Kanufushi Island, Baa Atoll
Finolhu Maldives
seaplane · 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé (or a 20-min domestic flight to Dharavandhoo + ~25-min speedboat)
The IM take
Why we'd send you to Finolhu
Finolhu is a playful yet luxurious five-star retreat in the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, offering 125 beach and overwater villas spread across a spectacular stretch of white sand and turquoise lagoon. The resort blends a carefree island playground atmosphere with sophisticated amenities including four distinctive restaurants — headlined by the award-winning Crab Shack — world-class snorkelling, and a curated weekly entertainment programme.
The villas
13 villa categories at Finolhu
We'll talk you through which one suits you best when you send your dates — for most travellers the sunset-facing overwater categories are the easy pick. Below, the full lineup.
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Beach Villa
65 sqm · King · Up to 3
Stylish beachfront villa with tropical garden and beach access.
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Beach Pool Villa
80 sqm · King · Up to 3
Beachfront villa with private plunge pool.
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Water Pool Villa
100 sqm · King · Up to 2
Overwater villa with private pool and direct lagoon access.
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Sunset Water Pool Villa
100 sqm · King · Up to 2
Sunset-facing overwater villa with private plunge pool.
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Sky Bubble
50 sqm · King · Up to 2
Unique glamping bubble villa with transparent walls for stargazing, set among the treetops.
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Lagoon Villa
145 sqm · King · Up to 3
Lagoon-facing villa with direct ocean access and a bright, open layout.
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Private Pool Villa
205 sqm · King · Up to 3
Beachfront villa with direct sea access and a private swimming pool.
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Ocean Pool Villa
180 sqm · King · Up to 3
Overwater villa with a private pool and direct ocean access.
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Two Bedroom Interconnecting Beach Villa
410 sqm · 2x King · Up to 5
Two interconnecting beach villas with private garden and terrace — ideal for families.
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Interconnecting Three-Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
735 sqm · 3x King · Up to 7
Expansive three-bedroom beachfront villa with private pool and generous outdoor areas.
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Two Bedroom Water Villa with Pool
460 sqm · 2x King · Up to 5
Two-bedroom overwater villa with a private pool, for families and friends.
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Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool
530 sqm · 2x King · Up to 5
Two-bedroom beachfront villa with private pool and generous indoor-outdoor space.
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Two Bedroom Rockstar Ocean Pool Villa
460 sqm · 2x King · Up to 5
Finolhu's signature two-bedroom overwater villa with private pool and a beach bubble tent to sleep under the stars.
The food
6 restaurants at Finolhu
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Beach Kitchen
International, Buffet
The resort's main all-day restaurant with sea and pool views; breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets catering to vegan, vegetarian and meat or fish diners.
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Kanusan
Japanese, Sushi
Award-winning overwater fine-dining restaurant on stilts over the lagoon, with its own sushi counter and aperitif bar; classical and modern Japanese cuisine.
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Arabian Grill
Middle Eastern
Open-air grill serving North African and Middle Eastern cuisine — tagines, mezze and spice-led dishes.
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Crab Shack
Seafood
Relaxed beachside seafood shack — a Finolhu signature.
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Beach Club
Cocktails, Bar
The social heart of the resort — beach bar with DJ sets and live music, an upper-deck shisha lounge and an air-conditioned library.
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Milk LAB
Cafe / Juice Bar
Milkshake and juice bar for shakes, cold-pressed juices, coffees and protein drinks between activities.
The island in pictures
What to expect
On the island, and off
- — Award-winning Crab Shack restaurant
- — UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll location
- — Member of Design Hotels with a signature playful aesthetic
- — Weekly entertainment programme with themed events
- — Access to Hanifaru Bay for manta ray encounters (in season)
- — Iconic beach bubble-tent glamping villa for stargazing
Curated packages at Finolhu
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About staying at Finolhu
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Destination
Baa Atoll
Finolhu Maldives sits in Baa Atoll. Browse every curated resort in the atoll, compare locations, and read what makes the area different.
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