10 resorts, with what has and hasn’t been verified
Haa Alifu Atoll, 301 km from Malé
Transfer: Domestic flight + speedboat, 75–85 min
Dietary needs including halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free are catered for (official)
Meals: Bed & breakfast or Half board or Full board
Best for Families, Couples
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
Raa Atoll, 160 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 40 min
Awarded three MICHELIN Keys (MICHELIN Guide)
Best for Wellness, Luxury
Dhaalu Atoll, 169 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 40 min
A domestic-flight route is available when the seaplane cut-off is missed (official)
Meals: Bed & breakfast
Best for Families, Groups
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
Baa Atoll, 129 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 35 min
Late arrivals can still reach the island via domestic flight and speedboat (official)
Best for Couples, Honeymooners
Baa Atoll, 115 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 30 min
A Barefoot Butler plans activities, dining and spa for each villa (official)
Best for Families, Multi-generation groups
Noonu Atoll, 176 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 45 min
Up to two children under 15 sleep and dine free with two adults (official)
Best for Families, All-inclusive
Baa Atoll, 126 km from Malé
Transfer: Seaplane, 30 min
Residences of up to four bedrooms, each with a pool (official)
Meals: Bed & breakfast or Half board
Best for Families, Couples
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
Current prices unavailable unless a booking partner has confirmed one. Seaplanes usually fly in daylight only, so a late arrival may mean a speedboat resort or a night in Malé: read the transfer guide.
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