Villa Nautica, Paradise Island

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Main Pool Aerial
Two Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool
Water Villa with Whirlpool
Water Villa with Whirlpool Interior
Main Pool Sunset
One Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool
Lagoon Restaurant
Lagoon Restaurant - Terrace Seating
Water Villa Aerial
Ristorante al Tramanto
Beach Villa Interior
Ocean Beach Pool Villa
Sunset Beach Pool Villa
Sunset Beach Pool Villa Exterior
Farumathi Restaurant Seating
Araamu Spa
Sunset Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
Sunset Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
Sunset Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Two Pools
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Two Pools
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Two Pools
Main Pool Aerial
Two Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool
Water Villa with Whirlpool
Water Villa with Whirlpool Interior
Main Pool Sunset
One Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool
Lagoon Restaurant
Lagoon Restaurant - Terrace Seating
Water Villa Aerial
Ristorante al Tramanto
Beach Villa Interior
Ocean Beach Pool Villa
Sunset Beach Pool Villa
Sunset Beach Pool Villa Exterior
Farumathi Restaurant Seating
Araamu Spa
Sunset Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
Sunset Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
Sunset Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Two Pools
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Two Pools
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Two Pools

The hotel

Villa Nautica, Paradise Island is a chic Maldivian escape where luxury meets laid-back island life. Just a short speedboat ride from Malé, it’s ideal for honeymooners or anyone after a touch of paradise without the long transfer. Overwater and beachfront villas open straight onto turquoise lagoons or golden sands, many with private pools or bubbling whirlpools for those dreamy sunset dips. Days drift by between the infinity pool, the world-class spa, and the countless ways to dive into the ocean - from paddleboarding at sunrise to discovering colourful reefs just a fin-flip away. And for something special to round off the day, ask about a private beach dinner under the stars. Whether you’re here to soak up the serenity or make a splash, Villa Nautica promises crystal-clear waters, flawless service, and the kind of memories that linger long after you’ve flown home.

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.


All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at Bageecha, as well as one à la carte meal per person, per stay at Ristorante al-Tramonto or The Hook when staying a minimum of 7 nights. All-day soft drinks, mineral water, open bar service including a selection of red, white and sparkling wine by the glass, beer, choice of 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 and all land sports are included (excluding floodlit tennis). 10% discount on selected dive rates and 15% off selected 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 The Hook. 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: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 03 Nov '26 to receive a complimentary 45-minute relaxing massage per couple, per stay between 08 Oct '26–31 Dec '28, when booking All Inclusive or Premium All Inclusive.Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Excludes guests staying in Beach Villa room type. Must be booked within the first 3 days of guests stay. Blackout dates apply. 

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).   

Infinity pool. Araamu Spa*. Fitness centre. Tennis. Table tennis. Volleyball. Basketball. Badminton. Squash court, Snorkelling*. Paddle boarding (lessons are available)*. 1 hour glass bottom boat tour*. Surfing*. Scuba diving*. Kids’ Club with daily programme (4-12 years). 

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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Oct 9, 2026 Titchyferret Worstead, United Kingdom

This was our second visit to Villa Nautica and it did not disappoint. It truly was like coming home, we caught up with the fabulous staff who looked after us so well last year, some of whom we have kept in touch with. We were welcomed by our host Laisha - she was amazing - welcomed us with open arms, on hand 24 hours a day for anything we needed,… Read more
This was our second visit to Villa Nautica and it did not disappoint. It truly was like coming home, we caught up with the fabulous staff who looked after us so well last year, some of whom we have kept in touch with. We were welcomed by our host Laisha - she was amazing - welcomed us with open arms, on hand 24 hours a day for anything we needed, regularly came to find us around the resort to check on us and to ensure that everything about our stay was as perfect as possible. Our deluxe beach villa with private pool was nothing short of luxury, it was kept spotlessly clean and the welcome on our bed made us both quite emotional !! The main pool, beach areas outside our villa near the pool are nothing short of stunning again kept meticulously clean by the staff who are so friendly and make a real effort to say hello, the grounds around the accommodations are constantly being maintained and again the grounds staff, bell boys - everyone greets you and make you feel special. The all inclusive food in the Bagecha restaurant last year was delicious and whilst we couldn't fault it then, they have made some really nice changes with chef's specials which would be at home in some high end British restaurants. The food was always fresh, hot and at every meal from breakfast, lunch and dinner there were so many choices that you never struggled to find something different to choose from, the quality of the food was excellent and all of the kitchen staff welcome you. We visited both the Italian and Japanese restaurants where we also had excellent meals and excellent service. We just loved eating in the ** where we were greeted with her beautiful smile and welcome by our dear friend Geethika - she has such a lovely way with people, she just brightened every meal... we think you should change the name of the restaurant to **** Our waiter Dinesh from last year welcomed us yet again - he works so hard to ensure that his guests are so well looked after, nothing is too much trouble as he regularly checked in with us and other guests to check if we needed anything whilst quietly working away clearing tables when guests left, we were very touched by the beautiful table setting for our last evening in resort. The bar in the evenings was always a comfortable friendly place to be - we mention Arqam for keeping our glasses topped up and being so friendly and Firdosh - he speaks excellent english, is so attentive - he took the time to know what routine we had around drinks from the bar and as soon as I returned from a morning dive he had a capuccino waiting for me - just first class service. I spent time last year at Oceanus the dive centre and again I was welcomed back with open arms this year. Having dived in various places around the world this is the most professional group of dive instructors I have met. Arzan and Kartik a massive thank you both, I had some of the most memorable experiences of my life ! I completed my advanced diving course with Kartik - his knowledge, skills and professional attitude to ensuring that I improved my dive skills but with safety in mind was so reassuring. I am just waiting for flights to be released and we will be booking to return next year. I know there are so many islands to choose to explore in the Maldives but nothing could beat the overall experience at Villa Nautica, see you next year. Read less
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Oct 9, 2026 Mirzelf

An Absolutely Amazing Experience – Beyond All Expectations! This place is truly beyond amazing! What you see in the pictures is exactly what you get – and perhaps even better in real life. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, everything was simply perfect. The level of service and hospitality is exceptional. Our personal host,… Read more
An Absolutely Amazing Experience – Beyond All Expectations! This place is truly beyond amazing! What you see in the pictures is exactly what you get – and perhaps even better in real life. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, everything was simply perfect. The level of service and hospitality is exceptional. Our personal host, **Annika**, was absolutely wonderful, always available and ready to assist us with anything we needed. She made sure we felt completely taken care of throughout our stay. Our fantastic housekeeper, **Fayai**, also deserves special recognition. Our villa was cleaned at least twice a day, the minibar was regularly replenished, and everything was kept spotless. His attention to detail was superb! The entire hospitality team, including espacially **KK**, went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. Everyone was genuinely kind, friendly, helpful, and always greeted us with a warm smile. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble. What impressed us even more was the service on our departure day. As our flight was scheduled for later in the day, we were kindly offered another villa to use after checking out. On top of that, we were still welcome to enjoy lunch before leaving. Such a thoughtful gesture and a perfect example of their outstanding hospitality! **It's these little extras, the genuine kindness of the staff, and the incredible attention to detail that make this place so special.** We have stayed in some beautiful places, but this experience was truly exceptional. A huge thank you to Annika, Fayai, KK, and the entire team for making our holiday so memorable. **Absolutely worth every penny. We couldn't have wished for a better experience and would return in a heartbeat! Highly recommended!** Read less
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Oct 9, 2026 Shantanu P Jamshedpur, India

The Location is convenient and near the Velena Airport , 20 minutes by Speedboat from the adjacent pier. The Paradise Island on which the Property is Located, has a distinctive Charm akin to a Luxury Resort. Beach Villas and Water Villas are both must stay in for the distinct Experience. The Facilities for Water Activities, Outdoor and Indoor… Read more
The Location is convenient and near the Velena Airport , 20 minutes by Speedboat from the adjacent pier. The Paradise Island on which the Property is Located, has a distinctive Charm akin to a Luxury Resort. Beach Villas and Water Villas are both must stay in for the distinct Experience. The Facilities for Water Activities, Outdoor and Indoor Sports, Gym, Sauna, Spa and constant Buggy Availability makes for Time well spent on R&R. Our island host Mariyam deserves special mention for looking after us and organising internal activities, which gave us a lot of comfort. Read less
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Oct 8, 2026 Ro9376

Location is really good, if youre looking for a closeby, yet good distance by boat from the main island, this was nice. The beaches are calm, regardless of the wind, which made it ideal for our family to use everyday. The staff were very welcoming , especially Mariyam, who always made that extra effort to greet us daily and our child. The staff at… Read more
Location is really good, if youre looking for a closeby, yet good distance by boat from the main island, this was nice. The beaches are calm, regardless of the wind, which made it ideal for our family to use everyday. The staff were very welcoming , especially Mariyam, who always made that extra effort to greet us daily and our child. The staff at the hotel are very accommodating too. The rooms are large spaced, great outdoor shower too and there's a ceiling fan and AC. The house keeping team does a fantastic job to make sure drinks are topped up and the daily towel changes, this worked nice for us. Food wise, the grill station was amazing, just an only minor improvement would be, need more variety of seafood, as there was Tuna only. Thought there would have been prawns at the buffet. The ala carte restaurant we chose the Italian place and this was very very nice. Lastly, an improvement would be that the buggy service needs to be more often during peak times and on a few occasions we had to wait long times or just walked and hadn't seen any buggy cars pass us. Thank you to the team for a wonderful and memorable stay. Last thing, the dolphin sunset was absolutely amazing! Read less
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Oct 8, 2026 Ridge S

Our stay at Villa Nautica was exceptional, the staff were attentive and amazing! Location is convenient and breathtaking plus food including drinks were so good. Special mention to Dillon our island host who made our experience all the more better from upgrading our stay to a beach pool villa to meeting all our requests for a special occasional he… Read more
Our stay at Villa Nautica was exceptional, the staff were attentive and amazing! Location is convenient and breathtaking plus food including drinks were so good. Special mention to Dillon our island host who made our experience all the more better from upgrading our stay to a beach pool villa to meeting all our requests for a special occasional he handled it professionally and with compassion. Would highly recommend coming here! Read less