The 15 Best Family Hotels in the Maldives

The Maldives has long been a favourite with families. Isolated island retreats in the turquoise Indian Ocean; soft white sand beaches, watersports, coral reefs and dolphins. Secluded tropical paradises fringed by palm trees. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the hotel industry thrives here with a great choice of hotels for families. The best family hotels in the Maldives, however, do tend to be a touch on the expensive side when compared to other holiday destinations but these are after-all far-flung island resorts. However, many of the options are all-inclusive packages offering everything from Kids Clubs, free kayaks and snorkelling equipment, to inflatable waterparks and outdoor cinemas ensuring you get a lot for the price you pay. Our Hotel Gurus know the area well and have compiled a collection of the best family hotels in the Maldives chosen on their location, amenities, service and value. So why not browse through our collection and get going on planning that once-in-a-lifetime family break?

For great value

• Families love The Standard Maldives for a number of reasons. Boasting private villas either beachside or set above the water on stilts ensures families some privacy while the Kids Club will keep young ones entertained for hours (especially the inflatable waterpark). With 4 restaurants, dolphin-spotting cruises, and an outdoor cinema on the beach - there is plenty to do here and the package price is attractive too.
• The Sun Siyum Iru Fushi spans across an island of palm-fringed white sand beaches. It caters specifically to families due to the sheer breadth of things-to-do: there's a playground, spacious family-sized villas, table tennis, mini-golf and a whole host of watersports. Parents will enjoy unwinding in the spa while the children are entertained in the Kids Club.
• Kanuhura boasts rustic-chic villas with thatched roofs, contemporary furnishings, and artsy splashes of colour. A floating waterpark, superb Kids Club, choice of 5 restaurants, complimentary kayaks, and many villas featuring private beaches make this an alluring choice for families. While the price tag, although not cheap, is more reasonable than most.

For the activities

• Set on a private island fringed by white sand beaches Emerald Maldives has an all-inclusive package that's perfect for families. With spacious, airy and minimalist overwater or island villas on offer, each replete with private terrace and plunge pool, this is a luxury choice. However, family fun is the name of the game here: kite and windsurfing, not to mention kayaking, is free of charge, plus there are tennis courts and 6 restaurants to choose from.
• Vakkaru offers modern spacious villas decorated in the traditional Maldivian style. Families will be kept busy with the wide array of activities including waterskiing, volleyball, scuba diving and sailing. An action packed Kids Club gives parents a chance to unwind - an ideal choice for families of all ages.
• Heritance Aarah is set on a private island. This is a laid-back elegant resort made up of wooden beach and overwater bungalows with sophisticated minimalist design. The popular Kids Club will free parents allowing them to indulge in the pampering Medi-spa. Plus there are endless activities to keep everyone entertained.

For a spa break

• Lily Beach Resort & Spa is a spoiling 5* resort surrounded by its very own private coral reef garden. Adults can rejuvenate in the extensive overwater spa while children are well catered for in the Kids Club. Complete with countless restaurants and chic design - this property has it all.

For a private butler

• St Regis Vommuli Resort offers truly unique experiences for families. This is bespoke luxury at its best. Some of the villas are designed like Easter Island statues, coming with their own private decks and swimming pools, and of course, there are private butlers. The jungle cinema is fun for the children and the babysitting on offer gives parents the chance to enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the many restaurants.
• Finolhu is a Robinson Crusoe-style island retreat dotted with elegant villas (overwater or on-the-beach) and complete with private butlers. Enjoy boat trips around the island, jugglers and dancers in the evening, scuba diving down to coral reefs, or watching baby sharks swim below you while you dine in one of the 4 restaurants. Parents will enjoy the freedom of the hotel: there's a creche, babysitting and both indoor and outdoor play areas.

For an eco hideaway

• Six Senses Laaman is a luxury eco-resort with a tropical-chic vibe. Expect a no-shoes policy and sustainable architecture. With a spoiling spa, six restaurants and miles of white sand beach, you can't go wrong here!

For luxury

• Cheval Blanc Randheli is luxury defined. Designer villas are simply beautiful: each with its own sleek swimming pool, huge daybeds and enormous sun terraces, while the rooms are perfectly minimalist. While parents unwind in the Guerlain spa or enjoy a dinner-for-two in one of the 5 restaurants, the children can be entertained at the Kids or Teen clubs.
• Four Seasons Resort Maldives is a remote 18-acre hideaway on a tropical island. Thatched beach bungalows are chic and unbelievably spacious, perfectly suited to families, complete with four poster beds and plasma screen TVs. Families are provided with snorkelling equipment, a private beach, star-gazing cruises aboard the Four Seasons Explorer and catamaran trips to nearby islands.
• The sister property of the last, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is another luxury spot perfectly designed for families. Bungalows come with their own terrace and private pool, while the activity choice is endless from tennis to scuba diving or cooking classes in the award-winning Indian restaurant.
• One&Only Maldives sits among a string of coral reefs, white sand beaches and bright blue lagoons. this property offers hard to beat luxury. Elegant villas come with their own swimming pool and 24h butler service. A tropical-island-playground boasting every watersport you can think of plus the first ever Maldivian spa. The games room is ideal for kids of all ages plus there are tennis courts, a dive centre and snorkelling.
• A favourite spot for the well-heeled, Maalifushi by Como sprawls across a whole island. There's a laid-back yet sophisticated vibe at this intimate resort. Families can choose either a garden villa, beach villa or water villa and there are 3 restaurants to choose from. A fun Kids Club entertains children from 4-12 while parents get some downtime.

Still not sure where to book?

• Check out our Guru’s list of the best hotels in the Maldives.

• Browse through our collection of the best boutique hotels in the Maldives or the best resorts in The Maldives
• See our recommendations in Sri Lanka or Mauritius instead.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

  • The Standard Maldives 20085 Raa Atoll, Maldives 115 rooms from £332

    
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    Outstanding location  -  Located on Raa Atoll on Huruvalhi island, which is a elana International Airport is a breathtaking 40-minute seaplane ride

    Families  -  Endless opportunities for family fun such as watersports and snorkeling, plus kids club & inflatable water park!

    Groups  -  Great for groups of friends who want to enjoy the sunshine and have a lively time in the evenings

    Swimming Pool  -  There is an adults-only pool and one other pool avaliable for all guests to use

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    A fabulous resort offering 115 beautifully-modern beach and overwater villas. The Standard has a more upbeat ambience than the other Maldivian resorts whilst celebrating the local vibrant culture. With lively bars and a renowned Pool Party, this is more suited to groups of friends or families. See More

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  • The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Republic of Maldives 221 rooms from £227

    
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    Spa breaks  -  The pampering spa has a resident Ayurvedic doctor who will tailor make a programme for your individual needs

    Families  -  This resort has everything you need for a family holiday: kids club, kids' menus, pool, water sports...

    Restaurant  -  As well as the expected international buffet, you can go to a range of restaurants from Vietnamese to French

    Spa  -  Superb spa with 20 treatment rooms, which focusses on holistic and Ayurvedic treatments.

    

    The Maldives can be frighteningly expensive. Iru Fushi is an exception. Far enough from Male to require a seaplane transfer, this well-run resort offers desert island seclusion (the whole island is given over to the resort) and tons of family friendly activities. See More

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  • Finolhu Kanufushi Island, Maldives 125 rooms from £437

    
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    Beach Life  -  You can't get much more beach chic than this - whether you chill out on the lounger or dive to coral reefs it's got you covered

    Families  -  Perfect for the whole gang with family pools, kids indoor and outdoor play areas, creche, babysitting and kids menu

    Romantic Break  -  With overwater villas, an incredible spa, romantic private dining and idyllic sandbanks and beach walks

    Snorkelling  -  The hotel offers free snorkelling trips to the nearby reef

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    A Robinson Crusoe style retreat in the stunning Baa Atoll. With elegant villas overlooking the waters, some with private pools and openair bathrooms. What makes this resort stand out from the crowd is their emphasis on fun which you will find at all the four restaurants. Oh and the private butlers! See More

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  • Kanuhura Maldives 80 rooms from £582

    
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    Families  -  Accomodating for all ages with activites such as snorkelling and movie nights plus the resort offers a special family package

    Outstanding location  -  There are two more islands for guests to use which they can speedboat to at anytime

    Restaurant  -  Five restaurants ranging from local to Italian or Asian

    Fishing  -  The resort offers the chance to go deep-sea fishing

    

    An idyllic island resort with perfect beaches and large enough that you can get your own private patch of white glistening sands. Villas have modern furnishings mixed with thatched roofs, white woods and vivid artworks. The spa is what dreams are made of, pure bliss. The perfect family getaway! See More

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  • Vakkaru 20301 Baa Atoll, Maldives 113 rooms from £592

    
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    Honeymoons  -  Experience the romantic setting of the Indian Ocean and enjoy activites such as couple massages and private beach dining

    Outstanding location  -  Baa Atoll is renowned as a place of outstanding pure beauty, reflected in its status as a UNESCO Biosphere

    Families  -  The watersports centre SPLASH is not to be missed and kids can enjoy the activies offered by the kids club

    Weddings  -  A picture perfect wedding venue with gorgeous turquoise waters and dazzling white sands

    

    Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection, Tablet

    The resort, situated moments from the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, offers modern and spacious villas decorated in a local Maldivian style. Watch the parrotfish swim beneath you, whilst lounging on your own deck. With fantastic cocktails and seafood, there is something for all the family. See More

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  • Maalifushi by Como 08190 Maalifushi, Maldives 65 rooms from £612

    
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    Families  -  There's a full children's menu, a great kids' club with activities including the likes of crab racing and sand-castle building

    Romantic Break  -  Imagine private romantic candlelit dinners on the beach and special boat trips for couples

    Restaurant  -  Three: Madi-local, Mediterranean, Indonesian and Thai-influenced dishes.Tai- Japanese restaurant. Thila-family friendly

    Outstanding location  -  Only resort to open in the Maldives' Thaa Atoll, nestled in the archipelago's southern reaches

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Mr & Mrs Smith

    A mixture of 65 luxury land and over-water suites and villas. Rooms are decorated with indigenous furnishings mixed with a tropical-minimalist style reflecting the islands calming nature. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto the dreamiest views. Prepare for total relaxation. A celebrity favourite! See More

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  • Emerald Maldives 20081 Raa Atoll, Maldives 120 rooms from £645

    
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    Families  -  A host of activites for all the family to indulge in from watersports to tennis, with a great kids club too

    Total relaxation  -  The spa treatments and general service by the staff provide a calming setting for families to relax

    Outstanding location  -  Surrounded by 1,5 km of soft white sand, on a private 20 hectares island

    Beach Life  -  Imagine an endless amounts of crystal white beach all to yourself

    

    Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection

    Natural, wooden and airy water and garden villas built using local materials to compliment the surrounding natural island environment. All come with their own private decking, plunge pool and garden. A deluxe all-inclusive package perfect for families, that screams luxury. See More

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  • Heritance Aarah Maldives 150 rooms from £751

    
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    Families  -  No family member will be bored at this resort with facilities for all including kids club, watersports, spa...

    Local exploring  -  Explore the local islands by boat and learn about their culture and traditions

    Sights nearby  -  The resort offers excursions to explore the archipelago, such as dolphin cruises and visits to a nearby islands

    Spa  -  There is a medi-spa in the resort offering endless amount of treatments including a hangover spa treatment!

    

    Stunning wooden beach and water bungalows dotted around the private island of Aarah. Offering the Maldives' first medi-spa, guests will feel revitalised in a matter of moments! The food and service are wonderful. Truly, one of the best all-inclusive deals in the entire Maldives. See More

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  • Four Seasons Kuda Huraa Maldives 96 rooms from £859

    
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    Kids Club  -  Fully staffed kids club for all aged 4-12 with a wide range of both outdoor and indoor activities on offer

    Spa  -  The Island Spa Sanctuary offers a huge range of treatments and therapies for the ultimate in pampering

    Swimming Pool  -  Beach front infinity pool, plus adults only serenity pool, and children's pool

    Restaurant  -  Four restaurants to choose from including award winning Baraabaru

    

    Recommended by  -  CN Traveller

    Ultimate pampering a short boat ride from Male. Beautifully crafted bungalows and speciality suites offer top of the range accommodation all with private pool and plenty of family options. Superb dining including award winning Indian cuisine, plus spoiling spa, kids club and much more. Heaven! See More

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  • Lily Beach Resort and Spa Maldives 125 rooms from £613

    
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    Honeymoons  -  Exclusive, private and wildly romantic location for honeymooners - luxurious beach villas and couples' dining on the beach.

    Spa breaks  -  Pamper yourself at the glorious semi-outdoor spa that benefits from the relaxing sounds of the lapping waves.

    Families  -  With family beach villas close to all the resort facilities and superb kids club, all ages will be happy.

    All inclusive  -  The price quoted is for an all inclusive package (including fine dining, premium alcohols, activities and excursions)

    

    A stunning 5 star resort on a pristine island. Villas and suites are the height of luxury and offer wonderful sea views. A kids club will keep little ones entertained whilst an over-water spa is total bliss. A wide array of restaurants assures evening variety. A perfect all inclusive escape. See More

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  • St Regis Vommuli Resort Maldives 77 rooms from £858

    
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    Families  -  Special family tailored activities offered such as family boat cruises and great snorkelling for all levels

    Honeymoons  -  Special experiences can be tailored to honeymooners such as private romantic dinners

    Total relaxation  -  The spa offers endless opportunites for peace to give guests a relaxed holiday

    Beach Life  -  The ultimate beach experience surrounded by white sands and azure water

    

    Unique, bespoke villas hovering perfectly above the azure waters. Villas feature exquisite contemporary architecture with an up-market and elegant ambience while still feeling homely. Each villa has a dazzling private deck and pool. Families can anticipate nothing but pure island heaven. See More

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  • Six Senses Laamu 20077 Laamu, Maldives 97 rooms from £763

    
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    Families  -  Various facilities and activites to cater for a range of ages from a great kids club to kayaking

    Honeymoons  -  A real hot honeymoon destination spot with special tailor-made experiences such as fine dining

    Eco break  -  The resort prides itself on the fact that it is sustainable

    Surfing  -  During the months of May to September there are daily trips to the YinYang Surf break the most famous in the Maldives

    

    Remote, luxury resort with a sustainable yet chic style. Thatched villas with sunken glass bathtubs. The no-shoes policy is surprisingly refreshing. The seafood is outstanding and who can say no to free ice-cream? An island castaway-type holiday and without a doubt worth the effort of getting there. See More

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  • Cheval Blanc Randheli 11111 Manadhoo, Maldives 46 rooms from £1357

    
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    Families  -  Snorkel the crystal blue playground that surrounds the resort with your family and there are great kids and teen clubs

    Groups  -  Hire out the entire resort for your entire family or friends and enjoy the exclusivity and special occasion

    Spa breaks  -  The Guerlain Spa is exclusive to the Maldives providing guests with moments of serenity and ultimate peace

    Romantic Break  -  Various romantic experiences are avaliable to couples such as private beach dining

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    With water, island and beach garden villas, the resort offers countless chances for total relaxation. Each villa has a sleek pool, and huge daybeds, with a great amount of attention to detail. Relax in the ultra-exclusive Guerlain Spa for a completely rejuvenating stay. A firm family favourite. See More

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  • Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Maldives 103 rooms from £1327

    
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    Eco break  -  Luxury resort with responsible tourism practices such as turtle conservation, coral preservation & recycled building materials.

    Romantic Break  -  Private villas, spa treatments and sunsets strolls along deserted beaches are just the tip of the iceberg.

    Families  -  There are suites for the whole family to stay in plus a kids club and kids menus.

    Diving  -  45 minute orientation dive.

    

    Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection

    The ultimate luxury resort on a remote desert island in the Indian Ocean. The turquoise waters can be seen from bed, spa bath or infinity pool. Romantic dinner with sand underfoot or sip on cocktails while the sunsets. Oozing opulence and style. See More

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  • One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah North Male Atoll, Maldives 130 rooms from £1366

    
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    Back to Nature  -  The Beach Huts sit in dense tropical vegetation, facing out to sea where you can explore the reefs and swim with turtles.

    Honeymoons  -  Achingly romantic from the moment you set out on the luxury yacht, to watching your final sunset from your private villa.

    Families  -  The resort has a KidsOnly Club tailoring to younger kids, and a range of fun activities for teenagers.

    Diving  -  Head to the PADI National Geographic Dive Centre and explore some of the most remarkable reefs in the world.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Kiwi Collection, Mr & Mrs Smith

    Luxury and sophistication makes this resort heaven on earth. A jewel among a string of coral atolls, lagoons and white sands. Tapasake offers Japanese, Fanditha for Eastern and Reethi for Mediterranean cuisine. Private pools, spa treatments and ample activities for all. Memorable hideaway spot. See More

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Written by Edmund Wise

posted Monday, 15th August 2022