Luxury Hotels in the Maldives

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.

Alone in the remote Thaa Atoll, a 60-minute seaplane flight from Male, tranquil COMO Maalifushi is surrounded by the vibrant coral of a simply stunning house reef. Excellent dive sites are a given and the area is popular for whale shark discovery.

Nestling in natural tropical beauty on the exclusive island of Maagau in the Dhaalu Atoll, the Italian luxury hotel brand Baglioni presents its first resort in the Maldives, the family friendly Baglioni Resort Maldives.

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.

Spanning three beautiful islands in the South Male Atoll, luxurious Sun Siyam Olhuveli appeals to couples as well as families with its fine choice of tastefully appointed accommodation alongside creative, world-class cuisine and a host of memorable experiences and seemingly limitless sports facilities.

Sensational architectural design, inspired by the marine life of the Maldives, is the hallmark of this dares-to-be-different property located a memorable 45-minute seaplane flight from Male. Its remote Dhaalu Atoll is an untouched marine haven of coral, sea caves and exotic and rare species of fish of all sizes to delight divers and snorkellers.