Maldives Luxury Resorts Close to the Capital

North Male Atoll, Five Star Hotels, Angsana, Banyan, Soneva Gili

The North Male Atoll offers a good choice of idyllic resorts, a convenient thirty minute or so speedboat ride from the capital and airport.

Stretching for about 50km, the North Male Atoll was the first area developed in the Maldives, claiming the largest number of well established luxury resorts and close to the capital. It’s also home to 10 000 Maldivians yet every five star hotel is a perfect tropical hideaway, as pristine and beautiful as the most remote island.



White sands and swaying palms, coral reefs minutes from the shore, the North Male Atoll is a glimpse of paradise in the Indian Ocean. It’s a place to swim among shoals of colourful fish, sail, dive, explore the reefs or play volley ball on the beach but the essence of every resort is pure relaxation. This is as near as it gets to life on a desert island, with luxurious accommodation, fine dining and impeccable service to top it all.

Angsana Ihuru, Maldives Luxury Resort

The Angsana Ihuru in the North Male Atoll has 45 villas opening onto the beach, including 20 Deluxe with open air jet pool. All have private garden, veranda and Maldivian swing, and a relaxing minimalist décor, favouring lime green, tangerine and yellow. Visitors sip exotic cocktails while watching turtles, enjoy a tasty blend of Asian, Mediterranean and Maldivian cuisine in the Riveli or indulge in private dining on the beach.

The spa boasts an extensive range of treatments from vitality massage to tropical fruit wash, Ayurveda, facials and body polish. Top to Toe for ladies is the ultimate treat, combining all Angsana spa signature therapies.

North Male Atoll, Five Star Hotel, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

The Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is a romantic escape with lavish thatched villas, in a choice of beach front or secluded ocean view in lush landscaped gardens. Villas are spacious with king-sized bed and outdoor jet pool.

The spa offers therapies based on Asian traditions while the beach restaurant serves delicious Maldivian and international dishes. Those in search of romance can be whizzed off by speedboat to a private sandbank for a fabulous sunset and dinner under the stars.




The Banyan Tree Resort employs its own marine biologists to care for the environment and visitors are welcome to join in.

Maldives Luxury Resort, Soneva Gili and Six Senses Spa

Soneva Gili is a barefoot luxury resort with water-based villas, ranging from suites to secluded Crusoe residences with private rowing boat and a 1400 m² Private Residence, the ultimate in ocean luxury, 300 metres away from the nearest villa. The villas have water garden, sundeck and open air private bathroom.

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Sophisticated dinners can be enjoyed in the Gourmet Cellar or beachfront restaurant, on villa deck or Champagne sunset cruise. There are fine wines and malts and desert island picnics.

The Six Senses spa comprehensive menu ensures a holistic beauty and wellness experience, including Ayurveda and signature massage. Relaxation is enhanced by glass floor panels which allow guests to watch tropical fish while being pampered in blissful nirvana.

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