The 38 best luxury hotels in the Maldives
From Conrad Maldives Rangali Island to Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island: 38 hand-picked luxury hotels across 2 destinations in the Maldives. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in the Maldives by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in the Maldives has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
The most popular luxury hotels in the Maldives
These properties lead our ranking in the Maldives — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in the Maldives compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in the Maldives
Many of our partner hotels in the Maldives offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| W Maldives | Up to 20% discount for stays of five nights or more | April 25, 2027 |
| Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru | Fourth night free | May 25, 2027 |
| SO/ Maldives | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
| JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort Maldives | Up to 25% discount for stays of four nights or more | June 27, 2027 |
| JW Marriott Maldives Resort | Up to 25% discount for stays of four nights or more | June 27, 2027 |
| Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island | Fourth night free (on selected rates) | July 10, 2027 |
| The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort | Up to 25% discount for stays of four nights or more | July 10, 2027 |
| Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | 20% discount for stays of four nights or more (Half board included & up to 30% discount on seaplane transfers) | December 28, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in the Maldives
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island · RangalifinolhuFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in the Maldives: 38 5-star hotels, from 347 euros a night.38 island resorts from 347 to over 3,000 euros – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in the Maldives cost between 347 € and 3,054 € a night; the median entry rate is 881 €.
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island36 resorts include an upgrade, likewise 36 an early check-in or late check-out; at 33 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In the Maldives you choose the price level first, then the island.
Up to 500 € three resorts start: the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort at 347 €, The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives at 363 € and Noku Maldives at 490 €.
At the top stand Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives from 2,930 € and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands from 3,054 €.
Our advice: factor in the transfer – at the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa the domestic transfer both ways is already included.
Where to stay: near Male, in Raa Atoll or on a remote island
The best resorts in the Maldives are spread across many atolls; each sits on its own island.
Male
Three resorts from 347 €, from the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi from 2,437 €. Our recommendation for short journeys after landing.
Raa Atoll
Four resorts from 363 €, including The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives and the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau. Our recommendation for quiet days in the north.
The other 31 resorts are in further atolls, including the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives and the Patina Maldives Fari Island. Seaplane, domestic flight or speedboat: our travel advisors will clarify the right transfer before you book.
581 categories: the best hotels in the Maldives from the inside
Together the best resorts in the Maldives list 581 categories; 34 of them are listed as suites, the rest mainly as villas.
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort Maldives · Hathaa FinolhuThe largest villas are at the Patina Maldives Fari Island with 600 m² and at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi: the Beach Villa with private pool measures 599 m². At Milaidhoo Island Maldives Baa Atoll the Ocean Residence with private pool has 564 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in the Maldives costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in the Maldives costs between 347 € and 3,054 €. For Le Méridien and Kuredhivaru your travel advisor will give you the current price.
| Entry rate | Resorts | Lowest from |
|---|---|---|
| up to 500 € | 3 | 347 € |
| 501 to 1,000 € | 18 | 503 € |
| 1,001 to 2,000 € | 10 | 1,051 € |
| over 2,000 € | 5 | 2,013 € |
How long to stay: seven to ten nights – ideally split between two resorts.
JW Marriott Maldives Resort · Van'gaaruAt five resorts the suitespot benefits apply from two nights, at the other 33 from the first night.
When it is at its best: from December to April, in the dry season. Our recommendation for sun during the European winter.
From May to November the sea is rich in plankton. Our recommendation for divers who want to see manta rays.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, upgrade and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
36 resorts include an upgrade upon availability, likewise 36 an early check-in or late check-out, 35 a breakfast for two.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comIn addition, for example:
• at the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa the domestic transfer both ways, a 30-minute jet-lag massage for two and a floating breakfast once
• at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau the private transfer to the seaplane terminal with lounge, a 60-minute massage for two and an island butler
• at the Taj Exotica Resort Maldives a dinner for two on the beach with wine
• at the Emerald Maldives Resort all-inclusive for two
• a hotel credit at 31 resorts, a welcome gift at 22
You collect points at 28 resorts – for example with Marriott Bonvoy, ALL (Accor), World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, Hilton Honors and in the Leaders Club.
Suites & family options in the Maldives
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in the Maldives offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | Rangalifinolhu | Beach Suite | Beach Suite · 668 m² |
| Emerald Maldives Resort | Fasmendhoo Island | Royal Beach Villa Suite, Presidential Water Villa Suite, Family Beach Villa Private Pool Suite | Royal Beach Villa Suite · 900 m² |
| The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands | Fari Islands | The Ritz-Carlton Suite, The Ritz-Carton Presidential Suite | – |
| The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort | Dhaalu Atoll | Overwater St. Regis Suite | – |
| Baros Maldives | Baros | Suite, Baros Suite | Suite · 240 m² |
| COMO Maalifushi | Maalifushi | Beach Suite, Water Suite | Beach Suite · 131 m² |
| The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives | Huruvalhi | Suite | Suite · 221 m² |
| Six Senses Kanuhura Maldives | Kanuhura Island | Beach Villa Suite | Beach Villa Suite · 250 m² |
Earn points & use your status in the Maldives
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in the Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 10 hotels | JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort Maldives, JW Marriott Maldives Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands … |
| IHG One Rewards | 4 hotels | Six Senses Laamu Maldives, Six Senses Kanuhura Maldives, Noku Maldives … |
| ALL (Accor) | 3 hotels | Kuredhivaru Resort, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, SO/ Maldives |
| Leaders Club | 3 hotels | Constance Halaveli Maldives, Emerald Maldives Resort, Baglioni Resort Maldives |
| World of Hyatt | 3 hotels | Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives |
| Hilton Honors | 2 hotels | Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Coco Bodu Hithi, Maldives |
| Jumeirah ONE | 1 hotel | Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island |
| Radisson Rewards | 1 hotel | Radisson Blu Resort Maldives |
| Taj InnerCircle | 1 hotel | Taj Exotica Resort Maldives |
More luxury destinations nearby
These countries combine well with a trip in the Maldives — or make a fitting alternative for your next booking:
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in the Maldives
How many luxury hotels in the Maldives does suitespot offer?
38 – each resort on its own island.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in the Maldives cost?
Between 347 € at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and 3,054 € at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands.
Which resorts start below 500 euros?
Three: the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort, The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives and Noku Maldives.
Which resort includes the transfer?
The Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa includes the domestic transfer both ways; the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau the transfer to the seaplane terminal.
Is there a minimum stay in the Maldives?
At five resorts the benefits apply from two nights, at the other 33 from the first night.
Which Maldives resorts are best for families with kids?
Most large luxury resorts have a kids club, many also teens clubs and two-bedroom villas; a few only accept children from age 8. Ages, costs and programs are compared in our guide to the Maldives with kids.
Which Maldives resorts have overwater villas?
Almost every luxury resort in the archipelago offers villas on stilts above the lagoon, often with a private pool. Categories, sizes and sunrise or sunset sides are compared in our guide to overwater villas in the Maldives.
Which resort has the largest villas?
The Patina Maldives Fari Island with 600 m², just ahead of the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi with 599 m².
Can I earn hotel points in the Maldives?
At 28 resorts, for example with Marriott Bonvoy, ALL (Accor), World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, Hilton Honors and in the Leaders Club.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
From December to April for dry weather, from May to November for divers and manta rays.
Which is the most expensive hotel in the Maldives?
The most expensive hotel in the Maldives is The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands, with rates from 3,054 € a night. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort has the lowest entry price at 346 €.
