Every hotel in the guide, in the order we recommend them. Narrow the list by setting, price, kind of trip, Lumi and badges.
Three Lumi · Eclipse
The black edition of Three Lumi: no weak side on any of the 5 things that matter.
1 hotel of 335.
Three Lumi
Exceptional: guests, critics and we all say so.
3 hotels of 335.
Two Lumi
Exceptional: two of our three readings say so.
25 hotels of 335.
One Lume
Gives more than the other hotels of its place and price range.
82 hotels of 335.
A spa worth the trip
Held by a hotel in the guide’s top tenth for what guests write about the spa, when at least 30 of them mention it, or by a hotel whose spa has, in our reading of its official pages, one of the highest readings in the guide.
28 hotels of 335 hold it.
A story inside
Held by a hotel whose character has, in our reading, one of the highest readings in the guide, and whose history begins before 1950.
31 hotels of 335 hold it.
A table worth the trip
Held by a hotel in the guide’s top tenth for what guests write about the food, when at least 30 of them mention it, or by a hotel whose table has, in our reading, one of the highest readings in the guide.
30 hotels of 335 hold it.
Adults only
Held by a hotel that states a minimum age of 12 or more for its guests.
8 hotels of 335 hold it.
Children’s kingdom
Held by a hotel whose club takes children aged 4 or younger, and where at least 30 guests write about children and nearly all of them write well of it.
8 hotels of 335 hold it.
Doing nothing, very well
Held by a hotel in the guide’s top tenth for what guests write about the beach and the lagoon: at least 30 of them must mention it.
18 hotels of 335 hold it.
Far away, in no time
Held by a resort in the Maldives on an island of its own, 20 minutes or less from the airport.
20 hotels of 335 hold it.
Gentle giants
Held by a resort for which a source says where and when manta rays or whale sharks are met: a named site, a season or the time it takes to reach them.
16 hotels of 335 hold it.
Honeymoon
Held by a hotel in the guide’s top tenth for how many of the reviews that say who was travelling are honeymoons: at least 50 reviews must say so.
19 hotels of 335 hold it.
Just for us
Held by a hotel with 40 rooms or villas at most.
15 hotels of 335 hold it.
Reef at the door
Held by a resort whose reef you can swim to from the beach and which, among such resorts, is in the top 15% for what guests write about it: at least 30 of them must mention it.
17 hotels of 335 hold it.
The bill feels right
Held by a hotel where at least 30 guests write about the price and at least 6 in 10 find it fair.
19 hotels of 335 hold it.
The city at the door
Held by a city hotel in the top third of the guide’s city hotels for what guests write about its location: at least 30 of them must mention it.
17 hotels of 335 hold it.
They read your mind
Held by a hotel in the guide’s top 8% for what guests write about the staff and the service: at least 30 of them must mention it.
18 hotels of 335 hold it.
True quiet
Held by a hotel in the guide’s top tenth for what guests write about the quiet: at least 30 of them must mention it.
14 hotels of 335 hold it.
Up for breakfast
Held by a hotel in the top sixth for breakfast, among the guide’s hotels where at least 30 guests write about it.
15 hotels of 335 hold it.
Location, room, staff and breakfast: how happy the guests were, read in their Google reviews.
Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives
173 pool villas, a bridge across the lagoon and a Clarins garden spa
What guests love most: the room, 89 in 100 happy.
South Malé Atoll, Maldives
A small villa island close to the airport: the lagoon is the luxury, meals the bill to weigh up.
What guests love most: the location, 93 in 100 happy.
Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
Lagoon villas and well-liked staff: all-inclusive still requires a close look at venues and dates.
What guests love most: the location, 93 in 100 happy.
Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
Italian dining and villas of several sizes: distinguish upgrades and seaplane from all-inclusive.
What guests love most: the location, 85 in 100 happy.
Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives
For couples who want a quiet villa, an overwater spa and the option to cross the bridge for a different dinner setting at Dhigurah.
What guests love most: the room, 92 in 100 happy.
Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives
For travellers who put the house reef and a small island ahead of a quick transfer.
What guests love most: the staff and service, 92 in 100 happy.
Raa Atoll, Maldives
For couples and families who want a choice of land and overwater villas, sports and 6 restaurants, with a lower entry quote in the collected comparison.
What guests love most: the room, 90 in 100 happy.
Baa Atoll, Maldives
For travellers who want space, a private pool and facilities for a family or group, with mobility adaptations in 3 specified villa categories.
What guests love most: the location, 94 in 100 happy.
Raa Atoll, Maldives
Every villa with a pool, between beach and lagoon
What guests love most: breakfast, 94 in 100 happy.
South Ari Atoll, Maldives
A compact island, between reef and shared activities
What guests love most: the staff and service, 91 in 100 happy.
North Malé Atoll, Maldives
A speedboat beach holiday with different ways to reach the sea
What guests love most: the location, 90 in 100 happy.
North Ari Atoll, Maldives
A reef within reach of the villa, with a livelier evening.
What guests love most: the staff and service, 99 in 100 happy.
Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives
The far north, a private pool and 7 dining venues.
What guests love most: the room, 85 in 100 happy.
Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives
Space and greenery in the northern Maldives, with a journey to allow for.
What guests love most: the staff and service, 90 in 100 happy.
South Malé Atoll, Maldives
A pool villa close to the airport, with outlook and meals to choose.
What guests love most: the staff and service, 96 in 100 happy.
North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Ritz-Carlton Maldives suits couples and families who want a contemporary villa, a private pool and days divided between the spa and restaurants. Budget for meals, treatments and the speedboat when the chosen rate excludes them; reef snorkelling also involves guided boat trips.
What guests love most: breakfast, 95 in 100 happy.
Spas and pools: Ritz-Carlton Maldives spa
Explore Ritz-Carlton MaldivesVaavu Atoll, Maldives
Couples and groups choosing between beach and overwater duplex. Transfer prices unspecified; minibar and spa have separate costs
What guests love most: the location, 92 in 100 happy.
Raa Atoll, Maldives
Couples and families wanting meals and activities with explicit terms. Category-specific access; transfers and supplements separate from room quote
What guests love most: the staff and service, 97 in 100 happy.
South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Beach, garden or overwater: choose the room first, then the board and transfer.
What guests love most: the location, 83 in 100 happy.
Baa Atoll, Maldives
The Nautilus Maldives suits guests seeking a spacious house, a butler and meals that follow their own rhythm on a small Baa island. Privacy comes at a substantial cost, and transfers, spa and experiences need separate reading from the house rate.
What guests love most: the staff and service, 87 in 100 happy.
Raa Atoll, Maldives
Ifuru Island Maldives suits families and groups seeking a beach, varied restaurants and a pool with music, with arrivals also using the island’s airstrip. Suites and villas have distinct formats, while supplements, transfers and activities do not all become part of Premium All Inclusive.
What guests love most: the location, 87 in 100 happy.
Raa Atoll, Maldives
Brennia Kottefaru suits guests choosing between garden, beach and water, with villas for 2 and residences for a larger family. The variety needs careful reading: counts and areas have discrepancies, and Manta and Sunset Grill require reservations and supplements.
What guests love most: the location, 84 in 100 happy.
Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives
Meyyafushi Maldives suits families and couples seeking a private pool, overwater padel and several restaurants during a Premium All Inclusive stay. Bubble, the underwater restaurant, and Sukun, the teppanyaki, cost extra and need booking; the resort is new, the release of 30 April 2026 announces it officially open, and the earliest reviews describe its opening months.
What guests love most: the staff and service, 86 in 100 happy.
North Ari Atoll, Maldives
Safari Island Maldives suits guests seeking traditional bungalows, diving and a sea-centred holiday, with 3 choices between beach and lagoon. Space and facilities are simpler than a large pool villa, and private boats, meal plans and taxes need distinct terms.
What guests love most: the location, 88 in 100 happy.
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