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.

  • 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent stay in a great location

Oct 11, 2026 sg1000000 London, United Kingdom

Excellent stay - great location, high quality service and a good room upgrade. We had to wait a while for the speed Boat departure at the airport but the return Journey was just the two of us! Our room was on the back beach which gave an excellent choice between the fairly busy main pool and deserted lagoon at the back. Our island host Riya… Read more
Excellent stay - great location, high quality service and a good room upgrade. We had to wait a while for the speed Boat departure at the airport but the return Journey was just the two of us! Our room was on the back beach which gave an excellent choice between the fairly busy main pool and deserted lagoon at the back. Our island host Riya was on WhatsApp if we needed anything. We had a very relaxing week and would recommend. Good value for money. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our Second Visit to Nautica Paradise – Another Beautiful Family Holiday! ❤️

Oct 10, 2026 Prabhat B Bengaluru, India

This was our second time visiting Nautica Paradise with our family, and once again, we had an amazing time! There is something special about this place that makes you feel relaxed and happy from the moment you arrive. The atmosphere is wonderful, the facilities are excellent, and the food was great, with so many options to choose from. But what… Read more
This was our second time visiting Nautica Paradise with our family, and once again, we had an amazing time! There is something special about this place that makes you feel relaxed and happy from the moment you arrive. The atmosphere is wonderful, the facilities are excellent, and the food was great, with so many options to choose from. But what makes the experience truly special is the people. Everyone was so friendly, always smiling, and ready to help whenever we needed anything. A very special mention goes to our island host, Saya. She was simply wonderful! What we appreciated most was how genuinely she cared about us. She was always attentive, checked in regularly to see if we needed anything, and made us feel that she truly wanted us to have the best possible experience. Her warmth and thoughtfulness made a real difference to our holiday. And then came a lovely surprise on our last night! Thanks to Saya, our stay was upgraded to a Water Villa with a Jacuzzi. It was such a wonderful gesture and the perfect way to end our holiday. It made our final night extra special and gave us another beautiful memory to take home. Thank you so much, Saya! Your kindness and the personal attention you gave us meant a lot to our family. People like you are what make a great resort experience truly memorable. We came back to Nautica Paradise for the second time, and we left with wonderful memories once again. Who knows, maybe there will be a third visit! 😊 Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable holiday in the Maldives. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An okay stay. Three nights was long enough.

Oct 10, 2026 1234emma England, United Kingdom

The island is beautiful and just as imagined. The staff are excellent. The Italian restaurant was 10/10. The transfers were well done. I typically hate buffet food and this buffet was no exception. Luke warm, mass produced with no attention to detail. The buffet was huge, busy with bright lights. I assumed that as we were paying for our meals we… Read more
The island is beautiful and just as imagined. The staff are excellent. The Italian restaurant was 10/10. The transfers were well done. I typically hate buffet food and this buffet was no exception. Luke warm, mass produced with no attention to detail. The buffet was huge, busy with bright lights. I assumed that as we were paying for our meals we would have the option of where to eat, however we only managed to eat in the Italian once, despite trying a couple of days before it was fully booked and the only other restaurant apart from the buffet was closed on a Friday, so the buffet it was for every meal. Our water villa was clean but dated and well used, the blind was broken and stained and the bath didn’t hold water, as the plug didn’t properly fit. The tap leaked, the sockets only worked if the light was on so we couldn’t charge our phone on a night. I imagine it was lovely in its day, but ready for TLC. I noticed the water villas at the end were being worked on, maybe this is going to happen soon to the others. I was pleased to leave the resort and head back to India. Everything in this resort is expensive which I expected, a can of Coke £5, a draught beer approx 1/2 pint £10 and a bottle of Italian Pinot approx £100 with taxes, but I didn’t get the food quality or ambience to match the high price tags. It was certainly very picturesque but the experience left me disappointed, I like to explore which you can’t do on an island really. Everyday is same same. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Stay at Villa Nautica – Paradise!

Oct 10, 2026 GoPlaces18396126930 Manchester, United Kingdom

We have had the most amazing holiday at Villa Nautica! From the moment we arrived, everything was wonderful. The beautiful white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and stunning pool area really do make this place feel like paradise. The food was fantastic, with plenty of choice, and we particularly loved the Italian restaurant, which was a real… Read more
We have had the most amazing holiday at Villa Nautica! From the moment we arrived, everything was wonderful. The beautiful white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and stunning pool area really do make this place feel like paradise. The food was fantastic, with plenty of choice, and we particularly loved the Italian restaurant, which was a real highlight of our stay. What makes Villa Nautica so special, though, is the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming and attentive, and nothing was ever too much trouble. A very special thank you to Abaan, our host, who was absolutely brilliant throughout our stay. He was so helpful, attentive and always on hand to make sure we had everything we needed. He really helped make our holiday extra special. A huge thank you to all the wonderful staff at Villa Nautica for making our holiday so memorable. We have made some amazing memories and would absolutely love to return one day! Highly recommend this beautiful island! Read less
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Oct 10, 2026 Pepaneksk

An amazing resort with good and comfortable access by speedboat from Male. Special thanks to our host Fatima who ensured our stay is special as we celebrated our sons 1st birthday. Big thank you to Gopal who always made our rooms ready and refreshed. Jahangir in the restaurant always took great care of us. Arqam and Souram were always ensuring… Read more
An amazing resort with good and comfortable access by speedboat from Male. Special thanks to our host Fatima who ensured our stay is special as we celebrated our sons 1st birthday. Big thank you to Gopal who always made our rooms ready and refreshed. Jahangir in the restaurant always took great care of us. Arqam and Souram were always ensuring that we had a great time by the pool with delicious cocktails and mocktails. They attentiveness is amazing and warm. I would definitely recommend this resort with all its great facilities to everyone! Read less