# Club Med Finolhu Villas Review 2026 | Prices & Villas — LuxAtolls > Independent 2026 review of Club Med Finolhu Villas, North Malé. 52 private-pool villas, Exclusive Collection all-inclusive, Ella Baché spa. Min age 8. Source: https://luxatolls.com/resorts/club-med-finolhu/ · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Language: en · Prices in US dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise --- [Resorts](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/)/[North Malé](https://luxatolls.com/atolls/north-male/)/Club Med Finolhu Villas # Club Med Finolhu Villas 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](https://luxatolls.com/atolls/north-male/) Villas 52 Transfer Speedboat Transfer Cost ~$300 pp RT Packages From Request Quote Meal Plans AI Secret Price Secret Price Tailored to your dates Get a Personalised Quote More inclusions than direct Opened 2015 · Renovated 2023 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. 01 Villas· 02 Dining· 03 Inclusions· 04 Activities· 05 Reef· 06 Transfer· 07 Verdict·08 FAQ Lux Pulse™Updated Oct 04, 2026 · [How we score](https://luxatolls.com/how-we-rate/) Solid & Improving **241 new reviews** in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating **4.8 / 5** from 4,182 total reviews. +8% review volume vs. prior 6 months [How we score](https://luxatolls.com/how-we-rate/) 4 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. Budget · Ultra-Luxury Club Med Kani Kurumba Soneva Fushi Finolhu Villas Lively · Secluded Club Med Kani Lily Beach Kudadoo Finolhu Villas Easy Access · Remote Kurumba Anantara Kihavah Park Hyatt Hadahaa Finolhu Villas Couples · Family Komandoo W Maldives Club Med Kani Finolhu Villas Boutique · Large Resort Makunudu (36) Baros (75) Meeru Island (286) Finolhu Villas (52) Poor Reef · Exceptional 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. Beach · All pool Beach Villas From $950 168 sqm · 27% larger than avg Beach Villa Sunrise · Sleeps 3 · 168 sqm · Pool · $950 Beach Villa Sunset · Sleeps 4 · 168 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Overwater · All pool Overwater Villas From $1,••• 151–168 sqm · 21% larger than avg Overwater Villa Sunrise · Sleeps 3 · 151 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Overwater Villa Sunset · Sleeps 3 · 168 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities. 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. Every quote from us includes the 10% service charge, 17% GST and the $12 per person per night green tax, so the price we quote is the price you pay. Pricing Get your secret price Secret Price Custom package · Your villa choice · Meal plan · Transfers Sending Quote Request Sent We'll reply within 24 hours with a personalised itinerary and exact pricing. Reference Check your inbox for a confirmation. Tailor your trip Send Lux Exclusive Share your dates and preferences — we'll build a bespoke package with villa, meal plan, transfers and exclusive inclusions you won't find elsewhere. More inclusions than booking direct Get a Personalised Quote Quotes handled by [Tym's team](https://luxatolls.com/about/) of Maldives travel professionals. 24-hour response. Deal Alerts Be first to know when **Finolhu Villas** has a deal — exclusive rates and upgrades, sent only when there's something worth sharing. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Season & Pricing Guide Dec 20 – Jan 10 · Peak · Highest rates Jan – Apr · High · +30–50% May – Jun · Shoulder · +10–15% Jul – Nov · Low · Best value Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability. Similar Resorts [Club Med Kani North Malé · Sister resort From $250 /night](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/club-med-kani/) [Baros Maldives North Malé · Same atoll SPECIAL $3,477 / 4 nights](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/baros-maldives/) [Coco Bodu Hithi North Malé · Similar tier SPECIAL $3,004 / 4 nights](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/coco-bodu-hithi/) Share your dates & preferences — we'll build your perfect package. 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. 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. Setting · Overwater · All meals Our tip · Ask for the deck edge at sunset — the glass floor lights up at dinner All plans 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. Setting · Open-air · All meals Our tip · Go on Maldivian breakfast day — lasts about 90 minutes, arrive early All plans 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. Setting · Lagoon-front · Lunch & Dinner Our tip · Book ahead at Finolhu reception — Kandu fills up at dinner AI included 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. Setting · Poolside · Daytime Our tip · Good between snorkeling and dinner — skip if you want a quiet Finolhu day AI included 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. Setting · Overwater · Glass floor Our tip · Arrive 30 min before dinner to watch reef fish at the glass floor AI Drinks 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. Setting · Poolside · Daytime Our tip · Claim a west-edge lounger — best sunset view on the island AI Drinks 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. Setting · Lagoon-side · Main bar Our tip · Go only if you want Kani's social buzz — Finolhu stays quieter by design AI Drinks The Sunset Bar Pool Bar Poolside bar at Kani serving drinks through the afternoon. Good fallback on overcast days at Finolhu — Kani has a larger pool deck and more afternoon sun-loungers. Setting · Poolside · Afternoon & Evening Our tip · Better for day-drinking sessions than for a quick pre-dinner drink AI Drinks 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. Setting · Beachfront · Exclusive Collection Our tip · The Kani bar that actually feels like Finolhu — show your wristband Exclusive Collection Meal Plans ## Dining Inclusions Single Exclusive Collection all-inclusive — no BB, HB, or FB option. | Plan | Restaurants | Alcohol | Minibar | ~pp/day | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Exclusive Collection All-Inclusive | All 4 restaurants & 5 bars · premium open bar | Premium | Daily | Included | Exclusive Collection All-Inclusive · Included All 4 restaurants & 5 bars · premium open bar Alcohol · Premium · Minibar · Daily Meal plan prices are a guide only — generally an average across the year. Resorts can change them at any time, they often vary by season, and a plan sold in one season may not be offered in another. We'll confirm what's available and the exact price for your dates. 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. Water Sports & Diving Euro-Divers PADI · snorkeling · sailing · sea scooter · SUP Euro-Divers PADI Centre · Discover Scuba to Advanced Open Water · age 10+ · extra charge House reef snorkeling · Shore access at Gasfinolhu · age 8+ · included Surfing initiation · All levels · age 11+ · boat transfer to break · extra charge Sailing initiation · Hobie Cat · age 8+ · included Stand-up paddleboard · Free access · age 8+ · lagoon launch included Kayaking · Free access · age 14+ · single and double Sea scooter rides · On-demand · extra charge · minimum age applies Snorkel safari excursions · Guided trips to nearby reefs · extra charge Dolphin sunset cruise · Spinner 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. Excursions & Cruises Catamaran lobster picnic · Malé day trip · sea scooter · fishing Catamaran lobster picnic · Signature Finolhu excursion · private sandbank · extra charge Discover Malé city tour · Fish market, Friday Mosque, Sultan Park · half-day Sunset sea scooter ride · Adventure excursion · extra charge Sandbank photo excursion · Private sandbank · champagne optional Sunset fishing trip · Traditional line fishing · extra charge Night fishing · Maldivian hand-line technique · extra charge Local island visit · Inhabited island · culture and markets Private yacht charter · Half or full day · on request Spa & Wellness Club Med Spa by Ella Baché · overwater treatments · yoga Ella Baché signature facials · Flagship Paris skin line · extra charge Overwater massage cabins · Balinese and deep tissue · extra charge Couples spa rituals · Four-hand treatments · on request Yoga classes · All levels · age 11+ · beach deck · included Cardio training · Equipment and classes · age 16+ · included Fitness centre · All levels · age 16+ · included Meditation sessions · Morning and sunset · included One floating breakfast per stay · Ella 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 courts · Free access · no age minimum · included Main swimming pool · 1.3–1.5m depth · age 8+ · lap-friendly Beach volleyball (at Kani) · Free access · included Padel courts (at Kani) · Included · equipment provided Boccia / pétanque · Boccia and pétanque courts · included G.O. nightly entertainment (at Kani) · Shows, music, themed parties · included Bicycle hire · Shuttle 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. Resort Facilities ## What's on the Island Checked against the resort's own information. If something you need isn't listed, ask us before you book. - Dive centre - Spa - Gym - Yoga 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 all run. 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 Kani · Shallow swim-safe lagoon Snorkeling & Marine Life ## House Reef & Underwater 5.5 House Reef Lux Atolls Reef Score · moderate — recovering North Malé reef #### Shore entry · soft sand walk-in at lagoon edge Sea turtles · Reef fish · Coral regrowth · Occasional black-tips 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. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports. 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 Stingrays Stingrays and eagle rays on sandy lagoon edges Tropical Reef Fish Parrotfish, butterflyfish, unicornfish — moderate diversity Octopus Occasionally spotted in coral crevices at dusk Not typical at this reef (−3) Dolphins 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 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 Reviewed by [Tym Lewtak](https://luxatolls.com/about/), founder of LuxAtolls Updated Oct 04, 2026 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, a private pool in every category, and nine dining venues across 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 Why Book Through Lux Atolls ### More Than Just a Booking What you get with us vs. booking direct or through a generic OTA Book with Lux Atolls Best rate guarantee on partner resorts — we match or beat what you find elsewhere Exclusive package inclusions negotiated through our direct resort relationships Transparent pricing — transfers, taxes, and meal plans quoted upfront, no hidden fees Personal trip advisor — villa matching, meal plan guidance, and honest recommendations Maldives-only expertise — we know every reef, transfer route, and seasonal sweet spot Direct resort contact — if something needs fixing, we call the GM, not a call centre No booking fees, no hidden charges — the price we quote is the price you pay Book Through Others Published rack rate — no negotiated extras No package inclusions beyond the standard rate Transfer costs and taxes added at checkout Generic customer support with no local knowledge One-size-fits-all recommendations across dozens of destinations Issues routed through a ticketing system, not a person Hidden fees and service charges added late in the process 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. Secret Price tailored to you Get Quote Get your secret price Quotes handled by [Tym's team](https://luxatolls.com/about/) of Maldives travel professionals. 24-hour response. 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