Tee off on the Maldives' only golf course, explore 50+ dive sites, and choose from seven restaurants — all on one of the largest private islands, just 55 minutes from the airport.
4-Star Resort Speedboat 55 min House Reef All-Inclusive
Atoll
North Malé
Villas
286
Transfer
Speedboat
Transfer Cost
~$202 pp RT
Packages From
$2,429 / couple
Meal Plans
FB / AI
$2,429 / couple
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Opened1977Renovated2024
One of the Maldives' best-value large resorts — a 32-hectare island with the country's only golf course, a Euro-Divers PADI centre, nine room categories, and an all-inclusive package that genuinely covers everything. If you want variety and activity without the ultra-luxury price tag, Meeru delivers more per dollar than almost anywhere else.
232 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.3 / 5 from 16,556 total reviews.
+55% review volume vs. prior 6 months
18
Awards since 1983
HolidayCheck Award
HolidayCheck '26
Travellers' Choice Best of Best
TripAdvisor '25
Travellers' Choice
TripAdvisor '24
Travellers' Choice
TripAdvisor '23
Best All-Inclusive Resort
Maldives Travel Awards '24
Best Value Resort
World Travel Awards
How It Compares
Meeru 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
Meeru
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Meeru
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Meeru
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Meeru
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru (286)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Meeru
Meeru
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
Meeru offers 286 rooms across nine categories — from compact garden rooms near the pool to spacious two-bedroom beach pool villas with private pools. The island is large enough that each category occupies its own zone, and the newest Ocean Villas (adults-only, from late 2025) add a premium overwater option with sunset views.
GardenNo pool
Garden Rooms & Beach Villas
From
$243
50–56 sqm ·62% smaller than avg
Garden Room50 sqmNo pool$243
Beach Villa56 sqmNo pool$275
Family1 of 2
Family & Jacuzzi Beach Villas
From
$284
80–86 sqm ·40% smaller than avg
Family Villa86 sqmNo pool$284
Jacuzzi Beach Villa80 sqmPool$284
Overwater2 of 3
Water Villas & Ocean Villas
From
$292
60–86 sqm ·45% smaller than avg
Jacuzzi Water Front Villa60 sqmPool$292
Jacuzzi Water Villa86 sqmPool$317
Ocean Villa (Adults Only)85 sqmNo pool$325
PoolAll pool
Beach Pool Villas
From
$450
86–195 sqm ·Average size
Beach Pool Villa86 sqmPool$450
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa195 sqmPool$1,099
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.
Dining
7 Restaurants
Meeru's dining programme spans two buffet restaurants (Farivalhu and Maalan — guests are assigned based on room location), five à la carte venues covering Asian, Italian, Mediterranean, seafood, and casual café fare, plus six bars dotted around the island. The All-Inclusive Dine Around package unlocks all venues.
Farivalhu
International Buffet
The island's main dining hub — open-air buffets with live cooking stations, themed nights, and Sunday sparkling wine at breakfast. Assigned to Garden, Beach Villa, and Water Villa guests.
SettingMain buffet restaurant in the centre of the island. Open-air, sand-floor dining with thatched roofs and live cooking stations. International and regional cuisines with Friday Maldivian themed night.
Our tipFriday Maldivian theme night is a highlight — traditional dishes and waiters in local attire.
Asian Wok
Teppanyaki
Teppanyaki theatre over the water — watch chefs work the grill while the Indian Ocean stretches out beneath you. The best dinner setting on the island.
SettingOver-water restaurant with panoramic Indian Ocean views. Live teppanyaki shows from master chefs. Thai, Chinese, and Japanese-inspired menu.
Our tipBook the teppanyaki counter — the chef interaction makes it a better experience than table seating.
The Reef
Seafood
Beach grill with the day's catch — fresh seafood, grilled fish, and vegetarian options served with sand between your toes.
SettingBeachside grill specialising in fresh-caught seafood and fish. Casual atmosphere with sand floors and ocean views.
Vilu
Mediterranean
Mediterranean dinner spot — contemporary casual with fresh pasta, grilled meats, and European-inspired flavours.
SettingContemporary casual Mediterranean kitchen. Dinner only. Fresh ingredients with a modern European approach.
A-Mare
Italian
Proper Italian — wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and classic antipasti with a contemporary Maldivian twist.
SettingItalian restaurant with specialty pizzas, pastas, and snacks prepared fresh daily. Contemporary twist on classic Italian.
Meeru Cafe
Juice Bar
Freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, and light bites — the healthy fuel stop between activities.
SettingFresh juice and smoothie bar. Light bites and healthy options throughout the day.
Maalan
International Buffet
The island's second buffet — same quality as Farivalhu but at the northern end, giving those guests their own dedicated dining space.
SettingSecond buffet restaurant at the northern end of the island. Same menu as Farivalhu with identical open-air, sand-floor, thatched-roof ambiance. Assigned to Jacuzzi Beach Villa and Water Front Villa guests.
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Meeru's All-Inclusive Dine Around is the standout — it bundles unlimited drinks, all restaurants, a sunset cruise, snorkeling lesson, daily minibar refill, and a bottle of champagne per stay. Most guests book this plan and it represents excellent value for a resort this size.
AI includes: unlimited drinks all day, all à la carte restaurants, snack menus (11 AM–11 PM), daily minibar refill, 1 champagne bottle per stay, 1 sunset cruise, 1 group snorkeling lesson, 20% early-bird spa discount (first 2 days). Children 2–11 receive 50% discount.
Plan
Restaurants
Alcohol
Minibar
~pp/day
Full Board
Assigned buffet (B+L+D)
—
—
Included
All-Inclusive Dine Around
All restaurants + snack menus
Unlimited all day
Daily refill
+$65
Full BoardIncluded
Assigned buffet (B+L+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
All-Inclusive Dine Around+$65 pp/day
All restaurants + snack menus
Alcohol Unlimited all dayMinibar Daily refill
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
Meeru packs more into one island than almost any resort in the Maldives. A 9-hole pitch-and-putt golf course (the country's only one), a Euro-Divers PADI centre with 50+ dive sites, two swimming pools, a kids club, and a social calendar that keeps the island buzzing from sunrise yoga to sunset cruises.
Water & Marine
Euro-Divers PADI, 50+ dive sites, house reef
House reef snorkelingDaily scheduled trips · complimentary equipment · 1 group lesson with AI
Euro-Divers PADI centre50+ dive sites · beginner to advanced courses
Glass-bottom boat tripsSee the reef without getting wet
Windsurfing (complimentary boards)
Sailing
Kayaking (complimentary)
Banana boat rides
Sunset cruiseComplimentary — 1 per person per stay with AI
Experiences & Excursions
Golf course, island museum, romantic dining
9-hole pitch & putt golf courseOnly golf course in the Maldives · driving range · group lesson included
Island museumState-of-the-art museum showcasing Maldivian culture and history
Meeru Vegetable & Herb GardenOn-island farm supplying restaurants — guided tours available
Romantic beach diningCandlelit dinners on the beach — customised setups for proposals and celebrations
The Maldives' only golf course. Meeru is home to the only golf course in the Maldives — a 9-hole pitch & putt surrounded by tropical gardens with a driving range and complimentary group lessons. Combined with the island's own museum, herb garden, and one of the country's most generous all-inclusive packages, it offers more land-based activities than any other Maldivian resort.
20% early-bird spa discountOn selected treatments during first 2 days (AI guests)
Hair styling & makeup services
Fitness centre6 AM–8 PM · fully equipped
Two freshwater swimming poolsMain pool near Dhoni Bar + children's wading pool
Sports & Recreation
Tennis, football, billiards, cycling
Tennis court
Beach volleyball
Badminton
Table tennis
Petanque
Billiards & snooker
Darts
Football grounds
Bicycles available
Games roomChess, checkers, backgammon, scrabble, carrom
Family & Kids
Komas Kid's Club, teens, playground
Komas Kid's ClubAges 3–12 · supervised activities and games
Teen activitiesAges 13–17 · age-appropriate entertainment
Children's wading pool & playground
Family Villas with twin bedroom
Two Bedroom Beach Pool VillasSleeps 6 adults or 4+4 — ideal for multi-family groups
Family & Kids
Family-Friendly Features
Komas Play Room runs programs for ages 4–12, with a dedicated teenager area for older kids. The resort's shallow lagoon and multiple pools provide safe swimming spots, and children under 15 get 50% off room, meal, and transfer rates. At 286 villas with six restaurants, Meeru is large enough that families never feel crowded.
Komas Play Room
Ages 4-12 · Free
Under 15 at 50% Stay Free
Babysitting
Available on request
Shallow Lagoon
Calm, shallow water safe for young children
Highlights for Kids
Teen activity centreKids pool with slides
Family Villa Options
Family Villa
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
6.5
Good House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 50% of Maldives resorts
The house reef at Meeru is accessible on daily scheduled trips with complimentary equipment. The North Malé Atoll offers 50+ dive sites within reach of the Euro-Divers PADI centre, including channel dives, cave formations, and regular manta ray sightings at nearby cleaning stations. The reef is solid rather than spectacular — good variety of tropical fish and corals, with occasional turtle and ray sightings on the house reef.
Regularly spotted here (+7)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip and whitetip on dive sites and channel crossings
Sea Turtles
Green and hawksbill — occasional sightings on house reef
Stingrays
Eagle rays on dive sites, stingrays in the shallows
Tropical Reef Fish
Good variety — angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, triggerfish
Dolphins
Spinner dolphins on sunset cruise — regular sightings
Manta Rays
Nearby cleaning stations in North Malé Atoll — seasonal
Octopus
Occasionally spotted on reef dives
Not typical at this reef (−1)
Whale Sharks
Rare in North Malé — South Ari is more reliable
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Meeru Island is in the North Malé Atoll — a scenic 55-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. No seaplane required, which means arrivals at any time of day or night are possible. The speedboat transfer is significantly cheaper than seaplane alternatives.
Speedboat Direct
Speedboat
Direct from Malé · ~55 min · Day & night arrivals
~$202 pp roundtrip
Speedboat operates 24/7 — no daylight restrictions like seaplane transfers. Night arrivals welcome. Children under 2 travel free. We arrange all transfers.
Resort island map — Meeru Island Resort & Spa
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Ideal for
Active couples & groups — the golf course, dive centre, water sports, and social atmosphere mean you'll never run out of things to do
Families — dedicated kids club (3–17), family villas, children's pool, and a two-bedroom pool villa for larger groups
Value seekers — one of the best all-inclusive packages in the Maldives at a fraction of luxury resort pricing
First-time Maldives visitors — easy speedboat access (no seaplane logistics), large island that feels like a proper destination, and enough variety to sample everything the Maldives offers
Consider elsewhere if
Ultra-luxury seekers — this is a lively 4-star resort, not a serene barefoot luxury experience; the vibe is social and active
Privacy-focused honeymooners — with 286 rooms the island is busy, especially around pools and buffet restaurants
Exceptional snorkeling seekers — the house reef is decent but not shore-entry; scheduled boat trips are the norm
Design-conscious travellers — the rooms are comfortable and well-maintained but the aesthetic is practical rather than architectural
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan 11 – Mar 31High · +25–40%
Apr 1 – Jun 30Shoulder · +10–15%
Jul 1 – 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
Meeru Island Resort & Spa — FAQ
How do you get to Meeru Island Resort?
A 55-minute speedboat from Male airport — no seaplane needed. Transfers operate day and night, making Meeru one of the most accessible resorts in the Maldives. Located in North Male Atoll.
Is Meeru Island all-inclusive?
Yes. Meeru offers an all-inclusive Dine Around plan covering meals at multiple restaurants, premium drinks, daily minibar, and selected water sports. The resort has 7 restaurants and bars across a large island.
Is Meeru Island good for families?
Yes. With 286 rooms, Meeru is a large resort with a kids club, multiple pools, water sports, and a range of activities. The easy speedboat transfer and all-inclusive pricing make it popular with families. Children under 2 stay free.
How many rooms does Meeru Island have?
286 rooms across beach, garden, and overwater categories. Meeru is one of the larger resorts in the Maldives with 7 restaurants and bars, 2 pools, a spa, and extensive sports facilities including tennis and football.
Packages From
$2,429 / couple
5 nights · Garden Room · All-Inclusive Dine Around · Return speedboat transfers
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5 nights in a Garden Room with All-Inclusive Dine Around (all meals, unlimited drinks, multiple restaurants). Upgrade to Beach Villa from $2,749, Jacuzzi Water Villa from $3,169, or Ocean Villa from $3,249 per couple. Speedboat transfers ~$404 extra.
