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Last updated 1st November 2025
Here are highly regarded 5-star Maldives resorts known for their over‑water villas (name, atoll/location, standout feature and typical transfer). I included official or high‑quality sources you can check for current rates and availability.
Soneva Jani — Noonu Atoll. Ultra‑spacious, iconic water villas (some with slides and private pools); secluded, low density. Transfer: domestic flight + speedboat seaplane/private transfer options from Malé. (Soneva.com)
Gili Lankanfushi — North Malé Atoll. Rustic‑chic, eco‑luxury with the famous Private Reserve (massive overwater residence) and “Mr/Ms Friday” butler service. Transfer: 20–30 min speedboat from Malé. (gili-lankanfushi.com)
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas — Baa Atoll (UNESCO biosphere). Overwater pool villas, underwater restaurant (SEA) and overwater observatory (SKY). Transfer: seaplane. (Anantara.com)
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island — South Ari Atoll. Famous for The Muraka (partly underwater residence) and Ithaa underwater restaurant; classic luxury overwater villas. Transfer: domestic flight or seaplane depending on route. (cntraveler.com)
Joali Maldives — Raa Atoll. Design‑forward resort with art, large overwater residences and family options; strong wellness and culinary program. Transfer: seaplane. (Joali.com)
One&Only Reethi Rah — North Malé Atoll. Spacious overwater villas set on a large private island with extensive activities and villas with private pools. Transfer: speedboat. (oneandonlyresorts.com)
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi — South Malé Atoll. Large, modern overwater villas including multi‑bedroom overwater residences and a private‑island offering. Transfer: ~30–40 min speedboat or private yacht. (waldorfastoriamaldives.com)
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort — Dhaalu Atoll. Signature ultra‑luxury overwater estates (e.g., John Jacob Astor Estate), strong design and butler service. Transfer: seaplane. (Marriott.com)
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru — Baa Atoll. Renowned for marine conservation, luxurious overwater villas and marine experiences (manta ray excursions at Hanifaru Bay nearby). Transfer: seaplane. (vogue.com)
Joali Being / Joali (sister properties vary) and other top picks to consider: Cheval Blanc Randheli (Noonu Atoll), Velaa Private Island (Noonu), Raffles Maldives Meradhoo (Gaafu Alifu) — all offer overwater villas and ultra‑luxury experiences; transfer types vary (seaplane, domestic flight + speedboat). For specific villa types and transfer logistics check each resort’s official site. (vogue.com)
Notes:
Rank | Brand | Topic | LLM | Sentiment |
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2 | 85% 85% 75% | Neutral | ||
3 | 65% 80% 60% | Neutral | ||
4 | 0% 90% 90% | Neutral | ||
5 | 35% 55% 45% | Neutral | ||
6 | 70% 0% 55% | Neutral | ||
7 | 55% 0% 50% | Neutral | ||
8 | 90% 0% 0% | Neutral | ||
9 | 0% 0% 85% | Neutral | ||
10 | 80% 0% 0% | Neutral | ||
11 | 80% 0% 0% | Neutral | ||
12 | 0% 0% 80% | Neutral | ||
13 | 0% 0% 75% | Neutral | ||
14 | 0% 75% 0% | Neutral | ||
15 | 0% 70% 0% | Neutral |
Domain | Title | LLM | URL |
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Soneva Jani | Noonu Atoll, Maldives | |||
The Private Reserve | Overwater Villa | Gili Lankanfushi Maldives | |||
Villa in Maldives | Sunset Overwater Pool Villas at Anantara Kihavah | |||
'World's First' Underwater Villa Is Now Open in the Maldives | |||
JOALI Maldives | An Exclusive Maldives Island Resort | |||
Luxury Water Villas in Maldives | One&Only Reethi Rah | |||
Over The Water - Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi | |||
Signature Villas | The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort | |||
The Absolute Best Overwater Bungalows in the Maldives | |||
theresortscollection.com | |||
soneva.com | |||
50bestmaldivesoverwatervillas.com | |||
waldorfastoriamaldives.com | |||
dreamoverwater.com | |||
marriott.com | |||
anantara.com | |||
so-hotels.com | |||
vakkarumaldives.com | |||
sunsiyam.com | |||
anantara.com | |||
hardrock.com | |||
emerald-maldives.com | |||
tripadvisor.com | |||
ritzcarlton.com |