SEARCH & BOOK THE WORLD'S BEST HOTELS
Search form
NEED ASSISTANCE?    1-(888)-5STAR-11

W Maldives

Male, Maldives

96 Excellent 283 Reviews
Providing a luxurious island oasis, the resort offers villas suspended over the water with glass-bottom floors, six restaurants and lounge bars, water sports, and the overwater Away Spa. Reachable via a short seaplane flight from Male's Ibrahim Nasir International Airport.
W Maldives

Summary of 512 verified reviews

98
Excellent

Excellent romantic hotel. Good for sightseeing and has a beach nearby. Awesome vibe. Great room.

Amidst white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons, W Maldives is a luxury private island resort. Guests of the property can explore the island's private reef, relax on the beaches, or experience adrenaline-filled water sports.

The all-villa retreat offers 77 private escapes each with its own plunge pool and sundeck with a daybed and grill. Luxe villas have living rooms with glass bottom floors, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and Bose sound systems, plus bedrooms with plush king-sized signature W beds.

For dining, there are six gourmet restaurants and lounge bars throughout the resort, including Fish, the signature restaurant set above the Indian Ocean specializing in seafood. Fire has a beachfront atmosphere where al fresco jungle meets beach barbeque, and the Kitchen Bistro offers at-home dining with a twist.

The overwater Away Spa provides customized massages and treatments to suit individual needs. Within each of the treatment rooms there's an outdoor veranda with a bathtub, rain shower, lounge bed, and unobstructed views of the reefs.

For recreation the resort has a variety of water sports including windsurfing lessons, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Cat Sailing, and Dream-Parasailing.
Hotel Address:
  • W Maldives
  • Fesdu Island
  • North Ari Atoll
  • Male, 09110
  • Maldives

Location Summary
Situated on Fesdu Island with a private reef, W Maldives is located in the North Ari Atoll. The luxury all-villa resort is reachable via a 25-minute seaplane transfer.

Directions to Hotel
Welcome agents greet guests at Male's Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE), and assist guests with check-in at the W Lounge at the seaplane terminal (a 5-minute drive from the airport). It's approximately 25 minutes via seaplane from the seaplane terminal to the resort.
Banquets & Meetings
Outdoor venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Fine Dining On Site
Fish, the signature restaurant set above the Indian Ocean specializing in seafood.
Pool Outdoor
Infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean with sunbeds at the Wet Bar.
Spa Facility
Overwater Away Spa offers customized services, and each treatment rooms has an outdoor veranda with a bathtub, rain shower, lounge bed, and unobstructed views of the reefs.
Scuba Diving
Down Under Dive Center with excursions to some of the top dive sites including Maaya Thila, Fishead, Malhoss Thila, and Himendoo Thila.
Recommended Rooms
Spectacular Ocean Oasis Suites have a circular daybed on the sundeck with private plunge pool, and glass panels in the floor that can be illuminated after dark to see the aquatic life.


Guest Review Highlights

5
433
4
56
3
10
2
6
1
7
Verified Reviews
Hotel Amenities
  • - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Beach
    - Boating
    - Dining
    - Ecological Tourism
    - Jet Skiing
    - Sailing
    - Scuba Diving
    - Water Skiing
    - Windsurfing


Five star logo  
Best Luxury Hotels with Private Plunge Pools
Private plunge pools are a hot new commodity in luxury travel, whether at a hotel, resort, or villa. This ultimate amenity was once the reserve of luxury rooftop suites or super-luxury villas, but have...

Five star logo  
The Best Resorts on Private Islands
Only the most exclusive luxury hotels are set on their very own private islands and our recommendation lists for Best Resorts on Private Islands features some of the worlds most elite hotels and resorts....

Five star logo  
The World's Best Resorts with Overwater Bungalows
Lush tropical bungalows nestled over some of the most beautiful stretches of ocean and lagoons make up this list for the worlds best resorts for overwater bungalows. These hotels and resorts offer accommodations...