Maldives – rumored as the ‘Three Coconut Island’, is prominent for recreation and water activities for years now. You wouldn’t want to miss a single opportunity to explore different luxury resorts for your holiday.

The best island resorts in the Maldives for holiday have multiple options to add more spice to your adventurous trip.

Let’s quickly go through the list of the Top 10 Best Maldives Island Resorts:

1. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

This 20-year old luxury overwater villa-like resort proudly stands as the first and one of the most popular holiday island resorts in the Maldives. Get picked up by Taj’s speedboat from the airport to reach here. Receive a very warm welcome with Prosecco wine before your entry to the wonderful wood furnishings.

Enjoy an outdoor pool, a shower, a circular bathtub, a private verandah, and a large bed clearly facing the Indian Ocean in almost every villa of Taj. Try Yoga in the middle of the ocean and the tantalizing exotic cuisines.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives

2. Paradise Island Resort

People from the colder region get a chance to enjoy warm breeze, lagoon view, dive in crystal clear waters, and enjoy warm hospitality in this resort. Walk on a wooden trail experiencing water on both your sides.

Enjoy authentic Ala Carte` restaurant in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Feel lucky if you get a chance to feed the sting rays at the beach. You definitely wouldn’t want to miss the most traditional Ayurvedic massages and other treatments.

Paradise Island Resort and Spa Maldives
Paradise Island Resort and Spa Maldives

3. Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Anantara Veli is one among the most expensive top 10 island resorts in the Maldives for vacation. Each villa is exposed to the most stunning scenic beauty of the island filled with crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and absolutely clear weather.

This place also has one of the top-notch food standards and styles.

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

4. Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

This place is heaven in itself offering you a beautiful romantic dinner under the stars, multiple water activities and island exploration on bamboo bikes that are absolutely eco-friendly. You can reach this heavenly place by a speedboat from Velana International airport.

Adhere to their ‘No Shoes’ policy upon arrival only if you wish to; it is fun! Relax on a hammock that makes you feel like floating on the sea. The private reserve at Gili has a slide that glides you directly into the oceanic. Get indulged in many outdoor activities and end your day with a planned private BBQ in your villa.

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

5. Kurumba Maldives

Kurumba gives you the best city view. Since it is one of the first resorts, it does not lie in the ocean. It gives you enough romantic space to wander in the gardens or take a long walk alongside the beach. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet style. The staff is extremely courteous and helpful throughout.

Enjoy unforgettable experiences at wellness center, dining restaurants and dolphin zones.

Kurumba Maldives Resort
Kurumba Maldives Resort

6. Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives

Get welcomed to Maldives over a deck facing the ocean embracing the clear skies. The buffet offers multiple choice of food with some exotic desserts. Each room is loaded with modern amenities. Get secluded in a spa for an enigmatic experience. Take a brisk walk in the tropical gardens viewing the natural vegetation.

Stop worrying about your kids as there is a Kids’ Club in the center of the island where the kids can enjoy to the fullest. Olhuveli offers an extensive list of activities from snorkeling to windsurfing and tennis to kitesurfing.

Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives
Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives

7. Constance Moofushi

This 5-star resort is rated as one of the top 10 most beautiful island resorts in Maldives. Enjoy the flawless taste of food with some best cocktails and wine served with class apart. This place is recommended for people looking for a romantic date.

This hotel blends luxury with nature and offers you the best in everything you ask including the authentic range of food.

Constance Moofushi Maldives
Constance Moofushi Maldives

8. The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

This place is ideal for a family vacation. From a long reef walk just above the ocean to snorkeling and playing in the pool to walking along the beach, every activity is designed keeping kids in mind. Kids go gaga over varieties of ice-creams served daily.

The adults can enjoy a child-free break by leaving their kids at Kids Club. Besides, there are many water activities including sea diving and snorkeling.

The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives
The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives

9. Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

This place is one of the best island resorts in the Maldives for holiday as it shares its own private island. The resort includes different restaurants and cafes, a spa, swimming pools, lounge areas, a beach and spacious overwater bungalows.

You can opt for a better package as per your budget while considering the food along with your stay. Enjoy the warm hospitality to its core.

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Maldives
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Maldives

10. Lux South Ari Atoll

This beautiful blend of luxury and adventure makes it one of the top 10 Most Beautiful Island Resorts in Maldives. Lux South is a modern dwelling with about 200 well-equipped villas to choose from. Enjoy the most sublime views of the ocean from your room sipping in the best cocktails.

The activities include yoga, gym, jetski, diving, snorkeling, wind surfing, resting on a hammock, cycling and many more that will fill all the vacuum in your holiday plan.

Lux South Ari Atoll Maldives
Lux South Ari Atoll Maldives
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Zuzana loves to explore various islands around the world. She is very fond of the Maldives, Bora Bora, Sri Lanka, Fiji, etc. She is the main writer of this popular blog on islands.

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