Villa Nautica, Paradise Island

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Villa Nautica is a luxurious 5V resort known for its overwater and beachfront villas that offer you sensational views of endless ocean, and a number of high-end amenities such as the tranquil infinity pool. Many of Villa Nautica's residences feature open-air designs, private pools or whirlpools, and some even provide direct access to the golden sandy beaches. You can also indulge in personalized services, including private dining experiences, and a range of activities; such as surfing, scuba diving, and paddleboarding - the list of oceanic activities is endless... This is the perfect resort to dive into the natural wonders of the crystal clear waters. A stay at Villa Nautica, Paradise Island is sure to provide impeccable service and lifelong memories for you and your loved ones.

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: inclusions are subject to change.

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).   

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 Memorable 40th Wedding Anniversary at Villa Nautica

Sep 17, 2025 gyonbit Nyiregyhaza, Hungary

My wife and I visited Villa Nautica to relax, enjoy, and indulge in the wonderful food and it turned out to be the perfect choice for our 40th wedding anniversary. Our island host, Glory, made the experience truly special. She was warm, attentive, and thoughtful, ensuring that every detail of our celebration was taken care of. Her kindness and… Read more
My wife and I visited Villa Nautica to relax, enjoy, and indulge in the wonderful food and it turned out to be the perfect choice for our 40th wedding anniversary. Our island host, Glory, made the experience truly special. She was warm, attentive, and thoughtful, ensuring that every detail of our celebration was taken care of. Her kindness and professionalism made us feel at home and allowed us to fully enjoy this milestone in our lives. Villa Nautica provided the ideal setting to celebrate such a meaningful occasion, and we are deeply grateful for the unforgettable memories created here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice stay for divers in a paradise resort

Sep 17, 2025 lisicui Warsaw, Poland

Very nice stay in a pleasant hotel, beautiful reefs, sandy beaches and emerald water. The beach villa was cosy and nice, the diving facilities are brilliant and diving instructor are superior (special thanks to Kartik!). Rishwaan as the host took great care of us. Overall it was a pleasure to spend a couple of days at Nautica Club. Highly… Read more
Very nice stay in a pleasant hotel, beautiful reefs, sandy beaches and emerald water. The beach villa was cosy and nice, the diving facilities are brilliant and diving instructor are superior (special thanks to Kartik!). Rishwaan as the host took great care of us. Overall it was a pleasure to spend a couple of days at Nautica Club. Highly recommended! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating AI could be better, but still a lovely place

Sep 17, 2025 W4436YIclairep Essex, United Kingdom

Pros: Beautiful island Amazing staff Beach Villa with pool was amazing Cons: Been to a few islands and this in our view wasn’t a 5* and more of a 4*. No Water pots around the island which is something we have seen in all the islands we have been to. Just strange why staff are sweeping sand up all the time when simple water pots around the resort… Read more
Pros: Beautiful island Amazing staff Beach Villa with pool was amazing Cons: Been to a few islands and this in our view wasn’t a 5* and more of a 4*. No Water pots around the island which is something we have seen in all the islands we have been to. Just strange why staff are sweeping sand up all the time when simple water pots around the resort would save this. Not a lot was included on AI so beware. Couldn’t use the nice fancy Coffee cafe near the pool area on AI, you can get a couple of coffees at the bar or snack bar but nothing fancy. Had to pay for some Cocktails like Daiquiri or Mojito’s. It was ok but not much to choose from. No Burgers, Chips, Hotdogs or Pizzas on AI at lunch time (these you have to pay for) Never been anywhere that you don't get those at a beach bar. You don’t get these in the Buffet either, so if you have children be aware. There is a snack bar that opens 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm (Chicken or Tuna Sandwiches, cakes, Fruit, Samosas and Savory spring rolls) There is a lunch buffet which has same stuff as evening meal. Evening Buffet opens at 7pm till 9pm which doesn’t give you much time to eat and very busy as everyone is there at same time. Never been to an AI hotel in the Maldives that gives you such a short time to eat. The food was always luke warm as people just leave the lids off everything. No ambiance in the main Buffet, very unwelcoming and bright like a canteen. The food wasn’t the best either, not a great deal to choose from and was expecting better as it’s the Maldives and curry’s are their specialty. There is a Buffett on the Water Villas but only people staying in them can use that Buffet. We went in there and its definitely better than the other Buffet, lovely feel and has outside deck eating area and the food was piping hot too and things looked like it was cooked fresh compared to the other Buffet. On AI you only get one restaurant visit per stay, we went to the Italian which was nice and you could get Pizza there. We booked a Beach Villa, which when I looked on the website the rooms looked ok and obviously need refurbishing to look like the other villas but when we got there it was not good and didn’t look like the website. It looked stained like it had been a smoker’s room, just a window and door to beach which made it dark and dingy, no plugs near the mirror or bathroom and the ones they had were next to the bed seemed faulty. If you wanted to plug something in you had to unplug something else. Bathroom had slats above the door which stayed open and no air conditioning there, so extremely warm, dirty shower curtains, no nice shower gel/conditioner/shampoo like the other rooms. Outside shower was shabby, tired and bare compared to the newer villas. All in all we upgraded to a villa with pool which were amazing and should of just done that in the first place. The Beach Villas just need refurbing painting white and Blue, sliding doors to beach and new outdoor shower area like all the other villas and it would be perfect. All in all we had a lovely time as you are still in the Maldives and the staff and management are lovely too, just needs some tweaks and it will be a 5* Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating ✨ Unforgettable Family Experience with Glory at Villa Nautica ✨

Sep 17, 2025 suvens2022

✨ Unforgettable Family Experience with Glory at Villa Nautica ✨ I had the pleasure of traveling with my parents to Villa Nautica, and our trip was made extra special thanks to Glory, our island host. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand what we wanted from our holiday and gave us the best recommendations. One of her… Read more
✨ Unforgettable Family Experience with Glory at Villa Nautica ✨ I had the pleasure of traveling with my parents to Villa Nautica, and our trip was made extra special thanks to Glory, our island host. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand what we wanted from our holiday and gave us the best recommendations. One of her suggestions was the Paradise Explorer experience, which turned out to be exactly what we needed. It was the perfect mix of sports and family-friendly activities, allowing us to enjoy exciting adventures while also creating beautiful memories together as a family. Glory’s thoughtful guidance, genuine care, and warm hospitality made us feel so comfortable and well taken care of throughout our stay. We are truly grateful to Glory and the entire team at Villa Nautica for making our vacation so memorable. This trip will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we highly recommend both the resort and the exceptional service provided by Glory. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgettable Maldives Experience at Villa Nautica

Sep 16, 2025 Bin M

I recently stayed at Villa Nautica in the Maldives, and it was a truly fantastic trip. The resort is beautiful, well-maintained, and offers stunning views everywhere. A special thanks to Maryam, our wonderful host, who made our stay extra comfortable with her warm hospitality and guidance. The rooms were spacious and clean, the food had great… Read more
I recently stayed at Villa Nautica in the Maldives, and it was a truly fantastic trip. The resort is beautiful, well-maintained, and offers stunning views everywhere. A special thanks to Maryam, our wonderful host, who made our stay extra comfortable with her warm hospitality and guidance. The rooms were spacious and clean, the food had great variety, and the staff overall were very friendly and professional. It was an unforgettable experience, and I would definitely recommend Villa Nautica to anyone visiting the Maldives. Read less