Opened 1972 · Renovated 2004

The Maldives' original resort — first guests arrived October 1972 — is now the most accessible 5-star in the atolls. Ten minutes from Velana, seven restaurants under a dine-around all-inclusive, and a Majaa Kids Club built on Maldivian culture. Heritage, family credentials, and competitive pricing in one package.

Lux Pulse™Updated Aug 14, 2026How we score
Solid & Improving
620 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.4 / 5 from 9,867 total reviews.
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+3% review volume vs. prior 6 months
How we score
3
Awards
since 2018
Best Luxury Seafood Restaurant (Indian Ocean)
World Luxury Restaurant Awards '18
Best Luxury Romantic Resort
Luxury Travel Awards '20
Travelers' Choice Award
TripAdvisor '24
How It Compares

Niva Kurumba 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
Niva Kurumba
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Niva Kurumba
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Niva Kurumba
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Niva Kurumba
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Niva Kurumba (180)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Niva Kurumba
Niva Kurumba
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Accommodation

Choose Your Villa

180 rooms across nine categories — from garden-view Superior Rooms to the two-bedroom, 768 sqm Kurumba Residence with its own pools and beachfront stretch. Most guests choose the mid-range Garden Pool Villa or Deluxe Pool Villa for the balance of space, privacy, and price. All pool-category rooms have direct access to their own plunge pool or pool garden.

Garden 1 of 4
Rooms & Bungalows
From
$380
74–124 sqm · 34% smaller than avg
Superior Room74 sqmNo pool$380
Deluxe Room74 sqmNo pool$4
Deluxe Bungalow74 sqmNo pool$4
Garden Pool Villa124 sqmPool$9
Beach 2 of 3
Beach Villas
From
$5
74–160 sqm · Average size
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow (Sunset)74 sqmNo pool$5
Beach Villa with Jacuzzi103 sqmPool$7
Deluxe Pool Villa160 sqmPool$1,
Signature All pool
Residences & Suites
From
$2,
306–768 sqm · 4.1× larger than avg
Presidential Pool Villa306 sqmPool$2,
Two-Bedroom Kurumba Residence768 sqmPoolOn request

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.