Top 5 Luxury Honeymoon Resorts in the Maldives
By Marilyne Morin, Founder of IMPACT M, Marketing & PR Consultancy.
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As we are celebrating the month of love, we’ve selected the top five resorts in the Maldives where couples can experience the honeymoon of their dream, and the special benefits they can enjoy at each property.
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Nestled in the scenic Raa Atoll, the all-pool-villa sanctuary provides honeymooners with a luxurious island escape surrounded by abundant marine life, clear blue waters and lush vegetation.
Each of the resort’s 44 beachfront villas and 36 overwater villas comes with a private pool, contemporary interiors, ultimate privacy, and a dedicated host delivering personalised experiences.
These romantic hideaways are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the beach, lagoon, sunset or sunrise views.
For the utmost exclusive experience, honeymooners can chose to stay in the One-bedroom Beach Villa, a slice of paradise embraced by nature just steps from the beach.
The Beach Villa offers a private space with a separate bedroom and living room, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open fully to a private pool and sun deck.
From Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Japanese influences, couples are treated to a plethora of flavours across the six restaurants and bars.
They can also explore curated experiences at The Shack, a private sandbank amid the turquoise lagoon, where the vibrancy of an open kitchen and bar and the feel of the ocean breeze create a unique sense of connection.
Honeymooners staying at Alila enjoy extra benefits* such as a complimentary cake, bed decoration, a bottle of sparkling wine, a 60-minute couple spa treatment, and a complimentary upgrade upon availability.
Huvafen Fushi
A secret haven on North Male Atoll, Huvafen Fushi welcomes honeymooners to a world of endless white sandy beaches, romantic spaces and timeless luxury.
A collection of 44 naturally modern bungalows and pavilions are nestled amidst nature, each with their own private plunge pool.
Couples can choose from mesmerising overwater bungalows, to beach-fringed bungalows with white, powdery sand just footsteps from the door.
The iconic Pavilions are a romantic playground for those seeking a totally elevated experience.
Cube, The Grand Beach Pavilion, at 800sqm is where vintage nostalgia meets modern Parisian living, with an elevated master bedroom.
This luxury Maldives penthouse features an oversized ocean-view bath, a private steam and sauna wet area, and a balcony overlooking a black lava-stone infinity pool.
Couples can enjoy memorable dining experiences at the five restaurants and bars offering Mediterranean, Japanese with Latin influence, and international flavours, as well as subaquatic dining, eight meters below the surface, with uninterrupted views of the marine life at Latitude 4°.
Unveiling a secret underwater world in relaxing surrounding, the first – and only – underwater spa treatment rooms in the world, offer once-in-a-lifetime wellness experiences with panoramic reef views. Honeymooners can enjoy special benefits* when staying at Huvafen Fushi.
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi
Set in the magnificent surrounds of Lhaviyani Atoll, Kudadoo is a sanctuary of serenity for honeymooners seeking a fully-inclusive luxury experience and an abundance of personal space.
The private island is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, a stunning house reef and long stretches of white sandy beach.
With only 15 Ocean Residences at the resort, couples feel in a world of their own. Floating above the waters, each residence offers the luxury of space, spanning 300 square metres, and is beautifully designed to take the most of the ocean vistas.
The infinity pool and expansive overwater decks add to the exclusive experience. The fully solar powered resort combines eco-consciousness with a sleek and airy design concept.
Kudadoo endeavours to offer anything, anytime, anywhere, with personal butlers available 24 hours to assist and facilitate authentic and memorable experiences.
Couples can swim with manta rays and turtles, enjoy barbecues on hidden sandbanks or meditate with views of the reef. Unscripted Dining at Kudadoo means there are no menus, only suggestions.
Couples can choose to dine in The Retreat restaurant, in the privacy of their residence, on the beach by candlelight, or to experience the world’s largest undersea restaurant at Hurawalhi. Kudadoo’s wellness centre features an integrated offering created to connect, immerse and transform couples on their wellness journey.
The spa includes a Himalayan salt room – a first for the Maldives – and treatment rooms with stunning horizon views. Guests staying at Kudadoo can enjoy limitless experiences* including Unscripted Dining with a wide range of premium beverages, refreshing spa treatments, activities around the resort, excursions, and a selection of water-sports.
Milaidhoo Island Maldives
Located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, close to Hanifaru Bay, Milaidhoo is the perfect escape for honeymooners, creating a deeper connection through nature.
The boutique luxury resort is abundant with tropical greenery, has its own protected coral reef, and is fringed by a soft white sand beach.
The island measures just 300m by 180m, offering a peaceful and intimate retreat for couples. At Milaidhoo they can enjoy meaningful experiences and discover the traditional Maldivian way of life.
Couples awake to ocean views right from their bed, and can relax throughout the day on their ‘Undhoali’ (a hanging Maldivian swing), and in their private freshwater pool, taking in the Maldivian vistas.
Residences offer additional island luxury with a separate bedroom and living room, a dedicated butler and a personal chef, and the opportunity to have a private outdoor cinema on the deck.
For the ultimate romantic dining experience, Ba’theli is the only restaurant in the world set on a boat in a lagoon, the ideal spot for memorable diners under the stars.
The overwater spa offers blissful relaxation with four treatment suites offering inspiring views and natural therapies.
Honeymooners can enjoy additional benefits* when they stay at Milaidhoo such as a private candlelit dinner, naming a star after the couple, a signature cake, a 60 minutes couple’s Spa treatment, a romantic bath with flowers and candles, and a bottle of champagne with chocolates.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Just a 45-minute yacht journey from Velana International Airport, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and its lagoon awaits couple seeking an unforgettable honeymoon getaway.
They can choose from the 119 Beach, Reef and Overwater villas spanning three private islands, each with a private pool, swing daybeds, dining gazebos and in-water lounges – perfect for privacy and romantic experiences.
For the ultimate honeymoon escape, couples can stay in the exclusive Stella Maris Ocean Villa. Only accessible by boat and surrounded by the ocean, this duplex villa offers private adventures, from sun-kissed spa days and starry-night dinners to thrilling water activities.
Honeymooners can discover indulgent dining choices from 11 venues, including the globally acclaimed Zuma restaurant, with its first floating concept in the world.
They can also enjoy extraordinary intimate dining experiences, be it at a private hand-crafted bamboo dining pod in treetop settings, an exclusive menu crafted around the wine regions at The Rock wine cellar, or a Destination Dining experience by the beach, turning the sand into their very own cinema theatre.
Couples can kickstart their immersive spa journey with the Wellness Concierge – a first in the Maldives, and unwind in one of the overwater spa villas with luxurious couples treatments, fostering deeper connections and relaxation.
Honeymooners staying from 6 to 9 nights at Waldorf Astoria can enjoy special benefits* such as personalised bathrobes, a 60-minute Elementary Aroma couple Massage, sunset cocktail with canapés at the Amber, and a romantic Dinner at Tasting Table.
*T&Cs apply.
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
- Designed at One With Nature
- Abundant snorkeling & diving
- SPA Alila
- Stunning house reef
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island
- A fully-inclusive experience
- Cheese & Wine Cellar
- The Maldives’ First Himalayan Salt Chamber
- Direct seaplane transfer
Milaidhoo Maldives
- Couple-oriented
- Outstanding house reef
- Barefoot informality
- Eco conscious
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
- Spa and wellness sanctuary
- 11 dining venues and bars
- Waldorf Astoria Young Discovery Park
- Watersports activities
