Great choice — the Maldives is one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world. Below are 10 top honeymoon resorts (short reasons why, transfer info and what makes each special) plus quick planning tips to help you choose.

Top honeymoon resorts in the Maldives

1. Soneva Jani — ultra-private, cinematic overwater villas (sleep‑under‑the‑stars roofs, some villas with slides into the lagoon). Ideal if you want barefoot luxury, large villas and strong sustainability credentials. Transfer: seaplane (about 45 min) or domestic flight + speedboat. (soneva.com)

2. Gili Lankanfushi — “barefoot‑luxury” overwater villas with open‑air design, private decks and exceptional personalized service (very popular with couples). Short speedboat transfer from Malé. (gili-lankanfushi.com)

3. Velaa Private Island — ultra‑luxury private‑island resort (tennis, golf academy, very private residences and bespoke experiences) — great if you want maximum exclusivity and activities on‑island. (samafen.com)

4. JOALI Maldives / JOALI BEING — art‑forward, designy villas (most have private pools) and a strong wellness focus at JOALI BEING — excellent for couples who want aesthetics + spa/wellness programs. Seaplane transfers from Malé. (joali.com)

5. Baros Maldives — classic romantic resort with intimate villas, candlelit beach dinners and one of the quickest transfers (≈25‑minute speedboat from Velana Intl Airport) — great for a traditional, low‑key luxury honeymoon. (baros.com)

6. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island — famous for Ithaa (undersea restaurant) and The Muraka (underwater residence) — ideal if you want unforgettable dining and one‑of‑a‑kind stays. Two islands offer a mix of lively and very private areas. (hilton.com)

7. Hurawalhi — home of 5.8 (the all‑glass underwater restaurant) — perfect for couples who want a standout culinary experience beneath the sea. (tripadvisor.com)

8. COMO Cocoa Island — intimate, low‑key and very romantic (dhoni‑style overwater suites, excellent spa) with a relatively short speedboat (≈40 min) transfer — great if you want simple, elegant romance and great snorkeling. (comohotels.com)

9. One&Only Reethi Rah — large island with extremely spacious villas, superb restaurants and activities — good if you want privacy plus lots of on‑island options (sports, dining, spa). (oneandonlyresorts.com)

10. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas — overwater pool villas, underwater dining/observatory and located in Baa Atoll (UNESCO biosphere) — excellent for couples who want great diving/manta encounters plus luxury spa experiences. Transfer: seaplane. (anantara.com)

Quick picks by honeymoon vibe

• Best for ultimate privacy & space: Soneva Jani, Velaa. (soneva.com)
• Best for undersea/unique dining: Conrad (Ithaa), Hurawalhi (5.8). (hilton.com)
• Best for intimate, low‑key romance: COMO Cocoa Island, Baros. (comohotels.com)
• Best for wellness/art lovers: JOALI / JOALI BEING. (joali.com)

Practical planning tips

• Best time to go: the dry season (roughly November–April) for the most reliable sunshine and best snorkeling/diving visibility; low season (May–October) can mean lower rates but more rain and choppier seas. If you want manta/whale‑shark season in Baa Atoll, the high aggregation months are roughly June–October. (cntraveler.com)
• Transfers: some resorts are reachable by speedboat (cheaper, quicker if close to Malé) while others require seaplane or a domestic flight + speedboat — check transfer time/cost when booking (transfers are often charged separately). (soneva.com)
• Honeymoon packages: many resorts include honeymoon perks (champagne, couples’ spa treatment, private dinner) — ask about honeymoon or “romance” packages and whether you must provide a wedding certificate/arrival window to qualify. (baros.com)
• Book early for peak season (Dec–Mar) — and consider booking private experiences (private sandbank dinner, sunset cruise, spa) in advance. (cntraveler.com)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow these to a top 3 based on your budget, travel‑style and whether you prefer seaplane vs speedboat; or
• Compare 2–3 specific resorts side‑by‑side (price bands, transfer time, standout experiences and who each is best for).

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