12 of the best · the Maldives, Indian Ocean
Luxury Lifestyle in the Maldives: Private Islands and Yachts
Islands rented whole, a solar-powered private island, a hideaway of 13 villas, a resort with its own seaplane, a superyacht marina and a bedroom beneath the sea.
Our 12 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Maldives.
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Villas, houses and residences
Velaa Private Island
A private island of villas, houses and residences, with private-jet arrivals via Maafaru International Airport.
P.O. Box 2071, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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The solar-powered private island
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island
Fifteen overwater residences with 44 m² infinity plunge pools on what Kudadoo calls the Maldives’ only fully solar-powered private island.
Kudadoo, Lhaviyani Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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An island to yourself, with its own yacht
Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah
A five-acre island in the Baa Atoll UNESCO reserve, rented whole for up to 22 guests, with its own 19-metre yacht, dive centre and spa.
Voavah, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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All to yourself.
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An island to yourself, with its own yacht
Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah
A five-acre island in the Baa Atoll UNESCO reserve, rented whole for up to 22 guests, with its own 19-metre yacht, dive centre and spa.
Voavah, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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The solar-powered private island
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island
Fifteen overwater residences with 44 m² infinity plunge pools on what Kudadoo calls the Maldives’ only fully solar-powered private island.
Kudadoo, Lhaviyani Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Space to roam
One&Only Reethi Rah residences
The signature residences at One&Only Reethi Rah, on an island with 12 beaches.
One&Only Reethi Rah, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Water villas, The Den and cinema on the lagoon
Soneva Jani
Soneva’s Noonu Atoll island of water villas, with The Den for children and cinema at Director’s Cut.
Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Thirteen villas and no neighbours
Soneva Secret
Soneva’s hideaway of just 13 villas in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, which can be booked as a whole island.
Soneva Secret, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Its own business-class seaplane
The Nautilus
A private island resort in Baa Atoll with its own eight-seat business-class seaplane, about 30 minutes from the airport.
The Nautilus, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Villas, houses and residences
Velaa Private Island
A private island of villas, houses and residences, with private-jet arrivals via Maafaru International Airport.
P.O. Box 2071, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
Yachts 2
At sea.
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A 23-metre yacht with a glass-bottomed spa tub
Soneva in Aqua
Soneva’s 23-metre private yacht with two guest cabins, a Jacuzzi and a glass-bottomed spa tub, for day trips or voyages.
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A 60-berth quay
Yacht Marina by Jalboot @ CROSSROADS
The Maldives’ first and largest marina of its kind, with a 60-berth quay for vessels of 10 to 70 metres.
CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
Extraordinary stays 3
Below the waves.
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Sleep beneath the sea
Muraka Undersea Residence
A residence with a bedroom below the sea at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, the resort that also runs Ithaa.
Rangali Island, Alif Dhaal Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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A private party over the lagoon
The Crescent, Niyama
A cluster of luxury overwater villas at Niyama for private parties of up to 22 guests.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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10,000 bottles below the sand
Underground wine cellar, Gili Lankanfushi
Gili Lankanfushi’s underground cellar of 500 labels and 10,000 bottles, with sommeliers for private tastings and pairings.
Gili Lankanfushi, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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