Best Family Hotels in Maldives

At Soneva Fushi, families can indulge in unparalleled luxury amidst lush foliage on a private island within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Spacious villas, hidden among dense greenery, offer direct access to the beach and feature signature bathrooms with outdoor showers and separate bathtubs. The resort's eco-friendly ethos is reflected in its thoughtful design, where guests can explore by bicycle or enjoy intuitive service from the Barefoot Butler. With six restaurants to choose from, a home-made chocolate room, and an Observatory counting Saturn's rings, there's something for everyone. Families can also discover the art of glassblowing, sail on Soneva's luxury yacht, or spend a romantic night under the stars at the secluded Sandbank.

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Featuring luxurious villas with private infinity pools, Anantara Kihavah Villas is located on beautiful Kihavah Huravalhi Island in Baa Atoll. Surrounded by coral reefs and blue lagoon, it has free WiFi access and an over-water spa. Anantara Kihavah Villas is a scenic 35-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport. Airport transfers are provided by the hotel at an extra charge. Choose from several spacious Pool Villas and Residences either sitting above the crystal-clear waters or along a pristine stretch of virgin sand. Fitted with fine wood furnishings and premium cotton bedding, the air-conditioned villas feature an over-sized bathtub, outdoor dining pavilion and an entertainment system with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock and DVD player.

Perched over the Indian Ocean, Gili Lankanfushi offers closeness to sun and sea with its luxurious accommodation. Aside from free Wi-Fi, it also has an ocean-view outdoor pool and relaxing spa. Located on the private island of Lankanfushi in Male Atoll, Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is a 20-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport. Featuring private sun decks and a water garden, each eco-friendly residence is equipped with a cable/satellite TV, DVD player and BOSE surround-sound system. An espresso machine and minibar are also included. With glass-panelled floors, the elegant spa provides traditional Ayurvedic treatments and yoga programmes. Other recreational activities include tennis, island day trips and scuba diving. Enjoy premium wine and gourmet chocolate at The Wine Cellar and Underground Chocolate Cave. By the Sea Restaurant serves fusion and Japanese cuisine. The Main Restaurant and Bar offers international buffet spreads.

The Nautilus is a privately-owned resort in the Baa atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve, near Hanifaru Bay. This island has its own coral reef just metres from its beaches. Each of the 26 houses is a suite with separate living and bedrooms, as well as personal butler, private pool and ocean views. In every house guests can have free wifi, complimentary water, tea, coffee and soft drinks, bottle of champagne on arrival, and evening gourmet turn down. Rooms feature two flat screen satellite TVs, on-demand movies, air-conditioned bathroom, toiletries, free standing bathtub, separate walk-in shower, air conditioning and ceiling fan. Mini bar and wine fridge can be stocked with the guest’s own choices. Activities such as non-motorised water sports, including windsurfing, canoeing, catamaran sailing and snorkeling are complimentary. All guests can also have complimentary light bites from the poolside Deli during the day. This resort also offers a full service over-water spa, three restaurants, two bars, outdoor infinity pool, a library, fitness centre, complimentary yoga, kids’ club, and Wifi.

Featuring lush jungle interior and a sparkling 2-kilometre lagoon, Four Seasons Resort Maldives is located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It is a 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport. Guests can enjoy the meals at any of the four in-house restaurants. Land-based accommodations have private beach access, pool, outdoor showers and lush private gardens. Water Villas offer panoramic Indian Ocean views through floor to ceiling windows, spacious sundecks, outdoor showers, and nets for over-water lazing. Experience Anti Gravity Yoga, Panchakarma, the Night Spa and a Rossano Ferretti Hair Salon at the multi-award winning Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat, complemented by Ayurvedic options in all four restaurants and bars. You can swim with seasonal groups of manta rays and whale sharks. Join coral reefscaping and turtle rehabilitation projects at the Marine Discovery Centre. The property also offers kite-surfing, X-Jetblades and parasailing.

Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll on 2 islands, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is an eco-friendly hotel that features free WiFi and offers two distinctly luxurious experiences: a private island with white sands, turquoise lagoon and lush greenery launched on May and an overwater enclave facing east and west to capture majestic sunrises and sunsets launching on September. Guests have access to an over water spa, manicure and pedicure villa, yoga centre and an over water fitness room. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Rooms include a private bathroom. At Raffles Maldives Meradhoo every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Outside on the deck, a private pool and outdoor shower are perfect for temperate starry nights. Each terrace of the over water villas have a glass panel in the floor that allows guests to marvel at the colourful sea life below.

The Niyama Private Islands Maldives is a luxurious tropical paradise catering specifically to families. This resort offers spacious and modern villas, located on the beach or over the crystal-clear lagoon, featuring large infinity pools, private bathrooms with soaking tubs and rainshowers, and state-of-the-art amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars. The resort's Drift Spa provides relaxing treatments for adults, while kids can enjoy the world-class Kids Club, designed for children from 12 months to 12 years old. With butler services, free WiFi, and a range of activities such as snorkelling, fishing, and video games, families will find endless entertainment options. The resort also boasts three unique restaurants, including the world's first underwater restaurant, Subsix, offering champagne breakfasts and glow parties amidst stunning marine life views.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is ideally poised on its own exclusive island in the Republic of Maldives. Set on nine hectares in the Dhaalu Atoll, the resort is surrounded by pristine landscapes, thick tropical vegetation, a fine white-sand beach, a brackish lagoon, and the glistening turquoise Indian Ocean. The St. Regis Butler Service will provide you a personalized, bespoke and uncompromised service. The first St. Regis located on a private island, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is set on nine hectares of lush tropical gardens, powdery white sand and surrounded by a turquoise lagoon. The resort can be reached by seaplane in 45-minute from Velana International Airport (MLE).