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Maldives resorts with surfing
The Maldives has good surf breaks too. These resorts offer surfing, ordered by four-night reference price.
Reference prices updated November 2026, for comparison only; the resort quote is final.
How to choose
- Conditions vary by season; check current breaks with the resort.
- Beginners should ask about lessons and board rental.
- Breaks are often reached by boat, at an extra cost.
Surfing at a glance
| # | Resort | Atoll | Transfer | Four nights for two |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 25 min | ¥11,038 |
| 2 | Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 40 min | ¥11,840 |
| 3 | Club Med Kani | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 35 min | ¥16,960 |
| 4 | Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 35 min | ¥19,200 |
| 5 | Niyama Private Islands Maldives | Dhaalu Atoll | Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 40 min | ¥23,678 |
| 6 | Six Senses Latitude Laamu | Laamu Atoll | Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 65 min | ¥24,478 |
| 7 | Kuda Villingili Maldives | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 30 min | ¥25,120 |
| 8 | Gili Lankanfushi Maldives | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | ¥27,198 |
| 9 | Anantara Veli Resort Maldives | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 35 min | ¥28,798 |
| 10 | Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Hura | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 25 min | ¥37,758 |
| 11 | Naladhu Private Island | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 35 min | ¥63,998 |
All surfing
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★ 5
South Male Atoll
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
Speedboat · 40 min
All-inclusiveFamily friendly
★ 5
★ 6
★ 6
Dhaalu Atoll
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 40 min
Family friendly
★ 6.5
Laamu Atoll
Six Senses Latitude Laamu
Seaplane, Domestic flight + speedboat · 65 min
Great snorkelingFamily friendly
★ 6
★ 6.5
★ 5
★ 6.5
★ 6.5
FAQ
Which surfing stand out?
By this page’s order, the top picks are Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives (North Male Atoll, about ¥11,038 for four nights for two), Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives (South Male Atoll, about ¥11,840 for four nights for two), Club Med Kani (North Male Atoll, about ¥16,960 for four nights for two). 11 resorts match in total.
Which is the most affordable?
By four-night reference price, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is lowest at about ¥11,038 (updated November 2026). Actual rates vary by dates and villa.
Which is closest to Malé airport?
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has the shortest typical transfer, about 15 minutes by speedboat.
When is the surf season?
It varies by atoll and break; ask the resort about the best months.
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