Opened 2014 Renovated 2021

The rare Maldives resort that genuinely works for everyone — honeymooners in overwater villas, families in multi-bedroom residences, and adventurers in the country’s highest treehouses. In the UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve with Hanifaru Bay 15 minutes away. An exceptional house reef and one of the most diverse villa ranges.

01 Villas· 02 Dining· 03 Inclusions· 04 Activities· 05 Reef· 06 Transfer· 07 Verdict·08 FAQ
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Lux Pulse™Updated Apr 1, 2026
Strong & Growing
177 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.5 / 5 from 2,393 total reviews.
+64% review volume vs. prior 6 months
10
Awards
since 2020
4-Star Rating
Forbes Travel Guide
Responsible Hospitality Partner
Forbes '25
EarthCheck Gold
EarthCheck (5 consecutive years)
Travellers' Choice
TripAdvisor '25
Best International Venue
Blue Badge Access '23
How It Compares

Amilla vs. the Field

Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.

BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
Amilla
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Amilla
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Amilla
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Amilla
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Amilla (67)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Amilla
Amilla
Reference resorts
Accommodation

Choose Your Villa

From a one-bedroom overwater villa to an eight-bedroom residence sleeping twenty — Amilla's range is unmatched. Every option includes a private pool. The treetop villas, suspended 12 metres above the sand, are unlike anything else in the Maldives.

OverwaterAll pool
Overwater Pool Villas
From
$750
220–350 sqm · 82% larger than avg
Sunset Water Pool Villa220 sqmPool$750
Reef Water Pool Villa220 sqmPool$850
Lagoon Water Pool Villa220 sqmPool$900
Two-Bedroom Lagoon Water Pool Villa350 sqmPool$1,950
Beach & TreetopAll pool
Beach & Treetop Villas
From
$1,200
250–530 sqm · 3× larger than avg
Treetop Pool Villa250 sqmPool$1,200
Beach Pool Villa470 sqmPool$1,400
Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villa530 sqmPool$1,800
ResidenceAll pool
Residences
From
$5,100
920–2,550 sqm · 14.1× larger than avg
Four-Bedroom Beach Residence920 sqmPool$5,100
The Great Beach Residence (8BR)2,400 sqmPool$7,500
The Amilla Estate (6BR)2,550 sqmPool$8,900

Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.

Talk to us about villa selection

Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.

Dining

5 Restaurants

Seven restaurants and two bars across 58 acres — you won't eat at the same place twice in a week. The standout feature: all meal plan guests can dine at every venue, including the overwater Japanese restaurant. That genuine dine-anywhere flexibility is rare at this level.

Feeling Koi restaurant
Feeling Koi
Japanese
Signature overwater Japanese restaurant — fresh sushi, sashimi, and izakaya-style sharing plates above the lagoon. The rooftop Sunset Bar upstairs is the natural pre-dinner destination.
SettingOverwater · Signature dining
Our tipStart at the rooftop bar, then descend for dinner
All plans · Dine AroundView menu ↗
Barolo Grill restaurant
Barolo Grill
Italian
Piedmont-inspired Italian dining overlooking the main pool. Classic pastas, grilled meats, and a wine list built around Barolo and Barbaresco. The setting is elegant without being formal.
SettingPoolside · Open-air
Our tipTry the handmade pappardelle with the house Barolo
All plans · Dine AroundView menu ↗
EAST restaurant
EAST
Pan-Asian
Tandoor ovens, wok stations, and curries spanning India, Thailand, and Indonesia. Rich, flavourful, and generous — the contrast to Amilla's lighter Mediterranean options.
SettingIndoor · Aromatic
Our tipThe tandoori prawns are the sleeper hit
All plans · Dine AroundView menu ↗
Fresh restaurant
Fresh
International
Morning venue with tropical fruit, wellness bowls, and homemade yoghurt — both buffet and à la carte. Weekly themed dinner nights include dedicated Maldivian cuisine evenings.
SettingBeachfront · Main restaurant
Our tipThursday's Maldivian dinner is the locals' favourite
All plansView menu ↗
Joe's Pizza restaurant
Joe's Pizza
Pizza
Made-to-order crispy pizzas with fresh herbs from the island garden. Relaxed and family-friendly — the go-to spot for an easy lunch between the pool and the beach.
SettingCasual · Family-friendly
Our tipKids love it — order the create-your-own option
All plans · Dine AroundView menu ↗
Meal Plans

Dining Inclusions

The Dine Around Inclusive (DAI) is the move — it unlocks all seven restaurants, premium drinks, daily minibar, and even a snorkeling excursion. The dine-anywhere flexibility is what sets Amilla apart from competitors.

PlanRestaurantsAlcoholMinibar~pp/day
Bed & BreakfastFresh (Breakfast)——Included
Half BoardAll 7 restaurants (B+D)——+$120
Full BoardAll 7 restaurants (B+L+D)——+$180
Dine Around InclusiveAll 7 · Dine anywherePremium · Cocktails & wineDaily+$280
Bed & BreakfastIncluded
Fresh (Breakfast)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Half Board+$120 pp/day
All 7 restaurants (B+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Full Board+$180 pp/day
All 7 restaurants (B+L+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Dine Around Inclusive+$280 pp/day
All 7 · Dine anywhere
Alcohol Premium · Cocktails & wineMinibar Daily
Experiences & Activities

Your Days on the Island

Hanifaru Bay is just 15 minutes by boat — arguably the world's best manta and whale shark encounter. On-island, the 3 km jungle track, two tennis courts, and award-winning Javvu Spa keep downtime interesting.

Water Sports & Diving
Dive Butler International PADI 5-Star Centre. Full motorised and non-motorised options.
PADI dive centre (Dive Butler)30+ sites in Baa Atoll · Intro through advanced
Hanifaru Bay manta excursions15 min by boat · May–November · World's largest aggregation
Blue Hole snorkelingUnique deep reef formation on the house reef
Night snorkelingNocturnal marine life on the house reef
Snorkeling safari to offshore sites
Kayaking & stand-up paddleboardingComplimentary
Catamaran sailing & windsurfing
Jet skiing & parasailingMotorised options available
Seabob, wakeboarding & water skiing
Hanifaru Bay — 15 minutes. Amilla is one of the closest luxury resorts to Hanifaru Bay, the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve where hundreds of manta rays and whale sharks gather from May to November. It's widely considered the world's greatest snorkeling encounter.
Excursions & Cruises
UNESCO-adjacent location means world-class marine excursions as standard.
Hanifaru Bay snorkelingUNESCO World Biosphere Reserve · 15 min by boat
Dolphin watching cruiseSpinner & bottlenose dolphins at sunset
Traditional Maldivian fishingHandline fishing on a dhoni · Cook your catch
Night fishing excursions
Big game fishing charters
Cultural excursions to local islands
Amilla GlampingAir-conditioned bubble tents on the beach with private chef
Javvu Spa
Ranked among Asia's top 10 spas. Dhivehi Beys herbal treatments unique to the Maldives.
10 double treatment podsEach with private sauna or steam room
Dhivehi Beys — traditional Maldivian herbal healing
Couples treatments in overwater pavilion
Complimentary sauna & steamNo booking required — open access
Daily yoga classesOutdoor pavilion overlooking the ocean
Children's spa menu
Wellness Your Way (WYW)Award-winning dietary programme across all restaurants
Sports & Recreation
One of the few Maldives resorts with a proper jungle running track.
3 km round-island trackShaded by jungle canopy — running, walking & cycling
2 professional tennis courtsResident coach available
All-weather floodlit soccer field
Badminton, pickleball & table tennis
Outdoor cinemaRegular screenings at Emperor Beach Club
Giant chess, bocce ball & beach volleyball
Fitness centre with ocean views
Kids & Family
Sultan's Village kids' club plus teens zone. Residences sleep up to 20 guests.
Sultan's Village kids' clubAges 4–12 · Indoor & outdoor activities
Mini Marine Biologists programmeEducation about marine ecosystems
Teens activity zone with futsal & badminton
Treetop Pool Villas2 bedrooms — perfect for families wanting something unique
The Great Beach Residence8 bedrooms, 2 pools — sleeps up to 20
Floating breakfast in villaKids love it — Instagram will too
Family & Kids

Family-Friendly Features

Sultan's Village kids club entertains ages 4–12 on this natural 23.5-hectare island in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The Blue Hole — a natural reef formation on the house reef — makes for memorable family snorkeling, and four-bedroom residences accommodate larger groups. Amilla also holds Inclucare accessibility certification for families with additional needs.

Sultan's Village
Ages 4-12 · Free
Babysitting
Available on request
Highlights for Kids
Blue Hole reefInclucare accessibility
Family Villa Options
4 Bedroom Residence
Snorkeling & Marine Life

House Reef & Underwater

8
Excellent House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 20% of Maldives resorts

Direct entry from Reef Water Villas · Short swim from beach

250+ fish species · Blue Hole formation · Hanifaru Bay 15 min · Turtle nesting site

Amilla's house reef is consistently rated among the best in the Maldives, with over 250 fish species and the unique Blue Hole formation accessible by short boat ride. Nine identified green turtles visit regularly to feed, and three nest directly on the island. Add Hanifaru Bay 15 minutes away, and the marine offering is exceptional.

Regularly spotted here (+8)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip reef sharks — common at reef edge and in channels
Sea Turtles
9 identified green turtles feed here · 3 nest on island
Stingrays
Eagle rays and blue-spotted stingrays on reef flats
Tropical Reef Fish
250+ species — butterflyfish, parrotfish, surgeonfish, clownfish
Octopus
Spotted on night snorkel and reef dives
Dolphins
Spinner & bottlenose — regular sunset cruise sightings
Whale Sharks
Seasonal at Hanifaru Bay — July to November
Manta Rays
Hanifaru Bay — world's largest aggregation, 15 min away

PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.

Getting There

Transfer from Malé

Baa Atoll is a straightforward 30-minute seaplane hop from Malé — one of the shorter seaplane transfers in the Maldives. A domestic flight plus speedboat option works for late arrivals or those wanting to save on transfers.

AmillaBaa AtollMaléKaafu AtollDISTANCE~110 km · 69 mi
Option 1 — Fastest
Seaplane (Manta Air)
Direct from Malé · ~30 min · Daylight only
~$850 pp roundtrip
Option 2 — Budget
Domestic Flight + Speedboat
Malé → Dharavandhoo (20 min) + boat (10 min)
~$500 pp roundtrip
Seaplane daylight only — arrivals after ~3:30pm need domestic flight option or airport overnight. Green tax: $12 pp/night (kids under 2 exempt). We arrange both transfers.
Amilla Maldives Resort island map
Resort island map — Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences
Our Take

Who This Resort is For

Amilla does something almost no Maldives resort manages: it works equally well for couples, families, and large groups. The treetop villas are unique, the house reef is outstanding, Hanifaru Bay is on the doorstep, and the dine-anywhere meal plan removes the usual restrictions. It's not the cheapest or the flashiest — but it might be the most versatile.

Ideal for

  • Families needing space — villas from one to eight bedrooms, every one with a pool
  • Snorkelers and divers — exceptional house reef plus Hanifaru Bay mantas 15 minutes away
  • Couples wanting variety — seven restaurants with genuine dine-anywhere flexibility
  • Groups and celebrations — residences sleeping up to twenty people

Consider elsewhere if

  • Budget travellers — seaplane transfers are $850 per person and villas start premium
  • Those wanting a compact, intimate island — this is 58 acres of sprawling jungle
  • Party seekers — it's refined and family-oriented, not a social scene
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan 11 – Apr 15High · +40–60%
Apr 16 – Jul 15Shoulder · +10–20%
Jul 16 – Dec 19Low · Best value
Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability.
Why Book Through Lux Atolls

More Inclusions, More Maldives

What you get booking with us vs. going direct or through an OTA
Book with Lux Atolls
Best rate guarantee — avg. 11% below OTAs
Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)
Welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
One complimentary 60-min couples spa treatment
Early check-in / late checkout (subject to availability)
Personal trip advisor — villa matching, transfers, meal plan guidance
Direct resort relationship — we resolve issues in real time
Book Through Others
Standard rack rate
Room type as booked — no upgrades
No welcome amenities
No spa inclusions
Standard check-in/out times
Generic customer support
No direct resort contact
Frequently Asked Questions

Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences — FAQ

Is Amilla Maldives in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?
Yes. Amilla is located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Hanifaru Bay — one of the world's best manta ray feeding sites — is nearby. The resort runs regular excursions during manta season (June-November).
How do you get to Amilla Maldives?
A 30-minute seaplane from Male airport. The resort is in Baa Atoll, sharing the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with properties like Soneva Fushi and Anantara Kihavah. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only.
Does Amilla Maldives have overwater villas?
Yes. Amilla offers a range of villa types including overwater lagoon houses, treetop pool villas, beach pool villas, and ocean reef houses. Many feature private pools and direct ocean access. The resort has around 67 villas.
Is Amilla Maldives good for families?
Yes. Amilla is one of the more family-friendly luxury resorts with a kids club, family villas, and extensive activities. The resort also has residences with multiple bedrooms suitable for multi-generational trips.