The best accommodations Maldives

The 48 whitewashed bungalows are extremely charming. The exotic woodwork, the view on the lagoon, the absence of air-conditioning recall the first resorts opened in the country. The philosophy of the island advocates the return to nature, so you will not find a swimming pool and little high tech. The wifi is only accessible from the reception or the bar. Here, no ostentatious luxury, but a very comfortable experience that allows you to enjoy yourself without weighing too much on the environment. Everything is included in the price, except for the diving and the spa.

The resort closed for 6 months in 2019 for a complete renovation. All villas are set on stilts, to take full advantage of the sumptuous lagoon. The island hosts the restaurant, bar, pool, spa and staff accommodation. Snorkelling equipment, kayaks, stand-up paddle and windsurfing boards are provided free of charge by the hotel. The menu of activities is rather limited, luxury here being considered as a quiet time, disconnected from the daily life. This island will appeal to lovers of romantic getaways.

The hotel island, 3-star class, houses 80 beach bungalows and 20 water bungalows that deserve a renovation. With circular shape and a sharp palm roof, they are built in the Maldivian style, but just a little too close to each other. Simple, comfortable and spacious, their interiors have a colourful decoration. Stilts bungalows are more luxurious, but do not have direct access to the lagoon. No parliament luxury, no big protocols and walking barefoot.

The island includes a restaurant of international specialities, the Iruara, which serves delicious buffets, including excellent pastries. You can also enjoy a lobster dinner with a good piece of grilled meat in the barbecue, in the light of candles on the beach. An experience not to miss! Moreover, the general atmosphere is relaxed and the service for small care. You will mainly cross German and English.

Mirihi is one of the smallest islands in the Maldives, but it is also of unparalleled beauty, with its pristine white sand and turquoise blue lagoon. The hotel has only 39 rooms, all of which have direct access to the beach or access to the lagoon for the overwater villas. There is a limited range of rooms with only two categories. The Muraka restaurant offers classic cuisine served at the table. The wine list is impressive as is the rum list with the largest collection of bottles in the Indian Ocean.

All the rooms of this beautiful resort were completely renovated in 2017 and offer a more up-to-date decoration. The lagoon blue and coral red tones are favoured in the rooms. The suites are entirely dressed in teak and exotic wood and have a surface area of 70 m² with direct access to the sea from their private terrace. The restaurant is faithful to the Club Med spirit, that is to say varied and copious. There is no lack of activities and entertainment, led by a very friendly and dynamic GO team...

30 recent, tiny but clean rooms with no charm. Even the reception is poorly done, a perfect example of false architectural pas. Some are not even a window. To avoid!

Ranveli Village is a hotel located on the island of Villingilivaru, in the Alifu Dhaalu atoll in the Maldives. The island is known for its magnificent golden sandy beaches, towering palm trees and crystal-clear waters. One of the island's most striking features is its long, white-sand beach, which stretches as far as the eye can see. The hotel's 56 superior rooms all offer beach and ocean views, and are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, piped music and IDD telephone. Bathrooms are spacious and bright, with a bathtub and shower with hot and cold water. The hotel also offers a swimming pool, spa, Internet/Wi-Fi connection, as well as sports and leisure activities such as scuba diving, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, beach volleyball, excursions and deep-sea fishing.

The hotel has 92 standard rooms and 16 villas on stilts. The rooms are identical in size and only the degree of privacy distinguishes the 6 categories. All the rooms on the beach level have a semi-covered bathroom with shower and bathtub. Some may find the rooms quite small, but they are particularly well thought out. There are USB sockets built into the wall for charging electronic equipment. Summer Island has 2 restaurants, one of which is reserved for the most exclusive villas.