10 Best New Maldives Properties to Explore this year

1 Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives

Best Experience for: Families, spa, activities, value

Centara Mirage Lagoon is a new multi-island destination in Maldives for family-focused holidays with the rich tapestry of culinary wonders, thrilling adventures, and unparallelled relaxation. Located in North Male Atoll, Centara Mirage Lagoon is an enchanting underwater world-themed paradise offering families boundless fun, activities and unique bonding experiences, delivered through the warm embrace of modern Thai hospitality.

With 145 beach and overwater villas, diverse dining offerings, an exciting kids’ club and the acclaimed signature Spa Cenvaree, there’s endless entertainment for all the family. A fun-filled island retreat presents modern facilities designed with family-centric activities in mind, comprising a stunning outdoor water complex with multiple attractions, including a swimming pool, kids’ pool, meandering lazy river, and water playground, making it an unforgettable destination for all ages.

2 Jawakara Islands Maldives

Best Experience for: families, couples, diving, activities

New Family-Friendly vacation destination Jawakara Islands Maldives brings first-rate facilities, luxury villas and fine dining options over two islands. A luxury 5-star resort boasts 290 exquisite beach and water villas equipped with all the best comforts, ideal for people who want to enjoy a holiday with luxury in every detail. Creative foods served across selection of six restaurants and bars, all prepared by world-class chefs. Designed to cater to guests every whim, Jawakara has two infinity pools to choose from, including a kids pool that never fails to fun – but be warned, the turquoise lagoon may entice you into adventure. Water sports, snorkeling and diving experiences, kids club, over-water spa, and sports grounds, there’s countless ways to stay active at Jawakara Islands. The resort is just 40-minute seaplane journey from Male Airport, and caters to the needs of every traveler. READ MORE

3 Avani+ Fares Maldives

With opening 1st April 2023 Avani’s new debut is brought relaxed contemporary charm to one of the world’s dreamiest island destinations. Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, Avani’s first property in the Maldives has opened in a natural playground of soft white sandy beach and every colour of blue imaginable. Located on Fares Island in the Baa Atoll, the 5* star resort is comprised of 176 guest rooms, including standard accommodation and a selection of villas with pools. Every attention is placed to wellbeing, with décor blending genuine pleasures and modernity. Nearby dive site Ahivahfushi Beyru is an Eden for snorkellers and scuba enthusiasts thanks to a plethora of sea life from Hawksbill turtles to reef sharks and manta rays. READ FULL REVIEW

• 176 studios, beach villas and over water villas
• Wining, dining and partying on the beach
• House reef just steps from the beach
• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve snorkelling and diving
• 35 minutes by seaplane from Malé

4 OBLU SELECT Lobigili

Designed exclusively for couples OBLU SELECT Lobigili is perfectly put together for intimate Maldives escapes. Named as No. 1 Luxury Hotel Worldwide 2024 Lobigili blends alluring tropical vistas with elegant design, exceptional service that is as discreet as it is personalised. Offering a blend of luxury and nature an adults only all-inclusive 'The island of Love' is also known for soft white sands, crystal clear water, meaning the snorkeling and scuba diving are world-class. With the resort’s exclusive Lobi PlanTM including free transfers and round-the-clock culinary delights, couples can immerse in a blissfully carefree stay means a stress-free getaway: drinks, food and activities are included in the price of your vacay! Perfect for destination weddings, honeymoons and romantic getaways, the island is well-equipped to ensure the utmost luxury and privacy from the resort's deluxe amenities, gourmet food and supreme pampering at the ELE | NA Spa. Adding to the indulgence of adults-only Lobigili Island is the Only Blu Underwater Restaurant.

5 NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort

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

Leaving behind the city life for a tropical paradise, the renowned hospitality brand NH Collection is celebrating its first foray into island living with the opening of NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort, an all-villa hideaway in the Indian Ocean combining underwater exploration, barefoot romance and holistic wellness. Nestled on an untouched, palm tree-blanketed island that is part of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, and one of the closest Maldivian islands to the equator, the resort offers pure escapism in an exceptional setting encircled by a house reef teeming with turtles and tropical fish. Right in the crystalline lagoon waters, experienced and aspiring divers will find an idyllic underwater playground with thirty world-class diving spots, while the resort’s proximity to the equator promises almost 12 hours of daylight year-round, ideal for vitamin D-induced contentment. READ FULL REVIEW

6 Ifuru Island Resort Maldives - 24H Premium All-inclusive

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

7 Oaga Art Resort - Greatest All-Inclusive

Best Experience for:  All Inclusive, couples, families, house reef snorkeling, dining, spa

An all-inclusive Maldives resort near Male, Oaga Art Resort has opened up for the world during this new year of 2023. A contemporary brand driven by a Maldivian team, Oaga as a concept revolves around the philosophy of organic community growth. The art resort focuses on elevating the collective story of the Maldive islands with a platform especially made to cater for local artists and craftsmen while embracing the tranquility offered by the surrounding sun, sand and beaches.

Their greatest all-inclusive plan is testament to this, which includes experiences such as Creative Expression (art) classes, Take Notes (music) sessions, Thashibari In-Villa Dining, floating meal, choices of excursions, motorised watersports and the list goes on. READ FULL REVIEW

8 VARU by Atmosphere

Best Experience:   All-Inclusive Resort, Couples, Family, Diving, Spa, activities

VARU by Atmosphere is Premium All-Inclusive Resort found on the north-west edge of Malé Atoll. The brand new hotel reflects the local heritage and culture of the Maldives throughout its estate, with signature Maldivian-style design elements informing the look and style of the property. The ‘VARU Plan’ goes beyond the typical All-Inclusive concept, and includes 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. The Five Star Varu by Atmosphere” was opened on October 2019. READ FULL REVIEW

9 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 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

10 RAAYA by Atmosphere

Best Experience:   All-inclusive, Couples, families, house reef snorkeling, activities, value

The new, fully All-Inclusive Raaya by Atmosphere is located in Raa Atoll a 45-minute seaplane trip from Male main airport. Perfect for couples, families or groups of friends, all 187 villas and suites feature the best in island amenities, with space for you to relax and take in the atmosphere of the Maldives. Feel a burst of flavour at any one of the resort's eight food and beverage outlets – each one finding the perfect balance between Thai, Asian, Maldivian and Western flavours, ingredients, techniques and experiences. Dive under the water, surf atop it or head inland and play a round of mini golf or paddle tennis. And a scuba diving courses promise the best in underwater safaris this side of the Atoll. READ FULL REVIEW

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