55 min domestic flight+5 min speedboat domestic flight+ speedboat
Facilities and services
Chinese-speaking staffOcean-view bathKids’ clubSandbankPADI dive centerSpaWater sportsWedding or honeymoon services
Experience ratings
Snorkeling4 / 54
Beach5 / 55
Families5 / 55
Lagoon5 / 55
Honeymoon5 / 55
Photography5 / 55
House reef4 / 54
About the island
The Residence Maldives is located on Falhumaafushi, a pristine island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, one of the largest atolls in the world; paradise awaits you. The resort's 94 villas draw design inspiration from the island's luxurious beauty, reflected in thatched roofs, natural materials, and gorgeous fabrics. Enjoy the feeling of a private island at this secluded resort, where unparalleled natural beauty creates a fascinating backdrop for you to enjoy ultimate relaxation.
Why stay here
The Residence's beach is first-rate; the place with the best view is the beach bar. The hotel facilities and service are both good, and the hotel has at least three Chinese-speaking staff. It offers one of the world's best remote diving experiences, and the resort has its own PADI five-star dive center. Within five minutes to one hour from the resort, there are rare, undisturbed coral reefs and excellent dive sites. The resort's reef is Falhumaa Reef, with the shallowest part at 1 meter gradually descending to about 28 meters. In short, The Residence is an island worth visiting, tranquil and far-reaching.
Highlights
The hotel's hardware is good, slightly cheaper than hotels of the same level, with high value for money, good service, beautiful beach, and oversized rooms; higher-category room types have private pools, and the Spa is very comfortable.
Before you go
Although the lagoon is large, there is some seaweed in parts of the lagoon, which affects the lagoon view to some extent; friends who mind this should choose carefully.
Children’s policy
Children accepted: 2-11.99 years old 2500/person
Villas and rooms
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Beach Pool Villa
Room count · 6Area · 158㎡Private pool · 15㎡
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Villa Description: The resort features only 6 exclusive Beach Pool Villas, each spanning 158㎡ with a standard private pool. Experience ultimate freedom in your villa, where outdoor spaces overlook the sparkling ocean and lush tropical greenery. Just steps away from the pristine beach, enjoy endless fun - including a dedicated children's playground nestled among palm trees. The spacious living area opens directly onto your private terrace, offering breathtaking ocean views.
Maximum occupancy
3 adults or 2 adults 2 children
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Water Villa
Room count · 39Area · 137㎡Private pool · None
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The 39 overwater villas across the island are 137 sqm each, featuring a spacious living room that opens to a private terrace where you can bask in the Maldivian sun and delight in the large aquarium right before your eyes.
Maximum occupancy
2 major
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Water Pool Villa
Room count · 28Area · 156㎡Private pool · 15㎡
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The island has 28 overwater pool villas, each 156 ㎡, with private pools as standard. Stunning ocean views, with waves gently lapping at the steps in front of your door; below, the coral reef is clearly visible in the sparkling water and schools of fish swim freely. These are the pleasures an overwater pool villa brings you.
Maximum occupancy
2 major
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Deluxe Water Pool Villa
Room count · 4Area · 182㎡Private pool · 15㎡
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The 4 Overwater Pool Villas on the entire island are 182 ㎡ each, with private pools as standard. Hidden in one of the resort's most private locations, indulge in the luxurious space of the Overwater Pool Villa, feel the spectacular, and activate all your senses. Unload all stress and burdens in the oversized living room, feel the joy of relaxation, immerse yourself in absolute comfort, lounge lazily on the sofa with a book, or enjoy the stunning views.
Maximum occupancy
2 major
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Two Bedroom Water Pool Villa
Room count · 4Area · 282㎡Private pool · 42.5㎡
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The island has 4 Two-Bedroom Overwater Pool Villas, each 282 square meters, with a standard 42.5-square-meter oversized private pool. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Maldives and indulge in the vast space of the overwater villa. Step out onto the private terrace, relax in the private pool, or dine amid the beautiful interplay of ocean and sunset. This delightful paradise is suitable for couples as well as families with older children. The villa also has another bedroom with twin beds.
Maximum occupancy
4 major
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Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
Room count · 2Area · 273㎡Private pool · 42.5㎡
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There are 4 Two-Bedroom Overwater Pool Villas on the island, each 282 sqm, with a standard 42.5 sqm extra-large private pool. The villa faces the sea, with elegant and comfortable interiors; a few steps out and you can enjoy the renowned beautiful ocean views. An ideal paradise for family vacations. Additionally, one bedroom is equipped with twin beds.
Maximum occupancy
4 Adults 2 Children
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Beach Villa
Room count · 11Area · 138㎡Private pool · None
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11 Beach Villas on the island, 138 ㎡, located on the sparkling waterfront, set amidst soothing greenery, experience open relaxation. With direct beach access, a palm-fringed playground, and a spacious living room opening onto a private terrace where you can enjoy expansive sea views.
Maximum occupancy
2 adults 1 child
Restaurants and bars
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The Dining Room
Service style · Buffet & à la carteGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Minimal
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This modern beach restaurant brings you great food and great views: you can choose to dine indoors or outdoors while enjoying the lagoon. It offers a rich and varied breakfast, healthy salads and light lunches; in the evening you can enjoy world, Asian and Indian Ocean cuisine blending traditional and modern flavors, plus a children's menu.
Hours
7:00-10:30,12:30-15:00,19:00-22:30
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Falhumaa
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Western Cuisine & WineDress code · Business and leisure
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The overwater restaurant at the end of the 230-meter jetty, situated above the coral reef, offers an unforgettable dining experience in the gentle sea breeze. Our menu features a selection of Western cuisine, highlighting fresh seafood and grilled meats, complemented by fine wines from around the world. Start the evening with an aperitif at the cozy bar, or enjoy a liqueur after dinner.
Experience the island's myriad charms at the Beach Bar. Lounge in the pool overlooking the beach, enjoy light lunches and island-style drinks to refresh yourself; after sunset, try some appetizers and signature dishes.
This indoor bar is located above the hotel lobby and offers panoramic ocean views. It is a relaxing place to read a book or play billiards or chess at leisure while enjoying cocktails and snacks from the deli café.
Island experiences
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Inter-Island Jetty
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Activity Overview: The resort is connected to its sister island Reethi Dhigurah by a jetty, forming one of the largest island resort destinations in the Maldives. Crossing this jetty makes dual-island hopping easy.
Clarins Spa
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Activity Introduction: Step into the first and only Clarins spa in the Maldives, and your tension and stress will slowly melt away. As an internationally renowned pioneer in natural beauty, Clarins spa products are derived from plant active ingredients. While experiencing deep relaxation, you can also experience beauty formulas customized for you by beauty experts. The spa stands quietly at the end of the jetty, overlooking the calm lagoon waters and rainbow-like coral reefs. The center consists of six independent spa pavilions and a hair salon, offering a full range of treatments, relaxing massages, and beauty and hair services to rejuvenate your body and mind. There is also a large open-air deck for meditation and yoga classes, where you can enjoy beautiful views and the ultimate free breeze.
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Diving
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Activity overview: The PADI-authorized 5-star dive training center Euro-Divers Worldwide will lead beginners or experienced diving enthusiasts to jointly appreciate the Maldives' most brilliant and magnificent underwater wonders.
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Kids Club
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Activity overview: Take your children to splash in the waves and build sandcastles on the beach, perhaps encounter cute little animals. You can also take them to learn to cook traditional Maldivian dishes, meet friends from various countries, or immerse themselves in the fun of diving...
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Water sports
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Activity Overview: There are many water sports to participate in. Free non-motorized water activities include sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, and snorkeling. Beginners can also take windsurfing and catamaran sailing courses at their own expense.
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Weddings & Celebrations
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Activity Overview: Dreaming of a blissful island wedding? Say 'I do' on the golden sands or celebrate underwater with marine life. The resort's wedding planners will handle all details, from ceremony to dining, decorations, photography, and entertainment, so you can focus on enjoying the most special day of your life.