10 Best Family Hotels near Male Airport 2024

1 OZEN Reserve Bolifushi - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort

Best Experience:  All Inclusive, Couples and Family, 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.

OZEN Reserve Bolifushi has been designed to be attractive to couples, as usual, and also groups and families. As well as very large rooms, the resort' kids club 'Kuda Koli' and a teen’s club, both with very good programs of well thought-out activities and events for whole the family. The watersports centre will play a part in this too, as it is stocked with the latest and greatest stuff for fun on water. READ FULL REVIEW

2 Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Best Experience:   Family, All Inclusive, Activities, for Couples, Value

Every year, Meeru Island Resort is possible satisfies more people than any other hotel. With 286 rooms and suites, including 106 water villas, the Meeru Island Resort is one of the Maldives' largest 4-star All inclusive resorts, and it has more overwater rooms than any other resort in the Maldives. The island is always full and after people have visited here, very often they come back again and again. The island is attractive for all ages: families have their own corner of the island, and couples have their own, hence there are two separate swimming pools, two buffet restaurants, and 2 spas. As a top rated Maldives' family resort, Meeru not only offers a family plan for an affordable holiday, but also fun facilities for children and teens. Families with children are offered to settle around the authentic center, where they will have The Komas Kid's Club, Dhoni bar and a swimming pool (with children's pool and daily water polo), Kakuni bar, café and the main Farivalhu buffet restaurant capable of satisfying the tastes and appetites of many families.  READ FULL REVIEW

3 OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers

Best Experience for: Couples, Groups, Families, All Inclusive, Diving, Activities

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is a brand new all-inclusive resort in Maldives near Male airport. You won't lack for variety here: OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is all about immersing in a free-spirited Maldivian vibe. Located a convenient 15-minutes ride from Velana International Airport, this laidback 4-star family-friendly resort showcases 268 accommodation options in 4 categories on an All Inclusive basis. XPERIENCE Ailafushi's ultimate Fushi PlanTM creates a free-spirited Maldivian holiday experience including free transfers for the modern traveller – be it families, couples or friends. Enjoy all-day dining at the Element X Restaurant, poolside indulgence at X360 Bar, and chilled-out dinners at The Copper Pot Truck. Add a touch of the spectacular to your stay with an additional reservation at the Only Blu Underwater Restaurant READ MORE

4 Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

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!  READ FULL REVIEW

5 Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

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

Expensive and super stylish, Patina Maldives is a luxury resort in Male within the Fari Islands with a collection of stunning overwater villas 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. The 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. Footprints is the Kids Club on the island and an experiential haven for children that centres on play as a medium of self-discovery, giving all children their own space to develop life-long, foundational skills of creative confidence and inquisitiveness, through meaningful engagement led by sustainability and curiosity. READ FULL REVIEW

6 Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Best Experience:  Families, Activities, Shopping, Dining, Entertainment

The resort is a part of Emboodhoo Lagoon, the country's first integrated resort destination – which means you can walk to nearby entertainment, dining and shopping at The Marina @ CROSSROADS. The iconic brand of Hard Rock offers an all-access pass to diving opportunities, a soothing Body Rock spa and a stretch of soft beach. Vivid colours help the exotic surrounds flow inside modern interiors (complete with the ever-present memorabilia). Some rooms can be found inside bright white cubes on the beach while other villas jut out over the sea and offer direct access to the lagoon.

Traveling to the Maldives with kids is easy with Hard Rock’s Roxity Kids’ Club® and Teen Spirit®. Kids will love hanging with the coolest crew around, the Roxtars—colorful, music-inspired characters that will keep them entertained so you can shop, eat, sleep, or relax. Kids get an all-access pass to pre-designed, 1 or 2-hour jam sessions. Parents can send their kids to one or all jam sessions for the day. READ FULL REVIEW

7 Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Best Experience:     Couples, Family, Beaches, spa, gourmet dining, activities

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is an exclusive 5-star resort that's bringing a “next level” to the luxury holiday experience in the Maldives. Opened July 1st 2019, the 5-star resort raises the bar in modern luxury travel catering to the individual needs of its discerning guests.

Spanning across three islands in the South Male Atoll, the breathtaking new resort is surrounded by a crystal clear water lagoon, which will play home to spectacular underwater life. Meaning “Pearl” in Dhivehi the resort will offer global travellers 138 luxuriously appointed villas in an inspirational setting, complemented by the iconic True Waldorf Service experience. Additionally, the resort will feature 10 truly unique dining experiences, including an unforgettable treetop restaurant boasting stunning views. An exclusive yet serene Spa and Wellness Centre, a wide array of water sports as well as extensive facilities for junior guests will also feature within the new Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. READ FULL REVIEW

8 OBLU SELECT Sangeli - Premium All Inclusive with Free Transfers

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

With the unique Serenity Plan, OBLU Select Sangeli is the new all inclusive resort in the Maldives. Just 50-minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport (Male), this idyllic tropical paradise is within easy reach. Perfectly suitable for couples and families, Sangeli features a beautiful island chic and it's a delightful addition to Atmosphere's Hotels collection. Set within two islands the 5-star hotel includes 137 beach and over water villas in six categories including exotic honeymoon water suites on the 'adults-only' island, with private pool and mesmeric views. Expect to enjoy lots of modern amenities, a fine selection of restaurants and bars, and exciting array of activities, as well as some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the Kaafu atoll. READ FULL REVIEW

Sangeli island features a bright and inviting Kids’ Club in Maldives surrounded by lush green vegetation. The facility includes a children’s pool, a playground with a trampoline, and a variety of indoor games. An array of exciting activities is arranged daily for children (4 years and above) and young adults. Adding a fun element to family time is the huge beach slide located close to The Sangs Pool and Bar.

9 VARU by Atmosphere - A Premium All-Inclusive Resort

Best Experience for:   All-Inclusive, Couples, Families, Diving, Spa, activities

VARU by Atmosphere is Premium All-Inclusive Resort found on the north-west edge of Malé Atoll. The ‘VARU Plan’ goes beyond the typical All-Inclusive concept, and includes complimentary airport round transfer, villa accommodation, all food and beverages, special dining experiences, in-villa services, excursions, spa treatments, and more. Accessible by a 45-minute speedboat journey from the main Velana International Airport, VARU by Atmosphere boasts 108 luxurious villas and four restaurants and bars. Additional resort facilities include a dive and water sports centre, ELENA spa, gymnasium and kids club. READ FULL REVIEW

Active kids are happy kids: While parents enjoy the best of time at VARU, your kids need not miss out on any fun. As one of the most sought-after Kid Friendly Resorts in the Maldives, VARU has a host of activities lined up for its young VIPs which keeps them engaged and entertained. The world-class kids' club, On The Move, offers scheduled activities, monitored play areas, and guided art and craft workshops to entertain a little ones. From hosting birthday parties to offering babysitting services...

10 Kurumba Maldives

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. Kurumba was the very first private island resort in the Maldives when it opened its doors in 1972 in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, celebrates its 45th Anniversary this year. Kurumba began with 30 huts built of coral and thatched with coconut leaves; 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

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