Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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    Nestled in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives is luxury fun at its finest. With more than half the villas with their own private pool, you’ll have your own slice of serenity for some well-deserved R&R. Try some tasty cuisine with stunning surroundings at the Beach Club, where local and international dishes are complimented by views of the water, and spend your days relaxing sea-side or pool-side. With a range of complimentary water sports to try, a luxurious spa ready to pamper you, and an exciting Kids Club for the little ones, you can make your Maldives dream a reality that’s perfect just for you. However you choose to spend your time here, you’ll be sure to never want to leave.

    Amenities

    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Scuba Diving
    • Snorkelling
    • Tennis
    • Water Skiing
    • Windsurfing
    • Yoga
    • Kids Club
    • Bar
    • Evening Entertainment
    • Fitness Centre/Gym

    Where is it

    Located in the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, home to some of the Maldives’ richest waters. Stretching across 4 islands with beaches around 2km long. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 30 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

    Hotel information

    All villas feature complimentary high-speed WiFi, flat screen TV with satellite channels, Marshall sound system, overhead fans and air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor daybed, outdoor seating and sun loungers, indoor bathroom with bathtub and rain shower, outdoor rain shower, private veranda, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar and wine chiller, complimentary bottled water, in-room safe, telephone, and hairdryer. Lagoon Villas are 145sqm overwater villas with direct lagoon access. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

     

    All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at Beach Kitchen. Pizza at Pizza Counter or Beach Club available 13:00–22:00 (one pizza per person, no takeaway). Includes a selection of fresh juices, standard alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the selected All Inclusive Standard Beverage list (served during the opening hours of the bars and restaurants only) plus 30% discount on drinks from the All-Inclusive Premium and Exclusive Beverage Selection list, with all drinks served by the glass only. Includes non-alcoholic beverages from the in-villa mini bar, replenished once daily (all other mini-bar items are chargeable as per consumption). Stay for 5 nights or more and enjoy an a la carte specialty restaurant experience, with one meal Crab Shack, one dinner at Kanusan and one dinner at Arabian Grill. For any subsequent visits to the a la carte restaurants, receive a credit of $50 per adult per day and $25 per child per day for dinner (non-cumulative, prior reservation required). For stays below 5 nights there is no credit entitlement. Some dishes at the a la carte restaurants may be subject to a surcharge as per the restaurant menu. Meal plan excludes Milk Lab and a la carte food menu at Beach Club, destination dining, and in-villa dining.

    All-Inclusive Premium option: includes breakfast at Beach Kitchen. Dine around experience for lunch and dinner at any restaurant of your choice (prior reservation is advised to secure a table; certain dishes in a la carte restaurants may be subject to a surcharge as per the restaurant menu) with lunch available at Beach Kitchen or Crab Shack, and dinner at Beach Kitchen, Kanusan or Arabian Grill. Pizza available at Pizza Counter or Beach Club 13:00–22:00 (one pizza per person, no takeaway). Milk Lab with a choice of pastries, sandwiches, selection of juices and coffees. Includes a selection of fresh juices, daily unlimited Premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the selected All Inclusive Premium Beverage list (served by the glass during the opening hours of the bars and restaurants only), plus 40% discount from the Exclusive Beverage Selection, and $50 credit on each bottle of champagne or wine from the Exclusive Beverage Selection list. Includes all drinks and snacks from the in-villa mini-bar and wine fridge, replenished once per day. Meal plan excludes a la carte food menu at Beach Club, destination dining, and in-villa dining.

    Bed & Breakfast option: includes breakfast at Beach Kitchen (includes Finolhu water, coffee and tea). Meal plan excludes Milk Lab, in-villa mini-bar, destination dining and in-villa dining. All other meals and beverages are charged in full.

    Half Board option: includes breakfast at Beach Kitchen (includes Finolhu water, coffee and tea). Dinner at either Beach Kitchen or Pizza Counter (excludes beverages). Plus, stay 5 nights or more and receive $50 per adult per day for dinner or $25 per child per day for dinner, when you dine at the specialty restaurants (noncumulative, reservations required). Meal plan excludes Milk Lab, in-villa mini-bar, destination dining and in-villa dining. All other meals and beverages are charged in full.

    Beach Villas are 205sqm with a garden shower and direct beach access. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

    Private Pool Villas are 205sqm secluded, ocean-facing luxury villas, with a garden shower and private pool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

    Ocean Pool Villas are 180sqm with sunset views and direct ocean access, with a private infinity pool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

    Beach Pool Villas are 205sqm with direct beach access facing the lagoon, garden shower, and a private pool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

    Two-Bedroom Interconnecting Beach Villas, a combination of the Beach Pool Villa and Beach Villa, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 4 children, or 6 adults.

    Two-Bedroom Water Villas with Pool are 460sqm overwater villas, perfect for friends or family. These villas boast an enormous sun deck, private infinity pool, direct ocean or lagoon access, and 2 separate bedrooms each with a king-size bed, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

    Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villas are 530sqm with direct private beach access, a 10m private pool, sunset views, and 2 separate bedrooms each with a king-size bed. Sleeping maximum 4 adults and 4 children, or 6 adults.

    3-Bedroom Ocean Beach Pool Villas are also available, and are ideal for groups.

    Rockstar Two-Bedroom Ocean Pool Villas are 460sqm overwater villas with a large living space, two master bedrooms, an 8-metre infinity pool and direct access to the ocean. Complete with fully stocked cocktail bar, seventies-style disco ball, and your own personal Rockstar Buggy. With 2 king-size beds sleeping maximum 6 adults.

    4 restaurants, plus bars and light-bites. Beach Kitchen (international themed buffet, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily). Kanusan (modern Japanese and Asian cuisine with a contemporary twist, open for dinner 5 days a week). Arabian Grill (North African grill, open for dinner 5 days a week). Crab Shack (seafood, open 5 days a week for lunch and once a week for dinner, weather permitting). Milk Lab (open 6 days a week for homemade pastries and healthy refreshments). Beach Club (open 7 days a week for light bites). Beach Bar (open 7 days a week for drinks and entertainment).

    Year-round performances, including DJ sessions, live music, ‘meet the mermaid’, and outdoor movie night.

    Spa with 10 treatment rooms, and sauna and steam rooms. Hair and beauty salon. Tennis court. Padel tennis. Yoga pavilion. Outdoor and indoor gym. Personal trainers*. Oceaneers Kids Club (ages 4-12, with daily activities schedule, kid’s pool, TV & play room, and baby-sitting services* for ages 0-4. Teen Hut and Art Lab (launching mid-December). Art studio with art, pottery, jewellery-making and coconut painting classes*. The Luxury Edition Boutique. Golf Studio indoor simulator. Dive centre*. Water sports*. Complimentary non-motorised water sports (including kayaks and stand-up paddle). Excursions* including snorkelling, marine biology and fishing trips. Beach Bubble Experience* (romantic night sleeping under the stars in the Finolhu Bubble).

    Complimentary WiFi across the resort. In-room safe.

    * 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 Best Resort in the Maldives 🇲🇻

    Jul 28, 2025 264geenat

    As a frequent traveler to the Maldives, Finolhu is my absolute favorite of all the resorts I’ve stayed in. The overwater bungalows with your own private pool are incredible, the Crab Shack dining experience on the sand is some of the best resort food served in the country, the island itself is blessed with a HUGE stretch of beach and tons of sea… Read more
    As a frequent traveler to the Maldives, Finolhu is my absolute favorite of all the resorts I’ve stayed in. The overwater bungalows with your own private pool are incredible, the Crab Shack dining experience on the sand is some of the best resort food served in the country, the island itself is blessed with a HUGE stretch of beach and tons of sea life. We saw eagle rays, sharks, sting rays, and dolphins from ABOVE the water in our bungalow. Snorkeling straight from our room was an equally impressive experience. Finalhu is luxury without being pretentious and has loads of things to do whether you’re a beach/snorkel person or not. I highly recommend a manta excursion with their marine biologist to hanifaru bay (right next door) if you can. We saw a dozen or so mantas swirling around us and they come so close to you. Overall a 10/10 experience and I would 10000% come back to Finolhu. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Paradise on earth, we will surely come back again!

    Jul 27, 2025 albob20211111

    We had a wonderful holiday at Finolhu. We' ll keep this very special experience forever in our minds. The resort is very nice, very familiar and the whole team is extraordinary. Many thanks to Aflaah, he managed our holiday very professional. Ashan, thank you very much for all the sport moments we spent together. Samey and Shaif gave us very… Read more
    We had a wonderful holiday at Finolhu. We' ll keep this very special experience forever in our minds. The resort is very nice, very familiar and the whole team is extraordinary. Many thanks to Aflaah, he managed our holiday very professional. Ashan, thank you very much for all the sport moments we spent together. Samey and Shaif gave us very good advices during the wonderful dinners at Kanusan . Our favourite lunch restaurant was Crabshack, a very special location with a wonderful team. Many thank to Fahudu, he gave us a lot of good advices in Crabshack and in Arabian grill. All the restaurants on Finolhu are very very nice and the complete team very kind. The Milklab was the favourite place of our son. He liked it very much! The pool bar team and the beach team were also very friendly. Many thanks to Nandu and Ricki. Sorry, if we do not mentioned every name, all of them are very kind. Many thanks to all of them. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful beach, breathtaking sea view, dolphins outside the room, high-quality service,excellent attitude

    Jul 25, 2025 SHUANG J

    There is no doubt that Finolhu is the best island! First of all, the scenery on the island is very beautiful. The sand on the beach is very soft. The ocean pool villa that we stayed in had a great view. The water in the swimming pool was very clean and we could even go snorkeling directly in the ocean. Secondly, I would like to express my sincere… Read more
    There is no doubt that Finolhu is the best island! First of all, the scenery on the island is very beautiful. The sand on the beach is very soft. The ocean pool villa that we stayed in had a great view. The water in the swimming pool was very clean and we could even go snorkeling directly in the ocean. Secondly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Shah. Every day, he carefully arranges meals for my husband and me, and he is always on call, provides very considerate service with an excellent attitude. Thirdly, the room is cleaned very thoroughly every day. We are very grateful to the staff who clean our room every day. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to every service staff member of each restaurant, especially Beach Kitchen.They do their best to serve each of us well every day. Thank you all! Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Heaven

    Jul 22, 2025 Nicole T

    Finolhu was an absolute dream! Every aspect of the resort was phenomenal. Service, food, drinks, cleanliness, activities were beyond our expectations. Thank you!
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Magical Stay in Finolhu

    Jul 20, 2025 GoPlaces33963112210

    Finolhu was not just a stay, it was a true experience in paradise. The surroundings were absolutely stunning, and the staff was incredibly friendly & welcoming. A special thank you to our butler, Shah. You went above and beyond to make sure our time here would become an unforgettable memory. We truly appreciate everything you did for us!