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. 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.

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 and Riviera. 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 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 and Riviera. 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, 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.

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

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. Waves Café. La Vie Bar (Adults only). 

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay at le Meridien Maldives

May 9, 2026 Ben S

We really loved the stay with le Meridien Maldives. Everything was so well taken care of and we could just enjoy all the food and activities without worrying. The food was exceptional, could see the effort and level of detail put into each dish. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. And the room cleaning staff were nice. We enjoyed every… Read more
We really loved the stay with le Meridien Maldives. Everything was so well taken care of and we could just enjoy all the food and activities without worrying. The food was exceptional, could see the effort and level of detail put into each dish. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. And the room cleaning staff were nice. We enjoyed every bit of the honeymoon experience. We really enjoyed the honeymoon benefits which made our stay more special. The view here is absolutely stunning. Our curator Ali was very responsive to our messages and tried his best to accommodate our needs. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Best Vacation of Our Lives in Paradise

May 6, 2026 Passenger35814527221 Osaka, Japan

最高の6日間でした。 到着した瞬間から圧倒される景色に迎えられ、スタッフの温かい笑顔で一気に気分が高まりました。 毎朝起きてすぐにシュノーケリングへ。 テーブルサンゴやリーフサンゴ、カラフルな熱帯魚、朝寝坊のエイや朝食中のウミガメなど、海の中は毎日違った表情を見せてくれて、まったく飽きることがありませんでした。 シュノーケリングの後は朝食へ。 スタッフのホスピタリティが素晴らしく、ゆったりと贅沢な時間を過ごせました。 特にNashythさんはとてもキッズフレンドリーで、日本語も堪能。子どもたちがすっかり懐いてしまい、「一緒に日本に連れて帰りたい」と言うほどでした。 子どもたちはキッズクラブも大のお気に入りで、「早く行きたい!」と自分たちでバギーを呼ぶほど。 そこにはいつも笑顔で迎えて… Read more
最高の6日間でした。 到着した瞬間から圧倒される景色に迎えられ、スタッフの温かい笑顔で一気に気分が高まりました。 毎朝起きてすぐにシュノーケリングへ。 テーブルサンゴやリーフサンゴ、カラフルな熱帯魚、朝寝坊のエイや朝食中のウミガメなど、海の中は毎日違った表情を見せてくれて、まったく飽きることがありませんでした。 シュノーケリングの後は朝食へ。 スタッフのホスピタリティが素晴らしく、ゆったりと贅沢な時間を過ごせました。 特にNashythさんはとてもキッズフレンドリーで、日本語も堪能。子どもたちがすっかり懐いてしまい、「一緒に日本に連れて帰りたい」と言うほどでした。 子どもたちはキッズクラブも大のお気に入りで、「早く行きたい!」と自分たちでバギーを呼ぶほど。 そこにはいつも笑顔で迎えてくれるTorsaさんとReeshaさんがいて、安心して預けることができました。おかげで子どもたちは一日中楽しみ、親もリラックスした時間を過ごせました。 ディナーもどれも美味しく、特にパエリアは絶品。全種類制覇したかったです。 もし点数が10点満点なら、迷わず満点以上をつけたい滞在でした。 間違いなく、これまでで最高のバカンスです。 唯一の“難点”を挙げるとすれば、この素晴らしさが広まって今後混雑してしまうかもしれないこと(笑)。 We had the most amazing 6 days here. From the moment we arrived, we were overwhelmed by the breathtaking scenery and warmly welcomed by the staff’s beautiful smiles. It instantly made us excited for the vacation ahead. Every morning, we started the day with snorkeling. The table corals, reef corals, colorful tropical fish, sleepy stingrays, and sea turtles enjoying their breakfast made every swim unforgettable. No matter how many times we went into the ocean, we never got tired of it. After snorkeling, we enjoyed breakfast while relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere. The hospitality from the staff was exceptional throughout our stay. A special thank you to Nashyth, who was incredibly kind to our children and even spoke perfect Japanese. Our kids became so attached to him that they seriously wished they could bring him back to Japan with us. Our children also absolutely loved the Kids Club. They were so excited to go every day that they even ordered the buggy by themselves just to get there faster. At the Kids Club, Torsa and Reesha welcomed everyone with wonderful smiles and took such great care of the children. Thanks to them, our kids wanted to stay there all day, which also gave us time to fully relax and enjoy the resort ourselves. Dinner was also outstanding every night. The paella was especially incredible — we honestly wanted to try every single kind. It’s frustrating that the rating only goes up to 10 points because this resort deserves even more. Without a doubt, this was the best vacation of our lives. Our only concern is that once more people discover how incredible Le Méridien is, it may become too popular and crowded someday Read less
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May 4, 2026 Jiaqi L

Great experience with Bo , HUSSIAN, and MAMUN .
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sub oceanic dolphin cruise

May 4, 2026 Sophie J

我们参加了海豚巡游 看到了好多海豚 旅程非常精彩 with bo , mamum, hussian
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Perfect Family Getaway in the Maldives 🌴✨

May 3, 2026 oopshuang Taichung, Taiwan

Our stay in the Maldives was truly relaxing and filled with happiness. The surroundings felt like a dream—crystal-clear waters, breathtaking views, and an atmosphere that allowed us to fully unwind and enjoy every moment. From the facilities to the overall service, every detail reflected great care and quality. We would especially like to mention… Read more
Our stay in the Maldives was truly relaxing and filled with happiness. The surroundings felt like a dream—crystal-clear waters, breathtaking views, and an atmosphere that allowed us to fully unwind and enjoy every moment. From the facilities to the overall service, every detail reflected great care and quality. We would especially like to mention FARY and REESHA from the kids’ club. They were incredibly kind, patient, and attentive with children. They spent time playing and interacting with our son, making each day fun and memorable for him. He absolutely loved being with them and looked forward to visiting the kids’ club every day. It was heartwarming to see how much joy they brought him, and it also gave us peace of mind to relax and enjoy our vacation. Overall, this was an amazing experience—not only for us as adults, but also for our child, who created so many happy memories. It was a wonderful family trip, and we would definitely love to come back again. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a perfect getaway. Read less