If you’re looking for the perfect honeymoon getaway, the Maldives is the ultimate destination. With its breathtakingly beautiful archipelago and reputation as a paradise on Earth, it’s no wonder it’s a top choice for couples. Among the 1,190 islands in the Maldives, over 90 of them are home to private resorts. Here, we’ve handpicked seven of our favourite romantic Maldives resorts that offer a truly luxurious and unforgettable honeymoon experience. From adults-only retreats to indulgent all-inclusive getaways, each of these divine Maldivian resorts offers couples an utterly romantic vacation or honeymoon.
1. Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Where: Located in the South Ari Atoll, you’ll jet in from Malé via seaplane (around 25 minutes) for a fabulous birds-eye view.
What: Experience the ultimate Maldivian romantic getaway at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the Maldives while enjoying authentic Maldivian-Thai experiences. This luxurious getaway offers guests an indulgent all-inclusive experience.
Whether you’re seeking adventure through snorkelling and scuba diving or simply want to unwind on the pristine white-sand beach, this resort offers endless opportunities for relaxation, romance and excitement. Take part in water sports, explore local islands, or embark on a memorable sunset cruise.
There’s a great range of accommodation options, including beach suites, romantic overwater villas that offer direct access to the lagoon, and spacious ocean-side villas with private plunge pools. The Luxury Sunset Water Villa is hard to beat if you’re looking for the ultimate indulgence. It features two outdoor decks that offer stunning views of the Maldives sunset, making it perfect for couples.
Guests can indulge in three restaurants offering Italian, Thai, and international cuisines and enjoy drinks at two bars. For ultimate relaxation, the resort features a spa and wellness centre.
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2. Gili Lankanfushi
Where: Lankanfushi Island in North Malé Atoll, a 20-minute boat ride from the capital, Malé.
What: Forty-five enormous, rustic-luxe overwater villas – including several that can only be reached by boat – with bathrooms featuring a separate shower that’s accessed along an open-air walkway. The resort (formerly Soneva Gili) has a laid-back, romantic atmosphere and a strict “No news, no shoes” policy, so it’s barefoot sophistication and complete relaxation all the way – helped along by personal butlers called Mr Friday. There’s also a beachfront infinity pool, an excellent dive centre, the gorgeous Meera Spa, an underground wine cellar and outstanding restaurants and private dining areas.
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3. Amilla Fushi
Where: In the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll.
What: A stunning range of contemporary, purpose-built island homes, each at least 200m2and with outdoor bathrooms, a private fresh water pool, direct ocean access and the incredible views for which the Maldives are famous. There’s fine dining at Lonu by Luke Mangan – the Australian celebrity chef’s first Indian Ocean venture – plus all-day dining around the pool (one of the largest in the Maldives) at Baazaar, wine tasting at the Wine Cellar and destination dining with private butler service at gorgeous spots around the island. To top it all off, guests receive a complimentary 50-minute treatment at the Javvu spa every day of their stay.
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4. Cheval Blanc Randheli
Where: On Noonu Atoll, a 40-minute seaplane ride north of the capital, Malé.
What: Forty-five modern villas, each with a private infinity pool, and so gorgeous even the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have stayed here. The resort is surrounded by the Maldives’ famous white-sand beaches and aquamarine waters, with impressive diving and snorkelling sites nearby. There are five different restaurants, including seafood dishes and coconut curries at the Deelani (which is on stilts and open on two sides) and wonderful French cuisine in the fine-dining Le 1947. There’s a stunning palm-fringed main pool and a chic Guerlain spa that’s located on its own island and reached by a traditional dhoni.
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5. Cocoa Island by Como
Where: On private shores of Kaafu Island, a small island in South Male Atoll, a 40-minute speedboat ride from Male.
What: Understated elegance in 33 overwater suites and villas, all with private sun decks, indoor and outdoor showers, direct ocean access and sunset views over the ocean. Highlights include a beachside infinity pool, terrific water sports and an on-site reef for unforgettable scuba diving. There’s also an excellent à la carte restaurant, the world-class Como Shambhala spa and stunning white-sand beaches and clear, turquoise waters.
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6. Velaa Private Island
Where: In the Noonu Atoll, a 45-minute seaplane flight north of the capital, Malé.
What: Forty-five beautifully finished overwater and beachside villas, each with stunning outdoor spaces, a private pool and dedicated butler. There’s a My Blend by Clarins spa and possibly the world’s most exclusive golf academy, designed by Masters champion, Jose Maria Olazabal. There’s simple, barefoot dining at Athiri and fine dining at overwater restaurant Aragu. Oh, and the largest wine and champagne collection in the Maldives (value: AUD$2,000,000), housed in a 37-foot tower with a Teppanyaki restaurant at the top. Impressive diving and snorkelling sites are nearby, and private cruises can be arranged on the resort’s yacht.
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7. Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
Where: Located in the North Malé Atoll, Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa is just west of Malé, so a short speedboat ride (around 20 minutes) will have you dialling down to island time.
What: This adults-only luxurious and tranquil tropical paradise is perfect for honeymooners and couples. With its convenient location just a short speedboat ride away from Malé and the international airport, the easy access is a huge bonus, but there are many more reasons to love this island escape.
The resort offers a variety of beautifully appointed villas, including oceanfront villas that open up to the soft sand and overwater villas with direct access to the lagoon. For a truly special experience, the Premium Deluxe Sunset Overwater Villas provide breathtaking sea views, an outdoor spa tub, and a private deck to enjoy the colours of the sunset.
Guests can also embark on unforgettable excursions and adventures, such as island cultural tours, semi-submarine experiences, and undersea adventures with sea turtles and dolphins. Closer to the resort, there are opportunities for snorkelling, beach games, and various water sports like kayaking, catamarans, SUP, and parasailing.
Discover more about the adults-only Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa here.
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