10 Best Family Beach Pool Villas in Maldives

Best Luxury Maldives Family Resort Villas


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Updated September, 2024

The best Family Beach Pool Villas in Maldives offer so much more, than just a place to spend your Maldives holiday with family. They offer choices of amenities and services that cater to the different needs of parents and children. These villas in Maldives offer you a holiday experience with unique designs, luxury amenities, sense of privacy, and the added feature of doors opening to the beach with a pool to soak in. The plus factors are convincing: complete privacy, freedom of movement, and a spacious living environment that especially children lack. Travelling with kids and sharing the holiday experience can be a real pleasure. Many hotel also choices provide supporting facilities for the little ones. Parents can equally partake in the fun, or easily enjoy their private time-for-two.

Here, we introduce you with the most popular Maldives' luxury family friendly resorts. They're mostly geared towards the needs and requirements of families and couples travelling with kids. They also feature a wide variety of fun activities for the little guests. These selections of Maldives most popular family friendly resorts represent accommodation options suited not only for families and groups, but are also available with options for couples and honeymooners. Some of these best hotels in Maldives also provide attractive programs with cultural highlights that they may participate in. These added features promise families a fun and insightful Maldives holiday experience.

1 OBLU SELECT at Sangeli- Premium All Inclusive with Free Transfers

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Best Experience:  Couples, Family, Beaches, House Reef Snorkeling, Dining, All Inclusive

With the unique All Inclusive Serenity Plan, OBLU Select by Atmosphere at Sangeli Island is the newest ALL INCLUSIVE resort in the Maldives. Opened on July 1 2018, the hotel offers a wide selection of modern individual beach and water villas and suites to choose from, some with private pools. Just 50 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport (Male), this idyllic tropical paradise is within easy reach. Perfectly suitable for couples and families, OBLU Select at Sangeli promises to be a beautiful island chic and it's a delightful addition to Maldives' resort segment. The resort will be positioned as a premium all-inclusive 4-star, and includes 137 individual villas in six categories - on the beach and over water. OBLU SELECT at Sangeli offers discerning travelers a comprehensive, carefree beach experience in the Maldives. OBLU has many modern amenities, self-contained beach and water villas, and suites, a selection of restaurants and services, amongst some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the entire Kaafu atoll.

Kids aren't left out either, OBLU Select is great for families thanks to the fantastic kids club and the family suites which are some of the largest in the Maldives. For the ultimate family getaway BEACH FAMILY SUITES with POOL is spacious 2 bedroom + 2 open-air bathroom villas come with a living area and a lovely 13m² private pool! Ideal for families or group travellers! There's a children's pool, a playground with a trampoline and a room board games, a playstation. The resort features daily organized activities for children and young adults at the kids club, so adults can indulge in the resort's Elena Spa while the kids make lasting memories. Read Full Review

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2 Kurumba Maldives | Deluxe Pool Villa

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Best Experience:  Couples, Families, Value, Beach, All-Inclusive

The multiple award-winning resort, the pioneer of the Maldives tourism industry, Kurumba Maldives is proud to announce they have been recognised as 2017’s Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in the world by the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The resort is set on a tropical island in the North Malé Atoll, conveniently situated a brief 10-minute speedboat transfer from the airport. Today, the resort offers an array of eight styles of accommodation, ranging from comfortable Superior rooms to the spacious Royal Residence, spread among the island’s lush tropical gardens with easy access to the beach. With eight different restaurants and four bars to choose from. Kurumba Maldives will charm you with its unparallel choice of a dining experience and a wide range of recreation activities and entertainment. All while maintaining idyllic spaces of relaxation to create the perfect balance for a holiday in paradise, perfect for honeymooners and family alike. Read Full Review

Deluxe Pool Villa is a spacious accommodation with private pool and large balcony. An open-plan space with Maldives ocean views on the eastern side, privacy and prime lagoon on the west. Able to accommodate Max. 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children/teen + 1 infant, the villa provides extra beds : 1 rollaway bed + 1 baby cot 

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3 Dusit Thani Maldives | Two-Bedroom Family Beach Villa

Two-Bedroom Family Beach Villa
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Best Experience:   Water Villas, for Couples, House Reef Snorkeling & Diving, Mantas Watching

If the idea to stay on the Maldives in a Thai-style hotel raises your eyebrows, think about what it gives you. The warm hospitality of Thailand in an unprecedented luxury setting: two of the best aspects of an Asian luxury trip in one magnificent package. Located on Mudhdhoo island in Baa Atoll, the Maldives' first and only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Dusit Thani seduces guests with pearly white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, lush vegetation and a fantastic house reef with one of the most abundant marine life in the Maldives. The resort villas and apartments are beautiful shelters of modern sophistication, with luxurious facilities and state os the art amenities. Fine cusine in an exotic setting is another highlight of this resort. The resort is also home to the largest infinity pool in the Maldives with an impressive of 750 square meters. Read Full Review

Two-Bedroom Family Beach Villas set within a beautiful walled garden, and offer luxury and privacy for the whole family. A total area of 1,625 sq. m includes two bedrooms, an outdoor recreation area and dining pavilion, a spacious patio, private pool and tropical gardens. Relax together or explore the beach just steps away.

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4 Waldorf Astoria Maldives  Ithaafushi

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Best Experience:   Over-water Villas, for couples and families, Service, Spa, Beaches, Gourmet Dining, Activities

With a legacy that defines luxury hospitality the Waldorf Astoria brand is without a doubt one of world's grandest and most storied hotels and Ithaafushi in the Maldives is not exception. From luxurious beach and over-water residences to michelin star dining options and an impeccable service, check in to this ultra-luxurious resort that truly immerse you in your destination. Popular with the rich and famous it is also one of the top-rated luxury resort throughout the whole Maldives!

Accommodates 2 adults, 2 children below 12 years and 1 infant, King Grand Beach Villas with Pool offer a home-away-from-home ambience with stylish indulgence and posh facilities for complete comfort and convenience, including generous indoor living and dining space and a large bedroom. Ample choices to fully relax, magnificent views from every corner, an expansive outdoor terrace with infinity pool, hammock, dining gazebo and pavilion with daybed leading to the tropical garden and the ocean beyond make this a truly relaxing choice. Read Full Review

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5 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

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Best Experience:   Ultimate Luxury, Over Water Villas, Privacy and Tranquillity, spa, Wildlife, swimming with mantas

Located in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll archipelago and on the doorstep of Hanifaru Bay, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is an ideal gateway from which to explore the Indian Ocean. There are 80 private pool villas, ranging from 2,800 square feet to nearly 30,000 square feet, several of which—including our winner—are over-water. Guests can snorkel with manta rays and whale shark within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, explore uninhabited islands surrounded by reefs, cruise in solitude and more. There are also six dining and entertainment venues, an underwater restaurant and wine cellar, an over-water observatory, a dive centre, children’s club and more. Set on Kihavah Huravalhi Island, the resort is 30-minute seaplane flight from Malé International Airport (VIA).

Anantara's Family Beach Pool Villas (412 sqm) are precious moments with the family. Two interconnected villas with a shared sundeck and pool offer plenty of room for families of up to six. The master bedroom’s ensuite features an al fresco soaking tub, while the twin room’s ensuite features both indoor and outdoor rain showers, as well as thoughtful children’s amenities. Enjoy breakfast out on the deck, to be followed by a splash in the pool. Play in the sands in front of the villa, armed with bucket and spade. Then retire to the cool shade of the veranda for some quiet time with board games. As spacious as Maldives’ private villas come, the Family Beach Pool Villa offers the perfect escape for your loved ones.  Read Full Review

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6 Vakkaru Maldives

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Best Experience:  Honeymoon, Family, Water Villas, Snorkeling with Mantas, Beaches

Vakkaru Maldives is a brand new luxury resort located within the crystal clear waters of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll. Vakkaru is a lovely island combined with a real Maldivian atmosphere and offers many high-end options in a comfy ambiance. Surrounded by lush, vegetation, beautiful beach and stunning lagoon, the 5-star resort offers an extensive selection of luxury accommodation, with 125 beach and overwater villas and suites catering for couples and families alike, all come with butler service. With a great choice of indulgent dining options, an array of energetic or relaxing activities in and around this Maldives resort, it’s an ideal place for both couples (romantic and idyllic with an adult-only area ) and as well families (kids club, family villas beach & overwater and nanny service). The island, with its pearl shores and ambundant marine life is just a 25-minute seaplane ride from Malé Airport.

Beach Family Pool Villas are featuring the exclusive design characteristics of all resort's guest villas, plus a separate sleeping area for two children and a day bed in the parents’ bedroom, the villas provide the ideal space for a family with up to three children under 12 years to relax and enjoy a sublime stay. All of the 20 Beach Family Pool Villas are 250m2 and additionally feature: An outdoor pool, Ocean views from all rooms, Indoor and outdoor shower, Private beachfront terrace, King bed - three day beds for children, Direct beach access.. Read Full Review

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7 Niyama Private Islands Maldives

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Best Experience: Watersports, Two Pristine Islands perfect for Family & Couples, Luxury Surfing, 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 in the Maldives, Niyama Private Islands Maldives brings novelty to one of the most stunning settings 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. Always delighted with the water, your children will be here in their element. Children's Club Explorers - for kids of all ages, although teenagers will get the most out of this activity. Endless breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, boat trips, diving and water sports are additional benefits of this a luxury 5 * Indian Ocean resort.

Niyama's Family Beach Pool Villas (255 sq.m) are an indoor-outdoor family oasis that opens onto powder-soft beach. Wake up to ocean views and the last of sunrise’s palette. Kids rollic in sunny day play on the beach. Grown-ups splash in your private pool, or drift into the horizon on a dhoni swing. A private expanse for chilling and playing, the beach suite includes a living room by day that turns into king-sized comfort for two children. Unwind with al fresco bathing, with a soaking tub and the choice of indoor and outdoor rain showers cocooned by virgin palm fronds. In the evening, snuggle up with freshly popped popcorn and watch a movie in surround sound. The whole family can dig in to the Deli-In for licks of homemade ice cream, sweet treats and savoury snacks. Each Family Beach Pool Villa can accommodate up to three adults and two children. Read Full Review

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8 Constance Halaveli

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Best Experience:  Family, Beach, Diving, Spa

With one of the longest water villa jetties, luxurious facilities for families and 5-star diving, Constance Halaveli has everything you would expect from a luxury resort in the Maldives. With a shape of a curved dhoni (a traditional Maldivian boat), where white sandy beaches in combination with turquoise water, perfectly contrast with the emerald of green vegetation, the resort elegantly drifts in North Ari Atoll. For a luxury family escape, Constance Halaveli is one of the best. Even the natural environment, with its gently sloping lagoon and wide beaches, will suit little ones. The “Kuda Club” welcomes children aged from 4 to 12 years with age-related activities, both outdoor and indoor.

For accommodation, there are Family Beach Villas (great for younger families, with a kids' bunk room) and Double Storey Beach Villas with 2 bedrooms. The large space between the villas ensures privacy and quiet, optimal to feel lonely in this world. Facilities, of course, a maximum, and should also be noted Ipod and Imac docks, wi-fi  Read Full Review

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9 OBLU NATURE Helengeli-All-Inclusive with free Transfers

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Best Experience for:  Couples, Families, house reef snorkeling, Diving

Just a short 50 minute speedboat ride from Malé airport, Helengeli is equipped with 116 villas and suites each with a mixture of rustic and tropical interiors. Accommodation is offered on the beach or over the water, and each room is equipped with a spacious open bathroom, and some with private pools. In addition to nice rooms and delicious food, Oblu Nature Helengeli is undoubtedly a paradise for divers. The resort has its own diving school, with certified PADI courses, and in the region there is an attractive selection of world class dive sites, including an incredibly famous house reef.

Designed for families, the 2-Bedroom Family Villas with Pool and 2-Bedroom Beach Suite with Pool are the perfect holiday homes with direct beach access. These suites include a spacious master bedroom, kids’ room with twin beds and a private pool, ensuring plenty of space for everyone. READ FULL REVIEW

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10 OZEN Reserve Bolifushi - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort

Jumeirah Vittaveli
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Best Experience for :   All Inclusive, Couples and Families, Beach, Diving, house reef snorkeling

OZEN Reserve Bolifushi - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort is a beautiful island ideal for couples and families looking for hassle-free holiday experience in the Maldives. Expansive white beaches and turquoise waters are just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male airport, with a 24-hour butler service, private pools in each villa and spacious rooms, OZEN Reserve is truly a luxe escape. Surrounded by a gorgeous natural reef and turquoise waters, the private island resort exudes elegance, style, and timeless sophistication. From fabulous overwater villas with slides to exotic fine dining and ice skating by the beach, every experience is meticulously crafted to indulge you with an unforgettable getaway.

Earth Pool Villa Sunset is a tropical haven designed for all types of travellers, from small families and friends to couples who are looking for an exotic Maldivian getaway. The sparkling sandy beach is always a step away from your holiday home. Take in the breath-taking sunset view in this restful, spacious, and extraordinarily luxurious space. Swim in your private plunge pool and enjoy a relaxing bubble bath in the outdoor bathtub. Relish a romantic meal in the dining pavilion at an ultra luxury villa in Maldives. Read Full Review

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11 Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

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Best Experience:  for family, activities

With some of the most spacious, luxury villas in the Maldives, a superb kids club, a huge choice of activities and just a 35-minute speedboat ride from Velana (Male) International Airport, Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort is a picture-perfect setting for your next tropical beach holiday with the family. With an excellent selection of spacious villas perfectly positioned to catch the sunrise or sunset, on the beach and over the water, or even with a private plunge pool – there is something to appeal to all families. From the moment you arrive at the resort's jetty, little ones will be ooh-ing and aah-ing in wonder as they peer into the crystal-clear waters to spy puffer fish, sting rays and baby reef sharks. With eight dining options each with a tasty children's menu, families are sure to find something to please even the fussiest of eaters. And they will be wide-eyed with delight as they discover the endless choice of activities, adventures and excursions that await!

With the Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa, two semi-connected villas give you the perfect balance of togetherness and alone time. Each of the standalone bedrooms features its own spacious, open-air bathroom. A sprawling shared sundeck connects you, complete with terraces, sun loungers, a daybed and an inviting pool. Take in breathtaking sunset views and stroll onto white sands, with direct beach access.  Read Full Review

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12 Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

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Best Experience:  Water Villas, Service, Honeymoon, Family, House reef snorkeling, divin

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa at Dhonakulhi is a luxury island hideaway in the untouched Haa Alifu atoll in the north of Maldives. Boasting with long white sandy beaches on each side of the island, crystal-clear waters, and beautiful turquoise-blue lagoon, Hideaway Beach offers guests the luxury of space and privacy across 297,000 square metres. With some of the largest villas in the country, all 103 luxury villas and residences fall into ten categories ranging from beachfront to over-water. Home to the first fully-functional marina in the Maldives, due to its unique reef system, Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa is surrounded by an enviable dive and snorkelling spots close by. The resort offers an extensive programme of wellness, kids club and sporting experiences, vast dining options, and one of the largest spas in the Maldives. Suitable for both couples and families alike, the five-star resort resort is accessible by 65-minutes exclusive seaplane jorney from Malé airport. Read Full Review

Families, or group of friends, visiting Hideaway can immediately tick the boxes for space and comfort: Family Villas and Two Bedroom Family Villas both offer large living areas and comfortable bedrooms with a direct access to a private infinity pool and the turquoise lagoon. The bedrooms are lockable and the deck area is protected by a lush vegetation, making guests feel tucked away from the outside world! These villas come with their own personal butler who will help guests tailor their stay and attend to their needs for an unforgettable holiday.

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13 Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

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Best Experience:   Family, Beach, All Inclusive, Activities, swimming with whale sharks

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is located in the South Ari Atoll, about 25 minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport, or 15 minutes by speedboat from the domestic Maamigili Airport. The resort offers guests a unique “cashless” island experience with its “Ultimate All-Inclusive programme”. All guest suites have bedroom and living room, a generous private terrace, and all of the amenities travelers expect from a premier beach resort including satellite TV and high-speed internet access. The resort also is unusual in that it features a variety of dining options, including the all-day venue Reef, authentic Suan Bua and Azzuri Mare Italian & Seafood restaurant, plus the Aqua and Coral Bars for nightly entertainment. For those seeking day-time activity, the Resort offers recreation options, sports and fitness facilities and a professionally-managed Kids’ Club, while those looking to relax are welcome at Spa Cenvaree. For more active guests, there are five excursion options available which include whale-shark snorkeling, local island visits, sunset cruises and night fishing as well as other snorkeling trips.

With fresh interiors that blend harmoniously with the natural environment and their own beachfront, an expansive Luxury Beachfront Pool Villas 2 Bedroom (159 sq.m) are ideal for families travelling to the Maldives with up to three children. Each Luxury Beachfront Pool Villa Two-Bedroom is a tranquil retreat, a stone’s throw away from the shimmering lagoon and with its own plunge pool on the terrace for cool dips. The spacious interiors accommodate up to 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children, featuring a relaxing lounging area, two bedrooms with the king master bedroom on the open mezzanine floor and the smaller bedroom with twin beds on the ground floor.  Read Full Review

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14 Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

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Best Experience:  Deluxe ALL INCLUSIVE, for family, couples, activities, diving

Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive is an unforgettable getaway for people who dream to beach experience the beautiful white sands, tropical nature and blue ocean of a Maldivian island, with luxurious ambience. All inclusive 5-stars Deluxe Resort is located in Raa Atoll and was opened on August 2019. KIDS CLUB “DOLPHIN CLUB” is 1500 sqm with large outdoor playground features Kids Restaurant and Kids Pool. From 4-12 years free of charge. The Kids Club offers a wild selection of activities for your children.

With the best white sands (northern and eastern sides of the island), for families the resort has 10 FAMILY BEACH VILLA WITH POOL with bathroom exterior Garden and a kids bedroom, as well a aisle, covered and open patio and private swimming pool 8x3 mt. Each Beach Villa has direct access to its own stretch of white sand with sun beds and umbrellas. Read Full Review

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15 Ayada Maldives

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Best Experience for: Couples, Family holidays, gourmet food, Spa, 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

In creating unforgettable experiences for families Ayada' range of family-friendly suites and villas ensures that every member has access to both shared and private spaces, embellished with all the luxuries the resort is renowned for. Explore Beach Family Suite, boasting expansive indoor and outdoor areas, a private pool, and a generous terrace, all conveniently located just a stone's throw from the beach.

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