South Malé Atoll

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

Vadoo, South Male Atoll· speedboat · 15 minutes from Velana International Airport

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is a boutique adults-only overwater retreat on the intimate Vadoo Island, located just 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport in South Malé Atoll. The resort's 50 exclusively overwater villas are built over a stunning lagoon and vibrant reef, offering uninterrupted ocean vistas and direct ladder access into the sea. Its exceptional proximity to Malé combined with its adults-only policy makes it a top choice for couples seeking a private, no-fuss luxury escape.

• — Adults-only overwater resort, closest to the airport
• — All 50 villas exclusively overwater

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

Dhigufinolhu Island, South Male Atoll· speedboat · Approximately 30 minutes from Velana International Airport

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort is a family-focused 110-villa South Male Atoll island only 30 minutes from the airport, with beach and water accommodation, overwater spa, surf school and sister-island dining access.

• — One hundred and ten beach and water accommodations
• — Thirty-minute airport speedboat

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Boduhuraa, South Male Atoll· speedboat · 30 min speedboat from Velana International Airport

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is an adults-only five-star private island retreat in South Male Atoll, with 67 beach, ocean and overwater villas just 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.

• — Adults-only private island resort
• — 67 villas including Over Water, Ocean and Beach Pool Villas

COMO Cocoa Island

Makunufushi Island, South Male Atoll· speedboat · Approximately 40 minutes from Velana International Airport

COMO Cocoa Island is an intimate all-overwater South Male Atoll resort with only 33 dhoni-inspired suites and villas, a superb house reef, COMO Shambhala wellness and refined South Indian dining.

• — Only thirty-three overwater suites and villas
• — Dhoni-inspired architecture

Fihalhohi Island Resort

Fihalhohi, South Male Atoll· speedboat · 40 minutes from Velana International Airport

Fihalhohi Island Resort is a charming, value-focused retreat in South Malé Atoll, beloved for its relaxed atmosphere, vibrant house reef, and accessible speedboat transfer from Malé. The island's 150 villas and rooms surround a lush tropical core with multiple restaurants, bars, and recreational facilities making it a perennial favourite for families and divers seeking an affordable yet authentic Maldivian experience. Its proximity to Malé and the rich reef ecosystems of South Malé Atoll make it particularly popular with dive enthusiasts.

• — Excellent house reef for shore diving and snorkelling
• — Affordable speedboat transfers from Malé

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Akasdhoo Island, South Male Atoll· speedboat · Approximately 15 minutes from Velana International Airport by speedboat

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is a music-led South Male Atoll resort with studios, beach and overwater villas, family programmes and direct access to The Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives.

• — 15-minute airport speedboat
• — Music-themed rooms and villas

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

Kandooma, South Male Atoll· Speedboat · 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport

An island escape in South Male Atoll with turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches and 154 spacious villas offering direct beach, ocean, garden or lagoon access, a 45-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport.

Naladhu Private Island Maldives

Naladhu Island, South Male Atoll· luxury speedboat · Approximately 30 minutes from Velana International Airport

Naladhu Private Island Maldives is an intimate 19-house South Male Atoll hideaway with private pools, dedicated butlers, highly personalised no-menu dining and access to selected experiences on neighbouring Anantara islands.

• — Only nineteen private-pool houses
• — Dedicated private butler

OZEN LIFE MAADHOO

Maadhoo Island, South Male Atoll· luxury speedboat · Approximately 45 minutes from Velana International Airport

OZEN LIFE MAADHOO is a 95-villa South Male Atoll all-inclusive resort reached by luxury speedboat, with beach and overwater accommodation, the M6m underwater restaurant and a seven-venue dine-around collection.

• — Ninety-five beach and water villas
• — INDULGENCE premium all-inclusive plan

OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI

Bolifushi Island, South Male Atoll· luxury catamaran · Approximately 20 minutes from Velana International Airport

OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI is a 90-villa South Male Atoll retreat reached by luxury catamaran, featuring expansive beach and overwater pool villas, slide-equipped suites, seven dining venues and the 3,000-square-metre Royal RESERVE.

• — Ninety spacious private villas
• — Luxury catamaran airport transfer

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton

Emboodhoo Lagoon, South Male Atoll· speedboat · 20 minutes from Velana International Airport

SAii Lagoon Maldives, part of the iconic CROSSROADS Maldives multi-island destination in South Malé Atoll, offers a fresh, fun and social luxury experience just 20 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. The resort combines upscale all-inclusive amenities with access to the unique CROSSROADS Maldives marina village, The Marina at CROSSROADS, and the neighbouring Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. As a Curio Collection by Hilton property, SAii Lagoon delivers vibrant hospitality with Hilton Honors benefits in an enviably convenient island setting.

• — Part of CROSSROADS Maldives multi-island destination
• — 20-minute speedboat from the airport

Sun Siyam Olhuveli

Olhuveli, South Male Atoll· speedboat · 45 minutes from Velana International Airport

Sun Siyam Olhuveli is a vibrant, activity-rich resort spanning three interconnected islands in South Malé Atoll, earning its reputation as 'The Paradise of Plenty'. The resort features the Maldives' longest swimming pool, a dozen dining and drinking venues, and top-tier whale shark and manta ray excursions, making it ideal for adventurous families and couples. With more than twelve villa categories and speedboat access from Malé, it blends convenience with spectacular surroundings.

• — Three interconnected islands
• — Maldives' longest swimming pool

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives

Emboodhu Finolhu Island, South Male Atoll· luxury speedboat · Approximately 20 minutes from Velana International Airport

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives is a 64-villa South Male Atoll hideaway set along one of the area's largest lagoons, with butler-served beach and water villas, contemporary dining and a fast luxury speedboat transfer.

• — Sixty-four villas and suites
• — Twenty-minute luxury speedboat transfer

Velassaru Maldives

Velassaru Island, South Male Atoll· speedboat · Approximately 25 minutes from Velana International Airport

Velassaru Maldives is a stylish 129-villa South Male Atoll retreat only 25 minutes from the airport, offering beach and water accommodation, five restaurants, two bars and a broad indulgence dining plan.

• — One hundred and twenty-nine accommodations
• — Twenty-five-minute airport speedboat

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Ithaafushi Island, South Male Atoll· luxury yacht · Approximately 40 minutes from Velana International Airport

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi spans three South Male Atoll islands with 117 private-pool reef, beach and overwater villas, ten celebrated dining venues and round-the-clock luxury yacht access from Velana International Airport.

• — Three interconnected resort islands
• — Private pool in every villa