15 of the best · the Maldives, Indian Ocean
Spas, Gyms and Wellness in the Maldives
An underwater spa, a whole wellbeing island, Ayurveda over the water, a naturopathy island, COMO Shambhala and Cheval Blanc, the first padel courts and a gym that never closes.
Our 15 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in the Maldives
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Maldives.
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The world’s first underwater spa
Underwater spa at Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi’s underwater spa, which the resort calls the world’s first, with a glass view of reef fish and stingrays.
Huvafen Fushi, North Malé Atoll, P.O. Box 2017, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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An island built around wellbeing
JOALI BEING
A whole island built around wellbeing, with 68 beach and water villas, each with a private pool and a personal Wellbeing Bar.
Bodufushi Island, Raa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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On the islands.
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Ayurveda over the water
Anantara Spa, Kihavah
Anantara Kihavah’s overwater spa, with Thai massage, Ayurvedic rituals and multi-day wellbeing journeys.
Kihavah Villas, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Ayurveda, yoga therapy and naturopathy
AyurMa, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Landaa Giraavaru’s wellness retreat built on Ayurveda, yoga therapy, wellness and planetary wellbeing, with resident doctors and therapists.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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COMO’s wellness, near the airport
COMO Shambhala, COMO Cocoa Island
COMO’s own holistic wellness brand at a small overwater resort in South Malé Atoll, close to the airport.
COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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An island built around wellbeing
JOALI BEING
A whole island built around wellbeing, with 68 beach and water villas, each with a private pool and a personal Wellbeing Bar.
Bodufushi Island, Raa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Therapies inspired by the island
One&Only Spa, Reethi Rah
One&Only Reethi Rah’s spa, with tailored wellness experiences inspired by the island.
One&Only Reethi Rah, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Treatments with a musical twist
Rock Spa, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Hard Rock’s music-themed spa at CROSSROADS, with head-to-toe treatments, packages and couples’ options.
CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Sand, sea and island ingredients
SAii Spa, CROSSROADS
The spa at SAii Lagoon, CROSSROADS, with treatments built on sand, sea and locally sourced organic ingredients.
CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Nine treatment nests
Six Senses Spa Laamu
Nine treatment “nests” on the beach and in the gardens, Ayurvedic consultations and a rooftop yoga studio at Six Senses Laamu.
Six Senses Laamu, Laamu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Movement, mindfulness and sleep
Soneva Soul, Soneva Fushi
Soneva’s wellbeing approach at Soneva Fushi, blending yoga, pilates, tennis and padel with sleep rituals, mindful dining and healing traditions.
Soneva Fushi, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Accessible luxury
Spa Cheval Blanc
The spa at Cheval Blanc Randheli, accessible to guests with reduced mobility like the rest of the Maison.
Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Care with no schedule
The Spa at Velaa
Velaa’s overwater spa, where treatments run as long as you need, from massage to anti-ageing technology.
P.O. Box 2071, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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The world’s first underwater spa
Underwater spa at Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi’s underwater spa, which the resort calls the world’s first, with a glass view of reef fish and stingrays.
Huvafen Fushi, North Malé Atoll, P.O. Box 2017, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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An island for naturopathy
ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island, Kuda Huraa
A naturopathy retreat on its own island at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, based on self-healing and root-cause care.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
Gyms & fitness 2
Keep training.
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A gym that never closes
24/7 fitness at Kandima
One of the few Maldives resorts with a round-the-clock gym, plus sports courts.
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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The first padel courts in the Maldives
Padel courts, CROSSROADS
Two GZ19 padel courts at SAii Beach Club, which CROSSROADS describes as a first for the Maldives.
CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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