Luxury All Inclusive Hotels

Located on the edge of the dive-site rich Lhaviyani Atoll, a 35-minute seaplane flight from Male, this island resort is just two kilometres long and under 100 metres wide. Banyan trees, thickets of lush greenery and the sweep of white sand beach are home to sea turtles, hermit crabs and fruit bats.

Fresh, fun and utterly relaxed, this contemporary resort is blessed with white beaches and possibly the best choice of watersports in the Maldives. The resort has a prime location for encountering whale sharks, rays and other marine life. The spa has personalised holistic therapies.

Immersed in lush foliage and with the crystal clear ocean lapping white coral sands, Reethi Faru Resort is a tropical paradise retreat on the beautiful and tranquil private island of Filaidhoo in the Raa Atoll.

This classic barefoot resort is located on an island of coconut palms dissected by sandy lanes, and with one long overwater jetty. The design of Constance Halaveli echoes the building traditions of the region with thatched roofs, polished wood and a nod to the curved Dhoni boats.

Sitting on an island of sugar white sand and surrounded by tropical marine life, Constance Moofushi is located on a smaller island which nonetheless offers plenty of pristine, natural beaches to which to escape. Entertainment is low-key and days are given over to the beach, sea and a quiet stroll.

Boasting elegant beach bungalows, junior suites and beautiful overwater villas, Diamonds Athuruga is surrounded by waters teeming with brightly coloured fish and other marine life. Superb snorkelling can be done straight from the island.

Set on a white sand island within the turquoise waters of a shallow lagoon, the charming Diamonds Thudufushi Beach & Water Villas offers luxurious accommodation and outstanding levels of service. The coral reef shore offers some of the country's best snorkelling.

Located on one of the Maldives' largest islands, this all inclusive resort is an activity and fun-focused destination resort a 40-minute seaplane flight from Male. Covering more than 130 acres, there are 4km of beaches and a vast 6km house reef to explore.

In the small seaside resort of Calheta and across the seafront promenade from the beach, modern style, all inclusive Calheta Beach Hotel offers attractive accommodation including spacious apartments which are ideal for families.