Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Overwater Villa
Sunrise Overwater Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Turquoise
Turquoise breakfast
Beach Garden Pool Villa
Overwater Villas
Bodu Finolhu Private Island
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Kids Club
Kids Club
Latitude
Turquoise
Sunset Overwater Villa
Tabemasu Teppanyaki counter
Riviera Bar
Spa
Tabemasu
Tabemasu
Twilight Cinema
Velaa Bar
Velaa Bar
Waves Cafe
Overwater Villa
Sunrise Overwater Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Turquoise
Turquoise breakfast
Beach Garden Pool Villa
Overwater Villas
Bodu Finolhu Private Island
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Overwater Villa
Kids Club
Kids Club
Latitude
Turquoise
Sunset Overwater Villa
Tabemasu Teppanyaki counter
Riviera Bar
Spa
Tabemasu
Tabemasu
Twilight Cinema
Velaa Bar
Velaa Bar
Waves Cafe

The hotel

A true desert island experience awaits you at Le Meridien Maldives Resort and Spa, and it’s a divers’ paradise! Located in Thilamaafushi, a natural island surrounded by blue lagoons and scenic Indian Ocean views, this hotel boasts six restaurants and bars - including Tabemasu with its impressive teppanyaki counter and Omakase menu, and Turqouise, a beachside marketplace with a variety of food options. Adults can also enjoy Riviera, a beachside playground complete with infinity pool and a private beach. This resort is great for families, boasting a range of activities for all ages! From folklore storytelling and sustainable art classes at Le Meridien Kids Hub to family foraging at The Greenhouse. The hotel also has its own private island, Bodu Finolhu, with a marine conservation hub and a range of marine life, including hawksbill turtles. Unwind at the spa, or in one of two infinity pools, or grab a hand-crafted cocktail at Velaa Bar and Grill. A stay here is sure to be unforgettable.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

Located on the island of Thilamaafushi, in Lhaviyani Atoll, one of the Maldives’ smaller and underdeveloped atolls. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 35 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

134 well-appointed guest villas, featuring unparalleled views across the whitewashed beaches, the Indian Ocean or turquoise lagoon. All with air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, iron and ironing board, mini fridge, safe, bathrobe, separate shower and tub, hair dryer, bathroom amenities, smart TV, and complimentary WiFi access. Beach Villas are 82 sqm featuring direct beach access, outdoor bathroom, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Half Board option: includes daily breakfast buffet at Turquoise. Dinner, choice of daily theme dinner buffet or a 3-course set menu served at Turquoise (set menu only when buffet is not available), 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill or 3-course set menu at Riviera Tapas.

Full Board option: includes daily breakfast buffet at Turquoise. Lunch, choice of Turquoise (only when the restaurant is open), 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill and 3-course set menu at Riviera Tapas. Dinner, choice of daily theme dinner buffet or a 3-course set menu served at Turquoise (set menu only when buffet is not available), 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill or 3-course set menu at Riviera Tapas.

Drinks: unlimited consumption of non-alcoholic beverages from the beverage list served in the above-mentioned outlets, only during mealtime (breakfast, lunch or dinner), and to be consumed in the outlets only. Mini-bar - non-alcoholic beverage and snacks replenished once per day.

All-Inclusive option: includes daily breakfast buffet at Turquoise. Lunch, choice of Turquoise (only when the restaurant is open), Waves Café, Velaa Bar + Grill, Riviera Tapas and Riviera Bar. Dinner, choice of daily theme dinner buffet or a 3-course set menu served at Turquoise (set menu only when buffet is not available), 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill, 3-course set menu at Riviera Tapas & Bar and 3-course set menu at Tabemasu, available once every 4 days (only when the restaurant is open).

Drinks: unlimited consumption of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks from the All-Inclusive beverage list served in the restaurants and bars, available during opening hours of the bars and restaurants. Includes mini-bar alcoholic beverages (excluding Champagne) + all non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Replenishing of consumed items will be one time per day only. 375 ml spirits and bottles of wine will only be replenished every 4 days.

Premium All-Inclusive option: includes daily breakfast served at Turquoise. Lunch, choice of Turquoise (only when the restaurant is open), Waves Café, Afternoon Tea (available at Latitude with advance reservations), Velaa Bar + Grill, Riviera Tapas and Riviera Bar. Dinner, choice of daily theme dinner buffet or a 3-course set menu served at Turquoise (set menu only when buffet is not available), 3-course set menu including weekly theme nights at Velaa Bar + Grill, 3-course set menu including weekly theme nights at Riviera Tapas & Bar, 3-course set menu at Tabemasu including weekly theme nights (only when the restaurant is open), Teppanyaki dinner at Tabemasu available - once every 4 days (with advance reservations and only when the restaurant is open).

Drinks: unlimited consumption of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks from the All-Inclusive beverage list served in the restaurants and bars. House Champagne, served by the glass only. Includes mini-bar alcoholic beverages and all non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Replenishing of consumed items will be one time per day only. 375 ml spirits and bottles of wine will only be replenished every 4 days. USD 50.00 credit applicable per each bottle of premium Champagne.

Room upgrades

Beach Garden Pool Villas feature an open-air bathroom, private pool, and direct beach access from the patio, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Beach Pool Villas are the same as above, with a pool located at the front of the villa.

Overwater Villas with pools have either sunrise or sunset views, private pool, and direct lagoon access. The bedroom has 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas feature direct beach access with a private pool, two bedrooms each with 1 king-size bed or 1 king-size bed and twin beds, and an open-air bathroom, sleeping maximum 6 people.

Turquoise (all-day dining, offering a range of International cuisine). Tabemasu (distinct Japanese dining experience). Velaa Bar + Grill (relaxed poolside dining and drinks in the day, transforming to a seafood grill in the evening). Riviera Bar (beachfront bar). Waves Café. Latitude (coffee house and bar).

Family swimming pool. Adults-only pool. 24-hour fitness centre. Explore Spa*. Kids club with scheduled activities (ages 4-12 years. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Snorkelling. Stand up paddle boarding. Kayaking. Windsurfing*. Banana boat rides*. Tubing*. Water skiing*. Wakeboarding*. Catamaran trips*. Fishing*. Scuba diving*. Creative art space. Bodu Finolhu private island. Marine hub. Nature walks. Beach volleyball. Twilight cinema. Le Meridien Family and Kids' Hub, with programmed activities (nature trails, folklore storytelling and sustainable art classes). The Greenhouse (immersive family experiences).

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Concierge. Babysitting service*. Boutique.

*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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (493)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Le Meridien Maldives experience

Nov 17, 2024 Charlie H

The stay was excellent, great food and variety, multiple water activities and sports to choose from, SPA and massage is great and rooms are clean and tidy. Staff are excellent and curious, our client advisor Ali was an absolute pleasure to work with and assisted in making our stay very memorable! Cant wait to come back here again!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good Resort but I wish the lagoon were better!

Nov 16, 2024 Abdul A

1st of all, I want to deliver my spical Thanks to Mr. Ali and Ms. Jaya at reception for their professional support and the way they make our stay better and nice. In term of the resort island, the resort design villas are not as excepted compared with other Maldives resorts that I been there in the past! Villas are small and very close to each… Read more
1st of all, I want to deliver my spical Thanks to Mr. Ali and Ms. Jaya at reception for their professional support and the way they make our stay better and nice. In term of the resort island, the resort design villas are not as excepted compared with other Maldives resorts that I been there in the past! Villas are small and very close to each other! Actually, their name should be rephrased to "Room Over Water" instead of "Villa Over Water"! even the villas are very close to main walkway which effect the privacy! Restaurants and foods are GOOD. 2nd which is very important for some, in term of island and its lagoon, island its self is Ok but if you focus on sea and its color then you have rethink about your choices. You would be doing yourself an injustice if you stayed in the southern part in particular of this island, as the sea veiw is BAD due to the abundance of algae, which has affected the cleanliness and color of the sea and does not reflect the magic of the Maldives seas/beaches. If you go there, make sure to stay in the farthest villas on the northern side, as the view of the sea there is better and more beautiful. Read less
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Nov 15, 2024 Nouf S

The resort was good but what made our stay more perfect is Ali, he did his best to ensure that everything is perfect Overall the resort is quiet , we tried most of the restarts there , I would recommend Turquoise restaurant it has variety of cuisines. Thanks again to Ali for making my family trip special .
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect for Honeymooners

Nov 12, 2024 GlobeTrotting568430

This was our second trip to Le Meridien Maldives and it was truly an unforgettable experience! I let the hotel staff know in advance we were celebrating our honeymoon and they went above and beyond to make our stay feel special. This property punches above its weight when it comes to service. The service is outstanding... more comparable to a Ritz… Read more
This was our second trip to Le Meridien Maldives and it was truly an unforgettable experience! I let the hotel staff know in advance we were celebrating our honeymoon and they went above and beyond to make our stay feel special. This property punches above its weight when it comes to service. The service is outstanding... more comparable to a Ritz Carlton than a Le Meridien. We were fortunate enough to receive an upgrade to an overwater villa with private pool - this room type was incredible! It's hard to find something to complain about this hotel - it was an easy decision to spend our honeymoon here and it's well worth the long journey from the US. This hotel truly deserves its high rating. Special shoutout to Ali - who did a great job of taking care of us throughout our stay with our special requests and surprises throughout. He really is a great asset to the LM team! Here's a few more comments about our stay: We tried Turquoise, Velaa, and Riveira Tapas Bar during our stay for all meals. We got the full board package and were pleased with the value and variety on offer. Not only was the food outstanding, but the variety of creative non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails and coffee was impressive for a non-drinker like me. We also visited the spa for a massage. This is another area Le Meridien Maldives shines. The spa is overwater and very tranquil. It was fun to watch the fish swim underneath the window on the floor during our treatment :) We also highly recommend the sunset dolphin cruise - we saw literally dozens of dolphins in the open ocean and it was a sight I won't forget! One fun part of this hotel is that they give everyone snorkeling gear to use during your stay for free upon request. The hotel has a coral reef near the end of the west jetty that you can explore on your own for free. It's a beautiful experience! We noticed more fish this time around compared to our previous trip two years ago. Finally, the room. We love that this hotel offers the ability to book into an overwater villa with Marriott Bonvoy points at reasonable rates. That's what drew us here in the first place. I really hope the hotel continues to offer this. During our first stay a few years ago, we stayed in a sunrise overwater villa. This time we stayed in a sunset overwater villa with pool. Both rooms are the same size and wonderfully setup. The wet bath and rainfall shower next to the wide windows was a real treat. This really is the perfect room for couples! A little tip: I recommend you request a room on the west jetty - I think the views from this jetty on the sunset and sunrise side are outstanding. Plus you'll be close to the hotel's house reef for snorkeling! Thank you Le Meridien Maldives for another outstanding stay!! Read less
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Nov 5, 2024 Eric R

The whole experience from landing to takeoff was amazing. All staff were courteous, very polite and helpful. All amenities were very accommodating. My greatest experience there was my first scuba dive session. Vanz was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable to ensure I picked the right package for my experience. Idis my scuba instructor was… Read more
The whole experience from landing to takeoff was amazing. All staff were courteous, very polite and helpful. All amenities were very accommodating. My greatest experience there was my first scuba dive session. Vanz was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable to ensure I picked the right package for my experience. Idis my scuba instructor was very informative and knowledgeable. She made feel safe and her instructions was clear. She provided me the greatest experience in scuba diving that I will pick up this hobby because of her. Thank you all the the staff that I could not mention in this review. I will be back with the whole family next time. Read less