Where to Stay in North Malé Atoll
Updated January, 2025
North Malé Atoll is a happy ticket for a paradise holiday in the Maldives - expect the best hotels, stunning beaches and world class diving. An excellent bonus is the proximity of North Male Atoll to Male international airport that gives you the chance to get to your hotels by speedboats or ferries, bypassing seaplane transfer.
Usually, the travelers who stay in North Male atoll hotels & resorts like absolutely everything! Starting from a meeting at the airport, perfect service and excellent diving, and ending with luxurious water villas, great food and drinks, and an fantastic underwater spa.
If you first time and have not yet found your hotel for the duration of your stay, check out our offerings in North Male Atoll to find the comfy accommodation for your trip. Our list has a fantastic range of resorts that are suitable for all types of travelers, including couples and families traveling with children.
North Male Atoll Best Hotels

Top 10 Norht Male Atoll Hotels
North Male Atoll boasts some of the best resorts in the Maldives. The most of hotels have high-end accomodation and luxurious spas, others are known for their house reef and fine sand beaches Read More

10 North Male Honeymoon Hotels
Quiet, tranquility and away from the rest of the world, the honeymoon in the Maldives is the perfect hideaway to escape from it all, and a dreamy nest for you and your loved one to treat yourself to a romantic Read More

10 Norht Male Snorkeling Hotels
A house reef snorkeling is one of the activities that all visitors in the Maldives are looking for and one of the priorities when choosing a hotel. Warm waters around the islands are crystal clear with abundan Read More

Top 10 Norht Male Family Hotels
Maldives is the most popular destination for a romantics and a honeymooners, and families generally avoid the Maldives. However, in recent years the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean are becoming Read More

10 Norht Male All Inclusive Hotels
Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives offers many opportunities to enjoy the All Inclusive experience. White beaches and turquoise waters will allow you to full relax in the hotel of your dreams Read More

10 Best Male City Hotels
Male City is the capital and main city in the Maldives located on the island of the same name in North Male Atoll. Read More

10 Best Kaafu Atoll Hotels
The North and South Male Atolls together with the Gaafaru atoll and Kaashidhoo island forming Kaafu Atol Read More

10 Best Thulusdhoo Hotels
The surf spots "Chicken" and "Cokes" will not be enough to describe Thulusdhoo, a pristine sands of this Read More
Featured Luxury Resorts

Best Experience for: Surfing, Couples, Families, All Inclusive, Activity, Value
Highlights:
- 165 Beach Villas in 8 categories
- 30-minutes by speedboat from Male airport
- One of the best surf holiday resorts in the Maldives
- Premium All Inclusive vacation
- Six restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, Kids club, Spa

Best Experience for: Couples, All Inclusive, Activity, Diving, Value
Highlights:
- 45 Beach and Beachfront Jet Pool Villas
- 20-minutes by speedboat from Velana (Male) airport
- One of the best house reefs in the maldives
- Two Islands One Great Price
- International restaurant, bar, Dive and Water Sports center, Spa

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, All Inclusive, Meetings, Activities: Set to open 2nd July 2025!
Highlights:
- 127 beach or overwater villas, suites and residences with private pools
- 7-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- Beach Club with a rooftop bar; Feydhoo Function Hall;
- 5 restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, award-winning Namm Spa, Kids & Teens Club, Gym and Fitness Centre, Swimming pool, Sports arena, Medical centre

Best Experience for: Honeymoon, Activity, Diving, Value
Highlights:
- Oceanview and Beachfront villas with Pools
- 20-minutes by speedboat from Velana (Male) airport
- One of the best house reefs in the maldives
- Two Islands One Great Pricу (Angsana Ihuru)
- International restaurant, bar, Dive and Water Sports center, Spa

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, Meetings, Value
Highlights:
- 250 rooms in 6 categories
- 15-minutes by speedboat from Velana Int airport
- One of the best house reefs snorkeling in the maldives
- Seven restaurants and bars, Kids club, Dive and Water Sports center, Clubhouse, Spa

Best Experience for: Honeymoon, Romantic celebration, Scuba diving
Highlights:
- World’s Most Romantic Resort
- 75 Beach and Overwater Pool Villas, Suites and Baros Redidence
- 25 minutes by boat from Male airport
- One of the best house reefs snorkeling in the Maldives
- Five restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, Spa

Best Experience for: Families, All-Inclusive, Activities, Value
Highlights:
- 145 beach and overwater villas
- 25 minutes by speedboat from Male airport
- A stunning outdoor water complex with multiple attractions, including a swimming pool, kids’ pool, meandering lazy river, and water playground
- Five restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, kids’ club, Spa, fitness

Best Experience for: Adults only, All-Inclusive, Activities, Value
Highlights:
- 140 Beach and Water villas
- 10 minutes by speedboat from Male airport
- Easy access to Male city
- Five restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, Spa, infinity pool

Best Experience for: Surfing, Couples, Families, All Inclusive, Activities, Value
Highlights:
- One of the best resort in the Maldives for world-class surf
- 148 Beach and Water Bungalows, Suites with pools and Rooms
- 30 minutes by speedboat from Male airport
- Seven restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, Spa by Mandara

Best Experience for: Couples, Activities, Diving
Highlights:
- 100 Beach and Water villas with pools, and Coco Residence
- 40 minutes by speedboat from Male airport
- Manta Point and Protected Marine Area of Rasfaari Island
- Six restaurants and bars, Dive and Water Sports center, swimming pool, Over-water Spa

Best Experience for: Couples, House Reef Snorkeling, Solo travel, Value
Highlights:
- 76 Beach Club Rooms and Deluxe Beach Rooms
- 50 minutes by speedboat from Male airport
- An ideal spot for divers
- The island has a superb house reef and a fine beaches
- Restaurant and bar, PADI dive center, non-motor water sports, gym

Best Experience for: Groups, Couples, Families, Surfing, Weddings, Meetings & Events
Highlights:
- 96 Beach and Water villas, bungalows, one-three bedroom suites and pavilions with pools
- 25-min by speedboat from Malé airport
- Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy
- Six restaurants and lounges, 5-star PADI dive center, Surfing school, two swimming pools, childrens club, spa

Best Experience for: Ultra Luxury, Honeymoon, Families, Groups, Wellnes, Surfing
Highlights:
- A rustic-chic style and Maldives' most eco-friendly resort
- Fine beaches; Robinson Crusoe island lush with tropical vegetation
- 46 beach and water Villas and Residences. All come with pools
- 20-min by speedboat from Malé airport
- Five restaurants and bars, wine cellar, 5-star PADI dive and watersports center, overwater spa, surfing school, tennis courts

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, Wellnes, Wedding, Activities
Highlights:
- 120 Beach and Water villas with pools and Grand Residence
- 20-min by speedboat from Malé airport
- Three restaurants and bar, 5-star PADI dive center, swimming pool, kids club, award-winning spa, resort clinic, beach club

Best Experience for: Families, Couples, Groups, Spa, Activities
Highlights:
- 109 expansive beach and overwater villas in 5 categories each have a private pool.
- 20-min by speedboat from Velana International airport
- The six restaurants and lounges, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, swimming pool, kids club, luxury spa, an art studio, and Re-Fuel, a rooftop lounge for teens.

Best Experience for: Honeymoon, Couples, Groups
Highlights:
- 44 beach and water bungalows & pavilions with private pools
- 30-minutes by speedboat from Male
- Underwater Spa, House Reef Snorkelling, Gourmet Dining
- Five restaurants and bars, wine cellar, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, infinity pool.

Best Experience for: new hotel, All inclusive, Couples, Families, activities
Highlights:
- 150 spacious beach and overwater suites and villas with pools
- 40-minutes by speedboat or 25 minutes from Male.
- Five restaurants and bars, Kids club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, over-water spa, fitness centre, a large infinity pool.

Best Experience for: Ultra luxury, Couples, Groups, Families
Highlights:
- 67 Beachfront and overwater penthouse retreats with private butler service
- 45-minutes by speedboat or 25 minutes from Male Airport.
- Jumeirah's signature five restaurants and longes, Kids club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa, 24-hour overwater fitness centre, tennis court, infinity pool.

Best Experience for: Couples, house reef snorkeling, Wellness, All Inclusive, diving
Highlights:
- Elegant Living Space: 50 beach and overwater villas with pools
- 60-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- The first exclusive wellness island retreat in Maldives
- House reef is one of the highlights of the resort
- 6 restaurants and bars, a state-of-the-art gym, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, over-water spa

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, Groups, Surfing
Highlights:
- 59 beach and overwater villas with pools
- 30-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- Swimming pool is one of the longest in the Maldives
- Prime access to Chicken surfing spot
- 3 restaurants and bars, beach club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, kids club, spa, tennis courts, retail village

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, Groups, Meetings, Value, Activities
Highlights:
- 180 Beach rooms, bungalows and villas in 9 categories + 2 Residences
- 10-minutes by speedboat from Velana Airport
- Near Male city
- 10 restaurants and bars, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, kids club, spa, tennis courts

Best Experience for: Couples, Snorkeling, Value
Highlights:
- 36 bungalows
- 50-minutes by speedboat from Male
- Quiet and private
- House reef snorkeling and scuba diving
- Restaurant and a bar, PADI dive and water sports center, spa

Best Experience for: Couples, Value, Activities
Highlights:
- 82 beach villas in two categories
- 15-minutes by speedboat from Male
- A fine beaches
- Two restaurants and a bar, PADI dive and water sports center, spa, gym

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, All Inclusive, Value, Activities
Highlights:
- 284 beach and over-water villas in two categories
- 55-minutes by speedboat from Male
- One of the best All Inclusive Resort with family-friendly facilities
- Six restaurants and bars, PADI dive and water sports center, kids club, two separate swimming pools, 2 spas, nightlife and entertainment

Best Experience for: Art lovers, Couples, Families, Diving, Value, All Inclusive
Highlights:
- 60 cosy and intimate water and beach villas
- 50-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- Greatest All-Inclusive plan
- Largest Art Collection in the Maldives, Unique Dining Concept, Open Community
- Four restaurants and bar, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, pool, kids club, Hobi spa

Best Experience for: Couples, Hose reef Snorkeling and Diving, Value, All Inclusive
Highlights:
- 116 water and beach villas
- 50-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- Premium All Inclusive Island Plan™
- Over 30+ top dive sites nearby; Fantastic house reef snorkeling
- Two restaurants and bar, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa

Best Experience for: Adults Only, All Inclusive, Vegetarians, Activities
Highlights:
- 68 water and beach villas, most come with private pools
- 15-minutes by speed boat from Velana International Airport
- Two islands for One Great Price
- ONLY BLU underwater restaurant
- Four restaurants and bars, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa, infinity pool.

Best Experience for: Couples, Groups, Families, All Inclusive, Value
Highlights:
- 268 accommodation options in 4 categories
- 15-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- ONLY BLU underwater restaurant
- Four restaurants and bars, Kids club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa, infinity pool.

Best Experience for: Honeymoon, Families, Groups, All Inclusive, Activities, Wellnes
Highlights:
- 137 water and beach villas and suites; Exotic Honeymoon Water Suites with private pool; Some of the largest entry-level Beach Family Suites
- 50-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- The premium All-inclusive Serenity Plan
- One Banyan - an adult-only island
- Five restaurants and bars, Kids club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa, infinity pool.

Best Experience for: Ultra luxury, Couples, Groups, Families, Wellnes
Highlights:
- 122 over-water and beach pool villas with private butler service
- 55-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- 12 fabulous beaches to choose from
- Seven restaurants and bars, Kids club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa, tennis court, infinity pool.

Best Experience for: Ultra luxury, Couples, Groups, Families, Wellnes
Highlights:
- 90 one-to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas and 20 Fari Studios
- 50-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- Lifestyle space of Fari Marina Village и Fari Beach Club features art, music, culture and shopping; The James Turrel Skyspace
- 12 restaurants and bars, Kids club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa, tennis court, infinity pool, marina

Best Experience for: Ultra luxury, Couples, Groups, Families, Wellnes
Highlights:
- 100 one-to two-bedroom Beach and Water Villas with pools
- 45-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- Lifestyle space of Fari Marina Village и Fari Beach Club features art, music, culture and shopping; The James Turrel Skyspace
- Nine restaurants and bars, Kids club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, overwater spa, tennis court, infinity pool, marina

Best Experience for: Couples, Groups, Families, Meetings, Value, Wellnes
Highlights:
- 176 one-to two-bedroom Beach and Water Suites and Bungalows with pools
- 15-minutes by speed boat from Velana Airport
- Lifestyle space of Fari Marina Village и Fari Beach Club features art, music, culture and shopping; The James Turrel Skyspace
- Six restaurants and bars, children's club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa and fitness, tennis court, infinity pool

Best Experience for: Couples, Solo travel, Diving, Value
Highlights:
- 156 Beach and Water villas + Two-Bedroom Summer House
- 50-minutes by speed boat from Male airport
- Peaceful and relaxing; World's largest 3D printed reef
- International restaurant and bar, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, over-water spa, infinity pool

Best Experience for: Couples, Solo travel, All Inclusive, Diving, Value
Highlights:
- 62 beach and water villas and suites, some with private pools
- a 45-minute speedboat ride from the Male City.
- House Reef snorkeling and Shipwreck
- Two restaurants and bar, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa, infinity pool

Best Experience for: Couples, Solo, Scuba Diving, Value
Highlights:
- 55 beach and water bungalows
- a 25-minute boat ride from the capital of Malé
- Fine beaches
- Buffet restaurant and bar, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa+fitness, infinity pool

Best Experience for: Couples, Families, Groups, All Inclusive, Wellness, Activities
Highlights:
- 108 beach and water villas with pools
- 40-minutes speed boat ride from the capital of Malé
- Fully inclusive holidays with VARU Plan™
- Four restaurants and bars, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, kids club, spa+fitness, infinity pool

Best Experience for: Couples, Groups, Families, Value, Activities
Highlights:
- 282 water & beach pool villas and suites
- 15-minutes by speedboat from Male Airport
- Seven restaurants and bars, Kids club, 5-star PADI dive and water sports center, spa, infinity pool, tennis courts
Guest Houses in North Malé Atoll

Himmafushi
The famous surf spot and diving site, Himmafushi is the local island in North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll) and a perfect place to discover Maldivian island life experience. Located halfway to Diffush
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Thulusdhoo
You do not need to be a surfer to open Thulusdhoo, a beautiful island located in North Male Atoll in 30 minutes by speedboat from Male. The clear turquoise waters, white sandy beach, big waves
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Dhiffushi
Dhiffushi is one of the inhabited islands of North Malé (Kaafu) Atoll. With gorgeous crystal blue waters and white sands, Dhiffushi is a great option for budget holiday in the Maldives, is accessible by
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