Cost rating: (5/5 – luxury)

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is a family-friendly luxury resort in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, offering villas with direct ocean access and private pools. Kids of all ages have dedicated spaces and activities, including the Thiththi Boli Kids’ Club with supervised beach games, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor sports, and marine biology experiences. Teenagers have their own areas and age-appropriate activities. Families can enjoy safe snorkeling on the house reef, dolphin and manta-ray spotting, and other ocean adventures. Villas are equipped with child-friendly amenities, and babysitting services are available so parents can relax or enjoy a romantic meal.

Cost rating: ½ (4.5/5 – high-end)

Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives is a family-focused resort in North Malé Atoll, designed with kids in mind. Villas offer bunk beds, separate sleeping areas, or connecting options, with plenty of space for families. Guests can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, daily entertainment, and island excursions in the calm lagoon. The resort features a huge water park with a main pool, kids’ pool, lazy river, splash zone, and slides. The supervised kids’ club offers games, crafts, movies, and even a Candy Spa, plus a games room and ice cream parlour. Dining options are varied, including international buffets, Italian, Thai, and seafood, catering to both picky eaters and adventurous diners.

Cost rating: (5/5 – luxury)

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a family-friendly luxury resort in the Maldives offering spacious beach and overwater villas suitable for families, with layouts that accommodate kids and adults comfortably. Older kids and teens have dedicated spaces and activities, including sports, outdoor games, teen hangouts, and interactive play zones. Families can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, nature excursions, and a family pool with shallow areas for younger children. The Kids Club provides supervised activities like arts and crafts, nature walks, sandcastle building, cultural games, and organized beach fun. Child-friendly dining options and flexible meal plans make mealtimes stress-free.

Cost rating: (5/5 – luxury)

Vakkaru Maldives is a family-friendly luxury resort offering spacious beach and overwater villas, many with private pools or direct lagoon access. Families can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, tennis, and exploring the easily accessible house reef. The Vakkaru Kids Club provides supervised arts and crafts, games, sandcastle building, cookie decorating, and beach play, while teenagers have dedicated spaces and age-appropriate activities like sports challenges and water games. Dining is relaxed and family-friendly, with flexible menus to suit all ages.

Cost rating: ½ (4.5/5 – high-end)

Kandima Maldives is a vibrant, family-friendly resort offering spacious villas and interconnected rooms, many with direct beach or lagoon access. Families can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, a giant swing, water trampoline, fitness classes, and regular themed entertainment. The Kandima Kids Club provides daily activities like arts and crafts, movie nights, scavenger hunts, and games, while teens have dedicated hangouts with video games, sports challenges, and social spaces. Dining is casual and family-friendly, with kid-friendly menus and buffet options.

Cost rating: ½ (4.5/5 – high-end)

Club Med Kani, Maldives is a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort on a private island, ideal for families seeking a mix of relaxation and activities. Accommodation options include garden rooms, beach rooms, interconnecting rooms, and select overwater suites. Families with babies are supported with cots, changing mats, strollers, a toddler playroom, and a baby food station. Kids can enjoy Mini Club Med+ (ages 4–10) with supervised games, beach activities, creative workshops, and water fun, while teens have dedicated spaces and activities through the Teens Club & Chill Pass. Families can also enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, sunset cruises, and marine-life tours. Dining is all-inclusive with plenty of kid-friendly options, including an ice-cream trolley.

Cost rating: ½ (4.5/5 – high-end)

Radisson Blu Resort Maldives is a family-friendly island resort offering spacious beach and overwater villas, including family villas with extra space and privacy. Kids enjoy supervised activities at the kids’ club, while teens and adults can relax or join water and land activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, sunset cruises, and fishing trips. Dining is relaxed and family-friendly, with kid-pleasing menus, buffets, and casual beachside options. Babysitting services are available, and calm beach areas and the spa provide space for parents to unwind.

Cost rating: (5/5 – luxury)

You & Me Maldives is an intimate, romantic resort perfect for couples and honeymooners. Villas include beach, overwater, and sunset water options, many with private plunge pools and lagoon access. Guests can enjoy private dining experiences, snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, diving, and bespoke excursions. The spa and yoga sessions offer wellness and relaxation, while attentive, personalised service ensures a memorable stay.