The Most Popular Resorts in Raa Atoll


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Updated September, 2024

The 10 Best Hotels in Raa atoll are the ones which make the most of this fantastic, relatively unknown location in the Maldives. A very special place to escape and reconnect with nature, yourself and those who matter most, the Raa Atoll is a private, rustic and romantic getaway located in a beautiful unspoilt corner of the Maldives. The atoll's location close to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is also very unique and spacious, giving guest ample opportunity to discover the wild marine life and enjoy unobstructed views.

The home to a some of the most luxurious hotels in the Maldives a stunning tropical island paradise with white sandy beaches and crystal clear seas is accesible 20-minute speedboat ride from Ifuru Domestic Airport or a 45-minute seaplane jorney from Male International Airport.

These are the best places to stay in Raa atoll, where you can be assured of a warm welcome and a lovely stay. These are the resorts which also provide the very best value for money, giving you a memorable holiday.

Read below about Raa's atoll best resorts to make an informed choice as to where the best accommodation is, whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a family-friendly stay.

1 You & Me Maldives

H2O, YOU & ME BY COCOON
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A home to 'H2O' underwater restaurant You & Me Maldives resort is adults only getaway set on a private island in Raa Atoll. With a natural-chic vibe made especially for lovers You & Me has the spacious 109 Villas - 99 are over water and 10 are on the beach, six dining options in stunning settings, the over-water Orchid Spa, the large swimming pool and water sports centre. If you're looking for five star standards and service in a lush world of unsurpassed tropical beauty, look no further. READ FULL REVIEW

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2 Heritance Aarah - Premium All Inclusive

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Best Experience:  Couples, families, gourmet dining, beach, diving

Offering the perfect combination of exclusivity and comfort, Heritance Aarah is all about exclusive luxury with a touch of Maldives' traditions. One of the best luxury resorts in the Maldives, the main attractions of Aarah are beautiful white beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and a hipnotic marine life on a house reef. Heritance Aarah is al about full privacy and an ideal tropical beach experience on a paradise island. For guests seeking a haven for pure relaxation or an active holiday retreat with the whole family, Heritance Aarah promises to offer endless choices with a unique Premium All-Inclusive holiday plan (download plan) and some of the largest beach villas in the Maldives.

Accessible by a scenic 40-minute seaplane flight from the main Velana International Airport, Heritance Aarah offers 157 villas and suites separated by tropical vegetation for privacy, and designed and built with a fusion of indigenous Maldivian and modern architecture.From evocative flavours that will have your taste buds in raptures of delight to gourmet creations that combine authentic local ingredients, the resort's restaurants offer something truly distinctive, start from France and Italy to the Middle East, Sri Lanka, India, Turkey, Mexico and Japan – and three bars including space exclusively for Ocean Suite guests, a poolside bar and an open-air rooftop venue.. Be it intimate fine dining to candlelit dinners on the beach, each experience embodies a culinary journey of discovery. READ FULL REVIEW

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3 Fushifaru Maldives

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Best Experience for:   Couples, Beach, Diving, Quiet and Private

An idyllic island retreat with a powder soft sands, Fushifaru Maldives is a 5-star resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll. The beautiful island of Fushifaru is a home for an unusual landscape above and below the waterline. With "Fushi", that means "island" and "Faru", which means "reef" in Dhivehi, Fushifaru is an ideal reflection of its name. If you need little more than a sensational beach and a comfortable bed, this little laid-back resort might be the one for you. Facilities are few, although there is a watersports centre, swimming pool and spa – but really it's all about the beach. Nestled between a national Marine Protected Area and three of the Maldives’ most iconic dive sites, Fushifaru Maldives is a boutique and intimate resort with an endless promise of adventure, excitement, discovery and serenity all in one diverse landscape. READ FULL REVIEW

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4  Adaaran Prestige Water Villas

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Best Experience:  Honeymoon, Water Villas, All Inclusive, Value, Beach

Ideal for a honeymoon, Adaaran Prestige Water Villas is an exclusive luxury resort located on Meedhupparu island in the Maldivian Raa Atoll. Sharing a private island with the other property of the Adaaran Resort, Adaaran Prestige Water Villas offers 20 water villas that are both large, modern and luxurious, also private and secluded. This is a 5-star resort in every respect, and the service, including a personal butler for each room, is exceptional. Of course, in the Maldives there are more luxurious overwater bungalows at more favorable prices - view the often cheap Adaaran Prestige Vadoo or OBLU SELECT Atmosphere - but few ones include so many free offers. For those who can afford it, the hotel is ideal for a honeymoon or a jubilee trip to the Maldives, with a magnificent house reef that you will never tire to explore. READ FULL REVIEW

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5 Reethi Faru, Bio Luxury Resort

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Best Experience:  Couples, House Reef Snorkeling, Activities, Beaches

With an amazing house reef, Reethi Faru is a new 5-star resort opened in November 2017 in Raa Atoll. Stunning beach, palm trees and natural tropical vegetation form this paradise island of Filaidhoo. Meaning in Dhivehi "Beautiful Reef", Reethi Faru fully justifies its name and boasts a vibrant house reef not far from the shore. With excellent accommodation, both on the beach and over the water, with five restaurants to choose from, a spa, a wide selection of water sports, including diving and snorkeling. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Reethi Faru Resort is the perfect holiday escape for couples or for families or friends traveling together with an excellent value for money. The new resort has 150 spacious villas, all with a traditional design that blends well with the environment, your home away from home can be found on soft sands or on stilts in the crystal clear lagoon. READ FULL REVIEW

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6 Furaveri Maldives

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

With an excellent value-for-money and ideal for both couples and families alike, Furaveri Island Resort & Spa is a new luxury resort located in Raa atoll, one of the most developing and most remote atolls in the Maldives. The private Furaveri island is an independent brand that is run by the local business and conceptually linked to a long-standing desire to offer guests a culturally authentic, luxurious island experience in an environment that remains true to the natural beauty and spirit of the Maldives. The resort is accessible by a 45-minute seaplane flight from the main Velana International Airport. The 107 private villas have been specifically designed to meet guests’ individual preferences and are set amongst lush vegetation, in the first row on a sandy white beach or settled above a sparkling turquoise lagoon.The island also offers a great selection of F&B outlets combined with leisure activities. There is plenty to keep everyone occupied and the array of activities and events on offer is endless. Furaveri is blessed with an incredible house reef with turtles, sharks, rays, barracuda, napoleons, tuna and trevally as well as colourful corals. The resort’s PADI five-star certified dive centre offers a full range of PADI programmes, from Discover Suba Diving to PADI Divemaster along with daily dives and guided snorkelling trips. READ FULL REVIEW

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7 Cora Cora Maldives - Premium All-Inclusive Resort

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Best Experience:   couples, families, solo, foodies, all inclusive, diving, house reef snorkeling, activities

Focused on all inclusive holidays, Cora Cora Maldives is a brand new island resort in Raa Atoll. Stay and play – the resort's Premium All-inclusive concept means the guests can enjoy most thrilling adventures on land and sea as much as you like. Freedom to indulge – all guests are on the Gourmet Meal Plan® , which includes almost everything. Opened 1st October 2021, a contemporary 5-star retreat features 100 villas spred in lush vegetation and spread over an expansive blue lagoon, six dining options, a luxury spa, dive & watersports centre, fitness facilities, outdoor cinema, kids club and heritage museum. Designed for couples and families alike, Cora Cora Maldives offers a vibrant, colourful vacation with an emphasis on excellent, healthy food, a lush interior landscape, and beaches, waters and reefs that are wonderfully preserved. READ FULL REVIEW

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8 Dhigali Maldives - A Premium All-Inclusive Resort

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Best Experience for:   couples and families, All Inclusive, Value, Diving, Activities

Innovation in design and breathtaking landscapes, Dhigali offers a rare all inclusive island experience in the amazingly distant part of the Maldives. Dhigali is a beautiful island with a romantic atmosphere, green interior and a wide choice of accommodation options. A slender coral cay in the Raa Atoll, the resort is pure Maldivian bliss. It is suitable for both honeymooners and families, and can also offer their guests a lot of adventures, including water sports, night snorkeling and island hopping. Surrounded by a pristine house reef and crystal clear lagoon, this resort - as well as the Maldives by and large - is all about water. Regardless of whether you choose a beach bungalow or villa scattered under the canopy of palm trees or a water villa, the incredibly turquoise Indian Ocean's views of are really impressive. READ FULL REVIEW

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9 Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

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Best Experience for:   couples and families, house reef snorkeling, Value, Diving, wellness

If you are looking for a new, top 5 star Maldives resort - look no further! With a stunning house reef, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives resort is located in scenic Raa Atoll and offers a refreshing blend serenity and discovery in an awe-inspiring destination embraced by nature’s wonders. The beautiful island is home to 80 all-pool-villas, on the beach and overwater designed seamlessly to immerse guests in the natural surroundings. Alila is a special place, extremely well managed, with superior service and staff, and the best food in the Maldives. Activities and experiences for every type of escape: the Shack sandbank, snorkelling, watersports, fine dining, spa - all beyond amazing. And access to some of the best diving you can find ...really close by. READ FULL REVIEW

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10 Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa – Deluxe All inclusive

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa – Deluxe All inclusive
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Best Experience:  Couples, Families, All Inclusive, 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. Emerald Maldives is the perfect destination for your holiday in the Maldives, whether you are looking for adventure, exploring the underwater wonders, or simply relaxation, enjoying the modern facilities, in-house dining venues and comfort of your villa. The Emerald keeps everything it promises. Just outstanding work - from the incredibly luxurious villa, to the great food, to the incomparable excellence of all services. Managed by Rome-headquartered hotel chain Emerald Collection, Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa is set on the island of Fasmendhoo which is accessible by a scenic 45-minute seaplane flight or a 30-minute domestic flight from the main Malé International Airport. READ FULL REVIEW

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