<strong>Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi: </strong>There are 55 overwater villas and two standalone Stella Maris villas among this property's 118 accommodation options. While the interiors are elegant and contemporary with a signature glass-bottomed closet floor, you'll want to spend all your time outside, soaking in this piece of paradise.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi: There are 55 overwater villas and two standalone Stella Maris villas among this property's 118 accommodation options. While the interiors are elegant and contemporary with a signature glass-bottomed closet floor, you'll want to spend all your time outside, soaking in this piece of paradise.
Waldort Astoria
<strong>Velaa Private Island: </strong>The 47 exquisitely custom-made villas and residences on this pristine island were built in 2013 but look brand new, with every inch perfectly finished by a team of craftsmen from Europe.
Velaa Private Island: The 47 exquisitely custom-made villas and residences on this pristine island were built in 2013 but look brand new, with every inch perfectly finished by a team of craftsmen from Europe.
Velaa Private Island
<strong>The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: </strong>The 44 overwater villas at this resort are modern and minimalist. The bathrooms are covered in slick marble, while the bedrooms are lined with bright, Scandi-style timber.
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: The 44 overwater villas at this resort are modern and minimalist. The bathrooms are covered in slick marble, while the bedrooms are lined with bright, Scandi-style timber.
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli
<strong>The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands: </strong>The majority of the 100 villas at this stunning new luxury resort are over water. Channeling the motion of the ocean, each is uniquely circular in design and outfitted with distinct, vertical wooden slats made from sustainable timber.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands: The majority of the 100 villas at this stunning new luxury resort are over water. Channeling the motion of the ocean, each is uniquely circular in design and outfitted with distinct, vertical wooden slats made from sustainable timber.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
<strong>Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island: </strong>The island's overwater villas are impressively large and stylishly decorated. From one to three-bedroom options, each has a rooftop terrace for private BBQ dinners or movie screenings under the stars.
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island: The island's overwater villas are impressively large and stylishly decorated. From one to three-bedroom options, each has a rooftop terrace for private BBQ dinners or movie screenings under the stars.
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island
<strong>The Nautilus:</strong> The 11 overwater houses, residences and retreat at The Nautilus are the epitome of boho-chic. Made of entirely curved walls, they resemble the flow of waves lapping on shores.
The Nautilus: The 11 overwater houses, residences and retreat at The Nautilus are the epitome of boho-chic. Made of entirely curved walls, they resemble the flow of waves lapping on shores.
The Nautilus
<strong>InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort: </strong>This IHG resort opened in 2019 with 81 beach, overwater and lagoon options. Its 24 striking overwater villas have infinity plunge pools and sublimely serene views.
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort: This IHG resort opened in 2019 with 81 beach, overwater and lagoon options. Its 24 striking overwater villas have infinity plunge pools and sublimely serene views.
InterContinental
<strong>Soneva Jani: </strong>This resort's 51 Water Retreats range from a one-bedroom villa with no slide (due to low tide) to a four-bedroom palace perched over the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean. Each is crafted with sustainable, whitewashed wood, endless plush seating areas and, for all but two, a retractable roof for stargazing.
Soneva Jani: This resort's 51 Water Retreats range from a one-bedroom villa with no slide (due to low tide) to a four-bedroom palace perched over the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean. Each is crafted with sustainable, whitewashed wood, endless plush seating areas and, for all but two, a retractable roof for stargazing.
Aksham Abdul Gadhir/Soneva Jani
<strong>Kudadoo Maldives: </strong>One of the smallest and most sustainable resorts in the Maldives, Kudadoo's 15 overwater residences are powered entirely by solar panels.
Kudadoo Maldives: One of the smallest and most sustainable resorts in the Maldives, Kudadoo's 15 overwater residences are powered entirely by solar panels.
Kudadoo
<strong>Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru: </strong> The overwater villas at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru are decorated in Cobalt blues and charcoal grays.<br />For sun worshipers, the villa's giant overwater nets and soft loungers await.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru: The overwater villas at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru are decorated in Cobalt blues and charcoal grays.
For sun worshipers, the villa's giant overwater nets and soft loungers await.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
<strong>Gili Lankanfushi: </strong>Split into 10 categories, some of the resort's 45 sustainably-built villas come with pools, and some have multiple bedrooms.
Gili Lankanfushi: Split into 10 categories, some of the resort's 45 sustainably-built villas come with pools, and some have multiple bedrooms.
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
<strong>JOALI Maldives: </strong>This resort's 49 overwater villas line one of the longest jetties in the islands. Each is decked out with sky-high cathedral ceilings, hand-carved decorative doors, rose-gold finishes and pops of pretty pastels.
JOALI Maldives: This resort's 49 overwater villas line one of the longest jetties in the islands. Each is decked out with sky-high cathedral ceilings, hand-carved decorative doors, rose-gold finishes and pops of pretty pastels.
JOALI Maldives