Maldives Hotels

Maldives has a total of 91 resorts that are scattered across the islands of the country. Hotels and budget guest houses can be found only in the capital city, Malé . Some high- end resorts are spread across the expanse of the islands and are popular amongst honeymooners.

Tourists can primarily find three types of resorts in the island country -- dive resorts, holiday resorts and luxury resorts. Dive resorts are specially focussed towards adventure enthusiasts. Situated in the far-flung parts of the archipelago, these resorts are fully equipped for underwater adventures.

Holiday resorts have multiple restaurants and day-care centres. These are apt for family holidays. One can find an assortment of holiday resorts on Kaafu Atoll. The luxury resorts are facilitated with designer furniture, gourmet food and a plasma TV in an overwater villa. The villa is accessible by a rowboat.

Another accommodation option includes overwater bungalow that is built on stilts directly above a lagoon. The bungalow can also be supplemented with a private beach.     

Popular international hotel chains in Maldives include Hilton, Conrad, Shangri-la and Taj Resorts.     

Tourists can also stay at resorts like Soneva Fushi By Six Senses, Angsana Velavaru, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa and Medhufushi Island Resort, among others. These resorts are the popular domestic operators of the country.                 

Tourists on business trip to the Maldives can opt for high-end business hotels at Malé. One can avail serviced apartments, junior suites, twin rooms or double rooms. These accommodation options offer facilities like board rooms, meeting rooms, Wi-fi connection and breakfast buffet. The rooms have plasma TV, DVD player, coffee & tea maker and mini bar.

Tourists on leisure travel can opt for the many luxury resorts located in the islands of the country. These resorts are mainly located near the sandy beaches amidst the lagoons and reefs. Facilities including currency exchange, express laundry, dry cleaning and lifestyle boutique are offered by these resorts.

Other services like 24 hour in-villa dining (IVD) and IDD, fax, internet and email facilities are also available. Other facilities offered by these resorts are fitness centre, swimming pool, spa, tennis courts and a range of water sports and night fishing.         
                        
Tourists wishing to enjoy fishing prefer to visit the country from mid June to the end of June. The prices of resorts located in the eastern side and in the northern atolls soar during these periods.  

Christmas is another period when the country witnesses a rush of tourists. Since February to April are the major tourist seasons of the country, the prices of resorts and hotels in Maldives almost double during these months.