“The resort has relaxed beachside and overwater houses. Rooms have a bohemian design with natural furnishings and a walk-in rain shower. The food is superb and overseen by one of brightest chef's in the Indian Ocean. This resort epitomises the definition of barefoot luxury. Perfect for all the family”

Recommended for

  • Beach Life

    • The resort is completely surrounded by crystal white sands giving guests the opportunity for a real beach lifestyle
  • Total relaxation

    • The numerous amounts of treatments offered in the spa gives guests opportunities to completely unwind
  • Families

    • A host of experiences and activites to share together with your family from yoga to sailing
  • Weddings

    • What better place for guests to renew their vows with their loved ones
  • Child friendly

    • Up to two children under the age of 12 can stay in their parents’ house for free and eat for free from the children’s menu
  • Cinema

    • The resort offers movies under the stars which is a private cinema experience on the beach
  • Gym

    • Small gym but has a host of equipment such as treadmills, free weights and kettle bells
  • Snorkelling

    • Hanifaru Bay, famous for manta rays is just 15 minutes away from Nautilus by speedboat
  • Airport

    • The resort is 85 miles northwest of Velana International Airport (30 minute seaplane)
  • Restaurant

    • Offering a mixture of cuisines but specialises in Asian and Mediterranean dishes
  • Kids Club

    • Ages 3-12. Activities range from kayaking, coconut painting and yoga
  • Outstanding location

    • Resort in the Baa atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve, near Hanifaru Bay
  • Watersports

    • Jet skis, seabobs, waterskiing, tubing, and banana boating
  • Kayaking

    • See-through kayaks are offered to the guests
  • Wine tasting

    • Enjoy a private wine tasting on sandbank
  • Sailing

    • The resort offers dolphin cruises
  • Fishing

    • Deep-sea fishing is offered
  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Views

  • Romantic

  • Luxury

  • Contemporary

  • On an island

  • 5* Luxury

  • Sea Views

  • On the beach

Facilities

  • Rooms

    26 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    Up to two children under the age of 12 can stay in their parents’ house for free and eat for free from the children’s menu
  • Private chef / butler

    Private BBQ offered on the sandbanks and a private chef avaliable to cater to your party at your house
  • Sitting Room

    The over-water houses have glass flooring so that guests can enjoy the marine life below them
  • Cinema

    The resort offers movies under the stars which is a private cinema experience on the beach
  • Gym

    Small gym but has a host of equipment such as treadmills, free weights and kettle bells
  • Restaurant

    Offering a mixture of cuisines but specialises in Asian and Mediterranean dishes
  • Kids Club

    Ages 3-12. Activities range from kayaking, coconut painting and yoga
  • Private villas

    The resort has 26 beachside and water 'houses'
  • Swimming Pool

    All houses come with a private pool
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Airport transfer

  • Laundry

  • Cots available

  • Wifi

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Games room

  • Views

  • Garden

Activities

  • Snorkelling

    • Hanifaru Bay, famous for manta rays is just 15 minutes away from Nautilus by speedboat
  • Watersports

    • Jet skis, seabobs, waterskiing, tubing, and banana boating
  • Kayaking

    • See-through kayaks are offered to the guests
  • Wine tasting

    • Enjoy a private wine tasting on sandbank
  • Sailing

    • The resort offers dolphin cruises
  • Fishing

    • Deep-sea fishing is offered

Map & Location

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The Nautilus Maldives

The Nautilus comprises 26 beachside and overwater houses scattered across a private island in the north-east corner of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This is a place for impromptu adventure and unscripted fine dining, just 30 minutes by seaplane from the capital Malé.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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