Finolhu Maldives Luxury Resort

Finolhu Maldives Luxury Resort

Four Islands of Design and Discovery | Finolhu Maldives, a bold, barefoot playground for couples and families alike

In the UNESCO-protected waters of Baa Atoll, a 30-minute seaplane from Malé, Seaside Finolhu stretches across four powder-white islands linked by ribbons of sand. It’s a place where the mood is playful but the design meticulous – the first Maldivian resort to join Design Hotels’ prestigious collection following its 2020 transformation into a kaleidoscope of colour, creativity and contemporary style.

Finolhu’s 125 villas combine space and soul, whether set on the beach beneath whispering palms or suspended over the lagoon’s shifting blues. Families and couples are equally at home here: from interconnecting villas and kids’ club adventures to private pool sanctuaries and overwater escapes built for two. With five board basis options – from Breakfast-only to All-Inclusive Premium – every stay is designed to suit the way you like to travel.

Dining is a delight of contrasts. At Crab Shack, long lunches unfold on the sandbank with platters of fresh seafood and cold rosé, while Kanusan offers exquisite Japanese and Asian fine dining that’s earned multiple World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The Arabian Grill brings spice and warmth to the evening, and Beach Kitchen keeps things relaxed with live cooking stations and changing themes each night. For ice cream, pastries or barista coffee, the Milk Lab adds a lighter note to the island’s culinary line-up.

For the active, the island is a playground of possibility – snorkelling, kayaking, catamaran sailing, or diving the technicolour reefs of Baa Atoll. This is one of the world’s best places to see manta rays, particularly between June and November, when hundreds gather in nearby Hanifaru Bay, just a short speedboat ride away. On land, guests can perfect their serve on the tennis courts, play padel, or test their swing in the indoor golf simulator before a sunset yoga session or massage at Fehi Spa.

Finolhu’s playful personality extends to the unexpected – from the Maldives’ first Beach Bubble for an unforgettable night under the stars, to destination dining suspended above the lagoon, complete with private chef and cocktails at sunset. Families will love the Oceaneers Club, creative Art Lab, and Teens Hut, while the resort’s coral propagation project quietly restores the reef beneath the waves.

For those seeking the extraordinary, Somewhere Island and Nowhere Private Island take luxury to new frontiers: private multi-bedroom villas with sky pools, beach and overwater terraces, and full kitchens for private dining. Together they embody Finolhu’s philosophy – to be somewhere and nowhere all at once; to embrace both energy and ease, indulgence and calm.

Service here is warm, personal and quietly assured – the hallmark of a Hum Club property. Whether arriving by seaplane, domestic flight and speedboat, or private charter, every journey ends on the same note: that unmistakable feeling of having arrived not just at a resort, but at a place of joy, imagination and belonging.

In a nutshell

Prices From: Prices on request
Board Basis: Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive & All Inclusive Premium
Number of Rooms: 125
Number of Guests: Family Friendly
Distance to Beach: On it!
Distance to Airport: Seaplane Transfer ( 30 Mins ) Domestic Flight + Speedboat Transfer ( 50 Mins ) or Private Seaplane Charter
Views: Stunning Indian Ocean Views
Wifi: Yes

Our guests love

Finolhu combines contemporary Maldivian style with a spirit of play, set across four islands and two kilometres of dazzling white sand in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll. Attenborough lovers will adore the opportunity to snorkel among manta rays and explore submerged coral gardens, while others might prefer oceanfront yoga or a long, lazy lunch at the Crab Shack before dinner at Kanusan. With 125 villas, a lively kids’ club, and the distinction of being the first Maldivian member of Design Hotels, this is barefoot luxury with imagination — a place where families and couples alike find space to reconnect.

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