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At a glance
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Few destinations do luxury quite like the Maldives. Spread across more than a thousand coral islands in the Indian Ocean, this is a place built almost entirely around the art of doing nothing particularly well: overwater villas, house reefs at your doorstep, and the kind of stillness that genuinely resets you. It’s one of our most-requested destinations, and it’s not hard to understand why.
The Maldives is a resort destination in the purest sense. There are no cities to explore, no museums to tick off, no itinerary to power through. What there is, is privacy, space, and some of the most beautiful water on earth.
Most resorts occupy their own private island, which means your choice of hotel is more significant here than almost anywhere else. Get it right, and the Maldives delivers something close to perfection.
Every property in the Out Of Office Maldives Collection has been chosen by us for its exceptional service, its beauty, and its warmth toward LGBTQ+ travellers.
The Maldives has a complex legal landscape for gay visitors, but the resort islands operate as a world apart, and we only work with properties where our clients feel completely at ease. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a milestone celebration, or simply a long-overdue escape, these are the resorts we trust with our most discerning travellers.
In detail
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Best For Luxury: Cheval Blanc
Cheval Blanc Randheli was designed by Jean-Michel Gathy. He didn’t just elevate luxury hotel design in the Maldives, he did so worldwide.
There’s no shortage of luxury hotels in the Maldives, but this one is hard to beat. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stayed here in 2014 so it has the royal seal of approval. The minimalist luxury design is impeccable. All villas come with a private butler. They’ll send a private plane to jet you to Noonu Atoll. And of course, you can stay in one the Maldives’ famous overwater bungalows – a true bucket-list experience.
Best For Luxury: Joali
Our second luxury resort of choice is Joali, an incredible design-focused hotel that sits in an ideal spot on Muravandhoo Island in the Raa Atoll. This hotel recently featured on BBC’s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, and it’s not hard to see why. This hotel’s female founder created this property after finding that none of the other Maldives accommodation suited her sense of style and interior design preferences.
Inside, you’ll find a feminine touch in the decor, with curved lines, soft colors and unique details that make it feel truly special. Villas are crafted from sustainable materials that are locally sourced, and the resort is dedicated to preserving of the coral reefs that surround it – there’s a resident marine biologist that ensures marine life isn’t affected.
Service is on another level at Joali. Here, personalized care is provided by your own ‘jadugar’ – Urdu for ‘magician’ – who will do all they can to ensure all your travel aspirations come true.
Best For Late Nights: The Standard
The Maldives is very much a romance and relaxation destination. If you want a party, then we’d suggest Mykonos or Ibiza as the best places to go. Nonetheless, some luxury resorts in the Maldives do have DJs and late-night dance floors – you’ve just got to know where to look.
The Standard is a really special spot if you’re a party-lover – it boasts an overwater dance floor and the bathrooms have disco balls. It has a more youthful vibe than some of the other Maldivian resorts, but don’t let that put you off – it’s still very much a luxury property.
Best For All-Inclusive: Oblu Select
OBLU Select at Sangeli is a great choice for all-inclusive stays. It’s the only premium all-inclusive resort in Malé Atoll, and has an outer and an inner lagoon, as well as a house reef.
OBLU Select’s overwater villas are very chic. You’ll wake up with the crystal waters of the lagoon right beneath you. The Serenity Plan gives you breakfast, lunch and a buffet dinner, as one as one a la carte meal in the fabulous restaurant. Soft drinks and most alcohol is also included, along with a boat excursion and your speedboat transfers to and from the airport.
Best For Honeymoons: LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
LUX South Ari Atoll is a charming luxury hotel. Here, you’ll find thatched roof beach bungalows and overwater villas that are perched in a prime spot over the lagoon. Overwater villas come with staircases leading directly to the Indian Ocean.
This resort is amazing for diving – you’ll find extraordinary marine life here. There’s also an open-air cinema, two stunning pools and a long stretch of white sand beach. LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas has proved to be very popular with Out Of Office travellers for honeymoons, simply because it’s so stunning.
Best For Value: Reethi Faru
All hotels in the Out Of Office Maldives Collection are luxurious. This one is no exception, but it’s a little less pricey. The villas at Reethi Faru are all made with natural materials, making it an eco-friendly paradise that’s ideal for those who like a more rustic feel to their accommodation.
Located on Raa Atoll, it’s one of the newer Maldivian resorts. There are five restaurants and a long stretch of white sand beach, ideal for romantic strolls. There are some excellent all-inclusive packages for you to take advantage of here. It is also especially welcoming to LGBT couples, with a gay manager at the helm.
Best for Island Hopping
The Out Of Office Island Hopping Collection gives you the opportunity to visit two islands during your time in the Maldives, so you can sample more of its magical delights.
It’s becoming more popular to spend time in both a beach villa and an overwater villa for some variation, and our collection has perfectly chosen resorts that pair well together, giving you a great all-round experience of the Maldives.
We also arramge your speedboat or seaplane travel in the Maldives between each property.
Further information
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Don't forget that most of our itineraries can be totally customized. Our expert team will be able to talk you through all the options.
Seaplanes in the Maldives
When you arrive in the Maldives you’ll land in Malé, the capital city. Although Malé might be the capital, it isn’t really the place to be. You’ll be transferred directly from the airport to your luxury resort. Getting a seaplane in the Maldives is more than just a transfer. You’ll be flying over the atolls and clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean – it’s a short journey, but certainly an unforgettable one.
The ride can be a little noisy, but it’s all part of the experience, and is sure to get you in the right mood to begin your holiday in the Maldives.
Gay Honeymoons in the Maldives
The Maldives might not spring to mind when you’re planning your gay honeymoon. Gay couples are certainly welcome in the Maldives though. In fact, it’s one of our most popular honeymoon destinations. The Maldives is all about luxury and it’s impossibly romantic. Unwinding in a world-class Maldivian resort is a great way to begin your life as a married couple.
Gay Rights in the Maldives
There’s a disparity between the reality of the Maldives and the country’s Islamic law. Although being gay is technically illegal, the many resorts of the Maldives are essentially private fiefdoms. The rules do not apply to the tourist resorts: after all, tourism is the key sector of the Maldivian economy. Alcohol is also technically illegal in the Maldives but it flows freely at the resorts.
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