maldives
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Best Experience:   honeymoon, beach, diving, swimming with mantas

Intimate and stylish, at Milaidhoo it’s about enjoying the natural environment in understated luxury. Tucked in the heart of a UNESCO biosphere reserve, surrounded by powdery white sands and nestled beside a colourful coral reef, Milaidhoo Maldives is a luxurious natural wonder. Envisage upscale delights with a ‘Reinvented Luxury’ twist, where guests will experience an indulgent escape in the Maldives’s most unique getaway. Committed to offering a unique and authentic Maldivian experience, this new child in the best Baa Atoll hotels collection that making waves with its refreshing contemporary twist on classic Maldivian style. Created for couples and romance only, Milaidhoo welcomes children above the age of 9 years only. What's more, it is only 30 minutes by seaplane from Male or a 15 minute domestic flight followed by a short speedboat ride. Read Full Review

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7 VARU by Atmosphere - A Premium All-Inclusive Resort

VARU by Atmosphere - A Premium All-Inclusive Resort
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Best Experience:   All-Inclusive Resort, Couples, Family, Diving, Spa, activities

VARU by Atmosphere is Premium All-Inclusive Resort found on the north-west edge of Malé Atoll. The brand new hotel reflects the local heritage and culture of the Maldives throughout its estate, with signature Maldivian-style design elements informing the look and style of the property. The ‘VARU Plan’ goes beyond the typical All-Inclusive concept, and includes villa accommodation, all food and beverages, special dining experiences, in-villa services, excursions, spa treatments, and more. Accessible by a 45-minute speedboat journey from the main Velana International Airport, VARU by Atmosphere boasts 108 luxurious villas and four restaurants and bars. Additional resort facilities include a dive and water sports centre, ELENA spa and fitness. Even though the resort has a kids club it’s definitely more for a couples and you'll get an amazing honeymoon experience at VARU! Read Full Review

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8 Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
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Best Experience for: Honeymoon, Family vaction, House reef snorkeling, diving

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa - the perfect island retreat in the Maldives, is located in the northern Haa Alifu Atoll. An exclusive all-suite Maldives resort for those who demand genuine luxury and the utmost in privacy. With a choice of the largest private villas with pools, an award winning dining options, the divine Hideaway Spa, Hideaway offers the utmost in romance and is one of the preferred destinations for those celebrating their honeymoon. Gourmands, foodies and food lovers alike can indulge in an award winning culinary experience. The abundance of fish life around this Maldives resort is second to none, making it a prime location for snorkelling and scuba diving. READ FULL REVIEW

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9 Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

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Best Experience: for Honeymoon, Beach, Value, Diving, House Reef Snorkelling

Alluring Indian Ocean blues, snorkelling with sea turtles and reef sharks, pampering spa treatments and fine dining: not a bad resume for Komandoo Maldives Resort. Add to that the island’s adults-only concept, guaranteeing pure tranquility, and it becomes clear why Komandoo regularly finds itself on the very top of most romantic resorts lists.

Combining a Maldivian charm with all the comforts and indulgences you would expect from a private island resort, Komandoo is undoubtedly the place to spend your romantic holiday. Suitable for honeymoons, anniversary celebrations or quality down time with your darling or family, this small island is bound to receive a special mention in your dairy.

Located in Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo offers 65 villas in three categories; 14 Beach Villas along the western beach of the island, 36 Jacuzzi Beach Villas on the eastern beach and a part on the western beach, 15 Jacuzzi Water Villas arching around the southern end of the island. Each of them is independent well-appointed villas spaced adequately to provide privacy. Since first opening in 1998, the resort has provided its guests with a unique take on the Maldivian dream holiday with its quiet, adult-only vibe, understated luxury and excellent service.  Read Full Review

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10 Gili Lankanfushi

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Best Experience:   OverWater Bungalows, Honeymoon, Beaches

46 villas

Gili Lankanfushi is rated by many among the best resort in the Maldives, and with good reason. This stunning, 46-villa, eco-resort is just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male airport thriving in providing truly unpretentious, relaxed luxury. Barefoot are recommended (shoes are removed as soon as you leave the airport on the boat), and each guest is surrounded by the care of a personal butler with the title "Mr. Friday". The spacious, charmingly simple water villas are built of some types of wood and are equipped with open (and on the roof!) decks with seaviews that can evoke tears of joy. On land, a beautiful island with 683 palms offers a range of activities and an excellent dining options. This rare diamond in the Maldives is more authentic than other famous brand resorts at the same price - given the regular appearance in the Gili Lankanfushi of world celebrities. But if your own pools and air conditioning in each room are your priority, you can  Read Full Review

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