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W Maldives sits on Fesdu Island, a heart-shaped private island in the North Ari Atoll, 30 minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport and ringed by one of the best house reefs in the Maldives.
77 overwater and beachfront villas, known as Oases, Escapes, and Havens, each come with a private plunge pool, Bose sound system, glass-panelled floors, and direct beach or lagoon access.
The design throughout is distinctly W: contemporary, high-energy, and built for guests who want as much from their evenings as their days.
Five dining venues, the overwater AWAY Spa, a certified dive centre with access to hammerhead shark and manta ray sites, and the resort’s underground 15Below nightclub give W Maldives a social and experiential range that few private island resorts in the Maldives match.
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- One of the best house reefs in the Maldives, with hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and turtles
- AWAY Spa with overwater treatment platforms open to the ocean breeze
- 15Below underground nightclub, unique among private island resorts in the Maldives
Accommodation
Accomodation
Seventy-eight individual retreats are available. 28 land based Beach Oasis including three twin Beach Oasis; 25 spacious, overwater Ocean Oasis and 21 Ocean Oasis Lagoon View retreats; 3 Seascape Escapes, junior suites and one Extreme-WOW villa, the 2-bedroom Ocean Haven which comes complete with its own private swimming pool.
Each room (or retreat as they are known) features an extensive state of the art BOSE sound system, 42” plasma screen TV, CD/DVD, spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, plunge pools, barbecues for private dining, outdoor tropical
showers and day beds for lolling in the lap of luxury. Smooth, stylish interior design and all the modern gadgetry one could possibly need are an integral part of the appeal.
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Dining
Five venues cover the full range from casual to signature. Fish is the overwater seafood restaurant and the resort’s culinary centerpiece. Fire handles jungle-meets-beach barbecue with grilled meat and seafood. Kitchen is an all-day bistro for breakfast and lighter meals. Wet is the poolside swim-up bar with wood-fired pizza, Asian dishes, and creative cocktails. SIP is the overwater lounge for sunset views with champagne, caviar, and oysters. Private and in-villa dining are available throughout.
Wellness
AWAY Spa sits above the water on overwater platforms open to the ocean breeze, with treatment rooms under tent-like Teflon roofs and floor-to-ceiling ocean views. Treatments draw on Maldivian and holistic wellness traditions, with signature options including the La Pina Colada Body Treatment. A fully equipped fitness centre and sauna complete the offering.
Activities
The North Ari Atoll house reef wrapping Fesdu Island ranks among the best in the Maldives for snorkelling and diving, with hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and turtles accessible directly from the beach. The certified dive centre operates excursions to Malhoss Thila and Maaya Thila, two of the atoll’s top dive sites. Kayaking, canoeing, big game fishing, and watersports round out the water-based programme. On the island, the underground 15Below nightclub and a pirate-style private island are available for guests wanting something beyond the standard resort activity schedule.
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Maria Gardner
Luxury Travel Expert"The Maldives is a stand-out when it comes to luxury travel and our most popular destination. We are also proud to be able to work with properties that are welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community."
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Jaike Rowe
Luxury Travel Expert"Staying in an over-water bungalow is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I'd recommend to any traveller. It's amazing to swim in some of the world's most impressive coral reefs and the sunset's divine."
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