{"id":47089,"date":"2026-03-02T13:18:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T02:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=47089"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T05:25:14","slug":"why-book-mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-book-mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Reach This Adults-Only Maldives Resort Without a Seaplane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, is an adults-only island escape with overwater villas, beach access and reef snorkelling \u2013 and you won\u2019t need a seaplane to get here.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Maldives&amp;destinationId=le_2723d092b63885e0d7c260cc007e8b9d&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\">The Maldives<\/a> usually comes with a side of seaplane: scenic, yes, but also weather-dependent, luggage-limited and occasionally a test of patience after a long-haul flight. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/offer\/mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort-maldives-asia\/006RF00000NdIj9YAF?searchId=1834f5cb-4981-4398-bf32-674c11b5bfd9&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none\">Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort<\/a> offers a different approach. From Mal\u00e9, it\u2019s a domestic flight (around 60 minutes) straight to Kooddoo Airport, followed by a short transfer to the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a small detail, but it changes the feel of the trip. Less waiting. More swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what sets this adults-only island apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_a10d11f565ee3aa091afcec9b6098559\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort-maldives-asia\/006RF00000CnOx3YAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC  LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/x1jiwf1en6i77x7rj3zq.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/x1jiwf1en6i77x7rj3zq.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/x1jiwf1en6i77x7rj3zq.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/x1jiwf1en6i77x7rj3zq.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ztjnekma0dwzb3r6nsw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/ztjnekma0dwzb3r6nsw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/ztjnekma0dwzb3r6nsw.webp 600w, 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400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort-maldives-asia\/006RF00000CnOx3YAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kooddoo Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives Adults-Only Oasis with Two Restaurants, Onsite Spa &#038; Infinity Pool<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.4<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">932 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$242<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$197<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Kooddoo Island\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Maldives\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 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There\u2019s a domestic flight transfer instead of a seaplane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest advantages here is <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/paradise-is-open-heres-how-to-get-to-the-maldives\/\">how you arrive to the Maldives<\/a>. Rather than waiting for a seaplane departure slot, guests take a scheduled domestic flight directly to Kooddoo Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is predictable and efficient, with no seaplane luggage restrictions or weather-related boarding delays to navigate. For travellers coming from Australia or further afield, that streamlined connection helps the trip feel manageable from the outset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You arrive ready to enjoy the island \u2013 not recover from the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/campaign\/maldives-direct\">Australia&#8217;s first and only direct Maldives flight<\/a> now connects Melbourne with Mal\u00e9, no stopover required*. Save up to 20 hours in transit time to spend less time flying and more time in paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. It\u2019s an adults-only island with a calm, couples-focused atmosphere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort is exclusively for guests aged 18 and over, and that shapes the mood across the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a steady, relaxed energy at the infinity pool. Dining feels unhurried. Even at sunset, when the lagoon becomes the focal point, the atmosphere remains composed rather than crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s particularly well suited to <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/maldives-best-honeymoon-resorts\/\">honeymooners<\/a> and couples prioritising peace over packed activity schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. There are overwater villas with direct lagoon access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The overwater villas sit above clear, shallow lagoon water, each with steps leading straight into the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can swim before breakfast, snorkel mid-afternoon or take a sunset dip without needing to leave your villa deck. The water is typically calm and inviting, ideal for spontaneous swims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also beachfront villas positioned directly on soft white sand, offering private outdoor space and immediate ocean access. Whichever option you choose, proximity to the water is central to the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You have house reef snorkelling and access to PADI diving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Snorkelling is easily accessible from the beach or villa steps, with coral formations and tropical fish visible in relatively shallow water around the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those wanting to explore further, the on-site PADI dive centre organises guided dives to sites throughout the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, a region known for healthy reef systems and diverse marine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep things relaxed with independent snorkels or opt for structured dive excursions \u2013 both are readily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_a10d11f565ee3aa091afcec9b6098559\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow 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src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/2z37yassecguhm0hx7ks.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/2z37yassecguhm0hx7ks.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/2z37yassecguhm0hx7ks.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/2z37yassecguhm0hx7ks.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/2z37yassecguhm0hx7ks.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort-maldives-asia\/006RF00000CnOx3YAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kooddoo Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives Adults-Only Oasis with Two Restaurants, Onsite Spa &#038; Infinity Pool<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.4<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">932 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$242<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$197<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Kooddoo Island\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Maldives\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.7\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 932,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"1 night from $254 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/8lmon526es6jm6rwdnu.webp\",\n    \"image\": 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There are two restaurants and a pool bar for island dining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dining at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort is varied without being overly formal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alita Restaurant serves international cuisine with rotating themed evenings, ensuring variety across longer stays. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it easy to transition from beach to dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vista Restaurant, set over the water, focuses on Mediterranean-inspired dishes served with open lagoon views. It\u2019s well suited to a slower evening meal in a scenic setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a pool bar offering light meals, snacks and cocktails throughout the day, ideal between swims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The pool, beach and villas are steps apart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The infinity pool sits just metres from the shoreline, offering a freshwater alternative to the lagoon with uninterrupted sea views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the island is compact, you can walk easily between your villa, the beach, the pool and the restaurants. There\u2019s no need for buggies or long boardwalks \u2013 everything is within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with the domestic flight access and <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-adults-only-maldives-resorts\/\">adults-only setting<\/a>, that simplicity becomes a defining feature. You still get overwater villas, turquoise water and reef snorkelling \u2013 just without unnecessary complication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover the Maldives<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover the Maldives\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000PcdJjYAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2b4b7a80b19a1ec8e0cfd7f91bef918f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hard-rock-hotel-maldives-asia\/006RF00000PcdJjYAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Hard Rock Hotel Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, South Male Atoll, Maldives \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>South Male Atoll, Maldives <\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hard Rock Hotel Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Award-Winning Maldives Icon with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Roundtrip Speedboat Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,989<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,614<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$4,381<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-53%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000NJNEzYAP\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2b4b7a80b19a1ec8e0cfd7f91bef918f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pullman-maldives-maamutaa-asia\/006RF00000NJNEzYAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pullman Maldives Maamutaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pullman Maldives Maamutaa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Overwater Villas with A La Carte Dining, Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Roundtrip Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,809<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,071<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,255<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-57%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Oxkk9YAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2b4b7a80b19a1ec8e0cfd7f91bef918f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort-maldives-asia\/006RF00000Oxkk9YAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kooddoo Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Oasis: Adults-Only Bliss with Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Domestic Flight Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,159<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,598<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$6,965<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-52%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000HALMNYA5\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2b4b7a80b19a1ec8e0cfd7f91bef918f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/lily-beach-resort-and-spa-maldives\/006RF00000HALMNYA5\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Lily Beach Resort &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Lily Beach Resort &amp; Spa, Huvahendhoo, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Huvahendhoo, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Lily Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives #1 Resort: All-Inclusive Luxury with Unlimited Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Roundtrip Mal\u00e9 Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,999<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,220<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,340<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-56%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SkfhZYAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2b4b7a80b19a1ec8e0cfd7f91bef918f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/centara-mirage-lagoon-maldives-asia\/006RF00000SkfhZYAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, North Male Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>North Male Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives Private Island Bliss with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; 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Seaplane Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,399<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,834<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$7,080<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-49%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_2ca327d1-f9c4-4773-8f89-fd047d419ec9\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2b4b7a80b19a1ec8e0cfd7f91bef918f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/malahini-kuda-bandos-resort\/2ca327d1-f9c4-4773-8f89-fd047d419ec9\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/qui6wwgh8yq51loi7td.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/qui6wwgh8yq51loi7td.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/qui6wwgh8yq51loi7td.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/qui6wwgh8yq51loi7td.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/qui6wwgh8yq51loi7td.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/qui6wwgh8yq51loi7td.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort, Kuda Bandos, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kuda Bandos, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops\/newsstands.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$652<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000004UREfAAO\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2b4b7a80b19a1ec8e0cfd7f91bef918f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/angsana-velavaru-south-nilandhe-atoll-maldives\/0062y000004UREfAAO\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Angsana Velavaru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/prhkpd5hfoyyoc7whlq1m.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/prhkpd5hfoyyoc7whlq1m.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/prhkpd5hfoyyoc7whlq1m.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/prhkpd5hfoyyoc7whlq1m.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/prhkpd5hfoyyoc7whlq1m.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/prhkpd5hfoyyoc7whlq1m.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Angsana Velavaru, South Nilandhe Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>South Nilandhe Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Angsana Velavaru<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star Maldives Escape on Secluded Turtle Island<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,419<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,314<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000CwIpaAAF\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2b4b7a80b19a1ec8e0cfd7f91bef918f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/soneva-jani-maldives-ultra-lux-maldives-asia\/0062y00000CwIpaAAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Soneva Jani\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/t8xuapagxnvh8yf5a3cb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/t8xuapagxnvh8yf5a3cb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/t8xuapagxnvh8yf5a3cb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/t8xuapagxnvh8yf5a3cb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/t8xuapagxnvh8yf5a3cb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/t8xuapagxnvh8yf5a3cb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Soneva Jani, Medhufaru Island, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Medhufaru Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Soneva Jani<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives Award-Winning Five-Star Resort with 13 Gourmet Restaurants &#038; 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