Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

A true desert island experience awaits you at Le Meridien Maldives Resort and Spa, and it’s a divers’ paradise! Located in Thilamaafushi, a natural island surrounded by blue lagoons and scenic Indian Ocean views, this hotel boasts six restaurants and bars - including Tabemasu with its impressive teppanyaki counter and Omakase menu, and Turqouise, a beachside marketplace with a variety of food options. Adults can also enjoy Riviera, a beachside playground complete with infinity pool and a private beach. This resort is great for families, boasting a range of activities for all ages! From folklore storytelling and sustainable art classes at Le Meridien Kids Hub to family foraging at The Greenhouse. The hotel also has its own private island, Bodu Finolhu, with a marine conservation hub and a range of marine life, including hawksbill turtles. Unwind at the spa, or in one of two infinity pools, or grab a hand-crafted cocktail at Velaa Bar and Grill. A stay here is sure to be unforgettable.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

Located on the island of Thilamaafushi, in Lhaviyani Atoll, one of the Maldives’ smaller and underdeveloped atolls. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 35 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

134 well-appointed guest villas, featuring unparalleled views across the whitewashed beaches, the Indian Ocean or turquoise lagoon. All with air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, iron and ironing board, mini fridge, safe, bathrobe, separate shower and tub, hair dryer, bathroom amenities, smart TV, and complimentary WiFi access. Beach Villas are 82 sqm featuring direct beach access, outdoor bathroom, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Half Board option: includes daily breakfast buffet at Turquoise. Dinner, choice of daily theme dinner buffet or a 3-course set menu served at Turquoise (set menu only when buffet is not available), 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill or 3-course set menu at Riviera Tapas.

Full Board option: includes daily breakfast buffet at Turquoise. Lunch, choice of Turquoise (only when the restaurant is open), 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill and 3-course set menu at Riviera Tapas. Dinner, choice of daily theme dinner buffet or a 3-course set menu served at Turquoise (set menu only when buffet is not available), 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill or 3-course set menu at Riviera Tapas.

Drinks: unlimited consumption of non-alcoholic beverages from the beverage list served in the above-mentioned outlets, only during mealtime (breakfast, lunch or dinner), and to be consumed in the outlets only. Mini-bar - non-alcoholic beverage and snacks replenished once per day.

All-Inclusive option: includes daily breakfast buffet at Turquoise. Lunch, choice of Turquoise (only when the restaurant is open), Waves Café, Velaa Bar + Grill, Riviera Tapas and Riviera Bar. Dinner, choice of daily theme dinner buffet or a 3-course set menu served at Turquoise (set menu only when buffet is not available), 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill, 3-course set menu at Riviera Tapas & Bar and 3-course set menu at Tabemasu, available once every 4 days (only when the restaurant is open).

Drinks: unlimited consumption of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks from the All-Inclusive beverage list served in the restaurants and bars, available during opening hours of the bars and restaurants. Includes mini-bar alcoholic beverages (excluding Champagne) + all non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Replenishing of consumed items will be one time per day only. 375 ml spirits and bottles of wine will only be replenished every 4 days.

Premium All-Inclusive option: includes daily breakfast served at Turquoise. Lunch, choice of Turquoise (only when the restaurant is open), Waves Café, Afternoon Tea (available at Latitude with advance reservations), Velaa Bar + Grill, Riviera Tapas and Riviera Bar. Dinner, choice of daily theme dinner buffet or a 3-course set menu served at Turquoise (set menu only when buffet is not available), 3-course set menu including weekly theme nights at Velaa Bar + Grill, 3-course set menu including weekly theme nights at Riviera Tapas & Bar, 3-course set menu at Tabemasu including weekly theme nights (only when the restaurant is open), Teppanyaki dinner at Tabemasu available - once every 4 days (with advance reservations and only when the restaurant is open).

Drinks: unlimited consumption of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks from the All-Inclusive beverage list served in the restaurants and bars. House Champagne, served by the glass only. Includes mini-bar alcoholic beverages and all non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Replenishing of consumed items will be one time per day only. 375 ml spirits and bottles of wine will only be replenished every 4 days. USD 50.00 credit applicable per each bottle of premium Champagne.

Room upgrades

Beach Garden Pool Villas feature an open-air bathroom, private pool, and direct beach access from the patio, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Beach Pool Villas are the same as above, with a pool located at the front of the villa.

Overwater Villas with pools have either sunrise or sunset views, private pool, and direct lagoon access. The bedroom has 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas feature direct beach access with a private pool, two bedrooms each with 1 king-size bed or 1 king-size bed and twin beds, and an open-air bathroom, sleeping maximum 6 people.

Turquoise (all-day dining, offering a range of International cuisine). Tabemasu (distinct Japanese dining experience). Velaa Bar + Grill (relaxed poolside dining and drinks in the day, transforming to a seafood grill in the evening). Riviera Bar (beachfront bar). Waves Café. Latitude (coffee house and bar).

Family swimming pool. Adults-only pool. 24-hour fitness centre. Explore Spa*. Kids club with scheduled activities (ages 4-12 years. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Snorkelling. Stand up paddle boarding. Kayaking. Windsurfing*. Banana boat rides*. Tubing*. Water skiing*. Wakeboarding*. Catamaran trips*. Fishing*. Scuba diving*. Creative art space. Bodu Finolhu private island. Marine hub. Nature walks. Beach volleyball. Twilight cinema. Le Meridien Family and Kids' Hub, with programmed activities (nature trails, folklore storytelling and sustainable art classes). The Greenhouse (immersive family experiences).

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Concierge. Babysitting service*. Boutique.

*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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Jul 21, 2025 670malikay London, United Kingdom

Great hotel with exceptional 24-hour concierge service and incredibly friendly staff. The food was excellent, and we also had the pleasure of diving with Wei — all the diving instructors are true professionals. We would definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family. Ashfaan, a towel-sculpture wizard, made our stay even more memorable.… Read more
Great hotel with exceptional 24-hour concierge service and incredibly friendly staff. The food was excellent, and we also had the pleasure of diving with Wei — all the diving instructors are true professionals. We would definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family. Ashfaan, a towel-sculpture wizard, made our stay even more memorable. Nothing more to wish for a perfect family break! Read less
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Jul 20, 2025 Britta_Kama Ruppertsberg, Germany

We had a perfect honeymoon experience at Meridien Maldives. Starting with a guide picking us at Male Airport and guiding us to the wonderful and relaxing Seaplane Lounge of Meridien and a warm welcome at the resort. Hospitality in the resort was outstanding! All waiters, cleaning staff, cooks are so friendly, service is very high level. We… Read more
We had a perfect honeymoon experience at Meridien Maldives. Starting with a guide picking us at Male Airport and guiding us to the wonderful and relaxing Seaplane Lounge of Meridien and a warm welcome at the resort. Hospitality in the resort was outstanding! All waiters, cleaning staff, cooks are so friendly, service is very high level. We booked a lagoon villa and could not have been happier with it. You hear the waves directly under your villa at night and you´re able to get directly into the water from your terrace. We spent a lot of time in our villa and on the terrace because it was so beautiful and we had everything we needed, cleanliness was exeptional. A small coral reef is in 10 meters distance, we were snorkeling several times a day and always found something new, buffer fishes, sharks, stingrays, sea cucumbers, such a beautiful nature! We loved the flying foxes to, you may even watch them quarreling about their sleeping places. Food was outstanding, too. All restaurants had very high standards and the cooks all took special care if we would need anything else or had special wishes. Personally I loved most the breakfast, which included Maldivian dishes, currys, salads, freshly made Indian bread and an Asian soup station where you could choose your ingredients and soup was made freshly for you. For dinner we loved japanese Tabemasu most (try the Black Cod!), but all restaurants are very high standard. Go for a Dolphin Boat Tour, it is really fun and we saw lots of dolphins and had a great crew, thanks to crazy Alex and Iris. We will come back in a few years for sure and would like to thank all the people that made our stay so heavenly, Asad at Turquoise, the incredible cooks, Asaf Tasdan, Mutah Ruman from Turquoise, Pradeep from Veela, Nachiket from egg station and Ali Baba at Tabemasu. Unfortunately we do not remember all the names. Thanks for making our holiday so perfect! Read less
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Jul 17, 2025 FerrySorayanty New Berlin, Wisconsin

Where do i begin, i knew I had high expectation with Le Meridien Maldives because I did some research before deciding on which resort should I stay in Maldives. The Island is pretty, neat, clean! Room is spacious enough for two people, you still have enough room for your mobility. My favorite part at sunrise over water villa is the bathtub where… Read more
Where do i begin, i knew I had high expectation with Le Meridien Maldives because I did some research before deciding on which resort should I stay in Maldives. The Island is pretty, neat, clean! Room is spacious enough for two people, you still have enough room for your mobility. My favorite part at sunrise over water villa is the bathtub where it facing to Indian Ocean. So pretty! During my stay, I encountered a buggy accident with another guest. However, Jaya and team fixed that accident very quickly and recovered all the things with outstanding services. She sent me cheese platter along with special drink, also invited me to the lunch on my last day. She texted me everyday to made sure that the rest of my stay would be memorable. I felt so special and couldn’t thank enough to Jaya for being so understanding and caring to all her guests. I am an Indonesian solo traveler, I was so happy to find out that lots of Indonesian people work at Le Meridien Maldives. Erma who works at Turquoise stole my heart. We became very close on second day. She treated me like I was her sister! She made sure that all food that served in turquoise turned out well. Also, special thanks to Nasheeth who helped me with morning tea every day. Moreover, Velaa’s team! I ate here for dinner almost every nights! Foods were amazing, gotta try their ribeye steak also slow-cook beef. So scrumptious! On my last dinner, they prepared me a little cute dinner table with white tablecloth and flower. Chef Pradeep even cooked me a special menu for me! Now moving to Dive Center’s team. We had to cancel our diving 2 tanks twice due to bad weather. But we made it in the end. Pyng was my guide, she was very fun! We encountered guitar ray and grey reef shark! The Indonesian staff Cesar also helped me by giving me lots of information about maritime’s life in Maldives! Cannot forget to mention Ibu Jennifer and Ibu Audrey. Thank you for all your help, listening to all my needs and stories. When I was not feeling well, Ibu Audrey sent me a doctor right away. That was very helpful. To conclude, Le Meridien really made my holiday in Maldives for 8 days so special. I came alone as a solo traveler, but I left Maldives with full of heart. They really made sure that I spend every dollar so worthy in this resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Unforgettable Stay at Le Méridien Maldives!

Jul 14, 2025 Road22336917862

We stayed at Le Méridien Maldives from May 29 to June 5 in a Sunset Water Villa, and from the moment we arrived at Malé Airport to our final farewell, we were treated with such care, warmth, and attention that truly made this trip unforgettable. From the joyful welcome at the resort—complete with music and smiles—to the daily interactions with… Read more
We stayed at Le Méridien Maldives from May 29 to June 5 in a Sunset Water Villa, and from the moment we arrived at Malé Airport to our final farewell, we were treated with such care, warmth, and attention that truly made this trip unforgettable. From the joyful welcome at the resort—complete with music and smiles—to the daily interactions with the wonderful staff, everyone went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, happy, and well taken care of. The people here are what made all the difference. A special shoutout to the incredible Suboceanic team: Alex, Cesar, Wei, and Rizoo—you made all our activities fun, safe, and truly memorable. We didn’t expect to make friends on this trip, but thanks to Alex, Cesar, and Wei, we left with more than just beautiful memories—we left with friendships. Huge thanks as well to the amazing F&B and Service Team: Abby, Lita, Erma, Irina, and Sanchit (and a special mention to Sanchit’s kind colleague at the pancake station whose name escapes us—you made the best crepes!). The team not only served incredible food but remembered our favourites and even surprised us with personalized goodbye meals. On top of that, they thoughtfully decorated our room and dinner table for my husband's birthday, which meant the world to us. We’d also like to express our appreciation to Mr. Asaf Tasdan, Executive Assistant Manager for F&B, who always took time to chat and share great travel conversations. And a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Thomas Schult, the General Manager, who personally greeted us and made sure our stay was everything we hoped it would be. This trip was filled with unforgettable moments, not just because of the beauty of the Maldives, but because of the genuine hospitality and kindness of the team at Le Méridien. We left with full hearts and a promise to return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a truly memorable island escape with world-class hospitality. Read less
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Jul 9, 2025 lncdan Singapore, Singapore

Le Meridien was probably the best resort I have ever been to. I'm lucky enough to experience a good weather even though I'm here during its monsoon season. The food here was amazing and everyone was very hospitable. My wife and I were taken care by Ali during our stay and we appreciate his hospitality and assistance for us during our trip. We… Read more
Le Meridien was probably the best resort I have ever been to. I'm lucky enough to experience a good weather even though I'm here during its monsoon season. The food here was amazing and everyone was very hospitable. My wife and I were taken care by Ali during our stay and we appreciate his hospitality and assistance for us during our trip. We will recommend Le Meridien to our family and friends. Read less