The majority of Maldives resorts are located on their own private islands which means you need to access them by speedboat or air transfer at an additional cost. We chose our 9 favourite Maldives resorts accessible by speedboat from Male airport in under an hour. Have a look to see which resort suits your needs whether you're looking for luxury, budget, family friendly or adult only accommodation.
Maldives Resorts Accessible by Speedboat
Four Seasons Maldives At Kuda Huraa
A half-hour speedboat ride from Male means you can spend less time travelling and more time enjoying this lavish property. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa boasts its own private coral island, exceptional surf and snorkelling and diving for all levels. This sanctuary is raved about by happy guests promising an unforgettable experience that's easy to get to.
Boat Transfer Price: USD $280 per adult roundtrip
Transfer Time: 30 minutes
Room Rate: Around $1,500 and up
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Huvafen Fushi Maldives
Enjoy all of the underwater beauty this island retreat offers whether it's from the underwater spa or snorkelling steps from your room. All 44 properties boast private plunge pools, deep soaking tubs and balconies or patios. Best of all, once you arrive in Maldives, no airport transfer is needed, instead you can take a 30 minute speedboat straight to your resort.
Boat Transfer Price: USD $369 per adult roundtrip
Transfer Time: 30 minutes
Room Rate: Around $1,000 and up
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Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
Enjoy the turquoise waters from this contemporary, family friendly resort. With over water villas as well as family beach houses, you choose what suits your vacation needs. The resort houses 3 restaurants, an infinity pool and spa.
Boat Transfer Price: USD $229 per adult roundtrip
Transfer Time: 30 minutes
Room Rate: Around $200 and up
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Cocoa Island by Como
An intimate Maldives island resort with 33 overwater suites and an excellent house reef. The resort offers a variety of free and paid activities including complementary yoga classes, aqua therapy, guided snorkelling as well as fish feeding.
Visit Como Maalifushi and you can also swim with whale sharks in their feeding area only 20 minutes by speedboat from the resort.
Boat Transfer Price: USD $350 per adult roundtrip
Transfer Time: 40 minutes
Rates: Around $1,500 and up
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort
At Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort, you can choose between a full board package or room only. With 156 guest rooms and 20 Ocean Pool Villas this resort offers 7 different drinking and dining options as well as a full list of amenities. These include a tennis court, kids club, different beaches, gym, freshwater pool, spa, diving centre and water sports.
Boat Transfer Price: USD $136 roundtrip per adult
Transfer Time: 20 minutes
Rates: Around $300 and up
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Taj Exotica Resort and Spa
A 64 room resort with private white sand beach and 3 restaurants. Taj exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives is located on Emboodhu Finolhu Island, in the middle of one of the largest natural lagoons in the world.
Boat Transfer Price: USD $198 roundtrip per adult
Transfer Time: 15 minutes
Rates: Around $1,000 and up
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Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Enjoy an adult only vacation at an all over water bungalow resort. Anantara Veli Maldives Resort boasts a cooking school, diving, surfing, fitness centre, tennis court, volleyball, badminton and yoga classes.
Boat Transfer Price: USD $240 roundtrip per adult
Transfer Time: 35 minutes
Rates: Around $750 and up
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Meeru Island Resort and Spa
A budget friendly Maldives resort accessible by speedboat with over water villas starting around S$700. Top up your room rate a bit more to enjoy an all inclusive getaway.
Boat Transfer Price: USD $150 roundtrip per adult
Transfer Time: 55 minutes
Rates: Around $400 and up
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Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives
With 140 rooms this adult only getaway offers private white sand beaches, 4 restaurants, yoga and snorkelling and all for a reasonable price. For on average less than $1,000 a night you can enjoy sunset views from your overwater villa with steps straight into the water as well as a half board package. Best of all the speedboat transfer from Male is around 15 minutes!
Boat Transfer Price: USD $136 roundtrip per adult
Transfer Time: 15 minutes
Rates: Around $500 and up
