Bandos Maldives
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
11 resorts, with what has and hasn’t been verified
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
North Malé Atoll, 15 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 25 min
Every villa has a dedicated villa host
Meals: Bed & breakfast or Half board
Best for Couples, Honeymooners
South Malé Atoll, 29 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 40 min
Every villa has direct lagoon access (official)
Best for Couples, Wellness
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
North Malé Atoll, 20 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 25 min
The spa occupies its own island, reached by a two-minute boat ride (official)
Best for Families, Surfers
North Malé Atoll, 14 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 30 min
An independent reviewer reports never seeing their neighbours
Best for Couples, Privacy
North Malé Atoll, 26 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 30 min
Every villa category has its own pool
Best for Couples, Spa lovers
North Malé Atoll, 39 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 55 min
Two spas, one on land and one over water (official)
Best for Families, Value seekers
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
South Malé Atoll, 37 km from Malé
Transfer: Speedboat, 45 min
Speedboat access, so no seaplane cut-off (official)
Best for All-inclusive, Families
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
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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