Independent Comparison · Updated May 2026

Four Seasons Resorts in the Maldives

Four Seasons runs two flagship resorts in the Maldives — a family-friendly speedboat property in North Malé and a sprawling marine-research-led estate in Baa Atoll. Both deliver the consistent service-and-detail standard the brand is known for, but they're built for very different trips.

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The Two Four Seasons Resorts in the Maldives

Four Seasons operates two flagship resorts in the Maldives plus a single-key private-island buyout. The two main resorts sit in different atolls, use different transfer types, and target different trips. The signature features barely overlap — one is a surf-and-spa speedboat resort in North Malé, the other a manta-ray-and-Ayurveda seaplane retreat in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

	Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru	Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
Atoll	Baa	North Malé
Transfer	Seaplane ~$900 pp RT	Speedboat ~$308 pp RT
Villas	103	96
Opened	2006	1998
From / night	$1,200	$950
Meal plans	BB / HB / FB	BB / HB / FB
Lux Pulse	4.8 · 2,532 reviews	4.7 · 2,555 reviews
Signature	Tropicsurf flagship · URJA spa island · Forbes Five-Star	Year-round mantas · AyurMa Ayurveda · UNESCO Biosphere

No all-inclusive option is offered at either resort — both run BB, HB, or FB plans. Both are part of the Marriott Bonvoy programme via the Four Seasons / Marriott Hotels of the World relationship (verify points eligibility with your travel agent — Four Seasons retains an independent loyalty status that doesn't always earn Bonvoy points on direct stays).

North Malé · Speedboat

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

The Surfing Four Seasons

Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

North Malé Atoll·96 villas·Speedboat

The Maldives' surf resort. Forbes Five-Star luxury with Tropicsurf and a separate spa island.

The Maldives' premier surf resort — Tropicsurf runs seven world-class breaks from Kuda Huraa, all within 15 minutes by boat. Forbes Five-Star six consecutive years. A separate URJA spa island offers naturopathic healing. 96 all-pool villas in a Maldivian village layout. 25-minute speedboat from Velana, 24/7 transfers. Renovated 2024 with the Kuda Estate arri…

Transfer: Speedboat · ~$308 pp RT
From: $950 / night
Meal plans: BB / HB / FB
Lux Pulse: 4.7 · Excellent & Consistent

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Baa Atoll · Seaplane

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

The Manta-Ray Four Seasons

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

Baa Atoll·103 villas·Seaplane

UNESCO reef, manta rays, and Ayurvedic healing on 44 jungle acres.

A 44-acre island inside the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with 103 all-pool villas. Manta rays visit the house reef year-round — a Manta-on-Call phone alerts guests in real time. Hanifaru Bay is minutes away. AyurMa runs destination-grade Ayurvedic programmes with 30+ resident specialists, including multi-week Panchakarma retreats.

Transfer: Seaplane · ~$900 pp RT
From: $1,200 / night
Meal plans: BB / HB / FB
Lux Pulse: 4.8 · Excellent & Consistent

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Private Island Buyout

Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah

Voavah is the third Four Seasons address in the Maldives, but it isn't a standalone resort — it's a 7-bedroom private island within the Landaa Giraavaru estate, sold as a single-key buyout for up to 22 guests at a time.

The Decision

Which Four Seasons Maldives Is Better?

There's no objectively better Four Seasons in the Maldives — the right choice depends on what you want from the trip. Here's the angle-by-angle call:

Closest to Malé Kuda Huraa ~25-min speedboat ($308 pp RT) vs ~45-min seaplane ($900 pp RT)

Manta ray access Landaa Giraavaru Manta-on-Call phone alerts when mantas visit; Hanifaru Bay aggregation site is minutes by boat

Surfing Kuda Huraa Tropicsurf runs 7 world-class breaks from the resort jetty within 15 min by boat

Spa & wellness Either works Landaa has AyurMa for destination Ayurveda; Kuda Huraa has a separate URJA spa island

Island scale & seclusion Landaa Giraavaru 44-acre jungle island in UNESCO Biosphere; Kuda Huraa is more accessible but smaller

Family-friendly Either works Both run highly-regarded kids and teens programmes; Landaa adds a Marine Discovery Centre

Forbes Five-Star service Kuda Huraa Forbes Five-Star six consecutive years

Honeymoon / no-flight transfer Kuda Huraa Speedboat access avoids the seaplane daylight-only constraint on arrival

FAQ

Common Questions

How many Four Seasons resorts are there in the Maldives?

Two: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa (North Malé Atoll, speedboat access) and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru (Baa Atoll, seaplane access). A third property — the Four Seasons Private Island at Voavah — sits within the Landaa estate and is operated as a single-key private-island buy-out for one party at a time, not a standalone resort.

Which Four Seasons Maldives is better — Kuda Huraa or Landaa Giraavaru?

It depends on what you want. Kuda Huraa is the speedboat-accessible North Malé resort with Tropicsurf's flagship Maldives operation and a separate URJA spa island — choose it if you surf, want quick transfers, or are anxious about seaplanes. Landaa Giraavaru is the larger 44-acre Baa Atoll island inside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with year-round manta ray visits, the AyurMa Ayurvedic wellness programme, and a Marine Discovery Centre — choose it for the wildlife, the wellness, and the scale. Both are Forbes Five-Star.

How much does Four Seasons Maldives cost?

Both Four Seasons resorts run packages-on-request rather than published nightly rates. Entry-level Beach Pavilions/Bungalows start from around $950/night at Kuda Huraa and $1,200/night at Landaa Giraavaru; overwater and family villas climb to $3,000–6,000+/night. Transfers, meal plans (BB / HB / FB are offered at both — no AI), and Voavah private-island buyouts price separately. We quote real packages with exclusive Preferred Partner inclusions on request.

What is Four Seasons Voavah?

Four Seasons Private Island at Voavah is a 7-bedroom private-island buyout within the Landaa Giraavaru estate, designed for one party of up to 22 guests. It includes a 22-metre yacht (Voavah Summer), a dive boat, a private chef and butler team, and full dining. It is not a standalone resort with multiple keys — when you book Voavah you book the whole island.

Is Four Seasons Maldives good for surfing?

Yes — Kuda Huraa is the surfing Four Seasons. The resort partners with Tropicsurf, which operates from the jetty and runs seven world-class breaks within a 15-minute boat ride including Pasta Point, Lohi's, Sultans, Honkys, Cokes, Chickens, and Jails. North Malé surf season peaks April–October. Landaa Giraavaru in Baa Atoll has different reef geography and is not a surf destination.

Can you do a Four Seasons Maldives wedding?

Both resorts run weddings. Kuda Huraa has indoor and outdoor venues plus a private wedding garden; Landaa Giraavaru can host larger weddings across multiple beachfront and overwater venues, with a dedicated wedding planning team. Both are non-legal symbolic ceremonies — you marry legally at home and celebrate in the Maldives.

Does Four Seasons Maldives offer all-inclusive?

No — both Four Seasons Maldives resorts offer Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, or Full Board only. There is no all-inclusive plan. For all-inclusive luxury we cover the dedicated all-inclusive resorts on our all-inclusive guide.

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