Opened 2018

Just 15 overwater residences on the world’s only fully solar-powered luxury island. The AAA philosophy means everything is included — dining, spa, diving, excursions, and motorised water sports. Forbes Five-Star for five consecutive years. Sister island to Hurawalhi, a 5-minute boat ride away.

Lux Pulse™Updated Aug 14, 2026How we score
Excellent & Consistent
42 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.9 / 5 from 374 total reviews.
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How we score
5
Awards
since 2018
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide '22, '23, '24, '25, '26
World's Best New Luxury Hotel
Luxury Travel Intelligence 2018
Best Island Resort
Robb Report 2019
Best All-Inclusive Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
Hospitality Design Award
Sustainable Resort 2019
How It Compares

Kudadoo vs. Other Resorts

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

BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
Kudadoo
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Kudadoo
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Kudadoo
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Kudadoo (15)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Kudadoo
Kudadoo
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Accommodation

Choose Your Villa

Kudadoo has just 15 residences — all overwater, all with 44 sqm private infinity plunge pools. Designed by New York-based architect Yuji Yamazaki with Japanese-inspired curves and Tasmanian oak floors, the residences are arranged in a ring formation echoing the shape of a Maldivian atoll. Every residence includes a 54-inch Bang & Olufsen TV with surround sound, fully automated lighting, Netflix and Spotify access, handmade furniture, and 24-hour butler service. The two-bedroom residences are ideal for families travelling together or couples wanting the largest overwater living space in Lhaviyani Atoll.

Overwater All pool
One-Bedroom Ocean Residence
From
$3,220
310 sqm · 2.4× larger than avg
One-Bedroom Ocean Residence310 sqmPool$3,220
Signature All pool
Two-Bedroom Ocean Residence
From
$5,
390 sqm · 3× larger than avg
Two-Bedroom Ocean Residence390 sqmPool$5,

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