Drift between a quiet adults-first island and its livelier sister — five-minute boat, two islands of restaurants and circus trapeze, on one Club Med all-inclusive wristband.
5-Star Resort Speedboat 40 min 52 Private-Pool Villas All-Inclusive
Atoll
North Malé
Villas
52
Transfer
Speedboat
Transfer Cost
~$300 pp RT
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Opened2015Renovated2023
Club Med's only Exclusive Collection property in the Maldives — 52 pool villas with butlers, a minimum age of eight, and a near-100% solar island since the 2023 retrofit. Dining runs to wine pairings at The Motu overwater restaurant with glass floors; guests also get full access to sister Kani's restaurants, sports, and entertainment programme.
331 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.8 / 5 from 3,850 total reviews.
+21% review volume vs. prior 6 months
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Awards since 2020
Travellers' Choice Best of the Best
TripAdvisor '25
#5 All-Inclusive Hotels in Asia
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice '23
Travellers' Choice Award
TripAdvisor '24
Club Med Exclusive Collection
Club Med brand tier
How It Compares
Finolhu Villas vs. Other Resorts
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
BudgetUltra-Luxury
Club Med Kani
Kurumba
Soneva Fushi
Finolhu Villas
LivelySecluded
Club Med Kani
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Finolhu Villas
Easy AccessRemote
Kurumba
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Finolhu Villas
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Club Med Kani
Finolhu Villas
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Baros (75)
Meeru Island (286)
Finolhu Villas (52)
Poor ReefExceptional
Club Med Kani
Baros
Vilamendhoo
Finolhu Villas
Finolhu Villas
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
52 villas in two footprints — 23 on the beach and 29 over the lagoon — all with private pools, butler service, and enough space (151–168 sqm) to spread out. Sunset-facing villas command a premium and sell out first. No family villas, no interconnecting options: the minimum age is eight and the design favors couples over groups.
BeachAll pool
Beach Villas
From
$950
168 sqm ·31% larger than avg
Beach Villa Sunrise168 sqmPool$950
Beach Villa Sunset168 sqmPool$1,050
OverwaterAll pool
Overwater Villas
From
$1,200
151–168 sqm ·25% larger than avg
Overwater Villa Sunrise151 sqmPool$1,200
Overwater Villa Sunset168 sqmPool$1,400
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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
4 Restaurants & 5 Bars
One flagship restaurant on Gasfinolhu — The Motu, set over the water with a glass-floor central bar — plus full unrestricted access to sister Club Med Kani's three dining venues and Exclusive Collection bars, five minutes away by resort boat. Ella Baché signature floating breakfast is included once per stay.
The Motu
International
The Finolhu flagship — an overwater restaurant with ocean-view decks and a glass-floor central bar. Casual daytime menu, refined à la carte tasting menu by night, with daily-changing international creations and Maldivian accents.
SettingOverwater · All meals
Our tipAsk for the deck edge at sunset — the glass floor lights up at dinner
The Veli
International
Shared main buffet five minutes by boat at Kani. Broad international and Asian spreads — India, Japan, Italy, Maldives — with live stations and a traditional Maldivian breakfast on rotation. Open to all Finolhu villa guests.
SettingOpen-air · All meals
Our tipGo on Maldivian breakfast day — lasts about 90 minutes, arrive early
The Kandu
Seafood
Lagoon-front deck at Kani reached via the short shuttle boat. All-day tartines and salads at lunch, à la carte dinner menu with two rotating options including a lobster night — lobster at extra charge.
SettingLagoon-front · Lunch & Dinner
Our tipBook ahead at Finolhu reception — Kandu fills up at dinner
Kani Kravings
All-Day
Food truck parked poolside at Kani serving a daily teatime spread — hot and cold Asian, Maldivian and Western small plates. Handy for a light afternoon stop between activities at the sister resort.
SettingPoolside · Daytime
Our tipGood between snorkeling and dinner — skip if you want a quiet Finolhu day
The Motu Bar
Cocktails
Finolhu's main bar inside The Motu building. Glass-floor panels look straight down into the lagoon — live reef fish underneath while you sip. Pre-dinner aperitifs, craft cocktails, and digestifs, all under the AI.
SettingOverwater · Glass floor
Our tipArrive 30 min before dinner to watch reef fish at the glass floor
The Poolside Bar
Pool Bar
The social hub by the main infinity pool on the island's west side — strongest sunsets on Gasfinolhu are right here. Fresh juices and coconut water in the morning, cocktails and sunset pours as the day winds down.
SettingPoolside · Daytime
Our tipClaim a west-edge lounger — best sunset view on the island
The Iru
Cocktails
Kani's main lagoon-side bar — open to Finolhu guests who cross over for the livelier atmosphere. G.O. team entertainment, themed nights, house spirits, wine and beer. Quite a different energy from the Finolhu side.
SettingLagoon-side · Main bar
Our tipGo only if you want Kani's social buzz — Finolhu stays quieter by design
The Sunset Bar
Pool Bar
Poolside bar at Kani serving unlimited drinks through the afternoon. Good fallback on overcast days at Finolhu — Kani has a larger pool deck and more afternoon sun-loungers.
SettingPoolside · Afternoon & Evening
Our tipBetter for day-drinking sessions than for a quick pre-dinner drink
The Manta Exclusive Collection Beach Bar
Beach Bar
Private beach bar at Kani reserved for Exclusive Collection and Finolhu guests only. Quieter, with table service and a curated cocktail list. The closest thing to a Finolhu-tier experience when you cross over.
SettingBeachfront · Exclusive Collection
Our tipThe Kani bar that actually feels like Finolhu — show your wristband
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Single Exclusive Collection all-inclusive — no BB, HB, or FB option. The rate covers all meals across the nine Finolhu and Kani venues, premium open bar, daily in-villa minibar, butler service, non-motorized water sports, and one Ella Baché floating breakfast per stay.
Plan
Restaurants
Alcohol
Minibar
~pp/day
Exclusive Collection All-Inclusive
All 4 restaurants & 5 bars · premium open bar
Premium
Daily
Included
Exclusive Collection All-InclusiveIncluded
All 4 restaurants & 5 bars · premium open bar
Alcohol PremiumMinibar Daily
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
Two modes of activity: the quiet Finolhu-only set (yoga, overwater spa, snorkeling, sea-scooter), and the full Club Med roster at Kani five minutes away (trapeze, tennis, PADI diving, G.O. entertainment). Excellent fit for couples who want optional access to a livelier resort without staying there.
Euro-Divers PADI CentreDiscover Scuba to Advanced Open Water · age 10+ · extra charge
House reef snorkelingShore access at Gasfinolhu · age 8+ · included
Surfing initiationAll levels · age 11+ · boat transfer to break · extra charge
Sailing initiationHobie Cat · age 8+ · included
Stand-up paddleboardFree access · age 8+ · lagoon launch included
KayakingFree access · age 14+ · single and double
Sea scooter ridesOn-demand · extra charge · minimum age applies
Snorkel safari excursionsGuided trips to nearby reefs · extra charge
Dolphin sunset cruiseSpinner dolphins in North Malé channel · extra charge
Euro-Divers PADI Centre. Euro-Divers operates the PADI dive centre from Kani and services Finolhu guests by boat. Courses run from Discover Scuba (age 10+) through Advanced Open Water. North Malé's outer reefs include Nassimo Thila, Okobe Thila, and HP Reef — shark, turtle, and manta sites within a short boat ride. Non-motorized sports and snorkeling gear are included in the AI rate.
Excursions & Cruises
Catamaran lobster picnic · Malé day trip · sea scooter · fishing
Sunset fishing tripTraditional line fishing · extra charge
Night fishingMaldivian hand-line technique · extra charge
Local island visitInhabited island · culture and markets
Private yacht charterHalf or full day · on request
Spa & Wellness
Club Med Spa by Ella Baché · overwater treatments · yoga
Ella Baché signature facialsFlagship Paris skin line · extra charge
Overwater massage cabinsBalinese and deep tissue · extra charge
Couples spa ritualsFour-hand treatments · on request
Yoga classesAll levels · age 11+ · beach deck · included
Cardio trainingEquipment and classes · age 16+ · included
Fitness centreAll levels · age 16+ · included
Meditation sessionsMorning and sunset · included
One floating breakfast per stayElla Baché signature · served in-villa pool · included
Club Med Spa by Ella Baché. Paris-founded Ella Baché signature spa with overwater treatment cabins looking directly into the lagoon. Skin-focused facials, Balinese massage, and couples rituals at extra charge. One Ella Baché floating breakfast experience is included per stay — served on the villa pool. Daily yoga and meditation sessions on the beach deck are complimentary.
Sports & Recreation
Tennis · trapeze · swimming pool · G.O. entertainment at Kani
Flying trapeze (at Kani)Only one in the Maldives · age 11+ · included
Tennis courtsFree access · no age minimum · included
Main swimming pool1.3–1.5m depth · age 8+ · lap-friendly
Beach volleyball (at Kani)Free access · included
Padel courts (at Kani)Included · equipment provided
Boccia / pétanqueBoccia and pétanque courts · included
G.O. nightly entertainment (at Kani)Shows, music, themed parties · included
Bicycle hireShuttle for island pathways · included
Trapeze School (at Kani). The only flying trapeze in the Maldives sits five minutes away on Club Med Kani — and is included for Finolhu guests who cross over. Professional G.O. instruction from age 11+, with crash mats and double safety lines. The broader Kani sports roster — tennis, padel, beach volleyball, archery, and the nightly G.O. show — is also free to Finolhu guests.
Family & Kids
Family-Friendly Features
Club Med Finolhu Villas sets minimum age at eight and runs no on-island kids club or babysitting — the family proposition is the five-minute boat to sister Club Med Kani, where Mini Club Med+ (ages 4-10), the flying trapeze (11+), sailing school, and circus programs are all included in the all-inclusive. Families with younger children or who want kid programming on-site will be better served booking Kani itself.
Overwater Min Age
8+ years for water villas
Shallow Lagoon
Calm, shallow water safe for young children
Highlights for Kids
Flying trapeze at Kani (age 11+)Mini Club Med+ kids club at Kani (ages 4-10)Sailing & circus school at KaniShallow swim-safe lagoon
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
5.5
House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · moderate — recovering North Malé reef
Gasfinolhu's house reef is accessible directly from the Finolhu beach with a gentle lagoon walk to the drop-off. The reef shows mixed health after past bleaching events — coral regrowth is visible but not fully restored. Expect reef fish, regular sea turtle sightings in the channel, and occasional black-tip sharks. Divers have better options at the broader North Malé sites via Euro-Divers.
Regularly spotted here (+5)
Reef Sharks
Black-tip reef sharks in the lagoon channels — occasional
Sea Turtles
Green and hawksbill — regular sightings in the channel
Spinner dolphins on sunset cruises — not on the house reef
Manta Rays
Seasonal at nearby North Malé dive sites — not at the house reef
Whale Sharks
Not present at this atoll — South Ari excursions available
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Forty minutes by Finolhu Private Transfer speedboat from Velana International Airport — a straightforward single-leg transfer with no seaplane or domestic flight involved. Round-trip speedboat is approximately USD 300 per person. No daylight restrictions, so late or overnight arrivals are handled without issue.
Speedboat
Only option
Velana Airport → Gasfinolhu (40 min)
~$300 pp roundtrip
Arrivals at any hour — no daylight restriction. Finolhu Private Premium Transfer also available on request.
Resort island map — Club Med Finolhu Villas
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Club Med Finolhu Villas occupies a specific niche: the Exclusive Collection flagship for the Maldives, aimed at adults who want Club Med ease without the livelier village model. Every villa has a private pool and butler, the open bar runs premium, and the solar retrofit backs the eco claim. The edge is optionality — Finolhu's quiet plus sister Kani's full activity roster five minutes away. Not the Maldives' top reef, but a clear all-inclusive luxury value proposition.
Ideal for
Adults-oriented couples and honeymooners — minimum age eight, design-led privacy, and butler service in every villa make this the most refined Club Med product in the Maldives
Travellers who want all-inclusive without barefoot-basic — 52 villas, premium open bar, private-pool-in-every-category, and a single daily rate covering nine total dining venues between Finolhu and Kani
Sustainability-conscious luxury guests — nearly 100% solar-powered with the Bye-Bye Plastics program, and the first solar-retrofitted 5-star in the Maldives
Flexible travelers who want quiet-plus-option — Gasfinolhu stays calm while sister Kani is a 5-minute boat ride away for trapeze, tennis, and nightly G.O. entertainment
Consider elsewhere if
Families with young children — minimum age eight across the resort including the main pool, and no family villas, kids club, or interconnecting rooms at Finolhu itself
Reef snorkeling purists — Gasfinolhu's house reef is recovering from bleaching and sits mid-tier for North Malé; guests chasing coral should look to Baros or Vabbinfaru
Guests expecting a quick transfer — 40 minutes by speedboat is longer than the North Malé norm (Kurumba 10, Kani 30), though still shorter than most seaplane routes
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan – AprHigh · +30–50%
May – JunShoulder · +10–15%
Jul – NovLow · 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 Than Just a Booking
What you get with us vs. booking direct or through a generic OTA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Club Med Finolhu Villas — FAQ
Does Club Med Finolhu Villas allow children?
Yes, but only ages eight and above. The minimum age is enforced across the resort including the main pool and restaurants. There is no kids club, no family villa category, and no interconnecting rooms at Finolhu — families with younger children are directed to sister Club Med Kani five minutes away.
What is the difference between Club Med Finolhu Villas and Club Med Kani?
Finolhu is Club Med's 5-Star Exclusive Collection — 52 adults-oriented villas, all with private pools and butlers, premium open bar, quieter design-led feel. Kani is the 4-Star family product — 210 rooms, flying trapeze, Mini Club Med+ ages 4–10. Finolhu guests get full Kani access via a 5-minute shuttle boat.
How do you get to Club Med Finolhu Villas from Malé airport?
A 40-minute Finolhu Private Transfer speedboat from Velana International Airport — roughly USD 300 per person roundtrip. No seaplane or domestic flight is involved, and there are no daylight restrictions so late arrivals are handled without issue. A Finolhu Private Premium Transfer upgrade is available on request.
Is Club Med Finolhu Villas all-inclusive?
Yes — the single Exclusive Collection rate covers all meals at the four Finolhu and Kani restaurants, premium open bar with spirits, wine and champagne, daily minibar, butler service, one Ella Baché floating breakfast per stay, non-motorized water sports, and Kani access. Diving, spa and signature excursions are extra.
How many villas does Club Med Finolhu Villas have?
52 villas in four sub-categories — Beach Villa Sunrise (168 sqm), Beach Villa Sunset (168 sqm), Overwater Villa Sunrise (151 sqm), and Overwater Villa Sunset (168 sqm). All have private pools, butler service, and indoor-outdoor layouts. Sunset-facing villas carry a premium and book out first.
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