W Maldives

W Maldives

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W Maldives

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W Maldives

Accommodations

W Maldives offers an exclusive collection of contemporary beachfront and overwater villas designed to combine bold island style with privacy and direct access to the surrounding ocean. Overwater villas are positioned above the turquoise lagoon, featuring spacious sun decks, private plunge pools, and direct access to the water and nearby house reef. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow guests to enjoy uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean.

Beachfront villas are set among lush tropical vegetation just steps from the white-sand beach. These private retreats feature swimming pools, open-air bathrooms, outdoor relaxation areas, and spacious interiors.

For larger groups and guests seeking an elevated level of luxury, the WOW Ocean Escape and Extreme WOW Ocean Haven offer expansive two-bedroom overwater accommodation with large outdoor decks, infinity pools, private dining spaces, and panoramic ocean views. Villas are equipped with modern amenities, including sound systems, high-speed internet, the signature W MixBar, and 24-hour in-room dining.

Dining & Bars

W Maldives offers a diverse collection of restaurants and bars, combining fresh seafood, international cuisine, grilled specialities, and creative cocktails.

FISH is an overwater restaurant specialising in fresh seafood with Asian and Mediterranean influences, while FIRE offers beachfront dining with grilled meats, seafood, and barbecue specialities. KITCHEN provides an all-day dining experience featuring international favourites and live cooking.

For drinks and relaxed socialising, SIP is an overwater bar known for sunset cocktails and Nikkei-inspired small plates, while WET® offers cocktails, refreshments, and light bites beside the pool. Guests can also arrange private dining experiences, including beachfront dinners, castaway picnics, and personalised in-villa meals.

Activities & Excursions

W Maldives offers a wide range of water-based adventures and island experiences. Guests can enjoy jet skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, and other activities across the lagoon.

The on-site DOWN UNDER Dive Center provides diving and snorkelling opportunities for exploring the surrounding coral reefs and marine life, including manta rays, turtles, and reef sharks. Excursions may include private yacht cruises, dolphin watching, island hopping, and sandbank picnics.

For fitness and wellness, the resort features the FIT gym, yoga sessions, and personalised training opportunities.

Spa & Wellness

AWAY® Spa provides a peaceful overwater setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. The spa features four overwater treatment rooms, a steam room, therapy bath, and relaxation lounge.

Guests can enjoy a variety of treatments, including Ayurvedic-inspired rituals, deep-tissue massages, and detoxifying body treatments using natural ingredients. Yoga, meditation, and other wellness experiences provide additional opportunities to relax and restore balance during an island stay.

Premium & All-Inclusive Services

W Maldives focuses on personalised luxury experiences rather than a standard all-inclusive concept. Guests can arrange exclusive private dining experiences, customised marine excursions, and private yacht charters.

The resort also offers personalised assistance through its Whatever/Whenever® service, designed to help guests arrange experiences and services tailored to their preferences.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Although W Maldives has a strong appeal for couples and adult travellers, families are also welcome. While there is no dedicated kids' club, selected villa categories and experiences can accommodate families travelling together. Snorkelling, marine discovery activities, and customised island experiences provide opportunities for shared family adventures.

Sustainability & Unique Features

W Maldives combines luxury hospitality with initiatives focused on protecting the surrounding marine environment. Conservation efforts include collaboration with marine specialists and initiatives supporting coral restoration and reef conservation.

The resort also promotes more sustainable dining through plant-based options and locally inspired ingredients while working to reduce environmental impact through energy-conscious practices and reduced plastic waste.

With its distinctive contemporary design, private beachfront and overwater villas, vibrant dining and nightlife, exceptional diving opportunities, personalised service, and focus on marine conservation, W Maldives offers a bold and luxurious island escape for travellers seeking both adventure and relaxation.

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SUITES & ROOMS

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Superior Overwater Villa with Pool - 1BR
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Superior Overwater Villa with Pool - 1BR

4 pers. max
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146 m²

1 night
1 adult
Breakfast
$2047 USD

per night *

Escape Beach Villa with Pool - 1BR
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Escape Beach Villa with Pool - 1BR

4 pers. max
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188 m²

1 night
1 adult
Breakfast
$2267 USD

per night *

Premier Overwater Villa with Pool - 1BR
Room Details

Premier Overwater Villa with Pool - 1BR

4 pers. max
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146 m²

1 night
1 adult
Breakfast
$2487 USD

per night *

Supreme Overwater Villa with Pool - 2BR
Room Details

Supreme Overwater Villa with Pool - 2BR

6 pers. max
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323 m²

1 night
1 adult
Breakfast
$3862 USD

per night *

EXPLORE NEARBY ISLANDS

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Your Gateway to Paradise

Location

Ari Atoll, also known as Alifu Atoll, is located west of Malé from the airport, from where you can reach the resort islands in Ari Atoll in about 25-35 minutes by seaplane transfer. The total length of Ari Atoll from its northern point to its southern border is 80 km, and its width is 30 km. It has a total of 81 islands, 18 of which are inhabited. Its most densely populated island is Mahibadhoo, which is also the center of the southern part of the atoll (South Ari Atoll) approx. with 2000 inhabitants. If you want to get to know the life of the locals, it is worth visiting here for a day.

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Restaurants & Bars on W Maldives

FIRE

FIRE

Grill

Jungle-meets-beach feast elevates the backyard grill and charcoal dining e

SIP

SIP

End your day on a high note at SIP, our open-air Maldives cocktail bar with brea

WET DECK

WET DECK

Part swim-up pool bar with specialty cocktails, part poolside lounge gone gourme

KITCHEN

KITCHEN

International

It's just like home, that's why we call it KITCHEN. W Maldives's a

FISH

FISH

Seafood

This Maldives restaurant serves gastronomical treats from surrounding wa

What to do on W Maldives

Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Diving

Diving

DOWN UNDER Dive Center

Satiate your deepest innermost scuba diving cravings at our prominent diving resort in Maldives. After exploring Maldives' stunning landscape and azure waters, discover life beneath the surface and see a whole new world. Oozing with diversity and magnificent reefs, each dive will be unique and provide you with memories to last a lifetime. Experience the most popular diving sites you can find in Maldives by traveling on one of our liveaboard boats or by simply scuba diving in the neighboring house reefs. The liveaboard boats come fully equipped with diving gear, sports equipment, and professionally trained staff. So you can mingle and safely enjoy with some of the richest marine life in the world as you swim along with mantas, turtles, reef sharks, dolphins, and the biggest fish on earth - whale shark. The abundance of underwater caves, caverns, and overhangs ensures your dives are nothing short of a spectacle.
Excursion

Excursion

Explore the lands and waters of the Maldives as well as its untouched beauty as you join W Maldives' signature excursions.


Hop between habited and inhabited islands on our traditional Dhoni boat, speedboat, or our luxury yacht ESCAPE. Mingle with the locals and experience the Maldivian lifestyle as residents go about their daily routine. Shop in the local markets, observe trade handling at the fish market, or indulge in the traditional cuisines. For those seeking a private island adventure, our Maldives beach resort's very own neighbouring island Gaathafushi, can be booked for half day, full day, or overnight trips to bring your private island fantasies to life.
Watersports

Watersports

Explore the lands and waters of the Maldives as well as its untouched beauty as you join W Maldives' signature excursions.


Hop between habited and inhabited islands on our traditional Dhoni boat, speedboat, or our luxury yacht ESCAPE. Mingle with the locals and experience the Maldivian lifestyle as residents go about their daily routine. Shop in the local markets, observe trade handling at the fish market, or indulge in the traditional cuisines. For those seeking a private island adventure, our Maldives beach resort's very own neighbouring island Gaathafushi, can be booked for half day, full day, or overnight trips to bring your private island fantasies to life.
Wedding Celebrations

Wedding Celebrations

Celebrate your love in bold style at W Maldives, where vibrant luxury, pristine white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise waters create an unforgettable setting for your special day. Nestled in the heart of the Maldives, this iconic private island retreat offers a contemporary and romantic backdrop for symbolic wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, and bespoke celebrations, allowing couples to create extraordinary memories surrounded by the beauty of the Indian Ocean.

AWAY® Spa

AWAY® Spa

At W Maldives, the AWAY® Spa offers a bold, blissful retreat where island calm meets contemporary wellness. Designed to refresh the body, soothe the mind, and ignite the senses, this immersive spa sanctuary invites you to unwind in style amid the serene beauty of the Indian Ocean.


Perched over tranquil waters and surrounded by gentle sea breezes, the AWAY® Spa blends modern design with natural elements to create a space of total relaxation. Each treatment is thoughtfully curated — from signature massages and therapeutic body journeys to bespoke facials and rejuvenating spa rituals — all tailored to your individual needs. Skilled therapists combine intuitive care with premium products, ensuring every experience leaves you feeling restored and radiant.


Signature experiences harness the power of touch, scent, and sound to melt away stress and restore balance. Whether it’s a deep-tissue massage to ease tension, a calming sea salt scrub to polish and revitalise the skin, or a nurturing facial to brighten and renew, every moment at AWAY® Spa is designed to elevate your wellbeing and deepen your connection to the island’s peaceful rhythm.


The spa’s soothing ambience, ocean views, and attentive service create a sanctuary where time slows and your sense of calm is amplified. AWAY® Spa is more than a treatment destination — it’s your personal escape, a place to rebalance, restore, and emerge feeling genuinely refreshed in body and spirit.

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