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: Includes breakfast and dinner (buffet or à la carte where applicable) at selected participating restaurants. Guests may also dine at Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem, where each adult receives a US$50 dining credit and each child booked on a meal plan receives a US$25 dining credit towards the final bill (selected menu items only).   


Full Board: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet or à la carte where applicable) at selected participating restaurants. Guests may also dine at Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem, where each adult receives a US$50 dining credit and each child booked on a meal plan receives a US$25 dining credit towards the final bill (selected menu items only).   


Full Board Plus: Includes all the benefits of Full Board, plus house still and sparkling water and non-alcoholic beverages by the glass during meal times. Guests may also dine at Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem, where each adult receives a US$50 dining credit and each child booked on a meal plan receives a US$25 dining credit towards the final bill (selected menu items only).   


All Inclusive: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet or à la carte where applicable), non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day and selected standard alcoholic beverages by the glass during the operating hours of participating restaurants and bars. Guests may also dine at Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem, where each adult receives a US$50 dining credit and each child booked on a meal plan receives a US$25 dining credit towards the final bill (selected menu items only). Please note that All Inclusive beverages are not included at these restaurants; however, the dining credit may be used towards beverages.   


Premium All Inclusive: Includes all the benefits of the All Inclusive package, plus: A wide selection of premium beverages served by the glass, including soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, wines, premium spirits, fresh juices, cocktails and liqueurs, during the scheduled opening hours of participating restaurants and bars. 30% discount on in-villa food and beverage orders. 30% discount on spa treatments. Guests may also dine at Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem, where each adult receives a US$50 dining credit and each child booked on a meal plan receives a US$25 dining credit towards the final bill (selected menu items only). Please note that Premium All Inclusive beverages are not included at these restaurants; however, the dining credit may be used towards beverages.   


Please note: Children not booked on a meal plan may dine free from the kids' menu at Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue and Carne Diem; however, the US$25 dining credit does not apply. 


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 by 05 Oct '26 to receive up to 45% off the accommodation cost between 24 Aug '26–30 Apr '28. Plus, receive a complimentary upgrade from Half Board to Full Board or Full Board to All Inclusive. Plus, you'll also receive a USD 150 credit per room per stay.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Upgraded meal plan must be selected at time of booking. Minimum 5 night length of stay applies. 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 Unforgettable stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives!

Sep 6, 2026 Rebai A

​Our family vacation was simply exceptional, in large part thanks to the incredible hotel team. ​A huge thank you to Ahmed Sato, who showed extraordinary dedication, availability, and a remarkable sense of service. His attention to detail truly made our vacation perfect from start to finish. ​As for the dining experience, the welcome was always… Read more
​Our family vacation was simply exceptional, in large part thanks to the incredible hotel team. ​A huge thank you to Ahmed Sato, who showed extraordinary dedication, availability, and a remarkable sense of service. His attention to detail truly made our vacation perfect from start to finish. ​As for the dining experience, the welcome was always incredibly warm. We would like to thank all the staff and servers, with a very special shout-out to the team at the Elephant and Butterfly restaurant. Yanish, Hassa, and Itta were fantastic, displaying remarkable kindness and professionalism at every meal. ​Finally, how could we not mention our daily buggy rides, which became a real attraction in themselves? A big thank you to the buggy drivers, especially Amal and Jhonny. Their gentleness and kindness deeply touched my little girl, Elyssa, who absolutely loved those unforgettable rides in their company. ​Thank you to the entire team for these wonderful memories. We highly recommend this resort without hesitation and can't wait to return! Read less
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Sep 6, 2026 Helen S

An amazing experience start to finish, everyday wonderful, friendly service. Staff remembered us and catered to all of our needs. The staff - Rishi, Dev, oggy, Ilta, Ayaa, Abuja, Ganga all outstanding and so accomodating. They definitely made our experience more memorable
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Awesome stay at hard rock Maldives

Sep 6, 2026 Sonam R

the stay at hard rock Maldives was memorable. The chef Mr sudheesh at sessions hotel specially made vegetarian food for us as we are vegetarians. The hospitality was commendable . Will visit here again soon
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Sep 5, 2026 Yuki S

I would highly recommend Hard Rock Hotel Maldives! We had an amazing stay filled with sunshine, fun activities, great food, and incredibly attentive staff who made our experience so memorable. Our check-in process was seamless thanks to Nargiza and Yasas from the Front Office. Nargiza was especially helpful throughout our stay, assisting us with… Read more
I would highly recommend Hard Rock Hotel Maldives! We had an amazing stay filled with sunshine, fun activities, great food, and incredibly attentive staff who made our experience so memorable. Our check-in process was seamless thanks to Nargiza and Yasas from the Front Office. Nargiza was especially helpful throughout our stay, assisting us with restaurant reservations and always being incredibly friendly, informative, and knowledgeable about the island. We went to yoga almost every day, and our instructor Mano’s classes were always relaxing and grounding, the perfect way to start the morning. Samheed from the Ocean Dive Centre also helped organise paddle boats for us, which ended up being such a fun way to explore the water and stay active during our holiday. As someone who is passionate about sustainability, one of my favourite parts of the trip was the Marine Discovery Centre. I visited almost every day and participated in activities ranging from coral propagation to fish and marine mammal identification. Wee and Lukeman were incredibly knowledgeable and patiently answered all of my questions about the marine environment and the island. Suha was also wonderful, and the museum at the Discovery Centre gave me an insight into Maldivian culture and history, as well as the importance of sustainable tourism and protecting the local environment. The Hard Rock Cafe was another highlight of our trip! Our server, Ninja, was attentive, friendly, and so much fun, and the atmosphere was fantastic. I would definitely recommend the barbecue bacon burger! Finally, Hannah, Lily, Kai, Dhavs, and Hassan from the Rock Shop made our experience even more memorable while we picked out souvenirs to take home. A huge thank you to all of the staff mentioned above and everyone else who made our stay so special. We would absolutely recommend Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and would love to return Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Stay 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

Sep 4, 2026 pwintoos Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Stay! We had such a wonderful stay and would like to thank the amazing team who made it extra special. Nargiza from Front Office was very helpful and informative with all our restaurant reservations. Yasas made our check-in smooth and welcoming. Ninja at Hard Rock Cafe was attentive, fun, and a great server. Mano, the Yoga… Read more
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Stay! We had such a wonderful stay and would like to thank the amazing team who made it extra special. Nargiza from Front Office was very helpful and informative with all our restaurant reservations. Yasas made our check-in smooth and welcoming. Ninja at Hard Rock Cafe was attentive, fun, and a great server. Mano, the Yoga Instructor, led such grounded and relaxing classes. We practiced yoga with him every morning 🧘 Lukman and Wee from Marine Discovery Centre were fantastic with their coral propagation techniques and classes. We enjoyed them so much that we were there almost every day! And a big thank you to Kai, Hannah, Dhavs, Hassan and Lily from RockShop for their friendly and helpful service. Thank you all for making our stay so memorable. We truly enjoyed every moment! 🩵🌊✨ Read less