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10 of the Most Popular Maldives Escapes Your Clients Need to Know About

From Australia’s first direct flight to overwater bliss: here are the Maldives holidays your clients won’t want to miss.

The Maldives has always been the ultimate bucket-list destination, but there’s never been a better time to sell it. With Luxury Escapes’ exclusive direct flights from Melbourne to Malé – Australia’s first and only stopover-free service to paradise – your clients can now reach crystal-clear lagoons and powder-white beaches in less than 12 hours*.

These aren’t just hotel stays. They’re all-inclusive experiences packed with VIP inclusions, from unlimited free-flow drinks to private speedboat transfers, overwater dining and sunset cruises. Whether your clients are honeymooners seeking barefoot luxury or families wanting adventure with a side of indulgence, these are 10 offers they’re guaranteed to fall in love with.

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1. Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Just 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé, Hard Rock Hotel delivers signature brand energy with access to 14 dining venues across the CROSSROADS Maldives complex. The infinity pool features underwater speakers and a swim-up bar, while Roxity Kids Club® and Rock Spa® cater to all ages. Contemporary villas blend local design with rock-star glamour, and Fender® guitar rentals bring music heritage to guest rooms.

What’s included: Daily buffet breakfast, nightly dinner with US$50 dining credit per adult, speedboat transfers, snorkelling gear, kayaks, pedal boats, early check-in and late checkout (subject to availability). One child 11 and under stays free. All-inclusive options add unlimited beverages.

Who it’s perfect for: Families seeking entertainment, multi-generational groups, and Hard Rock brand enthusiasts.

2. Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

This award-winning stay centres around an 18-hectare natural lake in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Three restaurants serve unlimited a la carte dining from an 80-bottle wine cellar, while the overwater Pullman Spa delivers treatments above turquoise waters. Three pools, PADI dive centre, tennis courts, and dedicated kids’ facilities complete the offering across beach and overwater villas.

What’s included: Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited free-flow drinks including curated wines, domestic flight and speedboat transfers, daily minibar refill, one sunset cruise or fishing excursion, 60 minutes daily water sports, resort activities, early check-in and late checkout (subject to availability).

Who it’s perfect for: Couples and honeymooners seeking all-inclusive overwater luxury with gourmet dining.

3. SO/ Maldives

Philippe Starck-inspired interiors meet barefoot luxury across two connected islands in Emboodhoo Lagoon – Nuanu for relaxation, Boom for adventure. Vivid colours and sculptural furniture create fashion-forward aesthetics. Beach villas feature private pools while overwater retreats include glass floor panels revealing marine life below. The overwater spa and exceptional house reef complete this design-conscious escape.

What’s included: Daily breakfast with select packages offering all-inclusive dining across multiple venues, water sports including kayaking and paddleboarding, speedboat transfers, and access to both islands’ facilities.

Who it’s perfect for: Design-conscious couples and style-savvy travellers seeking Instagram-worthy aesthetics with contemporary edge.

4. Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort

Positioned in one of the Maldives’ least developed atolls, Mercure Kooddoo offers authentic island experiences with pristine house reef access. Multiple dining venues serve international and Maldivian cuisine, while the dive centre arranges expeditions into Huvadhoo Channel. Beach and overwater villas feature contemporary tropical design with private outdoor spaces and easy shore access for independent snorkelling.

What’s included: Daily breakfast, select packages include lunch and dinner, domestic flight and speedboat transfers, water sports equipment, and resort activities.

Who it’s perfect for: Budget-conscious travellers and families wanting authentic Maldivian experiences without ultra-luxury pricing.

5. Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives

One of the newer North Male Atoll additions, Centara Grand Lagoon features overwater villas connected by wooden walkways. Multiple restaurants span Thai, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines, while the overwater spa includes glass-floored treatment rooms where fish swim beneath massage tables. The infinity pool appears to pour into the lagoon, and shorter transfer times (between 40 to 45 minutes) add convenience.

What’s included: Daily breakfast, nightly dinner, cocktails and beverages, water sports including kayaking and windsurfing, speedboat transfers, and resort entertainment.

Who it’s perfect for: Clients wanting contemporary design, honeymooners seeking Thai hospitality, and those preferring shorter transfers.

6. OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

Just 81 villas create an intimate atmosphere in South Ari Atoll, renowned for manta rays and whale sharks. The house reef encircles the island with exceptional coral, while OUTRIGGER’s signature “Castaway” experience offers private sandbank escapes. Four restaurants include the overwater Blu with teppanyaki theatre. The resort’s sustainability commitment includes coral restoration and marine biology-led dive programs.

What’s included: Scenic seaplane transfers with aerial atoll views, daily breakfast plus lunch and dinner with free-flow drinks, water sports equipment, resort activities, and full facility access.

Who it’s perfect for: Couples seeking privacy, divers wanting marine encounters, and eco-conscious travellers.

7. Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

Remote luxury defines this 50-villa property in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Huvadhoo Atoll. Three restaurants deliver fine dining in barefoot settings, while the overwater spa offers organic treatments above the lagoon. The atoll hosts pristine dive sites with dramatic channels and regular manta encounters. Beach Villas include private pools; Overwater Villas feature glass floor panels and suspended rain showers.

What’s included: Daily breakfast with select packages offering additional meals, water sports equipment including kayaks and paddleboards, domestic flight and speedboat transfers, resort activities, and complimentary snorkelling gear.

Who it’s perfect for: High-end clients seeking total seclusion, serious divers, and travellers valuing exclusivity.

8. Seaside Finolhu

Retro 1960s aesthetics meet barefoot luxury in UNESCO’s Baa Atoll. Vintage beach cruisers, colourful furniture and playful design create beach house chic. The Beach Bubble observatory enables stargazing, while 1 OAK Beach Club hosts DJ sessions. Four restaurants include the legendary overwater Fish & Crab Shack. Access to Hanifaru Bay offers seasonal manta ray encounters via the dive centre.

What’s included: Daily breakfast and dinner, select packages offer all-inclusive unlimited food and beverages, water sports equipment, seaplane transfers, and resort activities.

Who it’s perfect for: Clients wanting luxury with personality, younger couples, friend groups, and design enthusiasts.

9. Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Ranked the Maldives’ #1 all-inclusive, Lily Beach’s Platinum plan genuinely includes everything: premium champagne, top-shelf spirits, five restaurants, spa credit, diving lessons and excursions. The iconic overwater Aqua Bar and 10-treatment-room Tamara Spa define the experience. Three pools include a family waterslide, while the house reef offers exceptional South Ari Atoll snorkelling.

What’s included: Unlimited premium food and drinks (champagne, spirits, cocktails, wines), water sports, snorkelling trips, spa credit on select packages, daily diving lessons, kids’ club, fitness classes, and seaplane or speedboat transfers.

Who it’s perfect for: Families wanting comprehensive value, couples avoiding hidden costs, and divers seeking unlimited adventures.

10. JA Manafaru

Located at the northernmost point of the Maldives in Haa Alifu Atoll, JA Manafaru features pool villas amid dense tropical foliage. Seven dining venues include The Cellar – the Maldives’ first and deepest subterranean wine cave housing 8,000 bottles. The house reef offers 20 dive sites with abundant marine life, while the Calm Spa, kids’ CoolZone and Teen Arcade cater to all ages.

What’s included: Daily breakfast, two-course a la carte lunch, three-course dinner, unlimited free-flow drinks (11am-11pm), welcome prosecco, daily minibar refill, domestic flight and speedboat transfers, non-motorised water sports, snorkelling equipment, early check-in and late checkout. Up to two children under 11 stay and eat free.

Who it’s perfect for: Families with generous kids-stay-free policy, wine enthusiasts discovering The Cellar, honeymooners seeking seclusion, and divers exploring pristine northern atolls.

Head to Luxury Escapes Agent Hub to earn bonus commission on all Maldives charter flight packages, limited time only, PLUS your chance to join an exclusive Maldives famil.

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