Here are well-known Maldives resorts that offer true private-beach experiences (beachfront villas or standalone private-beach villas/estates). Short notes on what “private beach” means at each property, plus practical tips at the end.

Top picks (private beach / beachfront-villa highlights)

• Gili Lankanfushi — Private Reserve & Beach Villas: offers beachfront villas and the very exclusive “Private Reserve” with its own beaches, terraces and private services. Popular for barefoot-luxury privacy and villas set apart from main guest areas. (vanityfair.com)

• Soneva Fushi — Private Beach Villas & Private Islands: large beach villas hidden in jungle with long private sands; Soneva also offers private-island buyouts and highly private two- to multi-bedroom beach villas. Known for space, seclusion and family-friendly estates. (thetimes.co.uk)

• Cheval Blanc Randheli — Private Villas with Beach Access: ultra-luxury villas with private beaches or direct exclusive beachfronts, dedicated villa hosts and private pools. Suited to honeymooners and high-end privacy. (Cheval Blanc is regularly described in travel coverage and resort sites.) (vanityfair.com)

• Velaa Private Island — Private Beach Villas & Residences: a luxury private-island resort with standalone villas and private-beach estates; strong focus on exclusivity, privacy and bespoke experiences. (Frequently listed among Maldives’ most private resorts.) (en.wikipedia.org)

• Soneva Jani — Villas with Private Beach Areas / Island Villas: famous for large villas (some with private stretches of sand, private pools, slides); villas are spaced for privacy and some include exclusive beach frontage. (thetimes.co.uk)

• Milaidhoo Island Maldives — Beach Villas with Private Pools & Intimate Beaches: small, boutique resort with well-spaced beach villas and private-sand areas for many villas; good for couples seeking quiet beachfront privacy. (maldives.com)

• JA Manafaru — Beach Villas and Private Residences: offers spacious beachfront villas with private sand and gardens; very private location (northern atoll) with large beaches around villas. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Conrad Maldives Rangali Island (The Muraka & Beach Villas) — Private-Beach Options: resort offers beachfront villas and extremely private residences (plus the famous Muraka underwater villa); villas include private sand areas and private services. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa — Beachfront Villas with Private Sand: larger island resort that markets secluded beachfront villas and private stretches of sand for many villa categories. Good value for private-beach villas. (maldives.com)

What “private beach” typically means in the Maldives

• A beachfront villa with an exclusive stretch of sand in front of the villa (often with private sun loungers and direct lagoon access).
• A villa or residence set apart from main guest areas so you don’t share immediate beach space with many other guests.
• Fully private islands or estate buyouts (top-tier option) where the entire island is reserved for you. (Properties above offer one or more of these options.) (vanityfair.com)

Booking tips and logistics

• Transfers: many private-beach resorts are seaplane transfers from Malé (30–60+ minutes) or domestic flight + speedboat; factor transfer cost/time when budgeting. (maldives.com)
• Villa types: if absolute beachfront privacy matters, book the top villa categories (Beach Villa with private pool, Private Reserve, or an estate) — mid-range beachfront rooms can still be nearer public beach areas. (maldives.com)
• Peak-season crowding: Christmas/New Year and local school holidays are busiest — private-beach feel is best off-peak or by booking whole-villa categories. (maldives.com)
• Ask the resort directly: “Which villa categories have a private stretch of beach not overlooked by other guests?” and request villa location maps or aerial photos before confirming. Official resort teams give the most current layout info. (maldives.com)

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