Accolades & Awards
• "#1 Resort in the Indian Ocean, for Four Years Out of Five" • "#4 Best Resorts in the World" • Marketed as "The Best Resort in the Maldives"
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Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas · Kaafu Atoll
Naladhu Private Island
The Best Resort in the Maldives — Where Nature and Seclusion Combine.
The Resort
Maldives (specific atoll not explicitly stated); the resort is described as being "perched on the edge of an idyllic lagoon." The name "Naladhu" means "beautiful island" in the local language.
About
Naladhu Private Island
- Atoll
- Kaafu, Maldives
- Brand
- Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
- Villas
- 88
- Restaurants & bars
- 3
- Transfer
- Speedboat 35 minutes from Velana International Airport (per Resortlife).
- Star rating
- 5 of 5
- On the island
- overwater villas, pool villas, spa, dive centre, kids' club, marine biology programme, sustainability programme
The Villas
88 (per registry — factsheet says 20)
Ocean House with Pool and Private Beach Cabana
Oceanfront / Singular oceanfront abode
180 sqm (Indoor)
Beach House with Pool
Beach / Hidden in island greenery along the beach, sandy pat
180 sqm (Indoor)
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence
Beach with sunrise and sunset views over beach and ocean — "
600 sqm (across 2 storeys)
Dining
3 restaurants & bars.
The Living Room
Residence Dining
Intimate Dining
On the Island
Recreation & wellness.
spa & wellness infrastructure
• In-house spa treatments organised through the dedicated butler
• Massage with the sound of the tides rolling in
• Longer spa journeys with healing and pamperi
gym & fitness center
Air-conditioned fitness centre
dive & marine expedition center
Diving and wreck exploration offered; snorkeling on spectacular reefs (no dedicated dive centre name explicitly stated)
water sports ecosystem
• Surfing (with lessons from an expert)
• Windsurfing
• Kitesurfing
• Waterskiing
• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Parasailing
• Deep-sea fishing
• Diving and wreck explo
island community infrastructure
• Cooking school
• Infinity-edge lap pool (17m)
• Coconut Grove with petanque, swings, hammocks and shaded relaxation areas
• Air-conditioned fitness centre
Special Programmes
Brand Etymology & Design Philosophy
• "Naladhu" translates as "beautiful island" in the local (Dhivehi) language • Houses are colonial-inspired, decorated with handpicked curios from across the continents • Houses nestled in native foliage across the island • Positioned as "a world unto itself" — an intimate hideaway promising unrivalled exclusivity and privacy
Butler Service Programme
• Dedicated butler assigned to each house • On-call 24 hours a day • Duties: provide assistance, organise in-house dining, book activities, act as connection to the outside world • Butler also arranges in-house spa treatments and bespoke dining occasions
Exploration & Excursions
• Snorkeling and diving on spectacular reefs • Sailing to the horizon • Surfing lessons from an expert • Scenic seaplane flights • Wreck exploration
Getting There
- Speedboat 35 minutes from Velana International Airport (per Resortlife).
Plan This Stay
Two ways forward.
01 · Direct
Book direct.
Check rates, availability and reserve straight from the resort's partner page.
Check rates02 · Considered
Talk to a concierge.
Transfers, dining reservations, kids' clubs, dives, anniversaries — one person from brief to bag drop.
WhatsApp the desk
Replies usually within the hour · Mon–Sun 09:00–22:00 MVT