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Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, hotel in South Male Atoll

Located within Emboodhoo Lagoon, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is only a 15-minute speedboat ride away from the airport.

We had amazing experience, Hard Rock Cafe is the best cafe in the world! We enjoyed every day in the Resort and there is a lot different options for fun! The staff in wholle resort are very polite and everything is so clean and green!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
902 reviews
Price from£690.56per night
Velassaru Maldives, hotel in South Male Atoll

Velassaru Maldives offers luxurious beachfront and over-water accommodation with uninterrupted ocean views.

Clean, well kept and comfortable
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
884 reviews
Price from£538.10per night
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, hotel in South Male Atoll

5-star exclusivity awaits at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, with luxurious villas and a large infinity pool with clear lagoon views. It features 2 restaurants, a bar and a fitness centre.

This is not 5 stars Hotel , the standards, facilities , service , amenities are below average..
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
208 reviews
Price from£675.20per night
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort - Special Offer On Transfer Rates For Summer 2024, hotel in South Male Atoll

If an island paradise of chic simplicity in a charming adults-only tropical setting is what you need, the white sand and azure waters of Anantara Veli Resort will provide the perfect setting.

We loved everything about this hotel. Paradise island with white sand and turquoise water. Excellent staff who were professional and dedicated to making our stay perfect. Excellent choice of restaurants. The room was a very good size and beautifully decorated. We loved there were many excursions and activities offered too at this resort. We dived and got involved in coral planting. The resort was perfect !!
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
115 reviews
Price from£885.11per night
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort - Special Offer On Transfer Rates For Summer 2024, hotel in South Male Atoll

Anantara Dhigu Resort is surrounded by soft, white sand beach on Dhigufinolhu Island in the Maldives’ South Malé Atoll, a 35 minutes speedboat journey from the island nation’s international airport.

Everything was perfect, a 5 star for Coco boy, Xavier! :)
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
221 reviews
Price from£885.11per night
Adaaran Club Rannalhi - All Inclusive, hotel in South Male Atoll

Enjoy relaxing beach holidays in over-water and beach bungalows at Adaaran Club Rannalhi - All Inclusive.

the Island is small you can circle it in 15 min, water was beautiful and also the fishes under whater, i newer saw so many,this is positive. Rooms need renewal , light switches for example are in strange positions, also the toilet and the paperholder was uncomfortable, you don't have bedside tables:), they clean the rooms 2 times a day though(less the 2 last days when they always came late so we were in the room and let it go) meals are ok lots of local cuisine but good.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
378 reviews
Price from£581per night
Embudu Village Resort, hotel in South Male Atoll

Situated in South Male’ Atoll, it takes 20 minutes’ speedboat ride from Velana International Airport to reach the island.

Great staff, nice food, beautiful setting and gardens, good scuba diving facilities, cosy room, nice bar, perfect beaches only 10 mins from Male.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
360 reviews
Price from£360.41per night
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO - Luxury All Inclusive, hotel in South Male Atoll

Offering a year-round outdoor pool and a private beach area, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO - Luxury All Inclusive is situated in South Malé Atoll.

The resort is so beautiful with everything you need to relax and enjoy the best food nice drinks good water sports and very helpful staff
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
371 reviews
Price from£962.67per night
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, hotel in South Male Atoll

Located in South Male Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi covers 3.5 km length of greenery and beaches spanning across 3 islands encircling a lagoon.

The overall resort experience was flawless! There is absolutely nothing to improve. My wife and I had the time of our lives. Thank you Zacarias for catering to our beck and call 24 hrs a day.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
136 reviews
Price from£3,537.15per night
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection By Hilton, hotel in South Male Atoll

Located within Emboodhoo Lagoon, SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton is only a 15-minute speedboat ride away from the airport.

Beach, Lagoon, restaurants and snorekling.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
586 reviews
Price from£557.44per night
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What guests said about South Male Atoll:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Not everywhere you can see that much sea turtles and manta...

    Not everywhere you can see that much sea turtles and manta ray this was incredible;)Food is good also ,a lot of seafood for dinner. All hotel staff are super friendly and helpful. Hotel has clinic and doctor stay at resort 24/7 and after emergency call come in 10 minutes to the room. For family with kids it’s perfect.
    A
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  • 10
    Scored 10

    Both family and couple orientated the place is just...

    Both family and couple orientated the place is just fantastic, despite some hiccups the overall is very good . Is very peaceful and the island(s) quite big so not easy to get bored. Sea life is vibrating and staff excellent. Many activities to do . Try stay in bungalows with pool. This will raise the quality a noch, that will definitively make your stay more pleasant.
    Renato G. R. Costa
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  • 10
    Scored 10

    So, let me tell you about our recent getaway to South Male...

    So, let me tell you about our recent getaway to South Male Atoll - it was like stepping into a postcard. From the second we landed, it was all about those island vibes and clear blue waters. Our digs were top-notch, I'm talking overwater villas and cozy beachfront bungalows with views that made us never want to leave. And don't even get me started on the snorkeling and diving - we swam with manta rays and checked out some seriously cool coral reefs. But it wasn't just about the underwater action. On land, we had spa days, tried all the water sports, and chowed some seriously fresh seafood. And let's not forget about the locals—they were so welcoming and friendly that it felt like we'd known them for years. Long story short, South Male Atoll is the ultimate chill spot. Whether you're into relaxation or adventure, there's something here for everyone. We left feeling totally refreshed and already planning our next trip back.
    Ali Boujtat
    United Arab Emirates
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very well organised - you are taken care of as soon as you...

    Very well organised - you are taken care of as soon as you arrive until the security at the airport. You don’t lift a finger, luggage is collected/delivered. Transfer by boat was very efficient - excellent service
    Kaye
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The place is amazing, the watter and everything you seen in...

    The place is amazing, the watter and everything you seen in the photos and videos is exactly the same or even more beautiful. Thake care about the UV solar power, on our stay was maximum on the scale and a 50 spf is highly recommended as with 30 spf you will get burned and believe me is happening so fast 🤦🏻‍♂️ The temperature is quite constant and even during the night is very hot. Seaplane transfer can be quite expensive. Definitely worth visiting at least once in a lifetime!
    Cătălin Chira
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The water bungalow experience was fabulous; stepping down...

    The water bungalow experience was fabulous; stepping down the bungalow steps straight into the sea and the reef area for snorkelling was amazing. There was so much underwater life to see. Although the bungalows were a little tired and the bed was not the comfiest, we loved the experience. As they are semi detached, pray you don’t get a noisy couple next door! The sunsets were stunning.
    Sharon
    United Arab Emirates

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  • From £286 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 586 reviews
    Water villa was very nice, someone available to clean morning and evening which is helpful when you have kids, saii app was very good and reception responsive and buggy arrived within 10 minutes of requesting. Food was decent and could use facilities at hard rock hotel too although sai lagoon facilities were nicer. In addition, kids club had a variety of activities and had to book in advance. Hannan at reception was very helpful and transfer to the resort was quick and someone at airport to collect and transfer
    Mohsin
    United Kingdom
  • From £810.16 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 115 reviews
    Our villa over the sea was amazing. A few steps down into crystal clear torquoise sea water. Snorkelling, even around the villas withy water depth of around 1m was exceptional. It is exactly as imagined and seen in videos of Maldives over the years. Paradise. Staff were fabulous and the entire resort fabulous. Restaurants and food could not be better either. Our "host" Ibrahim, was so helpful, courteous, knowledgeable and on call, 24/7 if needed. We will be back and we will ask for Ibrahim again.
    David
    United Arab Emirates
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 902 reviews
    hotel was amazing all the stuff where great, a lot of variety for food and restaurants, I have been to Maldives three times this Hotel has the best food , the boat from the airport is very nice and comfortable only 20 min to resort which was very nice we don't have to wait for long time to reach the resort, the pike option was amazing you can ride them all day Long, Beach was very clean, view from the room was very nice, tv has varaity of the latest movies you can watch at night.
    Alaa Ameen
    Saudi Arabia
  • From £275.49 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,754 reviews
    No other words than PERFECT !!! Staff are very helpfull and respectfull at any time Nature and location are great (paradise) They are taking care of nature by using glass water an no plastic Our water villa with pool was impressive Transportation from and to hotel was really good Food selection and variety is really good as well The gym ia also perfect wich all the basic things needed We really enjoyed the stay and liked the parrots beach and watching the stingrays at night
    Seif Eddine Khene
    Qatar
  • From £352.92 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 884 reviews
    We were delighted with the hotel: the friendly staff, with whom you truly feel cared for during interactions, the diverse food and drinks - everything we tried was delicious! The rooms were clean and comfortable - we stayed in two different types of rooms: overwater villa and overwater villa with a pool - both were very pleasing. The hotel left a great impression on me, and we would happily return here more than once.
    Ekaterina_2805
    Cyprus
  • From £352.92 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 884 reviews
    Location is great, 25 mins from airport by speed boat which makes it less hassle from taking a sea plane. Facilities are good, and the Water Villa with pool is superb ( Although we didn't have the chance to swim at the lagoon due to the windy weather). Leena from the check in staff was very helpful. My wife had a small emergency and the nurse Anil in the clinic was very supportive. All in all, it is a great resort
    Abdullah
    Saudi Arabia
  • From £275.49 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,754 reviews
    All the Hotel staff are very cooperative and polite, they will try to provide whatever request if possible. The food is ok and with variety of options to choose. The property itself is like paradise that you want to stay forever. I would like to thank specifically Joseph in lagoon bar, Brian in Island Pizza, Paulo in the Sunrise bar and Pollie in the Spa for being so helpful and accommodating.
    Beybs
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £953.04 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 371 reviews
    The service was exceptional. Staff were outstanding made us feel welcome every moment of our stay. Especially Mooz working on the beach bar, was amazing! A beyond expectations experience. Our Butler Shark organized our stay very nicely and was always available for last minute changes. Definitely coming again! The food was the best that we’ve ever had in a hotel. Absolutely amazing!
    Clara
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £802.47 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 654 reviews
    well , everything was on point . staff are amazing ( Reda , Ajay and Agra ) they were so nice and helpful and very very professional. food was amazing in everything single detail . I have been around in many resorts . but honestly they are different. they are exactly the meaning of how to be professional and friendly in the same time . Thank you guys . you made our vacation
    Said
    United States
  • From £321 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 378 reviews
    I checked so many hotels before going to Maldives and most of them were quiet far and overpriced. Transfer from airport cost more than the actual price you pay for one night stay. But Adaaran Club Rannalhi was the only hotel I came across with reasonable price for transferring from airport to the hotel. Only cost me 160 dollars by ferry both ways.
    Fathima Haiqa
    Sri Lanka
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 902 reviews
    When we arrived to the hotel Saukaina welcomed us graciously. After giving all the information about the hotel, she accompanied us to our room and she arranged a wonderful birthday present for me. We loved Hard Rock Cafe and there JL was perfect that’s why we ate there 2 times:) We liked to listen the group Deviate they are professionals.
    Elçin
    Turkey
  • From £716.77 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 208 reviews
    We usually prefer to stay at Taj hotels, due to their hospitality and the quality of the food. Our stay at Taj Exotica was quite enjoyable. Various other activities like scuba diving, parasailing etc can be enjoyed by the guests. We went on a wonderful sunset cruise where we got to witness the oceanic beauty of Maldives.
    sarma
    India
  • From £242.12 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 360 reviews
    The Island and Reef are just amazing to do snorkel. The ambiance is calm and slowlife. The hotel is not luxurious but everything you need, maintaining the essence of the island and nature, which is amazing. The food buffet has a lot of variety and every day the theme changes, amazing grill and pasta.
    MARTA
    Spain
  • From £953.04 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 371 reviews
    Great resort team.. dealing with you like you are there close friends.. everything are exceptional., I will never hesitate at all to go back to them again and again.. special thanks for the hotel manager Mr. Sajesh as well Ms nuha.. THANK YOU SO MUCH..
    mohammad
    Saudi Arabia
  • From £286 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 586 reviews
    Amazing hotel with amazing staff! The hotel is beautiful and everybody is extremely attentive. We felt very well looked after and were impressed with the level of service and cleanliness.
    Natalie
    United Kingdom
  • From £802.47 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 654 reviews
    We had a wonderful time at this beautiful hotel. Everything was exquisite (the food, the service, the ambiance). We are definitely coming back.
    Nessma
    Egypt
  • From £716.77 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 208 reviews
    Everything at the hotel was exceptional. Service, rooms, comfort were all excellent. The staff were super helpful making us feel at home.
    Eman
    Jordan
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 902 reviews
    Food diversity, activities, room comfort and amenities, airport proximity. It was the perfect hotel for a family stay.
    AmineLaz
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £275.49 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,754 reviews
    Location is stunning of course. Can’t beat the natural beauty of the Maldives.
    Jillian Margolis
    United States
  • From £242.12 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 360 reviews
    Very nice beach , good all meal and nice view at the terrace hotel bar
    daddy_dear
    Thailand