30 rooms from AU$953 per night
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“Tasteful, authentic unspoilt beach and sea villas displaying the true charm of the Maldives. The villas are decorated in a traditional Maldivian style incorporating locally handcrafted pieces with simple colour schemes. Perfect for couples who want to unplug from technology and totally relax. ”

“Tasteful, authentic unspoilt beach and sea villas displaying the true charm of the Maldives. The villas are decorated in a traditional Maldivian style incorporating locally handcrafted pieces with simple colour schemes. Perfect for couples who want to unplug from technology and totally relax. ”

Recommended For

  • Weddings
  • The perfect destination wedding venue with the resort catering to all your needs such as beach cermonies and candle-lit dinners
  • Total relaxation
  • The numerous treatments offered in the spa gives guests a chance to completely unwind and enjoy their holiday
  • Romantic Break
  • Bespoke romantic trips and experiences are arranged by the resort such as sunset boat cruises
  • Beach Life
  • The idyllic crystal blue water and white sands provide the ultimate beach life
  • Diving
  • The resort is just a short boat trip to numerous popular dive sites
  • Sights nearby
  • Only a 30 minute boat ride from the famed Whale Shark spotting area
  • Watersports
  • The resort offers waterskiing and wakeboarding
  • Hotel boats for hire
  • Boat trips to see dolphins and whales
  • Yoga
  • Private lessons are avaliable
  • Snorkelling
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Spa
  • Massage treatments from Indonesia, Thailand and India, and enriching facials and stimulating body treatments
  • Restaurant
  • One restaurant incorparting local fresh seafood with asian and italian cuisines
  • Free wifi
  • In private rooms and public areas of the resort
  • Views
  • Beach and sea views from villas
  • Eco
  • Wedding license
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Four poster beds
  • Luxury
  • Wellbeing
  • On an island
  • Chic
  • On the beach

Facilities

  • Spa
  • Massage treatments from Indonesia, Thailand and India, and enriching facials and stimulating body treatments
  • Restaurant
  • One restaurant incorparting local fresh seafood with asian and italian cuisines
  • Free wifi
  • In private rooms and public areas of the resort
  • Airport transfer
  • Nearest airport is Male which is 55 miles away
  • Private villas
  • The option of beach or water situated villas
  • Bar
  • There is a beachfront sunset facing bar
  • Views
  • Beach and sea views from villas
  • No pets
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Wedding license
  • Air conditioning
  • Adult Only
  • Wifi
  • Four poster beds
  • Concierge
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • Only a 30 minute boat ride from the famed Whale Shark spotting area
  • Diving
  • The resort is just a short boat trip to numerous popular dive sites
  • Watersports
  • The resort offers waterskiing and wakeboarding
  • Hotel boats for hire
  • Boat trips to see dolphins and whales
  • Yoga
  • Private lessons are avaliable
  • Snorkelling
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking

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The Drift Retreat, Maldives

From sipping strawberry daiquiris to spotting manta rays from your sun deck, a stay at this idyllic island resort is guaranteed to broaden your horizons.

Originally published by Harpers Bazaar (view article)

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