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 Tapas. 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.

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, Riviera Tapas and Riviera Bar. 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 Tapas & Bar 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, Riviera Tapas and Riviera Bar. 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 Tapas & Bar, 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.

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 7 Oct '25 to receive up to 45% off the accommodation cost between 11 Jan '26–31 Mar '27. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Applies to certain room types. Minimum night applies. 

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. 

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 Bucket list trip for sure!

Sep 17, 2025 usroyalty

The location was perfect. Everything about this place is magical. We rented the bicycles and used them as our transportation and to explore the island. I highly recommend using them during your stay. Our room was most perfect. We had the sunset view. Mornings with coffee in bed was the best way to start our day. Maadh was our main contact during… Read more
The location was perfect. Everything about this place is magical. We rented the bicycles and used them as our transportation and to explore the island. I highly recommend using them during your stay. Our room was most perfect. We had the sunset view. Mornings with coffee in bed was the best way to start our day. Maadh was our main contact during our stay. He was amazing and made us feel welcome. The food was delicious. Most veggies are grown at the green house on the property. We definitely want to come back and stay again. I highly recommend using the resort to book your seaplane. Everything you need is on the Marriott app. Read less
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Sep 17, 2025 Lina L

Our first time to Maldives and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Le Meridien resort. It is a very beautiful all-natural island. The team of staff is very hospitable - everyone is so friendly and helpful which makes our stay an excellent one. The resort has several restaurants that serve different cuisine, so every meal is different and the… Read more
Our first time to Maldives and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Le Meridien resort. It is a very beautiful all-natural island. The team of staff is very hospitable - everyone is so friendly and helpful which makes our stay an excellent one. The resort has several restaurants that serve different cuisine, so every meal is different and the food is great! Read less
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Sep 16, 2025 Ercan S

The food was very delicious, staff was shining and the facility was absolutely beyond our expectations . everything was perfect
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Sep 10, 2025 Lena S London, United Kingdom

Perfect stay in an amazing resort! Definitely worth visiting! Can’t wait to come back already. First things first I would like to thank everyone for making our stay incredible, I visited Maldives more than a dozen times and what definitely stands out in Le Meridien is hospitality - a 10/10 - the attention to every guest is splendid, thank you… Read more
Perfect stay in an amazing resort! Definitely worth visiting! Can’t wait to come back already. First things first I would like to thank everyone for making our stay incredible, I visited Maldives more than a dozen times and what definitely stands out in Le Meridien is hospitality - a 10/10 - the attention to every guest is splendid, thank you guys. We were a group of 11 people of different ages and all enjoyed the resort very much. We were on an all-inclusive plan and this was very much worth it! VILLA: We stayed in the overwater villa - the room is amazing: spacious, clean, with an amazing walk-in wardrobe, incredible bathroom and most importantly a great spacious terrace. You can snorkel directly from the villa and this is probably the best place on the island to snorkel. FOOD & BEVERAGE: Amazing! We visited all the restaurants a few times and in our 10 days we did not manage to try everything - great food choice, delicious fish, huge breakfast selection, different cuisines to try for lunch and dinner. The Japanese restaurant is delicious - we went there twice and absolutely loved it! Special thanks to Erma, Mauch, Nasheeth from the buffet & Akbar from Veela restaurant! You guys are superb 🫶🏼 Wines and cocktails selection is amazing on an all inclusive plan. THE ISLAND: The island is green and natural AND there are no mosquitos which is amazing for such a large island! The pool area is where we spent a lot of time - special thanks to Symon how made us feel like at home and always helped with every little request! 😊 The island is quite big, walking is enjoyable but you can always get a buggy if needed. The beaches are clean, well looked after! ACTIVITIES: Going to start with a huge thank you to Mifu and Abdulla who took us on a fishing trip we ended up going twice because it is SO FUN and SO WORTH IT! Mifu and Abdulla are super fun, great at fishing, they brought us to the best spots where we caught all kinds of fishes including yellowfin tuna! Absolutely a must do! It’s hard to say what we didn’t try doing on the island: jet ski, all kinds of water sports - super fun especially for those people who are concerned that Maldives isn’t a fun destination! Spa was amazing, especially if you get a sunburn… And a huge thanks to the island artist whose masterclass we attended and without any skills developed actual artwork worth showing others!!! REEF: This is the primary reason why I visit Maldives. This resort has turtles, different kinds of rays, fishes but lacks coral reef itself in a reachable destination. However, their marine team is working on restoration so I’m sure in a couple of years it will be a lot more colourful in the house reef! We went on a snorkelling excursion which was very much worth it! Overall, I truly enjoyed and recommend this hotel to groups, couples, families - absolutely adorable and people working there are just the loveliest!!! Thanks so much everyone for making this trip special and unforgettable, I will definitely be coming back and I will absolutely be recommending it to friends! Can’t wait to be back 🤍🤍 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our second trip to paradise

Sep 1, 2025 Linzarella London, United Kingdom

Le Meridien trip We have just returned from our second trip at Le Meridien and have had an amazing time. The island is simply stunning and the whole team cannot do enough to make your trip wonderful. We were travelling with our Baby who had allergies and even before we arrived the communication and assurance from the team regarding his allergies… Read more
Le Meridien trip We have just returned from our second trip at Le Meridien and have had an amazing time. The island is simply stunning and the whole team cannot do enough to make your trip wonderful. We were travelling with our Baby who had allergies and even before we arrived the communication and assurance from the team regarding his allergies was brilliant. Once we arrived the chef personally introduced himself and made sure that my son and I ate well despite the allergies. The food and restaurants are amazing and every meal was 10/10. We stayed on an AI basis and the choice is very good and all food is fresh. My elder Son loved the Kids Club and regularly asked to go. Sandy and Reesha were so friendly and put on a wide range of fun activities for the kids. He loved mocktail making and the camping activity as well as bracelet making. The club itself has a good selection of toys and plenty of space for kids to burn off their energy. We stayed in a two bed beach villa with a private pool which was just perfect for the four of us. We loved having a private pool and a short walk way to our private stretch of the ocean. Last time we stayed we had a water villa which I personally prefer as I think being on the ocean is magic however we chose a beach villa cat this time due to travelling with a crawling baby. All of the restaurant teams were amazing and went out of their way to make the children and us feel special! I can’t name everyone but at each restaurant everyone greeted us by name, knew our requests and allergies and just generally were very lovely and ensured each meal was special. During our stay we took the sunset dolphin cruise which was great and we were lucky to spot many dolphins and have them swim alongside the boat. It all feels like a dream and we are very much hoping we can come back for a third visit in a couple of years. To all at Le Meridien at Maldives thank you so much for an amazing trip and see you soon! Read less