Hotels in Maldives

MALDIVES

The Maldives is so beautiful you’ll think you walked straight into a postcard, with its overwater bungalows and shimmering blue water.

The primary purpose of a vacation is to escape the bustling routine-life and land on a destination with adventure. The Maldives will exceed your expectations with its white-sand beaches lined with palm trees, and with over 1,000 islands, hopping around is an exciting activity to do. 

Families and groups of friends visit this country for the best beaching experience. Moreover, with a romantic atmosphere, beautiful sunset, and fabulous cruise boats, the Maldives is a favorite destination for honeymooners. As the sun goes down, Vadhoo Island conjures bioluminescent water, and it attracts many tourists from all islands of the Maldives.

The Maldives is a fantastic destination for water sports such as jet-skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Diving and snorkeling are the recommended water activities where you can witness the incredible marine life, including coral reefs and sea turtles. For adventure lovers, the Maldives has spots where you can swim with whale sharks. You can also join organized trips to some places where you will witness a pod of dolphins.

You should also walk through the country’s local villages, suburbs, and markets to explore the cities. Don’t forget to experience their oh-so-relaxing massage and spas.

Top Destinations

The Maldives is an archipelago famous for its resorts, beaches, overwater bungalows, and relaxation. It has over 1000 islands with a few popular ones to visit. However, the Maldives never boasts about its cities because there are very few of them.

• Male

Male is the capital city of the Maldives and your primary destination. It is the only major city of the Maldives and a moderate one. Don’t expect it to be a modern city because the Maldives is mainly about its islands and resort-life. Although, strolling through its Fish Market and Republic Square will tell you more about the locals and their culture.

The Grand Friday Mosque is a highlighted white-washed stunning structure with a golden dome overlooking the entire city of Male. You can also make a visit to Sultan Park for lush trees or learn about the Maldives history in its National Museum.

Top Islands

With over 2000 islands, the most exciting activity for tourists is island hopping in the Maldives. You can take a ferry or charter a plane to reach another island. Among these numerous islands, few islands are worth visiting on your visit. Moreover, these few islands have distinguishing qualities that draw many tourists.

• Kandolhu Island

Kandolhu Island is a preferable island for honeymooners. This tiny island with only 30 villas speaks for its tranquility, and it certainly provides complete privacy.

• Biyadhoo Island

Biyadhoo Island is the shining star for snorkeling and diving activities. You will dive with experts from 7 different locations and swim along with reef sharks and sea turtles. Manta Point is one of the recommended points to dive where you can observe manta rays. On the other hand, the Maaya Thila diving point is known for having guitar sharks and white-tip sharks.

• Rangali Island

If you wish for an out-of-the-world dining experience in an award-winning restaurant, then hop on to Rangali Island, where you will receive an incredible dining experience. "Ithaa" is the glass-covered undersea restaurant that is 16ft below the ocean. Celebrate your travel journey with champagne, a gourmet feast, and gaze the mesmerizing marine life just above your head.

• Kurumba Island

Kurumba Island is the perfect destination for families. With shallow waters, calm tides and powder-soft sands, families feel safe with their children. Moreover, the island entertains by offering classes for painting, snorkeling, water skiing, and diving. Families can also hop on a dolphin discovery cruise to witness a pod of dolphins.

Top Airports

The Maldives serve millions of tourists annually, and it has a total of 3 international airports and 10 regular airports that helps in transportation from one island to another. The Maldives has gotten major attention in the last decade, and the number of visitors is consistently increasing. 

Among the 3 international airports, only Ibrahim Nasir International Airport is famous among travelers. This airport serves the capital city of Male, and it is the biggest airport and primary gateway to the Maldives. It has an excellent infrastructure with modern equipment for airlines, and it provides all facilities passengers require, such as duty-free shops, VIP lounges, restaurants, cafes, and a spa center.

Luxury Hotels

Along with overwater bungalows, the Maldives have also built uncountable resort-style and luxury hotels with deluxe rooms and incredible amenities.

Opt for a unique option when staying in the Maldives with their overwater bungalows, where you will be surrounded by peace and serenity.

Whether you choose a luxury hotel or a more budget-friendly option, your trip to the Maldives will be perfect. Below we have listed some of our personal favorites.

• Four Season at Kuda Huraa 
• Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
• The Somerset Hotel

MOST POPULAR AREAS IN THE MALDIVES

Cuisine

Places like the Maldives with such extensive tourism tends to serve dishes of all types. You can have Chinese, continental, Indian, and many more dishes along with a variety of snacks. 

No matter where you dine, the country’s authentic dishes will always be on the menu. A travel experience only gets better by tasting the local cuisine. We have listed some of the more popular dishes below.

• Dhon Riha
• Bis Keemiya
• Theluli Mas
• Kavaabu
• Mas Huni