Ayada Maldives
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, 434 km from Malé
Transfer: Domestic flight + speedboat, 80–105 min
Ten of eleven villa categories include a private pool (official)
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Families, Snorkellers
On a small island you eat most meals at the resort, so the meal plan changes the true cost more than the headline rate. All-inclusive plans differ widely in what they cover, so compare the inclusions, not just the label.
Verified resort that offers an all-inclusive or premium all-inclusive meal plan.
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, 434 km from Malé
Transfer: Domestic flight + speedboat, 80–105 min
Ten of eleven villa categories include a private pool (official)
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Families, Snorkellers
Why it is here. All-inclusive offered
North Malé Atoll, 11 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 10–15 min
An on-site clinic with a GP, a nurse and a decompression chamber
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Families, Divers
Why it is here. All-inclusive offered
South Malé Atoll, 37 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 45 min
Speedboat transfer, so no seaplane timing to plan around (official)
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Value seekers, Divers
Why it is here. All-inclusive offered
Lhaviyani Atoll, 150 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 40 min
60 of the 90 villas are over the water and 60 have a private pool
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Couples, Honeymooners
Why it is here. All-inclusive offered
South Ari Atoll, 85 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 25 min
Three excursions per stay are included in the Platinum Plan (official)
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Families, Snorkellers
Why it is here. All-inclusive offered
North Malé Atoll, 6 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 10 min
Every common meal plan is offered, from bed and breakfast to dine-around all-inclusive
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Families, Short transfers
Why it is here. All-inclusive offered
North Ari Atoll, 57 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 20 min
Overwater villas are newly built after a renovation (independent review)
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Couples, Honeymooners
Why it is here. All-inclusive offered
North Malé Atoll, 13 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 20 min
Full board and all-inclusive can be added on arrival (official FAQ)
Meals: All-inclusive
Best for Families, Food variety
Why it is here. All-inclusive offered
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