Here are Maldives resorts known for true private‑island or highly private‑island experiences (short notes on how the “private island” access works and typical transfer method):

• Velaa Private Island — a standalone luxury private‑island resort in Noonu Atoll (offers villa/household privacy plus options for private seaplane or yacht transfers and sand‑bank/boat experiences). Transfer is typically by seaplane (~45–50 min) or private yacht. (velaaprivateisland.com)

• Kudadoo Maldives Private Island — a small all‑inclusive private‑island resort (15 overwater residences) designed as a fully private island experience; seaplane transfer from Malé (~40 min). (kudadoomaldives.net)

• Gili Lankanfushi — an intimate island resort with extremely private villas and standalone “Crusoe” residences; also offers the enormous Private Reserve (whole‑villa privacy) and boat‑only access (short speedboat from Malé). (gili-lankanfushi.com)

• Soneva Jani — set across islands/overwater in a large private lagoon (very low density, private‑villa seclusion, bespoke island experiences); seaplane access. (soneva.com)

• Soneva Fushi — a large, jungle island resort (true private island resort with villas set into the island) offering very private beachfront/treetop villas and private experiences; seaplane transfer. (maldives.com)

• Cheval Blanc Randheli — luxury resort in Noonu Atoll that offers a dedicated Private Island villa (a fully private 4‑bed private‑island residence available for exclusive rental). (chevalblanc.com)

• Conrad Maldives Rangali Island — resort occupying Rangali + Rangalifinolhu islands (private residences including the Muraka—underwater residence—and options for exclusive hire of large villas/residences). (conradmaldivesrangali.com)

• One&Only Reethi Rah — large private island resort with extremely secluded villas and private residences (hidden driveways / private beachfront residences and private‑hire options). (oneandonlyresorts.com)

• Baros Maldives — a small, boutique private‑island resort close to Malé known for intimate, secluded villas and private sandbank experiences. (baros.com)

Quick notes and tips

• “Private island” can mean different things: (a) the resort occupies its own private island (most Maldivian resorts do), (b) a villa/residence on that island is exceptionally private, or (c) the resort offers a separate small private island or a private‑island villa that can be hired exclusively (e.g., Cheval Blanc’s Private Island). Check the resort’s exact offering before booking. (chevalblanc.com)
• Transfers: many of the exclusive resorts require seaplane transfers (daylight only) or private speedboat/yacht transfers—costs and timing vary by resort, so confirm with the resort when booking. (Example: Velaa lists seaplane and private yacht options and notes seaplane/daylight limits.) (velaaprivateisland.com)
• If you want an entire island or a villa with its own private island/jetty for exclusive use, mention “private‑island villa” or “private island buyout” when you contact the resort — availability is limited and pricing can be very high. Cheval Blanc and some Soneva properties explicitly offer such ultra‑private options. (chevalblanc.com)

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