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Gaafu Alifu Atoll

MALDIVES DESTINATION

Gaafu Alifu Atoll

Deep south luxury — remote island grandeur and world-class surfing

Gaafu Alifu Atoll lies in the deep south of the Maldives, straddling the equator in one of the most biodiverse stretches of the Indian Ocean. The journey is longer — typically a domestic flight to Kooddoo Airport followed by a speedboat transfer — but the payoff is a Maldives experience that feels genuinely frontier. Reefs here are pristine and less dived than their northern counterparts, and the atoll's position near the equatorial channel means nutrient-rich currents attract impressive marine life. Surfing is also exceptional, with uncrowded breaks that rival the better-known North Malé spots. For the adventurous traveller, Gaafu Alifu is a revelation.

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Most generous all-inclusive in the MaldivesWorld-first AQUA Villas with underwater bedroomsPADI 5-star Eco Centre18-hectare island with natural freshwater lake

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Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

Maamutaa, Gaafu Alifu Atoll· seaplane · 90 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is a bold, all-inclusive luxury resort on Maamutaa Island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, celebrated as the most generous all-inclusive resort in the Maldives. The 122-villa resort spans 18 hectares of lush greenery surrounding a natural lake, and uniquely features two AQUA Villas with underwater bedrooms — a world first — offering intimate encounters with marine life from the comfort of your bed. As a PADI 5-star Eco Centre dive operation in the remote southern Maldives, Pullman Maamutaa is a destination for active, adventure-seeking travellers.

  • — Most generous all-inclusive in the Maldives
  • — World-first AQUA Villas with underwater bedrooms
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