Great — here are well-known Maldives resorts that offer private villas (beach and/or over‑water) with private pools, high privacy, and villa‑level service. I’ve included the standout villa features and who each resort is best for. If you want prices, availability, or help comparing specific travel dates I can look those up (seaplane/boat transfer times and rates change by season).

Top Maldives resorts with private villas

• Soneva Jani (Noonu Atoll)

  • What you get: very large over‑water and island “residences” (1–5 bedrooms), private pools, water slides on some villas, expansive decks and extreme seclusion. Best for: families or groups wanting very spacious villas and eco‑luxury. (Soneva.com)

• Gili Lankanfushi (North Malé Atoll)

  • What you get: rustic‑chic overwater villas and one of the world’s largest standalone overwater residences (The Private Reserve) with private pool, spa pavilion, gym, cinema, private boat and dedicated service. Best for: couples or families seeking intimate barefoot luxury with strong villa privacy. (gili-lankanfushi.com)

• Cheval Blanc Randheli (Noonu Atoll)

  • What you get: overwater and island villas with private infinity pools, large indoor/outdoor living spaces and high‑end service (12.5 m private pools cited in villa descriptions). Best for: couples and luxury travellers wanting couture service and design. (chevalblanc.com)

• Velaa Private Island (Noonu Atoll)

  • What you get: beachfront and overwater villas with private pools, butler service, plus unique facilities (golf academy, spa). Best for: people seeking ultra‑private island resort with a mix of activities. (littlemaldives.com)

• Gili (already above) — included because of The Private Reserve and variety of private‑pool villas. (gili-lankanfushi.com)

• Joali Maldives / Joali Being / Joali (various)

  • What you get: visually striking villas (overwater and beach) with private pools, contemporary art/design, and strong villa privacy. Best for: design‑minded travellers and families. (I can fetch the exact villa types and examples if you want.)

• One&Only Reethi Rah

  • What you get: large private beachfront and overwater villas with private pools, expansive grounds and villas designed for privacy. Best for: travellers who want resort facilities plus villa seclusion. (I can pull current villa categories and features on request.)

• COMO Cocoa Island and COMO Maalifushi

  • What you get: smaller, boutique islands with overwater suites/villas (Cocoa Island) and private beach/overwater villas with pools (Maalifushi), focused on wellness and understated luxury. Best for: couples and wellbeing retreats.

• Four Seasons (Landaa Giraavaru and Kuda Huraa)

  • What you get: private villas and residences (beach and overwater), private pools on many villas, reputable service and marine programs (diving/manta rays). Best for: those who value consistent luxury and excellent diving/wildlife access.

How to choose (quick guide)

• Overwater vs beach villa: overwater villas give direct lagoon access and views; beach villas give private sand and easier access to the island’s vegetation and shade. Choose by what matters most (swimming from your deck vs private beach).
• Size and privacy: look at “residence” or multi‑bedroom villa categories for full isolation and in‑villa amenities (pool, private butler, private boat).
• Transfers: many islands require a seaplane (from Malé) or speedboat; transfer times affect arrival cost and total travel time — I can confirm transfer options for any island.
• Who it’s best for: families will often prefer larger island villas/residences; couples often prefer overwater villas for romance and views.

Would you like:

• A short list filtered to your preferences (couples vs family, overwater vs beach, budget range)?
• Current nightly rates and availability for specific dates (I can check live rates and transfer options)?

If you want any of those, tell me the travel dates, number of guests, and whether you prefer overwater or beach villas (or both) and I’ll pull updated availability and prices.