Milaidhoo Island Resort

Resting on stilts over the ocean the water villa opens up to a huge sundeck around a private freshwater infinity pool. With its own sun loungers, dining table, chairs, swing couch, a large umbrella and a shaded daybed you can luxuriate in the sun all day and entertain all evening.

With a design that is inspired by Maldivian culture, the furnishing has been custom made to compliment the natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy complete privacy with easy access to the nearby coral reef to fully bask in the beauty on offer. The villa has a huge bathroom that features a large bathtub with an ocean view, a tropical rain shower with a glass wall and access from the deck as well as the bedroom.

Toiletries are complimentary and are provided by Acqua Di Parma. Other amenities include a king-size bed, flat screen TV, wine cooler, refrigerator, coffee machine, air conditioning and a mini bar.

Sat along the shore amongst the palm trees this villa has its own sundeck with unobstructed views. The vegetation that surrounds the villa provides guests with privacy during their stay and allows guests direct access to the beach.

The sun deck features an infinity pool as well as an over-sized day bed, Maldivian-style swing chair, umbrella, sun loungers and dining table with chairs that are perfect for long days relaxing and entertaining evenings . The bathroom is air conditioned, as is the villa itself and features an indoor rain shower, deep bathtub, open-air garden-shower and toiletries by Acqua Di Parma.

Other features include a mini bar, refrigerator, wine chiller, flat screen TV, coffee machine and a ceiling fan. The furnishings are custom made by locals to feel fully immersed in the island experience.

The beach residence is a high-ceilinged villa with a king size bed, flat screen TV, mini bar, refrigerator, coffee machine and individually controlled air conditioning. Created with luxury in mind, the villa features a huge outdoor deck accessible from both the living room and sleeping area.

With a freshwater infinity pool, sun loungers, dining table, chairs, large daybed, umbrella and Maldivian-style swing couch guests can appreciate the island all from the comfort of their own villas. The king-sized bed faces the ocean and with floor-to-ceiling windows, you can wake up to the stunning view immediately in front of you.

The large bathroom has a deep bathtub and outdoor rain showers. Other amenities include a wine chiller, kettle, a ceiling fan, and complimentary toiletries by Acqua Di Parma.

This over-water paradise sits at the end of the over-water jetty and with spectacular views and plenty of space, it is a residence filled with sunlight. It has a separate living room and bedroom with a king-sized bed that faces the ocean.

Resting on pillars over the ocean the large sundeck is perfect for sunbathing as there is a swing chair and sun loungers to choose from. At night enjoy a private outdoor cinema on the deck. There is also a private freshwater infinity pool and steps that lead directly into the ocean. Resting in this villa means you’re never far away from the lagoon.

The bathroom is air-conditioned and one side can be opened up to let in the daylight and ocean views. It also features a rain shower, bathtub and complimentary toiletries on hand. Other features include a flat screen TV, wine chiller, mini bar, refrigerator, coffee machine, kettle, ceiling fan and individually controlled air conditioning so that guests can choose their own preference.

This villa also has a dedicated butler on call for guests to be catered too during their stay. A welcome gift, fruit basket and champagne will be there to welcome you upon your arrive.

The only restaurant in the world set on a boat in the lagoon, this restaurant features gourmet dishes inspired by the island and Maldivian spices. Chefs create dishes based on epicurean delights and use only the freshest of herbs and spices in their meals.

Guests have the option of dining on the deck beneath the night sky or indoor seating in air-conditioned comfort where they can watch the teeming reef through glass floors. The restaurant also offers seafood and is open daily for dinner between 7pm and 10.30pm. The lounge is open from sunset until late.

Local fish and seafood takes centre stage at this grill and guests can dine beachfront or inside in full view of the grill and show kitchen as their meals are prepared before them. Chefs ask guests what they feel like eating and can cook up a storm before their eyes. Open for dinner from 7pm until 10.30pm. There is also an option to sit at the chef’s table and have a private meal prepared by the chefs. A choice of set menus can offer inspiration. This is also open for dinner but on special request, it can be opened for lunch service.

Guests can visit the wine room before dinner or in the afternoon and relax in the cool temperatures. With a wide variety of wines to taste, guests are also offered canapés.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Ocean restaurant offers tropical options and guests can enjoy them sat on the deck overlooking the Indian Ocean. The style is casually comfortable due to its location and the menu offers fresh and flavourful meals.

Open for light meals between 12 and 6pm and offering a wide menu, the Compass Pool Bar is located by the infinity pool and overlooks the ocean. Drinks on offer include cocktails, fresh juices and infused waters. Meals such as gourmet pizzas, bento boxes, sandwiches and freshly prepared salads are also available. Guest can rest in the sun loungers at sunset and the bar is open till late.

For those who want to luxuriate in the privacy of their villa guests are given the option to dine indoors in their own comfort. There will be a menu available for in-villa dining but if guests want something a little different they can let the chefs knows and it can be prepared for you upon request.

The Gourmet Plan offers outstanding dining and drinks to guests throughout their stay, with daily breakfasts and an indulgent set menu at Ocean Restaurant. It also offers the light meal selection at the Compass Pool bar and meals at the Shoreline Grill and Ba’theli Restaurant. Spirits, beers and cocktails as well as soft drinks and fresh juices are also included in the plan.

The island is home to its own experienced dive team with access to the best dive sites in the Atoll. Welcoming to everyone who stays at the resort, guests of all levels can participate. The five star PADI dive centre offers guests boat diving, house reef diving, night diving, manta ray diving and private diving lessons. With educational programmes in place, the dive centre are also keen to raise awareness for the delicate ecosystem.

The island offers a host of options for guests who want to explore more of the Baa Atoll beyond the resort itself. Dolphin cruising at sunset with champagne and canapés is available as is sailing to a private deserted sandbank where a feast awaits. Guests can also set sail at night and admire the beauty of the starry night. These excursions are perfect for couples on a honeymoon or romantic getaway.

Kayaking, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling and catamaran sailing are all on offer at Milaidhoo Island Resort and caters to guests of all levels. With a dedicated team on hand you’ll have a host of options and plenty of assistance.

The island is home to over-water treatment suites for guests to indulge in holistic treatments and natural spa therapies. Organic ingredients are used and the hosts embrace traditions from Africa. The over-water yoga pavilion hosts daily meditation and yoga sessions for guests to unwind and guests will have access to beautiful views of both the sea and sky, as they relax and de-stress.

With the world-famous Hanifaru Bay right next to the resort guests are welcome to learn about the wildlife and ecosystems of the oceans from the resident marine biologist of the island. Guests are welcome to help with conservation and identification at the UNESCO biosphere reserve and get up close to manta rays, dolphins and whale sharks, all in their natural habitat.

For those who are curious about how fish and seafood is sourced, the big game fishing boat can take guests out into the water to find swordfish, wahoo, sailfish and more. The island has a catch and release programme that guests can participate in and guides are also on hand to show guests the local way to fish from a traditional Maldivian fishing boat.

As participants in the Green Globe certification process that sets strict environmental standards for fair trade, the island resort’s conservation is one of their main guiding philosophies.

Food is sourced locally whenever possible and seafood and fish is caught by a local fishermen. This allows the resort to know its supply chain as well as eliminates the need for plastic packaging and air miles.

Natural elements of the island have been the basis of the architecture for the resort. Each villa has been made using thatched roofs and custom made furnishing have been made by locals so that guests are never separated from the island feel.

The island uses accredited eco-friendly chemicals for cleaning and laundry services at the resort and whilst the island washes laundry it does not offer dry cleaning services due to the harshness of the chemicals.

The island works with the manta trust as manta rays are now on the endangered list. Founded to learn more about their habitat and life cycle, in partnership with the government and the local community they are raising awareness and protection for these creatures, educating tourists on them whilst doing so. The initiative collects data on their patters and numbers to keep track of how many are in the Maldives.

Green Fins is an initiative of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the Reef-World Foundation that paves the way to unite marine conservation efforts with politics to ensure sustainability measures are met around the world. It is a unique programme due to its approach that centres on threats to coral reef biodiversity.

The Olive Ridley Turtle Programme is a UK based charity and the island resort actively provides data to them to keep track of the species’ number in the Maldives

This is a programme that observes the number of sharks in the area to ensure that they are being protected and are able to flourish in their natural environment

The island resort has a coral regeneration programme in place and guests are welcomed to support this initiative by ‘adopting’ a reef of their own. They are then invited to plant the coral on the seabed and can watch it grow over the years. Broken pieces of coral are harvested after being damaged by fish or waves and marine biologists attach it to a “coral frame”.

After a month or so this coral starts to grow and attach to the frame and over a few years the entire frame is covered in coral, able to then provide food and shelter to marine life.