Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa Maldives
Private pools, overwater dining, and a PADI dive centre — all on one island.
A place to stay on Kuredhivaru Island
Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa sits on its own island, 188 km from Velana International Airport and reached by a 45-minute seaplane. Opened in November 2018 as a Mövenpick property, it now operates as an independent 5-star hotel with a Google rating of 4.9/5 from nearly 2,500 reviews. Every villa has a private pool. Overwater villas include see-through floors. Dining runs from an overwater seafood restaurant and a market-style buffet to a 260-label wine bar and private chef experiences. The island also has a PADI five-star dive centre, a full watersports programme, and the Sun Spa by Healing Earth.
Who'll feel at home here
A full-facility island hotel where every room is a private-pool villa, the food and drink programme is unusually broad, and the dive and watersports options are serious.
Best for
- Couples wanting overwater villas with private pools
- Families booking the multi-bedroom beach residence
- Divers targeting Noonu Atoll sites
- Wine enthusiasts and destination dining occasions
Less suited to
- Travellers with tight transfer schedules (seaplane timing applies)
- Budget-conscious guests
Overwater villas with see-through floors
The three overwater pool villa categories — Lago, Sunrise, and Ocean — each cover 140 m² and sleep two in an extra-large double bed. Each has a private pool, balcony, and patio directly above the lagoon. The see-through floor panels let you watch reef life without leaving the villa.
Beach villas and a family residence
Beach Pool Villas run to 190 m² and include both a sunset-facing and a deluxe configuration. For groups, the Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence covers 230 m², sleeps eight, and has its own private pool and garden — one of the largest standalone options on the island.
Four restaurants and a wine bar
ONU Marché handles buffet breakfasts and themed dinner evenings. Bodumas is an overwater pavilion focused on lobster, grilled prawns, ceviche, and seared tuna. Latitude 5.5 runs poolside. Oak Lounge stocks 260 wine labels from 15 regions. Destination Dining pairs a personal chef with outdoor settings across the island.
Sun Spa and overwater treatment rooms
Sun Spa by Healing Earth has nine treatment rooms — four set in jungle surroundings and five positioned overwater. The spa has received independent award recognition and is the main non-diving draw for guests not focused on the water.
PADI five-star dive centre
The on-site dive centre holds PADI five-star status and runs excursions to sites including Christmas Rock, Orimas Thila, and Coral Caves. Watersports include stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, jet skiing, flyboarding, and banana boat.
Rooms & suites
Overwater Pool Villa Lago
140 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Entire villa
- Private pool
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Pool view
Overwater Pool Villa Sunrise
140 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Entire villa
- Private pool
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Pool view
Overwater Pool Villa Ocean
140 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Entire villa
- Private pool
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Pool view
Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence
230 m² · sleeps 2 · Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 1 king bed Bedroom 3: 1 king bed Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed
- Entire villa
- Private pool
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Pool view
Inside Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa Maldives
Amenities at Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa Maldives
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Spa and wellness center
- Fitness center
- 3 restaurants
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- 3 restaurants
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Spa and wellness center
- View
- Bath
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Walk-in closet
View
- Pool view
- Sea view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Private pool
- Patio
- Garden
Getting there
Kuredhivaru Island is 188 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer is a 45-minute seaplane. Same-day seaplane connections require arriving before 4 PM; if returning, plan departure flights after 9 AM. The resort can arrange Malé overnight stays for guests with late arrivals.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
With 2,497 Google reviews and a 4.9/5 rating, Kuredhivaru draws consistently strong feedback. The property highlights guests cite cover the location, the food programme's breadth — spanning halal, gluten-free, Asian, and buffet options — and the villa quality. Continental, Italian, and American breakfast styles are all noted.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 29 · average 9.9
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Reviews scoring 7–9: 1 · average 8
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Before you book
The fine print
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Common questions
How do I get to Kuredhivaru Resort from the airport?
The transfer is a 45-minute seaplane from Velana International Airport in Malé. The island is 188 km from the airport. For same-day transfers, plan to arrive before 4 PM; departures should be after 9 AM.
Do seaplanes run after dark?
Seaplanes do not operate at night in the Maldives. If your flight lands after 4 PM, the resort will arrange overnight accommodation in Malé and transfer you the following morning.
Does every villa have a private pool?
Yes. All villa categories — overwater and beachfront — include a private pool. The overwater villas also have see-through floor panels for direct views into the lagoon.
What are the overwater villa categories and how do they differ?
There are three: Lago, Sunrise, and Ocean. All are 140 m² and sleep two. The main differences are orientation — Sunrise faces east for morning light, Ocean has open-sea exposure, and Lago sits over the calmer lagoon side.
Is there an option for families or larger groups?
The Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence covers 230 m², sleeps up to eight, and has its own private pool and garden. It includes a mix of bed configurations across four rooms, from USD 2,833/night.
What restaurants are on the island?
Four main venues: ONU Marché (buffet breakfasts, themed dinners), Bodumas (overwater seafood), Latitude 5.5 (poolside), and Destination Dining (private chef, outdoor settings). Oak Lounge is the wine bar with 260 labels.
What meal plans are available?
The property runs board plans from bed and breakfast up to Luxury All Inclusive, with Deluxe Half Board, Deluxe Full Board, and All Inclusive tiers in between. Dietary options include halal, gluten-free, vegetarian, and more.
Is there diving available at the resort?
There is a PADI five-star dive centre on site. It runs excursions to named sites including Christmas Rock, Orimas Thila, and Coral Caves in the Noonu Atoll area.
What watersports are on offer?
Water sport facilities are on site and include stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, jet skiing, flyboarding, banana boat, windsurfing, canoeing, and snorkelling.
Is there a spa?
Sun Spa by Healing Earth has nine treatment rooms — four in a jungle setting and five overwater. It has received independent award recognition and is open to all guests.
Is there a kids club?
Little Birds Kids Club is available on site. The property also has a children's playground and a games room, and cultural tours and classes can be arranged.
What is the Google rating and how many reviews does it have?
Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa holds a 4.9/5 Google rating based on 2,497 reviews, which places it among the higher-rated properties in the Maldives by volume and score combined.