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 resort, like its glittering sister properties in Dubai and Bali, is renowned for ultra-luxe living. Architecturally, it stands out from the crowd, with overwater Mediterranean-inspired villas turning traditional Maldivian design on its head. There is a smattering of two- and three-bedroom residences along the beach too. Dedicated butler service, private infinity pools, indoor and outdoor showers, and sheltered terraces feature across all villas.

The true magic of the resort is in its experiences: think floating breakfasts, cocktails at the beach club, sunset cruises, and private dining on a sandbank. You can even enjoy a private movie screening on the rooftop of your villa.

The Maldives and affordability may not often go together, but that's not the case at heralded one of the best resorts in the Maldives by. Here, the brand’s eclectic reputation shines through, with disco balls in the bathroom and even an overwater dancefloor. For all its quirks, the signature calling cards of a Maldivian escape are found here too: crystalline waters, overwater or beachfront pool villas and a protected house reef. 

The restaurants and bars are equally distinctive. Head to the BBQ Shak for fresh grilled seafood, the Beru Bar for overwater sunset cocktails, Todis Bar for tribal beats and dancing, and Guduguda for authentic Maldivian flavours.

 is renowned for its wellness-led and barefoot luxury philosophy and its Maldivian outpost, Six Sense Laamu, is no exception. The resort’s holistic approach encompasses spa treatments, Ayurveda, rooftop yoga, bespoke wellness screenings, a juice bar and organic farm-to-plate dining to really ensure next-level relaxation.

Seasonal dining is the name of the game at the three waterside restaurants, which utilise ingredients from the resort’s organic micro-herb garden plus locally caught seafood. At Six Senses Laamu, bucket list moments come in spades: a private lobster barbecue on the beach, turtle hatching (in season) and cinema screenings under the stars are standouts.

A go-to for accessible, sustainable luxury is. This is a resort that promises bang for buck thanks to it having eight restaurants, five bars (with excellent all-inclusive packages) and experiences like whale shark expeditions and sound baths aboard a traditional dhoni. Holistic wellness is another focus here, with an overwater spa (one of the largest in the Maldives, thank you) offering signature massages, energy healing, floating yoga and meditation.

Prefer adrenaline to aromatherapy? Strap in for a hoverboarding experience or a jet ski safari. The resort’s PADI dive centre can help organise trips out to the 50 dive sites nearby, where guests can explore kaleidoscopic coral reefs and keep their flippers crossed for sightings of dolphins and whale sharks.

 is easily one of the best resorts in the Maldives – particularly if you have a penchant for understated luxury and dhoni-shaped overwater villas. Honeymooners can hide away in a split-level loft or water villa, and those with a group can take up residence in a sprawling three-bedroom option complete with infinity pool and nanny’s quarters.

Head to the beachfront pool and Pilates studio when relaxation rules, or venture to the surf breaks for group or one-on-one surfing coaching. Sunset cruises, scuba diving expeditions, whale shark encounters, and nighttime snorkelling are also available. For eats, there is Indian-meets-Mediterranean cuisine at Ufaa restaurant, and a Shambhala healthy dining concept centred around a tandoor oven. 

Much like the rest of its global luxury resorts, sets the bar for immersive experiences. Whether over sand or water, the villas promise complete comfort. The three-bedroom Grand Residence is particularly mind-blowing, with a 50sqm infinity pool, cabana and outdoor cinema for the exclusive use of your group. World-class facilities here range from a FIFA-certified football field and adults-only pool to a pro-worthy tennis court, onsite dive centre and six restaurants.

Eat your way through the farm-to-table dishes at the garden-centric Botanica or take your meals with ocean views at overwater Reethi restaurant. A swathe of private dining is also available: take your pick from under a fairy light-dressed Banyan tree, among the flowers of Orchid House or in the resort’s secluded treehouse.

Family fun is the order of the day at, where half board and all-inclusive options guarantee everyone in tow is well looked after. The daily activity schedule ensures no two of your days here are the same, with snorkelling safaris, PADI-certified diving courses and island excursions on offer. From swimming with turtles and manta rays to sunset fishing and parasailing, your toughest choice will not be which activity to do – but which to start with first.

Go from thrills to grills when you sit down to meals at Art-I-San, the resort’s fine diner; Japanese cuisine from Koto; or seafood-leaning Moodhu Grill. The overwater dining platforms means meals with a view are guaranteed.

Talk of the best Maldivian resorts isn’t complete without, one of the mainstays in awards and a regular feature on travel TikTok too. Sitting pretty on the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort has a laundry list of bells and whistles.

There are the one- or two-bedroom Water Reserves where bedrooms have retractable roofs and private decks come with slides straight into the ocean below. More extravagant villas and residences are perched along pristine beachfront or within island jungle—some with private wine cellars, gyms, and steam rooms.

Leave the cosseted confines of your villa behind to taste your way through the 11 restaurants, including a treetop fine diner accessed by zipline, and castaway-style picnics on deserted islands. A wealth of watersports and activities like snorkelling, cruises, private dinners, beach camping, and outdoor movie screenings await to ensure days at Soneva Fushi are as jam-packed (or slow-paced) as you like.