Le Méridien
Maldives Resort & Spa

5 Restaurants & 1 Bar

Dining draws on the resort's own 430 sqm greenhouse, giving kitchens a farm-to-table edge rare in the Maldives. Turquoise anchors the day with themed buffets, Tabemasu delivers teppanyaki theatre, Velaa serves wood-fired pizzas poolside, and Riviera Tapas & Bar adds Spanish small plates and paella at the adults-only pool. Waves Café handles health-conscious daytime fare, and La Vie runs as the adults-only sunset cocktail bar.

Turquoise

International Buffet

The culinary anchor — international breakfast, lunch, and themed dinner buffets with live cooking stations that rotate nightly between Asian, Indian, and European cuisines. The spacious open-air setting overlooks the lagoon.

SettingMain restaurant · All-day dining · Ocean views

Our tipThe live cooking stations change nightly with Asian, Indian, and European themes

All plans

Tabemasu

Japanese

Authentic Japanese cuisine with a focus on teppanyaki theatre. The intimate setting features counter seating around the iron griddle and a private room for special occasions. Sushi, sashimi, and robata grill complement the teppanyaki menu.

SettingTeppanyaki and à la carte · Dinner only

Our tipBook the private teppanyaki room for the best experience

AI included

Velaa Bar & Grill

Seafood Grill

Casual poolside dining centred on a charcoal grill and a wood-fired pizza oven. Fresh seafood, steaks, and surprisingly authentic pizzas make this the relaxed daytime option. Transitions to a more atmospheric dinner setting after sunset.

SettingPoolside · Lunch and dinner · Wood-fired pizza

Our tipThe wood-fired pizzas are surprisingly authentic

AI included

Riviera Tapas & Bar

Spanish Tapas

Adults-only Spanish restaurant built around a circular bar and a dedicated adults-only pool. The menu spans tapas, paella, and Catalan small plates, served all day from lunch through late-night drinks with poolside lounge seating.

SettingAdults-only pool · Spanish small plates · All day

Our tipBook the paella masterclass — it's the most hands-on dining experience on the island

AI included

Waves Café

Healthy

A health-conscious daytime café drawing directly from the resort's 430 sqm greenhouse. Cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, light salads, and organic dishes prepared with ingredients grown metres away.

SettingDaytime café · Organic greenhouse produce

Our tipIngredients come from the resort's own 430 sqm greenhouse

AI included

La Vie

Cocktails

The adults-only pool bar with a sophisticated cocktail menu and regular live music performances. The infinity pool setting with unobstructed sunset views makes this the preferred evening gathering spot for couples.

SettingAdults-only pool bar · Live music · Sunset views

Our tipThe adults-only pool makes this the quieter sunset option

AI Drinks

Dining Inclusions

Le Méridien offers Half Board and All-Inclusive plans. Half Board covers breakfast and dinner at Turquoise.

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.

Your Days on the Island

Le Méridien's 2021 build gives it newer activity infrastructure than most Bonvoy properties in the Maldives — the 2025 padel courts are among the first in Lhaviyani, Sub Oceanic's PADI team runs one of the atoll's strongest dive programmes, and the on-island greenhouse doubles as a visitable edible garden rather than just a kitchen sourcing story.

Family-Friendly Features

House Reef & Underwater

Le Méridien's house reef is a genuine highlight — ornate eagle rays cruising through seagrass beds, green turtles on virtually every snorkel, and blacktip reef sharks patrolling the drop-off. The reef wraps around much of the island with easy shore entry from both the beach and overwater villa steps. Coral health is strong for a resort opened in 2021, benefiting from Lhaviyani's nutrient-rich channels. Sub Oceanic's marine biologist leads weekly reef ecology talks and coordinates a coral restoration programme. Night snorkeling reveals nurse sharks and bioluminescent plankton.

PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.

Transfer from Malé

Le Méridien is in Lhaviyani Atoll, about 130 km north of Malé. The only transfer option is a scenic 35-minute seaplane flight operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. Seaplanes operate daylight hours only — arrivals after approximately 3:30 pm require an airport overnight or domestic flight arrangement. We handle all transfer logistics.

Resort island map — Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa

Who This Resort is For

Reviewed by Tym Lewtak, founder of LuxAtolls ·Updated Sep 27, 2026

Le Méridien delivers polished Marriott five-star with genuinely Maldivian character. The 8.8-rated house reef is the headline — daily eagle ray and turtle sightings justify the trip alone. The 430 sqm greenhouse feeding the restaurants is a rare touch, and the overwater Explore Spa with glass floors adds a memorable wellness dimension. Bonvoy members get strong value at Category 5. Not the cheapest seaplane resort, but the reef quality justifies the premium.

What every stay includes

Taken from the resort's current contract — the same terms behind the prices on this page. Celebrating? Extra touches are included for honeymoons and anniversaries — tell us when you enquire.

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