Villa Nautica, Paradise Island

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Villa Nautica is a luxurious 5V resort known for its overwater and beachfront villas that offer you sensational views of endless ocean, and a number of high-end amenities such as the tranquil infinity pool. Many of Villa Nautica's residences feature open-air designs, private pools or whirlpools, and some even provide direct access to the golden sandy beaches. You can also indulge in personalized services, including private dining experiences, and a range of activities; such as surfing, scuba diving, and paddleboarding - the list of oceanic activities is endless... This is the perfect resort to dive into the natural wonders of the crystal clear waters. A stay at Villa Nautica, Paradise Island is sure to provide impeccable service and lifelong memories for you and your loved ones.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga
  • Honeymoon
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

Where is it

Located in the island of Lankanfinolhu, just 20 minutes away from Malé by speedboat.

Hotel information

Villa Nautica, Paradise Island offers over 200 villas suites, all with air-conditioning, in-room safe, complimentary WiFi access, complimentary beach towels, satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar* and twice daily housekeeping. Beach Villas feature an outdoor shower, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Board basis options 

Full Board includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner at Bageecha or The Lagoon*.

*When staying in a Water Villa.

All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at Bageecha or The Lagoon, as well as one à la carte meal per person, per stay, when staying a minimum of five nights. All-day soft drinks, mineral water, select specialty drinks such as milkshakes, open bar service including a selection of red, white and sparkling wine by the glass, beer, choice of international branded spirits and a selection of cocktails and mocktails, from 10:00am until 01:00am. Beverages at à la carte are not part of the All-Inclusive plan. Drinks will however, be served from an All-Inclusive menu at these outlets. All-Inclusive guests will receive a 15% discount at à la carte restaurants. Mini-bar with two beers, two soft drinks, two juices, two wines and two assorted snack items (replenished once per day). Snorkelling equipment, all land sports and one sunset fishing excursion per person, per stay when staying a minimum of 6 nights. 10% discount on selected dive rates and 15% off spa treatments. Canoeing and windsurfing available for 1-hour per day, subject to availability and prior booking.

Premium All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant. Drinks included from all-inclusive menu. One à la carte 3-course meal per person per day, either lunch or dinner from Ristorante al-Tramonto or Farumathi restaurant. Daily casual snacks at selected outlets. High tea at main bar/coffee shop. Mini-bar (re-stocked once a day with 2 soft drinks, 2 juices, 2 beers, 2 bottles of wine (375 ml each), and 2 assorted snack items. Drinking water bottle (1 ltr) per person per day. Tea/coffee-making facilities in the room (1 set per day). Unlimited drinks from the beverage menu including fresh juices, cocktails, beer, premium liquors (champagnes, wines and spirits). Experiences: snorkelling equipment throughout the stay. One hour use of canoe and windsurfing per day. Land sports (excluding coach and instructors): badminton, snooker/ billiards, table tennis, volleyball, squash, daylight tennis and football. 15% discount on selected spa treatments. 10% discount on selected diving rates. One sunset fishing excursion per person per stay for guests staying minimum 4 nights.

Please note: inclusions are subject to change.

Room upgrades

Two-Bedroom Family Beach Villa is larger in size than the Deluxe Beach Villa with the addition of a separated living area. Sleeps maximum 4 adults and 2 children.

Water Villas are perched above the lagoon on stilts, with steps leading straight into the ocean. The Water Villa also provides a private sundeck for you relax and take in the sounds of the sea. Sleeps maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Beach Pool Villas offer stunning ocean views from the private plunge pool. This room type also offers direct beach access. Sleeps maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Sunset Beach Pool Villa offer the same amenities as the Deluxe Beach Pool Villa, but with the addition of a private beach cabana. Sleeps maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Sunset Deluxe Beach Pool Villa feature indoor and outdoor seating areas, private pool with sun terrace and direct access to the beach. Sleeps maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Water Villas with Whirlpool offers the same great amenities as the Water Villa, with the addition of a private whirlpool on the villa's sundeck. Sleeps maximum 2 adults.

Ocean Beach Pool Villas offer peace and tranquillity in one of the most undisturbed areas of the resort. With it's very own private pool and sundeck, this is the choice place to unwind. Sleeps maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

One-Bedroom Ocean Suites with Pool offer generous living space and a plunge pool on the private sundeck. Complimented by direct step access to the ocean, this suite is positioned for astonishing sunrise views. Sleeps maximum 2 adults.

Two-Bedroom Ocean Suites with Pool provides a similar layout to the one-bedroom alternative, with an additional bedroom and a sweeping plunge pool across the private sundeck. Sleeps maximum 4 adults.

Two-Bedroom Beach Villas with Two Pools are also available, sleeps maximum 4 adults and 2 children.

Bageecha (locally sourced dining, open all day). The Lagoon (overwater dining, serving Maldivian cuisine for those staying in a Water Villa). Ristorante al Tramonto (authentic Italian dining, served in an open air terrace). Fukuya Teppanyaki (incredible Japanese dining, serving sushi and tempura). Farumathi (offering divine seafood options and lunch and dinner). Dhaavani Coffee Shop (open all hours, caffeine outlet). Captain's Bar/Hulhangu Bar (coffee or cocktails, this is a great seaside hangout). Beach Bar (beach Bar serving ice-cold beverages).   

Complimentary WiFi in all rooms and public spaces. Babysitting service*.

*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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Sep 2, 2025 vahant2017

Excellent service right from the start. The island/resort's size is more than adequate for exploration yet at the same time cozy. It has two gyms, one outdoor gym if you like working out in the sun, and an indoor gym that is literally fully equipped unlike other hotel gyms. There's also a place for kids activities where they take care of your… Read more
Excellent service right from the start. The island/resort's size is more than adequate for exploration yet at the same time cozy. It has two gyms, one outdoor gym if you like working out in the sun, and an indoor gym that is literally fully equipped unlike other hotel gyms. There's also a place for kids activities where they take care of your kid, activities start from 10 am and end 5 pm (sometimes some activities are later than that). They directly assign you a person that would take care of all of your needs while you're at the resort, we got lucky and we got assigned Abaan. Abaan loves what he does, he took care of all of our concerns, helped us check in earlier into our room (as we had arrived at 7 am, checkin should be 2 pm). We initially had a beach villa, and in the middle got upgraded to the newer pool villas. The beach villas are a bit older, however everything works and is more than clean enough, and the beach spot we had there was beautiful. However I highly recommend you to book the pool villas as they're out of this world! Every interaction we had with the staff was excellent, all of them always working with high positivity and energy. They have an excellent system where you can use your room number to buy everything, even tipping can be done by room charge, so no hassles when it comes to having cash with you on the island. I highly recommend this island, 10/10 would visit again. Thank you for everything Abaan! Read less
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Sep 2, 2025 Mansha M

The villa and food was really great!!Had a really great trip. Thank you for your hospitality Glory. I loved paradise island resort
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Sep 2, 2025 Abhijeet J

The Stay at Villa Nautica was a breeze. The fantastic service provided especially by Ajlan during the checkin process and Shubham at the pool side bar was exceptional. The pool was fantastic . the room was even better. Next time would definitely visit with my family for even more fun at Villa Nautica.
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Sep 1, 2025 Remi K

I stayed at Villa Nautica Maldives for 4 nights, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, every staff member was professional, friendly, and genuinely warm, making our stay exceptional. Getting to the resort was incredibly smooth and exciting. Right after arriving at the airport, we boarded a speedboat that took… Read more
I stayed at Villa Nautica Maldives for 4 nights, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, every staff member was professional, friendly, and genuinely warm, making our stay exceptional. Getting to the resort was incredibly smooth and exciting. Right after arriving at the airport, we boarded a speedboat that took us directly to the resort in just 20 minutes. On the way, we were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins, and the crew even stopped the boat so we could take photos—it was such a special moment! One of the best features was the buggy service, which was very convenient for getting around the resort. It was always available from our villa, although during busy times there could be a short wait—but it wasn’t a big issue at all. The dining experience was fantastic. Each meal had a different theme, with a wide variety of dishes, so we never got bored. The F&B staffs provided outstanding service throughout, constantly checking that everything was perfect. Every staff member welcomed us with a beautiful smile, which made us feel so comfortable and happy. The ocean access directly from our villa was simply amazing. The water was crystal clear, and near the coral reefs, we saw so many colorful fish. Swimming alongside reef sharks and eagle rays was absolutely incredible. A very special thank you to our host Mr. AJLAN. He went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. He was always quick to respond to our requests through chat, and even visited us at the dining venues to ensure everything was going well. He joined us during our island tour and even came to watch us play badminton, which was such a personal touch. We are so grateful for his support—our stay wouldn’t have been the same without him. We absolutely loved our time here and would highly recommend Villa Nautica to anyone visiting the Maldives. We can’t wait to come back! Read less
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Sep 1, 2025 Milan M

We had an unforgettable honeymoon at Villa Nautica in the Maldives. From the very first moment, we appreciated the warm and professional approach to guests, the delicious food, and the peaceful and quiet atmosphere of the resort. A special thanks goes to our delegate Ajlan, who was always there whenever we needed anything. He welcomed us upon… Read more
We had an unforgettable honeymoon at Villa Nautica in the Maldives. From the very first moment, we appreciated the warm and professional approach to guests, the delicious food, and the peaceful and quiet atmosphere of the resort. A special thanks goes to our delegate Ajlan, who was always there whenever we needed anything. He welcomed us upon arrival, provided us with all the information we needed, escorted us to our room, and even arranged a late checkout room and lunch for us on our departure day so we could relax until our flight. His help truly made our stay smooth and stress-free. We would also like to thank our housekeeper Abu, who was extremely kind and attentive. Our room was always spotless, even when we accidentally brought in sand from the beach. Although the rooms are not the newest, but comfortable and fully equipped with everything you need. It was truly the most beautiful honeymoon we could have ever wished for. Read less