Ultimate Luxury: Top 5 Private Island Resorts in Maldives

When considering the Maldives, the picture of opulent beaches comes up most of the time. Globally, this collection of more than a thousand tiny oval-shaped islands with coral atolls in the Indian Ocean represents a center of luxury travel. A perfect tropical island getaway, this island offers palm trees, sandy beaches that glisten to the eyes, perfectly clean-blue lagoons, and amazing marine life.

Like other resorts, the Maldives' institutions provide visitors a taste of a wealthy way of life but private island resorts are on a different level. These five most sought-after private island resorts in the Maldives provide luxury beyond the finest.

1. Milaidhoo Island

Milaidhoo Island is another somewhat new luxury resort in the Maldives; its design blends modernism with the native essence of the country. Situated in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Baa Atoll, this ultra-luxurious resort has 50 overwater villas along with a personal pool for every property. The resort provides leisure activities; you could eat at one of the three restaurants, treat yourself at the spa, or enjoy water sports. The diving tourist attraction of Milaidhoo Island is its high point; Hanifaru Bay has one of the manta ray populations on the island. Ideal for couples, Milaidhoo Island, on the UNESCO site, has opulent lodgments beginning at USD 1500 per night.

2. COMO Cocoa Island

COMO Cocoa Island is a privately owned luxury resort isolated in the southern part of Male Atoll. Set on a small island 30 minutes from Malé, there are only 33 overwater suites at COMO Cocoa Island giving barefoot luxury in its ultimate form. The villas are very modern but with some traditional features like thatched roofs and each has an infinity edge plunge pool, sundeck, and stunning sea views. There are two superb eating establishments, a spa, a water activities center, a dive center, and a marine biology station which is on the island for the use of guests. To take it to a new level, you can have your very own butler while on COMO Cocoa Island luxury resort. This type of accommodation is available at from USD$1250 per night.

3. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli is another resort island chain of islands in the south of Maldives.

As for the absolute luxury, one cannot but mention the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. This is a luxury private island resort located near Dhaalu Atoll that offers a total of 77 overwater and beach accommodational units designed in a contemporary tropical style. From butler services to professed wine cellar suites that feature a selection of premier wines and champagnes, the resort leaves nothing to chance. There are six restaurants with food from different parts of the world and other amenities such as the Iridium Spa, two outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and a water sports/ Scuba-diving center. The resort also houses the Whale Bar, which offers stunning sunset views of the sea. Lead-in rates are set at USD$1200 per night.

4. Anantara Kihavah

Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll our Anantara Kihavah invites you to indulge in the ultimate barefoot luxury. Beach and overwater villas and residences offer guests a selection of luxurious, traditional, and overwater accommodations, and one undersea residence with a glass-walled underwater view. There are several restaurants; one such restaurant is Sea Restaurant which is located underwater and Fire Restaurant which is located in the trees. You can take a nap at the Anantara Spa which is an overwater structure, engage in different water activities, or go to Hanifaru Bay for manta rays. Anantara Kihavah is the most expensive one which charges its guests USD 800 per night stay.

5. Gili Lankanfushi

Gili Lankanfushi is the venue for individuals who are ready and able to indulge in an ultra-exclusive Robinson Crusoe island experience, nonetheless. This environmentally sustainable private island resort located near Male International Airport features 45 overwater villas exclusively and constructed from natural elements. There are open-air bathrooms, a sundeck with day beds, a living room, air conditioning facilities, and bicycles for rent. Savor organic meals fit for royalty, get a spa treatment amidst the jungle if you dare, or swim over pristine coral from the villa. Gili Lankanfushi will be a perfect fit for those who value luxurious seclusion and eco-friendliness while offering its villas for USD 1500 per night.

A Maldives private island resort ensures an exclusive holiday where your privacy will be respected, service and amenities will be excellent, meals will be delicious and you will be able to admire the outstanding nature of the inhabitants of the island, as well as underwater inhabitants. Despite being costly, for guests who want the unadulterated luxury of indulgence, the best private island resorts in Maldives are a dream come true.