Kudafunafaru, Noonu Atoll
Noku Maldives
seaplane · 45 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane
The IM take
Why we'd send you to Noku
Noku Maldives on Kudafunafaru Island occupies some of the most pristine and biodiverse waters in Noonu Atoll, in the northern Maldives. The resort's philosophy centres on the Maldivian concept of 'noku' (meaning 'to embrace'), reflected in its warm and personalised approach to hospitality that treats guests as family. The 50 villas are distributed across beachfront and overwater positions, each featuring private pools and contemporary interiors that incorporate natural materials like driftwood and woven palm.
The 50 villas are distributed across beachfront and overwater positions, each featuring private pools and contemporary interiors that incorporate natural materials like driftwood and woven palm. A dedicated butler is assigned to each villa, ensuring that no request goes unattended.
The villas
6 villa categories at Noku
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
Up to 3
Beachfront villa set in lush tropical surroundings
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Beach Pool Villa
Up to 2
Beachfront villa with private pool
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Ocean Villa
Up to 2
Overwater villa with panoramic ocean views
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Ocean Pool Villa
Up to 2
Overwater villa with private plunge pool
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Sunset Ocean Pool Villa
Up to 2
Sunset-facing overwater villa with private pool
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Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Residence
Up to 4
Spacious two-bedroom beach residence with pool
The food
2 restaurants at Noku
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Palms
Maldivian & International
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Thari
Indian & Sri Lankan
What to expect
On the island, and off
- — Private-island retreat on Kudafunafaru, Noonu Atoll
- — 20 beach villas and 30 overwater villas, most with private pools
- — House reef with reef sharks, rays and turtles steps from shore
- — Palms and Thari restaurants — Maldivian, international, Indian and Sri Lankan
- — Holistic Noku Spa with natural-ingredient treatments
- — 45-minute seaplane flight from Malé
- — Part of IHG's Vignette Collection (joined December 2024)
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Common questions
About staying at Noku
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Destination
Noonu Atoll
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