# Four Seasons Maldives 2026 — Kuda Huraa vs Landaa Giraavaru > Both Four Seasons Maldives resorts compared: Kuda Huraa (speedboat, surfing) and Landaa Giraavaru (seaplane, manta rays, AyurMa). Side-by-side specs, prices and packages. Source: https://luxatolls.com/four-seasons-maldives/ · Last updated: 2026-11-14 · Language: en · Prices in US dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise --- Independent Comparison # 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 — plus Voavah, a separate private island in Baa Atoll sold as a single buyout. Both resorts deliver the consistent service-and-detail standard the brand is known for, but they're built for very different trips. 2 Resorts 2 Atolls +1 Private-Island Buyout Reviewed by [Tym Lewtak](https://luxatolls.com/about/) · Founder, LuxAtolls Last updated 14 Nov 2026 Side by Side ## Four Seasons' Maldives *Roster* 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. | Resort | Atoll | Transfer | Villas | From / night | Meal plans | Lux Pulse | Signature | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Four Seasons Kuda Huraa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) | North Malé | Speedboat | 96 | **$956** | BB / HB / FB | 4.7 · 2,675 reviews | Tropicsurf · ŪRJĀ Naturopathy · Forbes Five-Star | | [Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) | Baa | Seaplane | 103 | **$2,174** | BB / HB / FB | 4.8 · 2,687 reviews | Year-round mantas · AyurMa · UNESCO Biosphere | No all-inclusive option is offered at either resort — both run BB, HB, or FB plans. Four Seasons is independent and does **not** participate in Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One, or any points programme. The canonical value-add channel for cash bookings is the Four Seasons Preferred Partner programme (see below). The Properties ## Each Four Seasons Resort, *Side by Side* Editorial summaries drawn from our full independent reviews. Tap any card for the deep dive — villas, restaurants, reef rating, real pricing, FAQ. [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. … Lux Pulse **4.7** Cooling Off From $956 /night 2,675 reviews Full review](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) [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 Pan… Lux Pulse **4.8** Cooling Off From $2,174 /night 2,687 reviews Full review](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) 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 separate private island in Baa Atoll, about 20 minutes by boat from Landaa Giraavaru, sold as a single-key buyout for up to 22 guests at a time. ### What you get when you book Voavah Seven bedrooms across the island: a three-bedroom Beach Villa, a two-bedroom Water Villa, and two Mezzanine Suites. The Beach House anchors the layout with living, dining, kitchen, pool, gym, and library spaces. The island also includes the Spa Retreat (yoga, meditation, on-call Ayurvedic physicians, Rossano Ferretti hair consultants), Voavah Summer — a 19-metre Horizon E62 private yacht — a dedicated dive boat, and a private chef and butler team. There is no shared dining room because there are no other guests on the island. Voavah is priced on application; figure five figures per night and up. Rooms & Rates ## Villas, Rates & *Meal Plans* Entry rates and villa categories across Four Seasons's Maldives resorts, with each property's meal-plan options. “From” prices are lead-in nightly rates and move with season — tap any resort for its full review and live pricing. | Resort | Villa type | Size | Pool | From / night | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FS Landaa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) | Beach Bungalows & Villas | 77–137 sqm | All pool | **$2,174** | | | Family Beach Villas | 99–312 sqm | All pool | **$2,559** | | | Water Villas | 90–112 sqm | All pool | **$2,434** | | | Suites & Estates | 182–800 sqm | All pool | **$12,793** | | [FS Kuda Huraa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) | Beach Pavilions & Villas | 46–70 sqm | All pool | **$956** | | | Family Beach Villas | 87–90 sqm | All pool | **$2,944** | | | Water Villas | 70–91 sqm | All pool | **$2,434** | | | Suites & Kuda Estate | 165–467 sqm | All pool | **$4,993** | ### Meal plans & all-inclusive [FS Landaa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) BB / HB / FB No AI plan [FS Kuda Huraa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) BB / HB / FB No AI plan Dining ## Dining at *Each Resort* The signature tables worth planning a night around, across Four Seasons's Maldives resorts. Tap any resort for its full dining write-up and meal-plan inclusions. [FS Landaa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) Destination dining led by visiting Michelin chefs — Italian at its heart, plus an over-water Levantine table. [Blu Beach Club Italian All-day Italian by the sand — and a tasting menu for just two tables a night, by 2-Michelin-star Nino Di Costanzo.](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) [Al Barakat Lebanese-Armenian Over-water Levantine mezze and tagines at sunset, in partnership with Beirut's Mayrig.](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) [Cafe Landaa Indian & Asian Indian and pan-Asian across thatched pavilions, with live teppanyaki theatre in a water garden.](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) [+5 more at FS Landaa — see all dining →](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) [FS Kuda Huraa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) Barefoot island cooking wrapped around surf culture — headlined by an over-water Indian table rated among the world's best. [Baraabaru Indian Over-water Indian on stilts — Kerala-inspired tandoori lobster; a CNN Travel "top 10 Maldives table".](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) [Reef Club Italian Beachside Italian with stone-fired pizza and lobster risotto, looking straight at the sunset.](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) [Kandu Grill Grill Catch-of-the-day and prime cuts over an open fire at the water's edge.](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) [+3 more at FS Kuda Huraa — see all dining →](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) Getting There ## Getting to *Each Resort* How you reach each Four Seasons resort from Velana International Airport (Malé), and the round-trip transfer fare — charged on top of the room rate. Seaplanes fly in daylight only; speedboats run around the clock. | Resort | Transfer | Duration | Round trip / person | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FS Landaa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) | Seaplane | ~35 min | **~$900** | Seaplane — daylight hours only | | [FS Kuda Huraa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) | Speedboat | ~25 min | **~$308** | Speedboat — runs around the clock | Booking Strategy ## The Four Seasons *Preferred Partner Programme* Four Seasons is independent — no Marriott Bonvoy, no IHG One, no Hilton Honors. There is no points programme, no free-night certificate, no elite-status ladder. The canonical value-add channel for cash bookings at either Maldives resort runs through Four Seasons Preferred Partner (FSPP), an invitation-only advisor programme. **What FSPP typically delivers for Maldives stays**: — Daily full breakfast for two, in-restaurant or in-room — Priority upgrade at check-in (often confirmed at booking on select categories) — USD 100 resort credit per stay (USD 200 on suites, specialty villas, and Private Retreats) — Early check-in / late check-out subject to availability — A welcome amenity on arrival FSPP applies to cash rates only. Every Four Seasons property worldwide participates, but the inclusions are not bookable through the resort directly or through standard online travel agencies — only via FSPP-credentialled travel advisors. Ask when you enquire and we'll confirm on your quote which inclusions apply to your booking. **Other channels worth knowing**: American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR), Capital One Premier Collection, and Chase Travel all stack similar perks for cardholders. They're credit-card programmes, not Four Seasons loyalty — but they pair cleanly with FSPP if your card is in the eligible tier. Voavah private-island buyouts use a separate Private Retreats sales channel; FSPP perks don't automatically apply. Where They Are ## Four Seasons Maldives *on the Map* Both resorts plus Voavah plotted on the Maldives. Tap any pin or legend entry to jump to the relevant section. All 3, keyed to the map 1. 1 [Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-landaa-giraavaru/) Baa · Seaplane 2. 2 [Four Seasons Kuda Huraa](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/four-seasons-kuda-huraa/) North Malé · Speedboat 3. 3 Four Seasons Private Island at Voavah Baa · Seaplane + boat 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 reaches 6 world-class breaks by boat from the jetty — Cokes, Sultans, Jailbreaks, Chickens, Honkeys, Ninjas Spa & wellness Either works Landaa has AyurMa for destination Ayurveda; Kuda Huraa has a separate ŪRJĀ Naturopathy 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 — is its own island in Baa Atoll, about 20 minutes by boat from Landaa, 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 ŪRJĀ Naturopathy 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 $956/night at Kuda Huraa and $2,174/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 on request, flagging any extras available on your dates. What is Four Seasons Voavah? Four Seasons Private Island at Voavah is a private-island buyout on its own island in Baa Atoll, about 20 minutes by boat from Landaa Giraavaru, designed for one party of up to 22 guests across 7 bedrooms — a three-bedroom Beach Villa, a two-bedroom Water Villa, and two Mezzanine Suites. The Beach House is the central hub (living, dining, kitchen, pool, gym, library). The island includes Voavah Summer, a 19-metre Horizon E62 yacht, a dive boat, a Spa Retreat (yoga, meditation, on-call Ayurvedic physicians), and a private chef and butler team. 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 reaches six world-class breaks by boat from the resort jetty: Cokes, Sultans, Jailbreaks, Chickens, Honkeys, and Ninjas. North Malé surf season peaks April–October. Landaa Giraavaru in Baa Atoll has different reef geography and is not a surf destination. For how it compares with the country's other surf resorts, see our [Maldives surf resorts guide](https://luxatolls.com/surfing/). 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](https://luxatolls.com/all-inclusive/). Keep Exploring ## Related Guides [Best Maldives Resorts — Editor's Top Picks](https://luxatolls.com/best-resorts/) [Marriott Resorts in the Maldives](https://luxatolls.com/marriott-maldives/) [Hilton Hotels in the Maldives](https://luxatolls.com/hilton-maldives/) [Maldives Atolls Guide](https://luxatolls.com/atolls/) ## Ready to Quote a *Four Seasons Stay?* Share your dates and we'll build a personalised quote for either resort (or a Voavah buyout), flagging any extras available on your dates — typically resort credit, breakfast or an upgrade, subject to availability. [Get a Personalised Quote](https://luxatolls.com/q/)