Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

The Hard Rock name has hit the Maldives, bringing its inimitable chill out scene to the ultimate laidback location. A new concept in the Maldives, it’s more than just barefoot luxury and days of sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling (although there’s plenty of that too). A footbridge links you to The Marina @ CROSSROADS, where a Hard Rock Cafe, SAii Beach Club, and a dining village await. And, being a Hard Rock hotel, you’ll also find VIP-worthy treats in store, like Rock Spa® treatments, super-chic eateries (The All-Inclusive option here takes your taste buds beyond the resort too, meaning you can dine around at SAii Lagoon and The Marina @ CROSSROADS), and exclusive ‘Sound of Your Stay’ music moments, including complimentary use of Fender guitars and Crosley turntables — all just 15 minutes speedboat ride from the airport.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water Skiing
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

In the Emboodhoo Lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, this resort has direct access to the Marina @ CROSSROADS entertainment, shopping, and dining island. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 15 minutes by speedboat.

Hotel information

178 studios, family suites, beach villas, and overwater villas. All with complimentary Sound of Your Stay music experiences (including Tracks® playlists, Picks® Fender guitar use, and Wax® Crosley turntable use), outdoor deck, balcony, or terrace, Rock Om in-room yoga program, air-conditioning, Simmons “Cool Max” bed (pillow menu on request), 49” LCD TV with IPTV, high-speed WiFi, Sound bar with Bluetooth connectivity, mini-bar*, tea, coffee, bottled water, hairdryer, safe, and iron and board. 

Silver Sky Studios are 46sqm, and have a balcony with ocean views, waterfall shower, and 1 king-size bed plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Board basis options:

Half Board option: includes breakfast and 3-course dinner or buffet at Sessions, The Elephant and The Butterfly, Hard Rock Café, Miss Olive Oyl (SAii), Mr. Tomyam (SAii), Terra & Mar (SAii), Jiao Wu, Kinkao Thai Bistro and Kebab & Kurry. Plus Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem with a $50 food and beverage credit per adult, and $25 for children, towards dinner only.

Full Board option: includes breakfast, lunch, and 3-course dinner or buffet at Sessions, The Elephant and The Butterfly, Hard Rock Café, Miss Olive Oyl (SAii), Mr. Tomyam (SAii), Terra & Mar (SAii), Jiao Wu, Kinkao Thai Bistro and Kebab & Kurry. Plus Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem with a $50 food and beverage credit per adult, and $25 for children, towards dinner only.

Full Board Plus option:features the same benefits of Full Board, plus house still and sparkling water, and non-alcoholic beverages by glass during meals.

All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast, plus lunch and 3-course dinner or buffet at Sessions, The Elephant and The Butterfly, Hard Rock Café, Miss Olive Oyl (SAii), Terra & Mar (SAii), Terra & Mar (SAii), Jiao Wu, Kinkao Thai Bistro and Kebab & Kurry. Unlimited non-alcoholic and selected alcoholic drinks by the glass, from selected menu. Plus Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem with a $50 food and beverage credit per adult, and $25 for children, towards dinner only (All-Inclusive beverages not included at these restaurants).

Premium All-Inclusive option: includes all the inclusions of the All-Inclusive package plus:

- One complimentary floating fruit platter (for guests staying in Water Villa with pool, Beach Pool Villa, Rock Royalty and Rock Star Villa; 5-night stay minimum stay)

- Complimentary one-time full mini-bar (5-night stay minimum)

- Complimentary one shisha at The Elephant & The Butterfly (5-night stay minimum stay)

- Maldivian High Tea for two at The Elephant & The Butterfly restaurant and the pool bar area, per stay

- Complimentary Kids Meal Upgrade, from kids menu to regular/adult menu (only in Hard Rock Hotel Maldives outlets)

- Exclusivity to order beer buckets OR bottle of wine during meal period in the restaurant & pool bar area. (only in Hard Rock Hotel Maldives outlets)

- Rock Spa credit of US$100 per stay (5 night stay minimum)

- Choice of ONE group excursion for two persons from Male city tour OR afternoon snorkeling trip, depends on weather and availability (7 night stay minimum) and more!

Premium All-Inclusive option (valid for bookings from 1st May '26-30th April '27):includes all the inclusions of the All-Inclusive package plus:

-A wide selection of premium beverages served by the glass (soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, wines, premium liquor brands, fresh juices, cocktails and liquors) as per the scheduled opening hours of the restaurants and bars

- 30% discount of in-villa dining, food and beverage order

- 30% discount on spa treatment.

Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

Room upgrades

Beach Studios are 46sqm, and have a private terrace with direct beach access, ocean views, sun loungers, indoor and outdoor showers, and either 1 king-size bed plus a sofa bed, or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Silver Family Suites (Duplex) are 107sqm, and have a private terrace with direct beach access, ocean views, indoor and outdoor showers. The ground floor features a master bedroom with king-size bed and sofa bed, with a second bedroom on the upper floor with bunk beds, with a bathroom on both floors, sleeping maximum 6 people, with a maximum of 4 adults.

Gold Beach Villas are 65sqm, and have a private terrace with direct beach access, ocean views, sun loungers, 55” TV, waterfall shower, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people with a maximum of 3 adults.

Gold Beach Pool Villas are 90sqm, with direct beach access from the private terrace as well as a private plunge pool, sun loungers, 55" TV, en suite with bathtub, and 1 king-size bed plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people with a maximum of 3 adults.

Diamond Overwater Pool Villas are 76sqm, and sit over the water with an infinity pool, private terrace, direct lagoon access, sun loungers, 55” TV, en suite with bathtub and rain shower, and either 1 king-size or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping a maximum of 3 adults.

Platinum Overwater Villas are 75sqm, and sit over the water with a private terrace, direct lagoon access, sun loungers, 55” TV, en suite with bathtub and shower, and either 1 king-size or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people with a maximum of 3 adults.

Platinum Overwater Pool Villas are 76sqm, and sit over the water with an infinity pool, private terrace, direct lagoon access, sun loungers, 55” TV, en suite with shower, and either 1 king-size or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Rock Royalty Overwater Pool Villas** (2 bedroom) are 144sqm, and sit over the water with an infinity pool, private outdoor lounge area, direct lagoon access, sun loungers, indoor chill out zone with dining table and pantry with fridge and welcome amenities, 2 smart TVs, bathtub and rain shower, and 2 bedrooms (one with 1 king-size bed, and one with 2 twin beds), sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Rock Star Villa** (1 bedroom) is 445sqm, and sit over the water with an infinity pool, private boat docking access, private butler, large outdoor living deck with direct lagoon access, sun loungers, outdoor dining space, overwater relaxing net, tuk-tuk bar, jukebox, service pantry, spacious indoor living room, 86” TV, tuk tuk bar, indoor dining area, en suite bathroom with bathtub and waterfall shower, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

**Rock Royalty® rooms include in-villa check-in, late checkout (subject to availability), dedicated Butler services, upgraded room amenities, and complimentary afternoon snacks.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by15 Feb ’26 to receive up to 45% off room rates for stays from 26 Dec ’25–30 Apr ’27 (5-night minimum), plus an upgrade from Silver Sky Studio to Silver Beach Studio (subject to availability), USD 150 resort credit per room per stay, and a complimentary meal plan upgrade.Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have already been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. If you qualify for the board basis or room upgrade, please ensure the higher room category and board basis are selected at the time of booking. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply.

Hard Rock Cafe®* (American, located at The Marina @ CROSSROADS, with live music, memorabilia, and cocktails; open for lunch and dinner). Sessions* (international dining; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). The Elephant & The Butterfly™* (Pan-Latin menu, oceanfront dining, live music six days a week; open for lunch and dinner). The Pool Bar* (poolside casual bites with children’s menu, underwater sound system, DJs). Upgrade your board basis to All-Inclusive and indulge in a captivating culinary journey, with the Dine Around option you can savour an array of exquisite dishes across SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton and The Marina @ CROSSROADS. Private beach dining*.

Swimming pool with a water slide and underwater speakers. Rock Spa®* (four treatment rooms). Body Rock®* oceanfront fitness centre. Dive and Water sports Centre*. Rock Om®* (Hard Rock’s signature music-meets-yoga program). Rock Shop®* (signature clothing and collectibles). Roxity Kids’ Club® and Teen Spirit®* (activities include movies, video games, air guitar shows, lip sync battles, music classes with private sessions* available). Water sports including snorkelling, pedalos, kayaking, SUP*, sailing*, windsurfing* and beach and pool activities). The Marina @ CROSSROADS (direct access via 450m footbridge from Hard Rock Maldives) features 800m lifestyle beach, luxury yacht marina (30 berth), village of dining, entertainment and retail outlets (including Hard Rock Café® and SAii Beach Club), Maldives Discovery Centre (cultural and natural attractions), Marine Discovery Centre. Aerial art classes. Brazilian jiu jitsu classes.

24-hour room service*. Babysitting* (Sittertrain-certified). Laundry/dry-cleaning 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great blend of zen and fun. Can't wait to return

Feb 5, 2026 147shelleyk

I did a lot of research and was specitcal it was going to look at pretty as it was in the pictures but WOW! it was stunning. We travel a lot and I can be picky but there was not much I could pick on this resort about. We did overwater bungalow with pool. lots of space and a couch for hanging out. The bathroom was awesome. Big soaker tub, nice… Read more
I did a lot of research and was specitcal it was going to look at pretty as it was in the pictures but WOW! it was stunning. We travel a lot and I can be picky but there was not much I could pick on this resort about. We did overwater bungalow with pool. lots of space and a couch for hanging out. The bathroom was awesome. Big soaker tub, nice shower, 2 closet spaces and vanity area is huge. We did not face the sunset side so our pool only got sun in the morning- it was a bit cool but it still delightful and the steps down to the ocean was great. I am not a water shoe person but when tide is out and water is low they did help a lot both at the villa and beach. When tide was in didn't need them as much. I don't think there was a villa or studio room with a bad view. The beaches are white powdery sand. There are a lot of little isolated slices of beach tucked in here and there that you feel like you are on a deserted island. Pool is great, big and plenty of seating. Lounges, bean bags, and the teepee beds. There is a QR code at each one that you can order food and drink and they bring them to you. We did the all-inclusive and I highly recommend it. The food and drink prices are pretty high if you did it on your own. Just FYI the mini bar in the room is not included in the AI and expensive so beware. The check and staff were so friendly and helpful. When you do the AI you can go to all the restaurants at the HR and most of them over at the SA side. There are nightly buffets at the Session on the beach and every night there was some sort of music or entertainment . Loved the bands at the Hardrock also. The food was really good at all the places. My favorite was Miss Olive Oyl's on the SA side. So so good If there was one tiny thing I would say it would be helpful to have some sort of board by the pool about the daily happenings . You download the app when you get there and is super handy for calling for buggy, restaurant reservations, etc and they do have the activities on the app you just have to search for them and I missed several things because I didn't know to look for them. They also throw in things here and there and you just don't know and again I don't have my phone in the pool area to look that up. We did 2 excursions and they were great. Do the snorkeling with sharks it was of the hook cool. Transfers were super easy also. I know there are other resorts that maybe a bit more luxurious and quiet in the Maldives but we wanted a bit of fun also. I think the Hard Rock did a great job of being zen plus some fun and rock and roll. They did an excellent job of being on brand throughout the entire property. We hated to leave and already taking about coming back!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful, everything we wanted it to be and more!

Feb 5, 2026 Tabbs22 Cardiff, United Kingdom

From the moment we arrived, every interaction was filled with genuine warmth, care, and that effortless Maldivian hospitality that makes you instantly relax. An unforgettable time at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. A special mention to Niru. Polite, softly spoken, and smiling, he had a wonderful way of putting us at ease. Our chats with him about… Read more
From the moment we arrived, every interaction was filled with genuine warmth, care, and that effortless Maldivian hospitality that makes you instantly relax. An unforgettable time at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. A special mention to Niru. Polite, softly spoken, and smiling, he had a wonderful way of putting us at ease. Our chats with him about the Maldives and Malé added a beautiful personal touch to each experience. At The Elephant and The Butterfly, Made was fantastic—attentive, friendly, consistently making sure everything was just right. Over at the Pool Bar, Dopi kept the vibe fun and relaxed, delivering great service with an easygoing charm that perfectly matched the setting. The Hard Rock café team truly stood out. AK, Sandip, and Ayam were all welcoming, professional, and a joy to interact with—always ready with a smile and making every visit feel special, whether it was for coffee or a bite to eat. Music experiences at the resort were truly unforgettable thanks to Hera, the exceptional acoustic guitar artist. Her talent is remarkable, but it’s the emotion and atmosphere she creates that really sets her apart. With every performance, Hera brought a sense of calm, soul, and magic to the days and nights, effortlessly drawing everyone in. Her music became the soundtrack of our stay — relaxing, uplifting, and deeply memorable. Long after the final note, the feeling she created stayed with us Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the chef at Sessions restaurant, whose incredible food and attention to detail made every breakfast meal a highlight of our stay. This trip was made extraordinary by the people. The Hard Rock Hotel Maldives doesn’t just deliver luxury—it delivers heart. We’ll be carrying these memories with us for a long time and can’t wait to return 🏝️ Read less
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Feb 5, 2026 Maria Donna M

Amazing stay and we had created sweet memories here. Thank you for the warmth welcome Chef Ruben Jema and Sarah. They were very accomodating and the service was impeccable! We felt we're HOME away from home. We stayed in the water villa and the view was stunning! Cleanliness was there and thats what we are looking for in a room... Great food and… Read more
Amazing stay and we had created sweet memories here. Thank you for the warmth welcome Chef Ruben Jema and Sarah. They were very accomodating and the service was impeccable! We felt we're HOME away from home. We stayed in the water villa and the view was stunning! Cleanliness was there and thats what we are looking for in a room... Great food and friendly staff in Session Restaurant. We also enjoyed thEir Japanese Night. Chef Ruben did an excellent job with the menu! from their plating and of course the taste. Chef Kumar made sure that we were having a great time too... A Big THank You for making our stay memorable! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service and great food

Feb 4, 2026 Gregor1969 Uithoorn, The Netherlands

We had dinner at the hard rock cafe Maldives and Lola and RJ made our evening. The service was written with a capital S . We'll be back here for sure....
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Feb 4, 2026 Babsi G

Great service!! Always nice and friendly. We have been there many times and liked it a lot. Thanks for everything to all of them