Come Together: The Best Maldives Resorts for Group Getaways

1 Vakkaru Maldives

Best Experience for:  Couples, Families, Water Villas, Service, Beaches, Swimming with Mantas

Set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll sits Vakkaru, is a famous luxury resort with all the makings for a romantic getaway. As world’s leading luxury honeymoon resort for third consecutive year Vakkaru Maldives is synonymous with romance, easily joining the ranks of Maldives resorts worth a repeat visit. Expect to stay on a pivate island with powder soft, brilliant white sands, deep blue holes and a house reef with unique marine biodiversity. Here, guests spend their days on the water, beach, or private villa, while allowing the staff at the Vakkaru to cater to your every need. The exceptional beauty and awe-inspiring location, exceptional food and accommodations highlight this especially romantic property, making it the ideal choice for a honeymoon, anniversary, or proposal. You can even have a small private ceremony on the isolated beach, leaving the stress of planning the perfect beach destination wedding up to the professionals. READ FULL REVIEW

Now available to book for stays from 1 December 2023 onwards, the adjoining Three and Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence can be adapted to guests’ preferences, and offers flexibility for parties that require privacy whilst having a communal gathering space, making it perfect for families, several couples or groups of friends travelling together.

2 Ifuru Island Resort Maldives

Best Experience for:   All-Inclusive, Couples, Families, Groups, Adventures, Sky Diving, Dining

Discover the enchanting allure of Ifuru Island—a hidden gem of the Northern Maldives. Set in the stunning Raa Atoll, Ifuru Island fosters a playful and social atmosphere, offering the first permanent skydiving dropzone in the destination, sunset views from every 147 beach suites and villas, and its own private airport. Conceived to make every moment unforgettable, challenge the ordinary, and awaken the spirit of adventure, the resort features a wealth of amenities and experiences, including an array of bars and restaurants, and luxury spa. What’s more, with its new ‘Exclusively Yours’ approach to premium 24-hour all-inclusive offerings, guests can truly relax knowing everything has been taken care of. LEARN MORE

The resort is elevating group celebrations with its collection of ‘Retreats’ and ‘Villages’ – carefully arranged coteries of accommodation that can be booked privately for groups of up to 96, creating exclusive resort-within-resort experiences that balance sociability and seclusion. From villa Villages to suite Retreats, the island resort offers a range of private accommodation options for groups – ideal for milestone celebrations, destination weddings and group escapes. Ensuring guests can make the most of their island retreat, Ifuru Island Maldives offers a dedicated event manager to co-ordinate an exclusive daily itinerary of activities and culinary experiences.

3 Siyam World Maldives

Best Experience for: All lnclusive, couples, families, GROUP, activities

Siyam World is the brand-new, luxury all-inclusive resort by Sun Siyam Resorts.Offering an unique 24-hour WOW! Inclusive Plan, Siyam World promises you an all-encompassing, hassle-free holiday experience with no fewer than a dozen restaurants and bars, with an ever-expanding A-to-Z of WOW! experiences – including the Indian Ocean’s biggest floating water park. Designed for fun-loving, open-minded couples, romance seekers, families or larger groups of friends, with the freedom to roam, socialise and engage in an island community the resort boasts an enticing variety of 21 accommodation categories of one-to-six bedroom villas, pavilions and show-stopping residences - The Beach House Collection. Sliding into the lagoon is more fun - Water Villas feature your own private pool and comes with a fun slide. With a breath-taking wonders, Siyam World is surrounded by a 1.5 km house reef that is teaming with wildlife and a diverse array of aquatic life. A seaplane jorney from Male takes 45 minutes. READ FULL REVIEW

4 Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Best Experience for:  Couples, Families, Groups, Activities, All Inclusive, House reef snorkeling, wellness

Accessible by a 50-minute seaplane ride, the 5-star resort is home to the first fully-functional marina in the Maldives, due to its unique reef system. The resort offers an extensive programme of wellness and sporting experiences, vast culinary offering, and one of the largest spas in the Maldives. READ FULL REVIEW

In 2022 Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has opened nine new extravagant villas that redefine secluded and barefoot luxury in the Maldives. On the 33-hectare five star island, The Signature Collection by Hideaway was officially launched on 4 February 2022, inviting guests to experience the unique concept- ‘resort in a resort’. The ultra-luxurious villas are nestled on the northern point of the resort, near the finest beach of the island but secluded from the rest to offer elevated privacy. Friends and extended family groups will the big, spacious villas for an unforgettable holiday together in paradise without feeling you’re in each others way or have no escape for some much needed quiet time.

5 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Best Experience for:   Ultimate Luxury, couples, groups, families, spa, dining, swimming with mantas

Nestled within the Baa Atoll in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas offers an idyllic retreat with 80 spacious private pool sanctuaries and ultra-luxe residences poised over water or nestled along a pristine stretch of private beach. The resort homes many magnificent attractions including the world’s first oceanic underwater restaurant and wine cellar, first over water dome stargazing observatory in the Maldives, and the most stunning house reef. The resort introduced its newly transformed collection of two-, three-, and four-bedroom pool residences in 2021 for larger group stays – the Kihavah Collection, and recently launched the Best of Maldives experience package encapsulating the greatest Maldivian adventures including snorkelling with Manta rays, experiencing the best underwater dining, and staying in the most sough-after luxury pool villas. Read Full Review

6 Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives – A Premium All-Inclusive Resort

Best Experience:  for Couples, Beach, Family, Activities, All-Inclusive

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives - A Premium All-Inclusive Resort are separate beach villas idyllically stretching along a hypnotic two-kilometer turquoise lagoon and showcasing luxurious living spaces with an emphasis on Maldivian interiors that offer a hassle-free 5 * star spa experience with a premium All-inclusive plan - Platinum Plus. All Inclusive 'Platinum Plus' includes a seaplane transfer, a fine collection of premium wines and spirits, a mixture of buffet, haute cuisine and themed nights, club entertainment and an abundance of exciting activities, ranging from sightseeing, sunset fishing, to unlimited snorkeling trips and non-motorized water sports! In other words, you hardly need to think about money if you want to dive or pamper yourself in a spa, and even these options bring generous deals. This is the best option for couples or family vacation in the Maldives, if you want to save and get an unforgettable experience, as this is an excellent value for money option. Everything is included in ONE price! Read Full Review

Kanifushi Grand Pool villa, Two Bedroom Sunset Family Beach Villa and Kanifushi Residence are the dream group hideaways amidst pristine beach and towering palms. These sprawling accommodation options with extra privacy is ideal for large families, groups who want to share a common space, and multi-generational travelers.

7 Amilla Maldives

Best Experience for:  Family vacation, Couples, Groups, Dining, Diving, Spa, Celebs

With more flexible way to tropical island luxury, Amilla Maldives resort offers a luxurious 'island home' for both couples and families in the Maldives. Known as 'The Island of Surprises' - younger, stylish, with a fresh and contemporary accomodation, the 5-star resort has so much to offer: from high design and upscale and laid-back dining options, to spacious villas and amazing snorkelling and diving — and scenery unlike almost anywhere else.. Located in the Baa atoll, UNESCO Biosphere reserve, this might just be the most family friendly resort in the Maldives. The island is renowned for its constant evolution, ingenuity, playfulness and innovations, from its new Maldivian traditional medicine-inspired spa treatments to ‘glamping’ in a bubble pod under the stars. READ FULL REVIEW

Elect any of one of Amilla' residences carefully curated and breathtaking hideaways, ideal for sprawling and restorative gatherings. All luxury beach residences offer supremely comfortable bedroom suites, expansive living space, a fabulously equipped kitchen and an freshwater pools just a few steps away from direct access to the beach.Each of Amilla’s eight distinctive Maldives residences serves as your private island playground, with your dedicated Katheeb as your guide, facilitating the customisation of your desired experience with every attention to detail. Gather as a family or tribe of friends to deepen bonds and depart revitalised.

8 Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives

Best Experience for: Couples, Groups, Family holidays, Beach lovers, Activities, Nightlife

The member of Design Hotels in the Maldives, Finolhu (which is a direct translation of “sandbank” ) is located in the UNESCO world biosphere reserve of Baa Atoll. After undergoing an extensive upgrade of its facilities in 2020, the resort offers 125 villas, 76 of which have their own pool, the culinary journey served up by the eclectic selection of international dining options, to the sheer indulgence of the spa and the sense of tropical island adventure provided by the many water sports on offer.

Configured for couples or young families, Finolhu’s Ocean Pool and Beach Pool Villas enjoy direct access to the ocean or the lagoon and include their very own private pools. For larger families of up to four adults and four children below 12 years of age, the 2-Bedroom Water Villas offer an impressive 460 m² / 4951 f² of space as well as direct ocean access and a private 8m pool, while the 2-Bedroom Beach Villas boast an expansive 530 m² / 5705 f² in addition to a private 10m pool and direct beach access.

The new accommodation options at Finolhu include a stylish connecting villa thoughtfully designed to provide the perfect retreat for families and friends travelling together. The interconnecting villas feature three elegantly appointed bedrooms, conveniently linked to create a private haven for guests. It offers abundant space and luxurious amenities, ideal for larger families or groups seeking an unforgettable getaway.

9 Kuramathi Maldives

Best Experience for:  Couples, Families, Beach, Diving, House Reef Snorkeling

Strips of pristine beaches, world-class diving, fine dining and knockout spa, Kuramathi Maldives is rated one of the best hotels in the Maldives and with good reason. Kuramathi is one of the Maldives' most popular resorts and it's perfect if you're looking for variety alongside relaxation. There are two oceanfront infinity pools, and snorkelling on the stunning house reef is possible straight from the beach. Read Full Review

Ideal for families or friends travelling together, the Two Bedroom Beach Houses have two storeys each featuring separate living spaces, with individual entrances. These duplex villas are located at the top end of the island facing either the lagoon or reef, each accommodating 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children. The basic all-inclusive rates include drinks and meals in one of the three main buffet restaurants, while Select also includes meals in nine a la carte restaurants

10 Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

Best Experience for:   Ultra-luxury, Coples, Families, Groups, Foodies, activities, spa

Patina Maldives is a luxury resort in Male within the Fari Islands with a collection of stunning and very spacious accommodation in Maldives with best sunset views. Just a 50-minute journey by speedboat from the Velana airport, the luxurious resort of unique and radiant character offers 90 contemporary one- to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 Fari Studios, all of which embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation. Guests can immerse themselves in a new expression of island life through thoughtful tailormade wellness journeys, interactive music programmes, captivating culinary experiences, and bask in the light-filled James Turrell Skyspace pavilion — all while embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates from the destination’s communal heart: the Fari Marina Village and Fari Beach Club.

The Beach Collection accommodation combines our three-bedroom, two-storey beach house plus six neighbouring one-bedroom beach villas to create a private hideaway with seven pools for those in search of the ultimate unwind. RQEAD HOTEL REVIEW

11 Ayada Maldives

Best Experience: Couples, Family holidays, group, surfing, gourmet food, wellness, All Inclusive

Ayada Maldives is a luxury resort located amid a pristine reef within the southern rim of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in southern Maldives. Remotely located 30 km from the equator, Ayada is the first Turkish themed resort in the Maldives that offers 122 spacious villas and suites, with private pools, butler service and thoughtful five-star detailing. Food lovers can explore the eight restaurants, while those seeking complete relaxation will find their haven in the large spa which boasts a Turkish Hammam and eight private treatment villas. READ FULL REVIEW

As demand grows for family holidays and group holidays in the Maldives, Ayada Maldives boasts seven luxury accommodation types with spacious beachfront, ocean and lagoon villas offer an enclave of absolute privacy and serenity for groups of friends, large and multi-generational families, as well for honeymooners. In top-top condition, all villas bring together contemporary with traditional Maldivian design elements, private pool with terrace, direct beach or ocean access and the service of your own dedicated Butler or Guest.

12 Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Best Experience for: Multi-island destination, Families & Couples, Luxury Surfing, Activities, Underwater night club

Niyama Private Islands Maldives goes beyond conventional concepts of lavish accommodation, sumptuous cuisines, and personalised service; by presenting every visitor with myriad opportunities to create their own exceptional island experience. Set on two pristine islands Chill and Play on Dhaalu Atoll, Niyama brings novelty to one of the most stunning destination in the world. Dining at sea, underwater, deep in the jungle or in the treetops. Submitting to spa journeys over water or in a garden. Adrenaline-fuelled adventures are interspersed with quiet moments of perfection on long stretches of powdery beach. Endless breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, boat trips, diving and water sports are additional benefits of this a luxury 5 * Indian Ocean resort. READ FULL REVIEW

For large groups and multi generational holidays Niyama offers a wealth of stylish beach and overwater villas and pavilions to choose from. Most exclusive of all is The Cresent of five villas, located at the very tip of the island and reached by its own private boardwalk. Accommodating parties of up to 22, no luxury has been spared, and two Thakurus (villa hosts) ensure everything is taken care of, from breakfast in bed to private movie screenings.

13 Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives

Best Experience for:   Couples, Families, Groups, Wellness, Beaches, activities

An award-winning Maldives resort Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is outstanding natural beauty combined with top luxury and world class service. This five-star resort boasts spacious beach and water villas many with jacuzzis and private pools, plus exclusive VIP retreats, an awarded sumptuous spa, 14 top level dining options including kids buffet for dinner and play area, and wine vault to make even the most discerning oenophile swoon. There are 2 swimming pools, water sports and PADI diving center, underwater park in the lagoon, plenty of kid-friendly amenities and activities, and house reef with rich marine life - no two days are ever the same. Famous for continuous white sand beach surrounding the entire island Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is located in the northern Noonu Atoll, and accessible by a 40-minute seaplane or domestic flight from Malé Airport. READ FULL REVIEW

With 12 types of accommodation, families with kids and group of friends will be spoiled for choice: from Family Beach Villas with a private pool and Aqua Retreat, to a one-of-a-kind Hidden Retreat and Celebrity Retreat accommodates up to 10 guests for the ultimate VIP vacation. All villas come with butler service and large private pools.

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