★ 7
Baa Atoll
Four Seasons Private Island Maldives At Voavah
Seaplane · 40 min
All-inclusiveGreat snorkeling
ISLAND GUIDE
Luxury Maldives resorts
Resorts rated six stars or more, ordered from the highest four-night reference price, to compare villas, dining and service at the top end.
Reference prices updated November 2026, for comparison only; the resort quote is final.
How to choose
- Top resorts differ in privacy, butler service and dining; compare restaurant counts on each page.
- Peak-season availability is tight, so ask early for holidays.
- Some resorts offer private flights or lounges; confirm with the resort.
Luxury resorts at a glance
| # | Resort | Atoll | Transfer | Four nights for two |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons Private Island Maldives At Voavah | Baa Atoll | Seaplane · 40 min | ¥161,280 |
| 2 | Soneva Secret | Haa Dhaalu Atoll | Seaplane · 75 min | ¥118,398 |
| 3 | Soneva Fushi | Baa Atoll | Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 25 min | ¥78,960 |
| 4 | Kudadoo Maldives Private Island | Lhaviyani Atoll | Seaplane · 40 min | ¥68,478 |
| 5 | Naladhu Private Island | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 35 min | ¥63,998 |
| 6 | Soneva Jani Maldives | Noonu Atoll | Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 35 min | ¥62,320 |
| 7 | The Nautilus Maldives | Baa Atoll | Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 30 min | ¥60,800 |
| 8 | Cheval Blanc Randheli | Noonu Atoll | Seaplane · 40 min | ¥57,598 |
| 9 | Velaa Private Island Maldives | Noonu Atoll | Seaplane · 45 min | ¥54,878 |
| 10 | Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru | Baa Atoll | Seaplane · 30 min | ¥51,678 |
| 11 | Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 30 min | ¥50,800 |
| 12 | Joali Maldives | Raa Atoll | Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 40 min | ¥46,878 |
Top 24 luxury resorts
★ 7
★ 7
★ 7
★ 7
★ 6.5
★ 7
Noonu Atoll
Soneva Jani Maldives
Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 35 min
All-inclusiveFamily friendly
★ 7
Baa Atoll
The Nautilus Maldives
Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 30 min
Great snorkelingFamily friendly
★ 7
★ 7
★ 7
★ 6.5
★ 6.5
Raa Atoll
Joali Maldives
Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 40 min
Great snorkelingFamily friendly
★ 6
★ 6.5
★ 6
★ 7
Dhaalu Atoll
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Seaplane · 45 min
Great snorkelingFamily friendly
★ 6.5
Gaafu Alifu Atoll
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
Domestic flight + speedboat · 70 min
Great snorkelingFamily friendly
★ 6.5
Raa Atoll
Joali Being,Bodufushi Island
Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 40 min
Great snorkelingFamily friendly
★ 6.5
★ 6.5
★ 6.5
★ 6.5
★ 7
★ 6
FAQ
Which luxury resorts stand out?
By this page’s order, the top picks are Four Seasons Private Island Maldives At Voavah (Baa Atoll, about ¥161,280 for four nights for two), Soneva Secret (Haa Dhaalu Atoll, about ¥118,398 for four nights for two), Soneva Fushi (Baa Atoll, about ¥78,960 for four nights for two). 66 resorts match in total.
Which is the most affordable?
By four-night reference price, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is lowest at about ¥16,400 (updated November 2026). Actual rates vary by dates and villa.
Which is closest to Malé airport?
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort has the shortest typical transfer, about 15 minutes by speedboat.
Are “six-star” and “seven-star” official ratings?
In the Maldives these are industry or platform labels, not a single official rating. Villas, dining and service tell you more.