Villa Nautica, Paradise Island

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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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.

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great family's experience

Nov 8, 2026 Sherpa66129201965

Villa Nautica is a great experience for a family. There was so much to do on the island we could not cover it in 3 days. The staff is excellent at taking care of you and understanding your needs. I highly recommend if you are travelling with a toddler as well.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A truly memorable third stay

Nov 8, 2026 Lirong Z China

This was our third stay at Villa Nautica, and once again we had a wonderful holiday. The beautiful setting and the warm service are the reasons we keep coming back. Our butler, Ermie, was outstanding. Before we arrived, she contacted us to confirm our arrival time and arranged our transfers. Throughout our stay she was attentive and helpful.… Read more
This was our third stay at Villa Nautica, and once again we had a wonderful holiday. The beautiful setting and the warm service are the reasons we keep coming back. Our butler, Ermie, was outstanding. Before we arrived, she contacted us to confirm our arrival time and arranged our transfers. Throughout our stay she was attentive and helpful. During a snorkeling trip, my mother lost her dentures in the water. Ermie asked the duty manager to help search underwater for more than half an hour, and they finally found them. That really saved our trip, because without her dentures my mother could not even eat. We are still very grateful. Our housekeeper Chander was also excellent. Every time we returned to our room, the bed was neatly made and a warm note was waiting for us. The resort is beautiful, and the coral and marine life below the water villas are impressive—we saw many small fish, sharks and various larger fish. The water villa restaurant serves both Asian and Western food for all three meals, and we felt the value for money was very good. As returning guests, we were also given a complimentary dinner at the Japanese restaurant, which was absolutely delicious. Overall, we love this resort and would happily return for a fourth visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Villa Nautical is outstanding 💗

Nov 7, 2026 Doylee258 Buderim, Australia

Villa Nautical is a 20 mins speedboat straight from Male airport. 12 nights of bliss .We had an infinity package which was a game changer for us and value for money.The infinity package covered my husbands daily dives, daily massages for us both,all you can eat at 5 restaurants and all beverages at all outlets including maxi bar in room 👏🏼 We… Read more
Villa Nautical is a 20 mins speedboat straight from Male airport. 12 nights of bliss .We had an infinity package which was a game changer for us and value for money.The infinity package covered my husbands daily dives, daily massages for us both,all you can eat at 5 restaurants and all beverages at all outlets including maxi bar in room 👏🏼 We were greeted by our lovely host Akmo who made our stay so enjoyable and was available for anything we needed 💜. The diving was incredible with Dive Oceanus. Arzan,Hussein and boat crew ran a world class , professional dive organisation. My husband had 13 dives With only 3 to 4 divers every trip. This was exceptional. The island all has a great house reef which is easily accessible from the beach or several stairs to deeper areas. So much sea life and incredibly clear water. The coral is lovely and no bleaching. We had a pool villa which was kindly an upgrade with beach access. So beautiful ,quiet and comfortable. This was a 10 minute walk through lush gardens to the main restaurant, bar pool area,though buggies were readily available through our lovely host Akmo if required. The main bar ,Captains bar was fabulous and the wonderful staff so attentive and friendly. Plenty of comfy seating with stunning views. We are vegan so we had all of our meals at the main buffet restaurant Bageecha .This was amazing with a huge choice for us with everything different 3 meals a day. The hostess Geethika is such a gem and made everyone feel special.(especially children 😇)And a shout out to the wait staff as well. So attentive and friendly making us feel very welcome every meal. We made friends there and they ate at the other restaurants,Hook, a Japanese restaurant and an Italian one which they said were excellent too. Our package included an hour each daily at the beautiful Bali inspired Araamu..OMG this was amazing. 11 massages of pure bliss. 🙏🏾. The staff were absolutely fabulous. Thankyou. The Araamu spa was incredible. Big Thankyou to the amazing massage therapists. We had 16 massages between us as part of our package..The spa is Balinese inspired so is so beautiful with lots of choices of treatments . A must to add to your holiday. Thanks to our room service man Miraj. Always checking things were just perfect. Anyway if you’re looking at going to the Maldives I can’t recommend Villa Nautical enough. We would go back in a heartbeat 🧡💜💚 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic stay at the Villa Nautica

Nov 7, 2026 vikaspadwekar

Had a really great stay at the Villa Nautica. The staff was really friendly and attentive. Special thanks to Zameer for his hospitality and support. Thanks to his efforts we were provided with superior service which made out honeymoon experience even more special. Overall the stay was really fantastic. We look forward to visiting the place again… Read more
Had a really great stay at the Villa Nautica. The staff was really friendly and attentive. Special thanks to Zameer for his hospitality and support. Thanks to his efforts we were provided with superior service which made out honeymoon experience even more special. Overall the stay was really fantastic. We look forward to visiting the place again soon. We definitely recommend this place to all who want to experience Maldives at its best. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A perfect anniversary stay!

Nov 6, 2026 moamenezzat

We had an unforgettable stay for our anniversary. Everything about the vacation was perfect. The Deluxe Pool Villa was clean, and we loved the space and design. The pool was also clean, and the leafy path from the villa to the sea made for a wonderful walk every day. The entire resort was clean and peaceful. The location near the airport was… Read more
We had an unforgettable stay for our anniversary. Everything about the vacation was perfect. The Deluxe Pool Villa was clean, and we loved the space and design. The pool was also clean, and the leafy path from the villa to the sea made for a wonderful walk every day. The entire resort was clean and peaceful. The location near the airport was ideal since we were travelling with a 9-month-old and the flight to the Maldives was already long enough. Everyone on the team was welcoming, friendly, and always greeted us with a genuine smile. Our island host, ABAAN, was outstanding. He made our stay perfect, especially the check-in and late check-out process. He was incredibly attentive to all our needs, especially our daughter’s, and he helped whenever we needed to make changes to our plans. We can’t thank him enough. The teams at Bageecha and Lagoon restaurants were excellent. Special thanks to the chef at Lagoon, who prepared wonderful food for our daughter and made her feel at home. The doctor and nurse at the medical center were also great—they helped us through one difficult night in a calm and supportive way. The island itself is beautiful, with wonderful nature on land and in the sea. The water was incredible, and snorkeling in front of our villa and near Hook restaurant was superb. As coffee lovers, we were delighted to discover the on-island coffee shop, Press & Pot. The coffee was great, and the staff were amazing and very accommodating—special thanks to Ibrahim. Read less