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 Sep 27, 2026How we score
Solid & Improving
617 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.4 / 5 from 9,959 total reviews.
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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 Room at Niva Kurumba Maldives Deluxe Room at Niva Kurumba Maldives Deluxe Bungalow at Niva Kurumba Maldives Garden Pool Villa at Niva Kurumba Maldives
Superior RoomSleeps 374 sqmNo pool$380
Deluxe Room74 sqmNo pool$4
Deluxe BungalowSleeps 4 · max 3 adults74 sqmNo pool$4
Garden Pool VillaSleeps 4 · max 3 adults124 sqmPool$9
Beach 2 of 3
Beach Villas
From
$5
74–160 sqm · Average size
Beach Villa with Jacuzzi at Niva Kurumba Maldives Deluxe Pool Villa at Niva Kurumba Maldives Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow (Sunset) at Niva Kurumba Maldives
Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow (Sunset)Sleeps 4 · max 3 adults74 sqmNo pool$5
Beach Villa with JacuzziSleeps 4 · max 3 adults103 sqmPool$7
Deluxe Pool VillaSleeps 4 · max 3 adults160 sqmPool$1,
Signature 2 of 3
Residences & Suites
From
$2,
148–768 sqm · 3.1× larger than avg
Two-Bedroom Kurumba Residence at Niva Kurumba Maldives Presidential Pool Villa at Niva Kurumba Maldives Two Bedroom Superior at Niva Kurumba Maldives
Presidential Pool VillaSleeps 5 · max 3 adults306 sqmPool$2,
Two-Bedroom Kurumba ResidenceSleeps 6768 sqmPoolOn request
Two Bedroom SuperiorSleeps 6148 sqmNo poolOn 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.