Eighty-one pool villas in Raa Atoll where juvenile reef mantas glide through the lagoon, Hanifaru Bay sits 35 minutes away, and every guest receives Club InterContinental benefits from day one.
5-Star Luxury Seaplane 35 min Manta Nursery Family Friendly
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81
Transfer
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Transfer Cost
~$760 pp RT
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Opened2019
The first and only all-Club InterContinental resort in the world gives every guest full Club IC benefits regardless of meal plan — breakfast, afternoon tea, aperitif hour, and soft drinks included as standard. The Raa Atoll location places Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO) within 35 minutes, and the resort's own lagoon serves as a nursery for juvenile reef mantas.
195 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.9 / 5 from 2,047 total reviews.
+17% review volume vs. prior 6 months
4
Awards since 2019
Best Resort for Families in Maldives
Travel + Leisure '25
Best Hotel in the Maldives
Travel + Leisure '22
20 Stunning New Asia Pacific Luxury Hotels
CNN '20
World's Best New Luxury Hotels
Luxury Travel Intelligence '19
How It Compares
InterContinental 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
InterContinental
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
InterContinental
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
InterContinental
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
InterContinental
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
InterContinental (81)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
InterContinental
InterContinental
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Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
All 81 villas have private pools — the only decision is overwater, beach, family, or signature residence. Entry-level overwater villas start at 100 sqm; the three-storey Royal Beachfront Residence stretches to 1,120 sqm with its own gym and cinema. Two-storey lagoon villas offer a unique split-level layout above the water.
OverwaterAll pool
Overwater Villas
From
$890
100–150 sqm ·Average size
Overwater Pool Villa100 sqmPool$890
Sunset Overwater Pool Villa100 sqmPool$950
One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa150 sqmPool$1,100
One Bedroom Sunset Lagoon Pool Villa150 sqmPool$1,200
BeachAll pool
Beach Villas
From
$950
145–180 sqm ·26% larger than avg
Beach Pool Villa145 sqmPool$950
One Bedroom Sunset Beach Pool Villa180 sqmPool$1,100
FamilyAll pool
Family Villas
From
$1,050
175–275 sqm ·70% larger than avg
Family Beach Pool Villa175 sqmPool$1,050
Two Bedroom Family Lagoon Pool Villa210 sqmPool$1,400
Two Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa275 sqmPool$1,600
SignatureAll pool
Residences
From
$2,500
295–1,120 sqm ·4.7× larger than avg
Two Bedroom Overwater Pool Residence295 sqmPool$2,500
Two Bedroom Beachfront Pool Residence460 sqmPool$3,500
Three Bedroom Overwater Pool Residence535 sqmPool$4,500
Three Bedroom Lagoon Pool Residence610 sqmPool$5,000
Three Bedroom Royal Beachfront Pool Residence1,120 sqmPoolOn request
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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 & 4 Bars
Four restaurants span international buffet, interactive seafood, overwater Mediterranean, and Italian wood-fired pizza. Four bars include the photogenic dhoni-shaped Sunset Bar, a swim-up Pool Bar, an adults-only Retreat limited to 18 guests, and a curated Wine Cellar.
Cafe Umi
International / Asian
The main all-day restaurant with live cooking stations, themed buffets, and a teppanyaki counter for interactive evening dining. The default venue for all meal plans and the hub for Club IC breakfast.
SettingBeachfront · All meals
Our tipRequest the teppanyaki counter for evening dinner theatre
The Fish Market
Asian Seafood
Interactive seafood dining — choose your own catch from the ice display and watch it prepared in an open kitchen. Pan-Asian flavours with a focus on fresh, same-day reef fish and shellfish.
SettingBeachfront · Dinner only
Our tipChoose your own catch from the display and watch it cooked
The Lighthouse
Mediterranean
Overwater fine dining with 360-degree lagoon views from an elevated platform. Mediterranean-inspired menu with local seafood. The upper deck doubles as a pre-dinner cocktail spot at sunset.
SettingOverwater · Dinner only
Our tipPre-dinner drinks on the upper deck have the best sunset on the island
The Collective
Italian
Relaxed Italian venue housing The Deli and a wood-fired pizzeria under one roof. Regular cooking classes let guests learn pasta and pizza technique from the resident Italian chef.
SettingBeachfront · Lunch & Dinner
Our tipThe wood-fired pizzas are genuinely good — skip the à la carte
Sunset Bar
Cocktails
The island's most photographed spot — a dhoni-shaped overwater bar positioned for uninterrupted sunset views. Craft cocktails and premium spirits served as the sky changes colour.
SettingOverwater · Dhoni-shaped bar · Sunset hours
Our tipThe dhoni-shaped bar is the island's most photographed spot
Pool Bar
Pool Bar
Swim-up pool bar serving cocktails, fresh juices, and light bites all day. Stay in the water and order from the submerged bar stools — the most casual venue on the island.
SettingPoolside · Swim-up · All day
Our tipSwim up for a cocktail without leaving the water
The Retreat
Cocktails
Exclusive overwater lounge limited to 18 guests at a time. Adults-only, reservation-required, and designed for quiet afternoon cocktails or a post-dinner nightcap away from the main resort.
SettingOverwater · Adults-only (18+) lounge
Our tipBook early — only 18 guests allowed at a time
Wine Cellar
Wine Bar
A curated collection of Old and New World wines in a temperature-controlled cellar. The resident sommelier leads regular tasting sessions with paired canapes in an intimate, low-lit setting.
SettingIndoor · Afternoons
Our tipJoin the sommelier tasting for curated pairings
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Every guest gets Club IC benefits regardless of plan: full breakfast at Cafe Umi, afternoon tea (3-5pm), aperitif hour (5-7pm), and complimentary soft drinks all day. The AI adds house spirits and cocktails at all four bars.
BB + 3-course dinner at Cafe Umi, Fish Market, Lighthouse, or Collective
Alcohol —Minibar —
Full Board+$130 pp/day
HB + 3-course lunch at Cafe Umi, Collective, or The Retreat
Alcohol —Minibar —
All-Inclusive+$200 pp/day
FB + house alcoholic drinks at all bars
Alcohol HouseMinibar —
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
Raa Atoll's position near Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO) makes this one of the best-located resorts for manta encounters. On-island, the PADI 5-Star dive centre, AVI Spa with Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a dedicated kids club with splash pool and pirate ship keep guests occupied between excursions.
Water Sports & Diving
Ocean Dive Centre PADI 5-Star · SCUBAPRO gear · max 6 divers per guide · 9 languages
Ocean Dive Centre Maamunagau (PADI 5-Star)SCUBAPRO gear · max 6 divers per guide · multilingual (9 languages)
E-foil & SeabobElectric hydrofoil and underwater scooter · paid
Nitrox diving available
Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO). Hanifaru Bay — one of the world’s greatest manta aggregation sites — is just 35 minutes by speedboat. Between June and November, up to 200 mantas feed in the bay. The resort partners with the Manta Trust and offers an Adopt a Manta programme. Juvenile reef mantas also use the resort’s own lagoon as a nursery, especially December to April.
Excursions & Cruises
Dolphin cruises · sandbank picnics · sunset yacht · local island visits
Hanifaru Bay manta expeditionUNESCO site · up to 200 mantas · seasonal Jun–Nov
Sunset dolphin cruiseSpinner dolphins · traditional dhoni boat
Private sandbank picnicGourmet hamper on a deserted sandbank
Sunset yacht cruise
Sunrise fishing tripTraditional handline · cook your catch at Cafe Umi
Big game fishingTuna, wahoo, marlin, barracuda
Local island visitRaa Atoll inhabited islands · culture and local food
Turtle nesting observationThe island is a documented turtle nesting site
Adopt a Manta programmeManta Trust collaboration · marine biology talks
Manta Trust Partnership. The resort partners with the Manta Trust for marine conservation. Guests can adopt a manta ray, join research-led snorkeling trips, and attend marine biology talks. The resort’s lagoon is a documented nursery for juvenile reef mantas — a rare and genuine wildlife encounter.
Spa & Wellness
AVI Spa · 6 overwater treatment villas · TCM doctor · Biologique Recherche
AVI Spa. Six overwater treatment villas with glass floors, a resident Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor, acupuncture, jade stone massage, and aerial yoga. Product line is Biologique Recherche — one of the few Maldives spas to carry it. The TCM doctor offers consultations, herbal prescriptions, and cupping alongside conventional wellness treatments.
Babysitting serviceOn request · so parents can enjoy spa or dinner
Children 2–12 eat freeOn parents’ meal plan
Under 2 stay free
Family villa optionsFamily Beach Pool Villa (175 sqm) · Two Bedroom Family villas up to 275 sqm
Planet Trekkers Kids Club. Planet Trekkers runs 9am–6pm daily for ages 4–12, free of charge. A dedicated splash pool, pirate ship climbing frame, and marine education programme keep children engaged. Staff run turtle conservation activities, sand art, and island nature walks. Children aged 2–12 eat free on their parents’ meal plan.
Family & Kids
Family-Friendly Features
InterContinental Maamunagau won Travel + Leisure’s Best Resort for Families in the Maldives (2025). Planet Trekkers kids club runs daily for ages 4–12 with a splash pool, pirate ship, and marine education. Children 2–12 eat free on their parents’ meal plan, and under-2s stay free. Three family villa types range from 175 to 275 sqm. Overwater villas require guests aged 12+.
Family Beach Pool VillaTwo Bedroom Family Lagoon Pool VillaTwo Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
7.5
Very Good House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 25% of Maldives resorts
Shore entry · Best access near spa/gym area
Manta ray nursery in lagoon · Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO) 35 min · Turtle nesting site
A good house reef with excellent marine diversity. Shore entry from the beach near the spa and gym area gives access to blacktip reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and the star attraction — juvenile reef mantas that use the lagoon as a nursery, especially December to April. The resort partners with the Manta Trust and hosts an Adopt a Manta programme. Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO), one of the world’s premier manta aggregation sites, is a 35-minute speedboat ride away. The island is also a documented turtle nesting site.
Regularly spotted here (+7)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip reef sharks — regular sightings in lagoon and on reef edge
Sea Turtles
Green and hawksbill turtles — the island is a documented nesting site
Stingrays
Sandy flats near the house reef — regular sightings
Tropical Reef Fish
Parrotfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, clownfish — good diversity
Octopus
Present on coral formations around the house reef
Dolphins
Spinner dolphins — regular on sunset cruises in Raa Atoll waters
Manta Rays
Juvenile reef mantas visit the lagoon year-round — especially Dec–Apr. Hanifaru Bay 35 min
Not typical at this reef (−1)
Whale Sharks
South Ari Atoll is the reliable spot — not seen at the house reef
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Thirty-five minutes by seaplane via Manta Air from Velana International Airport (~$760 pp RT). Daylight hours only. Late arrivals take a domestic flight (25 min) to Dharavandhoo plus a 40-minute speedboat. Stays of 5+ nights get 50% off; 7+ nights often qualify for complimentary transfers.
Option 1 — Fastest
Seaplane (Manta Air)
Direct from Malé · ~35 min · Daylight only
~$760 pp roundtrip
Option 2 — Late arrivals
Domestic Flight + Speedboat
Malé → Dharavandhoo (25 min) + boat (40 min)
Varies
Seaplane daylight only. 50% off transfers for 5+ night stays. Complimentary for 7+ nights (subject to 10% SC + 17% GST).
Resort island map — InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
InterContinental Maamunagau’s unique combination of Club IC benefits for every guest, a manta ray nursery in the lagoon, and proximity to Hanifaru Bay makes it difficult to replicate elsewhere. The all-pool villa portfolio ranges from accessible 100 sqm overwater options to a 1,120 sqm royal residence. Families, couples, and marine life enthusiasts each find a strong proposition here — backed by IHG’s loyalty programme and genuine conservation credentials through the Manta Trust.
Ideal for
Manta enthusiasts — the lagoon nursery for juvenile reef mantas and 35-minute access to Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO) make this one of the best-positioned resorts for manta encounters
Families wanting luxury credentials — Travel + Leisure’s Best Family Resort in the Maldives (2025), with Planet Trekkers, kids eat free, and three dedicated family villa types
Couples and honeymooners seeking tranquillity — 81 villas, all with pools, and an adults-only Retreat lounge limited to 18 guests
IHG loyalty members — Club InterContinental benefits for every guest, IHG One Rewards points, and the brand’s only all-Club resort worldwide
Consider elsewhere if
Budget travellers — high-end villa pricing plus ~$760 pp seaplane transfers means a significant total outlay
Those wanting a large, lively resort — 81 villas and a tranquil atmosphere mean limited nightlife and a quieter social scene
Guests who need late-arrival flexibility — seaplane is daylight-only; the domestic flight + speedboat alternative adds complexity
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
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau — FAQ
How do you get to InterContinental Maamunagau?
A 35-minute seaplane via Manta Air from Velana Airport (~$760 pp RT). Daylight only — late arrivals take a domestic flight (25 min) to Dharavandhoo plus a 40-minute speedboat. Stays of 7+ nights often qualify for complimentary transfers.
Is InterContinental Maamunagau all-inclusive?
Optional. Choose BB, HB, FB, or AI. Every guest gets Club InterContinental benefits regardless of plan — full breakfast, afternoon tea (3–5pm), aperitif hour (5–7pm), and complimentary soft drinks all day. The AI adds house spirits and cocktails.
Does InterContinental Maamunagau have a house reef?
Yes, accessible from the beach near the spa. Blacktip reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and manta rays visit the lagoon year-round. The lagoon is a nursery for juvenile reef mantas. Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO) is a 35-minute boat ride away.
Is InterContinental Maamunagau family-friendly?
Yes. Planet Trekkers kids club (4–12, free) has a splash pool, pirate ship, and marine education. Three family villa types are available. Children 2–12 eat free. Overwater villas require guests aged 12+.
Can you see manta rays at InterContinental Maamunagau?
Yes — juvenile reef mantas use the resort’s lagoon as a nursery, especially December–April. The resort partners with Manta Trust and offers an Adopt a Manta programme. Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO), one of the world’s best manta aggregation sites, is 35 minutes by speedboat.
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