InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Intercontinental Maldives is a luxurious resort situated in the picturesque Maamunagau Island, a tropical haven in the Indian Ocean, just 35 minutes from the international airport by seaplane, which is an excursion in itself! The hotel offers a remarkable experience to guests seeking relaxation, adventure, and opulence. With a perfect blend of modern elegance and traditional Maldivian charm, the resort offers exquisite overwater villas, beachfront suites and larger than life residences, providing unparalleled views and direct access to the pristine waters. Guests can indulge in a variety of world-class amenities, including the Avi spa offering rejuvenating treatments, thrilling water sports activities, and an array of dining options showcasing international and local cuisines. Guests here can indulge in the Club Intercontinental Experience as standard, meaning you can enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea, evening digestif's and all day refreshments, all as part of your stay. The resort's dedicated staff ensures personalised services, creating unforgettable memories for each guest, and making Intercontinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort the epitome of a dream tropical getaway.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water Skiing
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

Where is it

A short 35-minute seaplane transfer from the airport to Maamunagau Island will see you arrive at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. Remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person.

Hotel information

81 villas and residences categorised into beach, lagoon and overwater options, each with sunrise or sunset views. All accommodation types have their own separate living area or terrace and are a minimum of 100sqm in size. All rooms also feature a 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, an AV system with BOSE portable speaker with Bluetooth connectivity and luxury bathroom amenities by BYREDO.

Overwater Pool Villas are 100 sqm and feature one king bed, an open-plan bathroom, private infinity pool and an open-air dining space. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults. (Sunset view option available).

Board basis options:

Half Board option: includes breakfast at CAFÉ UMI. Dinner at CAFÉ UMI, Fish Market, The Lighthouse and Pizzeria at The Collective. Dinner menu consists of a 3-course menu (1 starter, 1 main course, 1 dessert) or 1 pizza per person. Selected dishes require a supplement charge. Still or sparkling InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau bottled water. Other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks charged as per menu price.

Full Board option: includes breakfast at CAFÉ UMI. Lunch at CAFÉ UMI, Pizzeria at The Collective and The Retreat. Lunch menu consists of a 3-course menu (1 starter, 1 main course, 1 dessert) or 1 pizza per person. Dinner at CAFÉ UMI, Fish Market, The Lighthouse and Pizzeria at The Collective. Dinner menu consists of a 3-course menu (1 starter, 1 main course, 1 dessert) or 1 pizza per person. Still or sparkling InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau bottled water. Other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks charged as per menu price.

All Inclusive option: includes breakfast at CAFÉ UMI. Lunch at CAFÉ UMI, Pizzeria at The Collective and The Retreat. Lunch menu consists of a 3-course menu (1 starter, 1 main course, 1 dessert) or 1 pizza per person. Dinner at CAFÉ UMI, Fish Market, The Lighthouse and Pizzeria at The Collective. Dinner menu consists of a 3-course menu (1 starter, 1 main course, 1 dessert) or 1 pizza per person. Drinks From All Inclusive Beverage Menu.

Premium All Inclusive option: offers the same inclusions as the All Inclusive option, with the addition of selected premium quality branded beverages from the Premium All Inclusive Beverage Menu.

Club Intercontinental Experience Includes:

Breakfast - Guests can enjoy a beautiful breakfast from 07:00am to 11:00am at Café Umi.

Afternoon Tea - Guests can partake in a wonderful afternoon tea experience between 15:00pm to 17:00pm at The Retreat or The Collective. 

Aperitif Hour - 17:00pm - 19:00pm at The Collective &The Retreat or 18:30pm - 19:00pm at Sunset Bar. 

Pool Side Refreshments - Guests can indulge in a variety of tasty bites and soft drinks 11:00am - 18:00pm from The Pool Bar & The Retreat. 

One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villas are 150sqm and are spread out over two floors. These villas also feature a private sundeck with infinity pool and direct access to the ocean. The master bedroom is located on the second floor and has one king, separate bath and shower and an outdoor shower. Sleeps a maximum of 3 adults. (Sunset view option available).

Two Bedroom Family Lagoon Pool Villas are 175sqm and feature two separate bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a sofa bed. These rooms have a spacious living area, private sundeck and infinity plunge pool and a balcony overlooking the lagoon. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children or 6 adults. 

Beach Pool Villas are 145sqm and are located on the beach and come with their own private pool. These rooms feature a king bed, private sundeck, outdoor shower and outdoor dining area. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child. 

One Bedroom Beach Pool Villas are larger in size than Beach Pool Villas (210sqm) and feature a separate bedroom area and large living space, as well as an additional private sundeck. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults. 

Family Beach Pool Villas are conveniently located near the hotel's kids club. These rooms are 180sqm and come with a master king bedroom and a separate bedroom containing a sofa bed. These rooms also feature a private plunge pool and a spacious garden area. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults.

Two Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villas are 275sqm, and feature two separate bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other a sofa bed. They also boast a spacious living area,  two private sundecks and a private infinity pool. Sleeps a maximum of 6 adults. 

Two Bedroom Overwater Pool Residence are 295sqm and feature an expansive private deck area fitted with a private infinity pool. The residence has two bedrooms, one containing a king bed and the other two twin beds, both have en-suites. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults.

Two Bedroom Beachfront Pool Residence are 535sqm. One bedroom contains a king bed and the other two twin beds, both of which have en-suites. The residence features a spacious terrace area and swimming pool, which leads directly on to the beach. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults.

Three Bedroom Overwater Pool Residence are 460sqm and has a master bedroom with one king bed and two additional bedrooms, one containing a king bed and the other two twin beds. All bedrooms feature an en-suite bathroom. Sleeps a maximum of 6 adults.

Three Bedroom Royal Beachfront Pool Residence are 1,12sqm and has a master bedroom with one king bed and two guest bedrooms situated separately from the main villa. One containing a king bed and the other two twin beds, both of which have an en-suite bathroom. The residence has a large swimming pool with spacious terrace and direct beach access. Sleeps a maximum of 6 adults and 3 children. 

Three Bedroom Lagoon Pool Residence is 610sqm and has a master bedroom situated away from the main residence, with a king bed and incredible views of the ocean. The two additional bedrooms contain a king bed and the other two twin beds, both of which have an en-suite bathroom and ocean views. The residence has a large swimming pool with spacious terrace and direct access to the lagoon. Sleeps a maximum of 6 adults and 3 children.

The Lighthouse (seafood and seasonal ingredients, open for dinner). Fish Market (Maldivian seafood, blended with flavours from South-East Asia, open for dinner). CAFÉ UMI (traditional favourites and authentic Asian cuisine, open breakfast, lunch and dinner). The Collective (juice, pastries, wraps, pizza and gelato. Different products available throughout the day). The Retreat (alcohol and light bites, open 11:00am to 20:00pm). Sunset Bar (open 18:30pm to 20:00pm). Pool Bar (open 10:00am to 23:00pm).

Outdoor swimming pool. Avi Spa*. Sandbank experiences*. Snorkelling. Dolphin cruise*. Kayaking. Manta Rays at Maamunagau Lagoon*. Excursions to Hanifaru Bay*. Margaret Dabbs London*. Visiting Practitioner Programme*. Yoga. Scuba-diving*. Planet Trekkers Kids Club* (open 09:00am to 18:00pm for ages 4-12).

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgettable memories for our entire family — ones that we will truly cherish for a lifetime

Jul 20, 2025 GoPlaces46796684077 Taipei, Taiwan

Everyone we encountered — from the airport lounge staff to the entire resort team — was incredibly professional and friendly, making us feel truly at home throughout our stay. Most importantly, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our butler, Silvi. She was exceptionally warm, attentive, and dedicated in assisting us with all our… Read more
Everyone we encountered — from the airport lounge staff to the entire resort team — was incredibly professional and friendly, making us feel truly at home throughout our stay. Most importantly, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our butler, Silvi. She was exceptionally warm, attentive, and dedicated in assisting us with all our needs during our time at the resort. My daughter and I are especially thankful for your thoughtful arrangement that allowed us the pleasure of meeting her in the Maldives — a truly memorable part of our journey. We are also truly grateful to Mr. Ali Zain, Director of Rooms, for his willingness to listen to our feelings. Thank you even more for taking the time to consider possible solutions for us. Since this was our very first stay at a hotel under the IHG group, we sincerely hope that this rare and memorable experience can continue positively. We would genuinely love to return to the Maldives in the future and have the chance to meet you and your kind, hardworking team at the resort once again. We also truly appreciate the beautiful slogan your resort shares: “Where time stops & beautiful stories unfold!” We truly believe that InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is the most beautiful paradise in the Maldives. The breathtaking scenery of the resort and the warmth of every staff member have created unforgettable memories for our entire family — ones we will cherish for a lifetime. Read less
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Jul 19, 2025 Hamzeh K

The hospitality was great everyone was so nice Everything was so well managed and the staff is amazing We had a great time thank you for making our honeymoon so special
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Jul 19, 2025 Carolineandmyboys Long Eaton, United Kingdom

We came here to celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary and the staff here have gone above and beyond to make sure our time was extra special. All the staff and our wonderful curator, Nishaz, have been absolutely amazing. We would love to take them all home with us. The food is delicious, the wonderful flavours in each and every dish from… Read more
We came here to celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary and the staff here have gone above and beyond to make sure our time was extra special. All the staff and our wonderful curator, Nishaz, have been absolutely amazing. We would love to take them all home with us. The food is delicious, the wonderful flavours in each and every dish from breakfast, lunchtime, afternoon tea and evening meals have been brought together and presented beautifully. The sand and sea are kept pristine and with only a few visitors at a time on the island it’s easy to feel you have this magical place all to yourself. The house reef is breathtaking with a wonderful array of fish. We were even very fortunate to have an eagle ray and a white tipped reef shark swimming with us. But the wonderful animals on land are not to be missed either. We stayed in a sunset overwater pool villa, just wow! It had every single amenity we needed and was kept amazingly clean. The view was breathtaking from the bed, bath and pool. The memories we have from being here will last a lifetime, this is due to the hard work by the staff that work so very hard to make this place paradise. We will miss their friendly good mornings and the laughter we’ve shared. Each of you are a slice of our paradise. Thank you xx Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best Maldives resort to date!

Jul 18, 2025 richardrF1754US Worcester, United Kingdom

From the moment we landed until departure we were looked after incredibly well. In fact I’d go so far as to say the management and staff provided us with our most memorable experience in the Maldives to date. They really did go over and above to make our time there very special indeed. This was the 14th resort that we have visited in the… Read more
From the moment we landed until departure we were looked after incredibly well. In fact I’d go so far as to say the management and staff provided us with our most memorable experience in the Maldives to date. They really did go over and above to make our time there very special indeed. This was the 14th resort that we have visited in the Maldives and we spent 13 wonderful nights in a 1 bedroom sunset beach villa which was stunning. We requested one of the beach villas with unobscured views of the ocean and spend most of the days chilling in the large pool gazing out over the gorgeous white sand and turquoise ocean. The room was tastefully decorated and the furniture and fabrics gave it a welcoming and high end feel. Resort staff in the Maldives have always been excellent during our visits and here was no exception but they seemed to be that bit more professional and attentive than other similar high end resorts. We never had to wait for our glasses to be topped up compared to many other resorts and they seemed to anticipate guests needs so naturally. Reinhold, the GM, was highly visible and always dropped by for a chat. A charming and interesting gentleman! It was the same for the rest of the management team as well who got it spot on and seemed genuinely invested in our experience/feedback and not appearing to chat to tick boxes. Our butler Abba was always there when we needed him and was professional and friendly. We are love to dine well on holiday and the food at the IC was excellent. The AI package is well worth it in our opinion with excellent dine-around options and a great choice of drinks. Similar to the staff, the food seemed that bit better than other resorts, both in terms of appearance and flavours with a huge amount of choice. Exceptional! Our view is that this resort is very impressive, you get the professionalism from the IC brand without any kind of corporate feel which would detract from that luxury Maldives experience. Overall this has been our best Maldives experience to date and would return in a heartbeat! Read less
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Jul 18, 2025 Rinnatha P

We had a very good stay at the Intercon resort. The staff was very good and everything was excellent. Iyas abd reinhold among others took good care of us and made us feel very comfortable.