Accommodations in Maldives

Meeru Island Resort and Spa

After 55 minutes by speedboat, you arrive at this barefoot paradise on the island of Meerufenfushi in the North Malé Atoll. The island is 1,200 metres long and 350 metres wide. Upon arrival, your first thought is: “Am I dreaming or am I awake?” and you almost have to pinch yourself, because Meeru is a true paradise!

The pier floats above the turquoise clear water, and the staff is ready to greet you. You sink your toes into the chalk-white sand and are offered a welcome drink while the staff takes care of your check-in. You will then be shown to your villa.

Meeru has a total of 284 villas and offers a wide range of room categories, from elegant beachfront villas to luxurious villas on stilts in the sea. They are all spacious, well furnished and offer beautiful views of the fairytale sea. Each villa is fitted with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar and safe. The beach villas offer you the pleasure of a partially open-air bathroom with a rain shower, while the villas on stilts have a regular bathroom. In the morning, you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee on your terrace while gazing out over the turquoise sea together with the island’s faithful herons, which can be seen every morning.

Meeru is divided into two zones, one particularly for couples and one for families with a children’s pool and a family-friendly restaurant. Sandy paths with swaying palm trees and tropical trees and bushes connect different areas on the island, so that you do not have to walk all the way around the island to reach your favourite restaurant or swimming pool. If you think the distances are too great, you can rent a bicycle or have the island’s buggy drive you.

The island is surrounded by a beautiful turquoise lagoon and an almost dazzling white sandy beach, where you can enjoy the sea breeze from your private sun lounger. You can also go swimming and snorkelling directly from the beach among colourful fish and turtles. In 2016, Meeru started the ‘Coral Garden’ project aimed at replanting corals in the lagoon around Meeru after a coral bleaching of the Maldives’ coral reefs, and the result is highly visible in the clear waters.

You can also enjoy an extensive range of activities such as fitness, golf, tennis, badminton, beach volley, football, billiards, pétanque, table tennis as well as stand-up paddle, kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing, traditional ‘Dhoni’ sailing and windsurfing. In addition, Meeru offers various excursions, including sunset trips, fishing trips, snorkelling and diving trips and much more. You can also learn more about the history of the Maldives in the resort’s own state-of-art museum. For children, there are several different children’s activities and a children’s club.

After a day of activities, you can pamper yourself with an unforgettable spa treatment at the award-winning Duniye Spa, which will make you feel reborn.

At Meeru, you can also look forward to culinary experiences at the resort’s six restaurants, which serve everything from seafood and Asian specialties to Mediterranean cuisine and delicious barbecue dishes. You will rarely experience such a large selection and so tasty dishes, where herbs, vegetables and fruits come from Meeru’s own garden.

In the evening, as the sun quietly sets, you can enjoy a drink at one of the island’s lounge bars, which offer a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the beach.

With its natural beauty, luxurious facilities, and friendly staff, Meeru is the perfect choice for a break from everyday life. Here, relaxation and adventure go hand in hand.

It is also worth mentioning that Meeru is Travelife Gold certified, which means that the resort meets a large number of international standards on reduction of water and energy consumption, limitation of food waste and the use of plastic, sorting of waste and looking after nature and wildlife. With a stay at Meeru, you have therefore made a greener choice.

NB! There is a medical clinic on the island, which is open around the clock.

Beach Villa: Max 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
Water Front Villa: Max 3 adults
Jacuzzi Water Villa: Max 4 adults
Family Villa: Max 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children

Villa Nautica

Imagine a secluded island with white sandy beaches, beach villas peering out from behind tropical trees and tall coconut palms swaying in the tropical breeze. The island’s faithful herons stand looking out over the quiet turquoise lagoon, with its water villas like pearls on a string. Welcome to Villa Nautica.

You disembark from the speedboat and walk along the jetty to the shore. It’s like stepping into paradise – a barefooted paradise.

The beach villa is 54 m2 and sleeps either 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults. The villa is bright and spacious and furnished with traditional wooden furniture and brightly-coloured textiles. Each villa has air conditioning, a ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, a minibar, a TV, a telephone and kettle for tea and coffee as well as a dressing table/desk. There is both an indoor bathroom with a bath and an outdoor bathroom with an open air shower.  The villa has its own veranda with chairs and sun loungers and offers direct access to the white sandy beach.

The beach is made for walks by the water, sunbathing and relaxing in a hammock – perhaps with a refreshing drink from the Athiri beach bar?

If pools are more your thing, Villa Nautica has a fabulous infinity pool overlooking the glittering Indian Ocean. Laze on a sun lounger or hang out by the pool and just enjoy the view of this amazing place.

However, it is not only on land that Villa Nautica is like something from a fairy tale. Put on a snorkel, mask and flippers and explore the fairy-tale world below the surface with corals and fish in all the colours of the rainbow. You might even find Nemo or one of the harmless little reef sharks.

Villa Nautica also offers an ocean of water sports activities and arranges snorkelling, diving, fishing and sunset excursions.

And be sure to visit the Araamu Spa, which is surrounded by swaying palm trees and tropical gardens – the perfect setting for body and soul. At the Araamu Spa, you can treat yourself to a steam bath and various massages and facials before enjoying another day in the sun.

In the evening, enjoy the sunset with a drink from the Hulgangu, bar before dining at one of the resort’s many restaurants, which serve everything from Maldivian lobster to Japanese teppanyaki dishes. You also have the option of “in villa dining” if you wish to eat in your villa.

Deluxe Pool Villa: Max. 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults

Water Villa: Max. 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults

Joy Island

It feels like a dream when you arrive at Joy Island. White sandy beaches, crystal-clear water and coconut palms swaying in the gentle tropical breeze. Welcome to paradise!

This luxurious island is shaped like a butterfly and is situated around a 40-minute speed boat ride away from Malé.

The beach villa is 50 m2 and sleeps either 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults. They are all located on the east side of the island, allowing you to wake up to the beautiful sunrise. The rooms are all decorated in fresh colours and tones that complement the surroundings of the Maldives. They all offer an “open-air” shower. As the icing on the cake, the villa has direct access to the white sandy beach.

Joy Island gives you a sense of inner peace and you’ll experience what it really means to unwind. Feel the calm descend as soon as you feel the sand between your toes and hear the sound of the waves gently lapping the shore. Find your favourite palm tree and make yourself comfortable on a sun lounger.

If you’re worried that there will be a little too much relaxation, fear not! You won’t get bored here. The resort offers a multitude of activities for you to try, including a tennis court, padel tennis court, own diving and water sports centre offering all manner of equipment and professional instructors who are on hand to help. Put on a diving mask and a pair of flippers and prepare to experience a whole new wondrous world of brightly coloured fish and beautiful corals. The house reef is just a short swim from the beach. You also have the option of a boat trip to visit some of the nearby islands or explore several magnificent coral reefs.

If you need a break from the sea, the resort has a fabulous pool. Quench your thirst with a chilled drink from the bar or hang out by the pool.

If you want to give yourself that little extra treat, Joy Island has its own day spa, were you can pamper your mind, body and soul with a range of therapeutic treatments. Book a facial or make an appointment for a massage while enjoying the stunning view of the turquoise Indian Ocean.

The island offers three places to eat: the main restaurant The Market, which is designed in the style of an outdoor market and offers a wide selection of dishes from all over the world. There are different themes to tantalise your taste buds every day. There is also an Italian pizzeria, Il Basilico, which serves various Italian dishes, and Chiringuito, which is a restaurant and bar combo, which, among other things, dishes up barbecue food. Rainbow is the resort’s main bar and meeting spot, where you can sip on colourful cocktails to the accompaniment of live music and entertainment every night.

In the evening, you can go for a stroll along the water’s edge, enjoying the sunset and watching the colours slowly change.

Beach Villa: Max 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
Beach Suite: Max 3 adults and 1 child
Beach Suite Pool: Max 3 adults og 1 child
Lagoon Suite: Max 3 adults