Meeru Island Resort Maldives 2026 — Maldives' Only Real Golf Course

Opened 1977 · Renovated 2024

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.

01 Villas· 02 Dining· 03 Inclusions· 04 Activities· 05 Reef· 06 Transfer· 07 Verdict·08 FAQ

Lux Pulse™Updated Aug 14, 2026How we score

Solid & Improving

282 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.3 / 5 from 16,748 total reviews.

+3% review volume vs. prior 6 months

How we score

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. Other Resorts

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

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LivelySecluded

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Easy AccessRemote

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CouplesFamily

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W Maldives

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BoutiqueLarge Resort

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Poor ReefExceptional

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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 · 60% smaller than avg

Garden Room50 sqmNo pool$243

Beach Villa56 sqmNo pool$2

Family1 of 2

Family & Jacuzzi Beach Villas

From

80–86 sqm · 37% smaller than avg

Family Villa86 sqmNo pool$2

Jacuzzi Beach Villa80 sqmPool$2

Overwater2 of 3

Water Villas & Ocean Villas

From

60–86 sqm · 41% smaller than avg

Jacuzzi Water Front Villa60 sqmPool$2

Jacuzzi Water Villa86 sqmPool$3

Ocean Villa (Adults Only)85 sqmNo pool$3

PoolAll pool

Beach Pool Villas

From

86–195 sqm · Average size

Beach Pool Villa86 sqmPool$4

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa195 sqmPool$1,

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.

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$2,129 / couple

5 nights · Garden Room · Full Board · Transfers extra

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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.

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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.

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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.

Our tipOrder the moules-frites - it's the standout from the coastal-cuisine menu.

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.

Our tipSave the Crema Catalana for dessert - it's the dish guests rebook for.

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.

Our tipThe Italian chef's risotto is worth choosing over the pizzas.

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.

Our tipTry the Cold Stone ice cream teppanyaki - a rare Maldives cafe feature.

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.

Our tipGuests must be 18+ to enter - check the themed night schedule before dinner.

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

AlcoholUnlimited all dayMinibarDaily 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

Honeymoon packageFruit plate, sparkling wine, flowers on arrival (wedding certificate required)

Fishing trips

Local island visits

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.

Spa & Wellness

Duniye Spa, HealingEarth products, yoga

Duniye SpaAward-winning spa · HealingEarth & PURE products · 10 AM–8 PM

Group yoga sessionsComplimentary at Duniye Spa

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

Kids pool with slidesBanana boat rides3.5 km of beach to exploreSunset dolphin cruise

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

Scheduled boat trips · equipment complimentary · guided options

50+ dive sites · manta cleaning stations nearby · glass-bottom boat alternative

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.

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

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

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

Lux Special Inclusions

More inclusions than booking direct

Everything bundled into the package price above — taken directly from the package terms we'll honour at booking time.

Accommodation staying at Meeru Island Resort
Welcome drink on arrival
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served in the Farivalhu Restaurant for guests staying at the southern end of the island and in the Maalan Restaurant for guests staying at the northern end of the island. Both restaurants feature ‘all you can eat’ buffet style dining with a variety of menus to please everyone’s taste.
Snack Day Menu, served at the Dhoni Bar and Hot Rock from 11am to 6pm
Snack After -Hours Menu, served at the Dhoni Bar and Uthuru Bar from 6pm to 11pm
Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available:
A 20% discount on all food items at Asian Wok a la Carte Menu, Afternoon High Tea and Selected Events
Dine Around Option of one 3-course set menu dinner in the Asian Wok or Hot Rock Restaurant for every 5 nights stay (24 hours pre-booking required and subject to space availability).
A 20% early bird discount from selected spa treatments taken during the first two days of the guest stay. (not all treatments are entitled to this discount)
Minibar - A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks: (minibar is refilled once per day)
Access to daily House Reef Snorkeling trip (age restrictions apply), as per schedule
One ½ bottle of Champagne, per room, per length of stay. One Sunset Cruise, as per schedule.
One 1/2-hour Group Snorkelling Lesson (equipment not included) as per schedule.
One 1/2-hour Group Windsurf Beach Introduction as per schedule.
One 1/2-hour Group Golf Driving Range Lesson, as per schedule.
Complimentary use of the fitness centre, golf driving use of the tennis court, beach volleyball and badminton courts, table tennis, billiards, snooker, darts and football grounds.
Complimentary use of the 9 Hole Pitch ’n Putt Golf Course. Complimentary use of the kayaks and windsurfing boards.
Complimentary Yoga Session in Duniye Spa; group sessions, regularly scheduled; includes Pranayama, Asanas and Yoga Nidra.
Honeymooners will also receive fruit plate, bottle of sparkling wine and flowers in room upon arrival. *A copy of the wedding certificate will be required upon check-in. Honeymoon inclusions are subject to change at any time

Pricing by travel date 6 travel windows · $2,129–$3,159

Travel window	Garden Room	Beach Villa	Jacuzzi Beach Villa	Water Front Villa	Jacuzzi Water Villa	Ocean Villa	Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
6 Apr – 30 Sep 2026	$2,129 +$429/night	$2,479 +$499/night	$2,559 +$509/night	$3,729 +$749/night	$2,899 +$579/night	$2,989 +$599/night	$8,959 +$1,789/night
1 Oct – 31 Oct 2026	$2,169 +$429/night	$2,499 +$499/night	$2,589 +$519/night	$3,759 +$749/night	$2,959 +$589/night	—	$9,339 +$1,869/night
1 Nov – 23 Dec 2026	$3,469 +$689/night	$3,039 +$609/night	$3,119 +$619/night	$4,759 +$949/night	$3,609 +$719/night	$3,739 +$749/night	$11,819 +$2,359/night
6 Jan – 29 Mar 2027	$3,639 +$729/night	$3,159 +$629/night	$3,239 +$649/night	$4,939 +$989/night	$3,739 +$749/night	$3,859 +$769/night	$12,279 +$2,459/night
30 Mar – 30 Apr 2027	$3,489 +$699/night	$3,069 +$609/night	$3,159 +$629/night	$4,829 +$969/night	$3,669 +$729/night	$3,799 +$759/night	$11,789 +$2,359/night
1 May – 30 Sep 2027	$2,129 +$429/night	$2,729 +$549/night	$2,819 +$559/night	$3,069 +$609/night	$3,329 +$669/night	$3,459 +$689/night	$12,249 +$2,449/night

5 nights per couple. Extra-night rates shown beneath each price. Transfers are quoted separately — ask us and we’ll confirm the exact total for your dates.

Why Book Through Lux Atolls

More Than Just a Booking

What you get with us vs. booking direct or through a generic OTA

Book with Lux Atolls

Best rate guarantee on partner resorts — we match or beat what you find elsewhere

Exclusive package inclusions negotiated through our direct resort relationships

Transparent pricing — transfers, taxes, and meal plans quoted upfront, no hidden fees

Personal trip advisor — villa matching, meal plan guidance, and honest recommendations

Maldives-only expertise — we know every reef, transfer route, and seasonal sweet spot

Direct resort contact — if something needs fixing, we call the GM, not a call centre

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Transfer costs and taxes added at checkout

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One-size-fits-all recommendations across dozens of destinations

Issues routed through a ticketing system, not a person

Hidden fees and service charges added late in the process

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.

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Meeru vs. Other Resorts

Choose Your Villa

7 Restaurants

Dining Inclusions

Your Days on the Island

Family-Friendly Features

House Reef & Underwater

Scheduled boat trips · equipment complimentary · guided options

Transfer from Malé

Who This Resort is For

Ideal for

Consider elsewhere if

More inclusions than booking direct

More Than Just a Booking

Meeru Island Resort & Spa — FAQ

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