Everything about the Maldives exudes romance. Rated the top destination for honeymoons, this idyllic destination is the place that couples travel to, whether celebrating their honeymoon or simply taking time away with their significant other. The Maldives delivers the ultimate romantic holiday with the choice of luxurious villas and secluded retreats to overwater bungalows with private pools and the award-winning spas, incredible sunsets and candlelit dinners in breathtaking locations.
Arriving at your island retreat by seaplane is the most spectacular ‘transfer’ you will ever make – flying over these island atolls, they appear like gems dotted across the Indian Ocean. For islands nearer to the international arrival airport of Male, speedboat transfers are generally the transfer of choice but what a way to arrive at your island paradise!
Each island resort is blessed with relatively deserted beaches of the softest powder-white sand and is surrounded by shallow, yet brilliant blue lagoons and colourful coral reefs. Below the ocean is a unique world waiting to be discovered, a kaleidoscope of over 900 species of exotic fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins, whales and manta rays – a haven for divers and snorkelers alike. Exclusive island hideaways with beach or over-water villas and award-winning spas make for the perfect romantic escape.
Here are just a few selected resorts that we feel are perfect for couples…
OLBLU SELECT Lobigili
Romance is the story of OLBLU SELECT Lobigili as Lobigili means ‘Love Island’ when translated from the Maldivian language of Dhivehi, making this an idyllic destination for couples. Exclusively for adults, this is a place for blissful, laid back, sun-filled days, enchanting sunsets, and warm, tropical nights. OBLU SELECT Lobigili is an enchanting, contemporary 5 star luxury secluded resort with a boutique feel offering an idyllic tropical paradise, perfect for a romantic getaway!
LUX* South Ari Atoll
Nestled on a beautiful island full of tropical greenery, LUX* South Ari Atoll is surrounded by a fabulous lagoon, great for swimming and snorkelling. Offering possibly the best choice of watersports in the Maldives with flyboarding and hover boarding on offer plus the option to swim with resident whale sharks. Adding the resort’s contemporary bars and exceptional dining choices into the mix and it offers up the perfect adult escape.
One&Only Reethi Rah
Indulge in an Indian Ocean retreat unlike any other at One&Only Reethi Rah, arrive by luxury yacht and you will find deserted pristine beaches and incredibly spacious luxury villas. Experience the absolute best of Maldivian and International cuisine within eight incredible restaurants set in breathtaking ocean venues, guaranteed to tantalise the senses! Marine enthusiasts will be blown away by the resort’s astonishing house reef, allowing guests to spot manta rays, turtles and even whale sharks in their natural habitat.
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
White sands, coconut palm trees and turquoise blue waters stretching to the horizon, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef offers a boutique hideaway, perfect for two. A stunning collection of beach and water villas, all designed with secluded outdoor spaces, private sun loungers and spacious rooms, all offering a perfect haven for couples to unwind. Fill your days with land or water sports and with seven dining destinations to choose from, a stay at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is memorable for many years to come.