Amilla Maldives Resort

Amilla Maldives Resort

Amilla Maldives Resort: Jungle-Luxe in Baa Atoll

Tucked away in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, Amilla Maldives Resort is a private island of rare abundance — 23.5 hectares where towering palms, ancient banyans and unspoilt jungle meet powder-white sand and luminous lagoon. Just a 35-minute seaplane flight from Malé International Airport, it feels both vast and intimate: a luxury sanctuary where space is measured not only in acres but in the freedom to explore forest paths, snorkel from the beach, or retreat to the seclusion of your own pool villa.

With only 67 villas and residences scattered across beach, lagoon and treetop, Amilla Maldives Resort feels refreshingly uncrowded. Every villa comes with a private pool, while the larger residences bring kitchens, games rooms, roof terraces and space enough for extended families or celebratory gatherings. Couples gravitate towards the overwater villas, where infinity pools melt into the horizon, while families favour the cleverly designed beach villas with bunk rooms and twin bedrooms. Whichever you choose, the experience is framed by nature: waves breaking on the reef, breezes stirring the jungle canopy, birdsong drifting across the island at dawn.

The reef itself is one of the Maldives’ finest. Consistently ranked among the top 10 house reefs in the country, it invites snorkellers to step straight into kaleidoscopic waters, while divers set out with the resident team to explore Baa Atoll’s celebrated dive sites. From June to November, nearby Hanifaru Bay becomes a stage for one of the ocean’s great spectacles, as manta rays gather in their hundreds to feed in the plankton-rich waters. For gentler days, there are sunset dolphin cruises, sandbank picnics, or simple moments spent in a hammock with the lagoon at your feet.

Wellness and sustainability are woven into daily life at this Maldives all-inclusive resort. The Wellness Your Way ethos ensures menus tailored to every lifestyle, from vegan and vegetarian to gluten-free, keto and paleo. This commitment extends beyond the table: organic gardens, a banana plantation, homemade kombucha, and even a chicken farm sustain the island with care. At Javvu Spa, eight treatment pods sit hidden among palms, while yoga pavilions, a meditation labyrinth and visiting practitioners offer pathways to deeper rest and renewal. This is wellness without performance — authentic, restorative, and rooted in nature.

Dining, meanwhile, is a journey of flavours. Begin with tropical fruit and wellness bowls at Fresh, move on to Japanese fine dining at Feeling Koi, or spice-rich South Indian dishes at East. Wood-fired pizza at Joe’s, beachside lunches at EBC and sunset cocktails at the Baa Bar all play their part, while the atmospheric Cellar Door hides thousands of labels for private tastings. Meal plans are flexible, with dine-around all-inclusive ensuring guests are never restricted, and settings range from candlelit sands to shaded verandas and overwater decks.

Life on the island drifts between discovery and delight. Days can be active — with tennis lessons, football in the island arena, watersports or a jungle gym session — or unhurried, with open-air cinema nights, art workshops and Maldivian Bodu Beru beneath the stars. Weekly cocktails with fellow guests keep things convivial, while solitude is always within reach.

At the Discerning Collection, we look beyond surface beauty to the details that transform a holiday into something extraordinary. Amilla Maldives Resort delivers this in abundance. Every stay includes a dedicated Katheeb (your personal butler and guest experience liaison), personalised arrival amenities, daily breakfast, twice-daily housekeeping, and evening turndown treats. Guests enjoy weekly cocktails, guided house-reef snorkelling, use of paddleboards and kayaks, access to three gyms, yoga and meditation sessions at Javvu Spa, and imaginative complimentary workshops ranging from art to mixology. Families benefit from a lively kids’ club, while sports enthusiasts can enjoy tennis with a resident pro, a football academy, and games from bocce to beach volleyball. Evenings might bring live music, a fire show, or the beat of Maldivian drums under the stars.

This is what sets Amilla apart: not simply the beauty of its setting, but the rare generosity with which it is shared. With transfers by seaplane, domestic flight plus speedboat, or private charter, and board options from breakfast-only to full dine-around all-inclusive, every detail is seamlessly arranged.

For families seeking space, couples in search of privacy, or divers dreaming of manta rays and reef encounters, Amilla Maldives Resort captures the Maldives at its most generous. It is wild and welcoming, jungle and ocean, privacy and play — an island that lingers long after you leave.

In a nutshell

Prices From: Prices on request
Board Basis: Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, Dine Around Inclusive
Number of Rooms: 67
Number of Guests: Family Friendly
Distance to Beach: On it!
Distance to Airport: Seaplane Transfer 30 Minutes to Malé-Velana International Airport
Views: Stunning Indian Ocean Views
Wifi: Yes

Our guests love

We love Amilla because it’s one of those rare Maldivian resorts that has everything going for it — a proper jungle island that still feels wild and natural, but with villas that are huge, modern and all come with their own pool. The reef is one of the best in the Maldives, Hanifaru Bay is on the doorstep for manta season, and the wellness and dining options are genuinely ahead of the curve — whether you’re vegan, keto, or just love good food. Add in the butler service, the long list of extras included as standard, and the fact it works just as well for couples as it does for families, and you’ve got a resort that really overdelivers on every front

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