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 or The Lagoon*.

*When staying in a Water Villa.

All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at Bageecha or The Lagoon, as well as one à la carte meal per person, per stay, when staying a minimum of five nights. All-day soft drinks, mineral water, select specialty drinks such as milkshakes, open bar service including a selection of red, white and sparkling wine by the glass, beer, choice of international branded 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, all land sports and one sunset fishing excursion per person, per stay when staying a minimum of 6 nights. 10% discount on selected dive rates and 15% off 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 Farumathi restaurant. 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 A great vacation at Nautica - Maldives

Feb 7, 2026 kuldipw San Francisco, California

Excellent experience at the Villa Nautica. We spent 3 wonderful nights, and our local host RIYA made our stay very special by coordinating / arranging last minute excursions as well as regularly meeting up with us, insuring our trip was going smoothly and we had been comfortable at Nautica. It’s important to mention that RIYA went out of her way… Read more
Excellent experience at the Villa Nautica. We spent 3 wonderful nights, and our local host RIYA made our stay very special by coordinating / arranging last minute excursions as well as regularly meeting up with us, insuring our trip was going smoothly and we had been comfortable at Nautica. It’s important to mention that RIYA went out of her way ensuring that some of our articles of clothing that we left behind when we checked out, reached us and delivered at the airport. A wonderful vacation ! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful week with a twist at the end

Feb 6, 2026 Lydia I London, United Kingdom

This has been an amazing experience - a wonderful location, wonderful setting and a great place to reconnect on our first holiday without children in 20 years +. Service through the week has been great - everyone falling over themselves to offer drinks, check you are ok and greet you warmly. There are two reasons this is not a 5* review. Our… Read more
This has been an amazing experience - a wonderful location, wonderful setting and a great place to reconnect on our first holiday without children in 20 years +. Service through the week has been great - everyone falling over themselves to offer drinks, check you are ok and greet you warmly. There are two reasons this is not a 5* review. Our Island Host for some reason didn’t like us - we saw her with other guests and then with us (when we saw her - she didn’t one come and check in) , I have no idea why but it left us wondering what we had done to upset her. There was no extra mile at all - perhaps because she didn’t like her job as she told us when we met her on our arrival. And the second reason was that almost as soon as our departure day dawned and we became non all inclusive guest we became invisible and generally felt uncomfortable around the resort despite having a late flight and many hours to kill. You would think they would take every chance to “sell” to us as everything became payable but quite the contrary - we felt like guests who had overstayed their welcome. A slightly sour tasting end to what has been a wonderful week. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Vacation We Will Never Forget

Feb 4, 2026 Katarína F Bratislava, Slovakia

We experienced the most beautiful vacation of our lives at this resort, and we have truly traveled a lot. We spent 11 nights here and everything was absolutely perfect. From the airport pick up in Male to the smooth transfer to the resort, everything was very well organized and completely stress free. The food was truly exceptional. The fish was… Read more
We experienced the most beautiful vacation of our lives at this resort, and we have truly traveled a lot. We spent 11 nights here and everything was absolutely perfect. From the airport pick up in Male to the smooth transfer to the resort, everything was very well organized and completely stress free. The food was truly exceptional. The fish was incredible. Every single day felt like a fine dining experience. In both restaurants, you are warmly welcomed by the staff, who are unbelievably kind and friendly. After just a few nights, they even remembered our room number, so we did not have to say it anymore, which was such a lovely detail. The ladies welcoming us always put us in a good mood before breakfast, lunch or dinner. We stayed in both a beach villa and a water villa, and both were beautiful. The room was cleaned twice a day, and we have never experienced this level of kindness, politeness and care anywhere else. We would especially like to thank Buddhan for taking care of our room. He was such a kind and warm hearted person, and it was always a pleasure to return to a perfectly prepared room. A huge thank you goes to Ajlan, who took care of us from the very first moment we met. He helped us with everything, responded quickly to every request and arranged all the activities we wanted to experience in the resort. He truly contributed to making our vacation perfect. We have never experienced this level of personal care before, and it is truly wonderful that guests are treated with such attention and professionalism. We also have to mention the outdoor gym, which is honestly the most beautiful one we have ever seen. It is located at the very tip of the island, right next to a stunning sandbank. The views are breathtaking and the photos you can take there are incredible. Working out in such surroundings turns exercise into a completely different experience. We also tried the SPA, which is beautifully designed, fragrant, filled with flowers and a peaceful zen atmosphere. We enjoyed a couples massage followed by a flower bath, and it was an amazing experience and a truly relaxing moment of pure quality time. We had the all inclusive package and the services were at a very high level. The entire staff in the resort was always smiling, kind and very attentive. The surroundings of the hotel are stunning, it truly feels like paradise. This resort really deserves a longer stay, as it offers many opportunities to explore the island, enjoy various sports activities and cycle around the island. Every day you can experience something new. The sunsets were beautiful, and when we were leaving, it was very lovely and touching to see the staff standing on the pier and waving to our boat until we were completely out of sight. We were impressed by absolutely everything and would definitely love to return one day. Read less
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Feb 4, 2026 Elif G

It was beautiful place with the warmest people. I learned how to dive and it was the best thing l have ever experienced. I did not want to come back home.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Best Holiday We Could Have Ever Asked For

Feb 4, 2026 Dprentice99

My sister and I have just returned from an unforgettable week in the Maldives, and we can genuinely say it was the absolute best holiday we could have asked for. From start to finish, everything about the experience was top level. A huge part of what made this trip so special was the incredible staff. Our host, Riya, was truly amazing. She was… Read more
My sister and I have just returned from an unforgettable week in the Maldives, and we can genuinely say it was the absolute best holiday we could have asked for. From start to finish, everything about the experience was top level. A huge part of what made this trip so special was the incredible staff. Our host, Riya, was truly amazing. She was so organised, attentive, and thoughtful throughout our entire stay. Her warm manner, professionalism, and constant care made everything feel effortless, and she always ensured we were looked after perfectly. We also have to give the biggest praise to Dharamveer, who was hands down the star of our dining experience. He was our main waiter throughout the trip and went above and beyond every single day. His service was outstanding! We genuinely never had an empty glass, and half the time he would appear with another drink before we even had to ask. His attention to detail, kindness, and dedication made every meal feel special. Bishu also deserves recognition for being consistently friendly and helpful, adding to the wonderful service we received. Overall, this was the holiday of a lifetime. Breathtaking surroundings, exceptional hospitality, and memories we will cherish forever. Thank you to everyone, especially Riya and Dharamveer, for making our stay so perfect. Read less