The Maldives, atoll by atoll.
26 natural atolls and over a thousand islands
Discover your perfect place in the Indian Ocean. Hover an atoll on the map to see the resorts that call it home.
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HanimaadhooVelana International · MLEGan International
Anantara Kihavah
Cheval Blanc Randheli
Finolhu
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Gili Lankanfushi
Here Baa Atoll
Huvafen Fushi
Joali Maldives
Joali Being
Kudadoo Private Island
Niyama Private Islands
One&Only Reethi Rah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Patina Maldives
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Six Senses Laamu
Soneva Fushi
Soneva Jani
Soneva Secret
The Nautilus Maldives
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Vakkaru Maldives
Velaa Private Island
Waldorf Astoria Maldives IthaafushiHaa AlifuHaa DhaaluShaviyaniNoonuRaaBaaLhaviyaniNorth MaléNorth AriSouth MaléSouth AriVaavuFaafuMeemuDhaaluThaaLaamuGaafu AlifuGnaviyaniGaafu DhaaluSeenu 
All atolls · north to south · hover the map to explore
- Haa Alifu The far north. Private islands and wilderness.
- Haa Dhaalu The far north. New-frontier ultra-luxury.
- Shaviyani A single resort on a private lagoon. Quiet enough to feel like yours.
- Noonu Pristine, remote, the new luxury frontier.
- Raa Quieter than Baa, just as rich on reef. Art-led ultra-luxury sits here.
- Baa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Manta season Jun–Nov.
- Lhaviyani Wreck dives and dolphins. Mid-range to ultra-luxe.
- North Malé Closest to the airport. The original luxury circuit. MLE
- North Ari The quieter half of Ari. House reefs, short transfers, all-inclusive flagships.
- South Malé Calmer waters, a short transfer south.
- South Ari Whale shark territory. The densest concentration of luxury resorts on one atoll.
- Vaavu Shipwreck dives, tight lagoons, and a single resort.
- Faafu One resort. One reef. No distractions.
- Meemu Resort-free. Local islands and quiet channels.
- Dhaalu Central-south. Twin-island and butler-led ultra-luxury.
- Thaa Central-south. Surf breaks and a single resort on a private island.
- Laamu Southern, surf-rich, and home to only one resort.
- Gaafu Alifu Far south. Best house reefs in the country.
- Gnaviyani The equator atoll. Local life on Fuvahmulah.
- Gaafu Dhaalu Far south. Wild reefs, surf, and two serious resorts.
- Seenu Addu Atoll. The southern anchor, with a wartime history.
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Dry Nov–Apr · wet May–Oct · manta peaks in Baa and South Ari
- Ari Whale shark country and the wider house-reef circuit.
- Baa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Manta season Jun–Nov.
- Dhaalu Central-south. Twin-island and butler-led ultra-luxury.
- Faafu One resort. One reef. No distractions.
- Gaafu Alif Far south. Best house reefs in the country.
- Gaafu Dhaalu Far south. Wild reefs, surf, and two serious resorts.
- Gnaviyani The equator atoll. Local life on Fuvahmulah.
- Haa Alif The far north. Private islands and wilderness.
- Haa Dhaalu The far north. New-frontier ultra-luxury.
- Laamu Southern, surf-rich, and home to only one resort.
- Lhaviyani Wreck dives and dolphins. Mid-range to ultra-luxe.
- Meemu Resort-free. Local islands and quiet channels.
- Noonu Pristine, remote, the new luxury frontier.
- North Ari The quieter half of Ari. House reefs, short transfers, all-inclusive flagships.
- North Malé Closest to the airport. The original luxury circuit.
- Raa Quieter than Baa, just as rich on reef. Art-led ultra-luxury sits here.
- Seenu Addu Atoll. The southern anchor, with a wartime history.
- Shaviyani A single resort on a private lagoon. Quiet enough to feel like yours.
- South Ari Whale shark territory. The densest concentration of luxury resorts on one atoll.
- South Malé Calmer waters, a short transfer south.
- Thaa Central-south. Surf breaks and a single resort on a private island.
- Vaavu Shipwreck dives, tight lagoons, and a single resort.
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Five-Day Forecast, Malé, Maldives.
4°N · Indian Ocean · 73°E
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