Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Review 2026

Opened 1973 · Renovated 2019

One of the oldest Maldives resorts with five decades of service and a major 2019 renovation keeping it current. A 15-minute speedboat makes it one of the easiest to reach. Not the fanciest — but reliably polished, family-friendly, and well-run.

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

Lux Pulse™Updated Aug 14, 2026How we score

Excellent & Consistent

263 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.3 / 5 from 6,571 total reviews.

+2% review volume vs. prior 6 months

How we score

Awards
since 2015

Leading Family Resort

World Travel Awards '19

Leading Family Resort

World Travel Awards '18

Travellers' Choice

TripAdvisor '24

Best Hotel in Asia

Luxury Lifestyle '19

Leading Family Resort

World Travel Awards '17

How It Compares

Sheraton Full Moon vs. Other Resorts

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

BudgetUltra-Luxury

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Sheraton Full Moon

LivelySecluded

Kuredu

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Sheraton Full Moon

Easy AccessRemote

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Anantara Kihavah

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Sheraton Full Moon

CouplesFamily

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W Maldives

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Sheraton Full Moon

BoutiqueLarge Resort

Makunudu (36)

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Meeru Island (286)

Sheraton Full Moon (176)

Poor ReefExceptional

Finolhu

Vilamendhoo

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Accommodation

Choose Your Villa

Sheraton Full Moon offers 176 rooms across ten categories, from compact deluxe rooms to a 205 sqm two-bedroom overwater presidential suite. The 2019 renovation modernised every category. Cottages suit families, ocean pool villas offer privacy, and overwater villas deliver lagoon living with or without a pool.

Beach1 of 5

Rooms & Cottages

From

$240

45–76 sqm · 51% smaller than avg

Deluxe Room45 sqmNo pool$240

Beachfront Deluxe Room45 sqmNo pool$2

Island Cottage76 sqmNo pool$3

Beachfront Cottage76 sqmNo pool$4

Cottage with Pool76 sqmPool$4

BeachAll pool

Ocean Pool Villas

From

120 sqm · Average size

Ocean Pool Villa120 sqmPool$6

Overwater2 of 3

Overwater Villas

From

54–74 sqm · 54% smaller than avg

Overwater Bungalow54 sqmNo pool$4

Overwater Villa with Pool54 sqmPool$5

Premium Overwater Villa with Pool74 sqmPool$7

Family1 of 2

Family & Presidential

From

90–205 sqm · Average size

Two-Bedroom Family Deluxe90 sqmNo pool$5

Two-Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool205 sqmPool$1,

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Season & Pricing Guide

Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates

Jan 11 – Apr 15High · +30–50%

Apr 16 – Jul 15Shoulder · +10–15%

Jul 16 – 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 & Bars

Seven dining venues cover global ground — from a bustling international buffet and dedicated Thai, Indian, and Chinese restaurants to beachside seafood and poolside Asian bites. The all-inclusive covers most venues, with a $45 credit at the two premium spots.

Feast

International

The resort's main restaurant with live cooking stations and rotating daily themes. Think Maldivian Fish Market night, Arabian Night, and Asian street food. Open-air terrace seating with ocean views.

SettingIndoor & terrace · Main restaurant

Our tipThursday Maldivian night is the locals' favourite

Sea Salt

Seafood

The resort's signature seafood restaurant right on the sand. Live cooking stations let chefs customise your catch. Intimate and elegant — one of the better beachfront dining setups in North Male.

SettingBeachfront · Al fresco

Our tipBook a table at sunset for the best atmosphere

Baan Thai

Thai

Dedicated Thai restaurant with authentic Thai chefs. Air-conditioned indoor dining makes it a welcome contrast to open-air venues. Traditional flavours with some modern twists.

SettingAir-conditioned · Indoor

Our tipThe green curry is consistently praised in reviews

Masala Hut

Indian

North and South Indian cuisine under a thatched roof. A solid option for curry lovers, with tandoori, biryani, and regional specialities prepared by Indian chefs.

SettingCasual · Thatched roof

Our tipGood for a spice change from the buffet routine

ChopstiX

Pan-Asian

Poolside Asian restaurant overlooking the freshwater pool. Homemade dumplings, noodle soups, and wok-fried dishes. Relaxed daytime spot that shifts to a lively dinner venue.

SettingPoolside · Semi-outdoor

Our tipThe dumplings are a hidden gem at lunch

Anchorage Bar

Bar

The resort's main bar with panoramic Indian Ocean views. Signature cocktails, Mediterranean-inspired snacks, and afternoon high tea for all-inclusive guests. The daily sunset ritual.

SettingOverwater · Panoramic views

Our tipArrive 30 minutes before sunset for the best seats

Kakuni Hut

Mexican

Beach bar famous for tacos and cocktails. Steps from the sun loungers, it is the natural midday refuelling stop. Light bites, frozen margaritas, and a laid-back sandy vibe.

SettingBeachside · Casual

Our tipBest fish tacos on the island — pair with a mango margarita

Meal Plans

Dining Inclusions

Four meal plan tiers from breakfast-only to premium all-inclusive. The AI covers most restaurants plus house drinks and daily minibar. Sea Salt and Baan Thai carry a $45 credit rather than full inclusion.

Plan	Restaurants	Alcohol	Minibar	~pp/day
Bed & Breakfast	Feast (B)	—	—	Included
Half Board	Feast (B+D) or 3-course à la carte	—	—	+$102
Full Board	Feast + à la carte lunch	—	—	+$164
Premium All-Inclusive	Most venues + $45 credit at Sea Salt & Baan Thai	House	Daily	+$220

Bed & BreakfastIncluded

Feast (B)

Alcohol—Minibar—

Half Board+$102 pp/day

Feast (B+D) or 3-course à la carte

Alcohol—Minibar—

Full Board+$164 pp/day

Feast + à la carte lunch

Alcohol—Minibar—

Premium All-Inclusive+$220 pp/day

Most venues + $45 credit at Sea Salt & Baan Thai

AlcoholHouseMinibarDaily

Experiences & Activities

Your Days on the Island

A full-service Marriott resort with strong water sports, a PADI dive centre, dedicated spa island, and one of the better kids clubs in the Maldives. The coral restoration programme with Reefscapers adds a genuine conservation angle.

Water Sports & Diving

Complimentary non-motorised sports. PADI dive centre on-site with 40+ nearby dive sites.

Kayaking & stand-up paddleboardingComplimentary

Windsurfing & catamaran sailing

Jet ski ridesMotorised · extra charge

Parasailing

Banana boat & fun tubes

PADI dive centreIntro dives through advanced · 40+ sites within 20 min

Guided snorkeling excursionsBoat trips to nearby reefs

Wave surfing tripsNorth Male breaks accessible by boat

Coral restoration programme. In partnership with Reefscapers since 2020, the resort has planted 898 coral frames with ~33,000 coral colonies. Guests can adopt a coral, join the marine biologist for reef tours, and watch the programme's impact firsthand.

Excursions & Cruises

Bookable through the resort. Some included in premium packages.

Sunset dolphin cruiseTraditional dhoni · spinner dolphins

Private sandbank picnicDeserted sandbank with champagne hamper

Male city tour15 min by boat · local markets, mosque, fish market

Big game fishingHalf and full-day charters

Night fishing on dhoniTraditional handline · cook your catch

Sunset cruise with drinks

Local island visit

Male is 15 minutes away. Unlike remote resorts, Sheraton's proximity to the capital means a genuine Male city experience is easy to arrange — fish market, historic mosques, local tea shops, and shopping. Few resorts can offer this so effortlessly.

Shine Spa for Sheraton

Located on its own private island, connected by footbridge. Individual treatment bungalows.

Shine Spa — private islandConnected by wooden footbridge · individual bungalow treatment rooms

Aromatherapy & Ayurvedic massage

Couples treatment suites

Facials & body wraps

Plunge pool & saunaAt the spa island

Yoga sessionsGroup & private

Sports & Recreation

Full facilities with three pools. Fitness centre open 24 hours.

Three freshwater poolsMain pool, quiet pool, kids splash area

Tennis courtFloodlit

24-hour fitness centreCardio, free weights, yoga mats

Table tennis

Beach volleyball

Kids & Family

Sheraton Adventure Club for ages 4-12. Side by Side family programme.

Sheraton Adventure ClubAges 4-12 · playground, treehouse, splash area

Side by Side family programmeCooking classes, picnics, mother-child spa days

Babysitting serviceOn request · extra charge

PADI kids diving coursesIntroduction to diving for children

Kids cooking classes

Beach treasure hunts

Family & Kids

Family-Friendly Features

Sheraton Full Moon is a five-time WTA Leading Family Resort winner. The Sheraton Adventure Club runs daily programmes for ages 4-12 with a treehouse, splash area, and cooking classes. Three pools give families space, the shallow lagoon is safe for young snorkelers, and the Side by Side programme includes parent-child activities from picnics to spa days. Under-12s stay and dine free.

Sheraton Adventure Club

Ages 4-12 · Free

Under 12 Stay Free

Under 12 eat free

Babysitting

$25/hr

Shallow Lagoon

Calm, shallow water safe for young children

Highlights for Kids

3 pools with splash areaPADI kids divingTreehouse playgroundFamily cooking classes

Family Villa Options

Two-Bedroom Family DeluxeCottage with Pool

Snorkeling & Marine Life

House Reef & Underwater

5.5

House Reef

Lux Atolls Reef Score · below average for Maldives resorts

Shore entry · Lagoon snorkeling · Coral restoration sites

898 coral frames planted · 33,000 colonies growing · 40+ dive sites nearby

The house reef is modest — a legacy of the island's long history and proximity to Male. However, a major coral restoration programme with Reefscapers has been rebuilding reef health since 2020, with 898 coral frames now attracting species not seen here for years. Boat trips to better nearby reefs are just minutes away.

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

Regularly spotted here (+6)

Reef Sharks

Blacktip reef sharks — occasional on outer reef

Sea Turtles

Green and hawksbill — seen on dive excursions

Stingrays

Spotted in lagoon shallows

Tropical Reef Fish

Angelfish, clownfish, parrotfish — growing diversity thanks to coral programme

Octopus

Occasional sightings around coral frames

Dolphins

Spinner dolphins — regular on sunset cruises

Not typical at this reef (−2)

Whale Sharks

Not in North Male — head to South Ari for reliable sightings

Manta Rays

Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay) is the hotspot — not local

Getting There

Transfer from Malé

One of the easiest resorts to reach in the Maldives. A 15-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport — no seaplane, no domestic flight, no daylight restrictions. Many rate plans include the transfer complimentary.

Standard

Shared Speedboat

From Velana Airport · ~15 min · Any time of day

~$85 pp roundtrip

Premium

Private Speedboat

From Velana Airport · ~15 min · Advance booking

~$247 per way

Many rate plans include complimentary shared speedboat transfers. Confirm with your booking whether transfers are included.

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort island map

Resort island map — Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Our Take

Who This Resort is For

Sheraton Full Moon is the Maldives' reliable mid-luxury workhorse. Five decades of hospitality show in the polished service, and the $20 million renovation keeps the hardware competitive. The 15-minute transfer is unbeatable, seven restaurants prevent dining fatigue, and the coral restoration programme adds genuine substance. Rooms run smaller than luxury competitors, and the house reef won't win awards, but for families and Bonvoy loyalists wanting a proven, well-connected resort, it delivers.

Ideal for

Families wanting easy access — the 15-minute speedboat means no seaplane stress, no daylight restrictions, and the Sheraton Adventure Club plus three pools keep kids entertained all day
Marriott Bonvoy members — points bookings are available, elite benefits apply, and the resort is one of the most accessible Bonvoy properties in the Maldives
First-time Maldives visitors — 176 rooms, seven restaurants, and full resort infrastructure mean you won't feel stranded or limited in dining and activity options
Couples on a moderate budget — overwater villas with pool start around $580/night, well below the North Male luxury average, and the AI plan keeps costs predictable

Consider elsewhere if

Snorkelers seeking pristine house reef — the lagoon is calm and family-friendly but reef quality is below the Maldives average despite the coral restoration programme
Seclusion seekers — 176 rooms, proximity to Male, and occasional airport noise mean this feels more resort than private island
Ultra-luxury travellers — rooms are well-appointed but compact by Maldives standards, with the largest overwater villa at 74 sqm versus 150+ sqm at premium competitors
Adults-only couples — this is a family-oriented resort with a strong kids programme, and peak season can feel busy

Why Book Through Lux Atolls

More Than Just a Booking

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

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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

No booking fees, no hidden charges — the price we quote is the price you pay

Book Through Others

Published rack rate — no negotiated extras

No package inclusions beyond the standard rate

Transfer costs and taxes added at checkout

Generic customer support with no local knowledge

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

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa — FAQ

How do you get to Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort?

A 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport (Male). Many rate plans include complimentary shared transfers. Private speedboat is available for ~$247 per way. No seaplane or domestic flight needed — one of the easiest resorts to reach.

Does Sheraton Full Moon have a good house reef?

The house reef is modest but improving. A coral restoration programme with Reefscapers has planted 898 coral frames with ~33,000 colonies since 2020. For better snorkeling, boat trips to nearby reefs take just minutes. The lagoon is shallow and calm — ideal for families.

Is Sheraton Maldives good for families?

Yes — it's a WTA Leading Family Resort award winner five years running. The Sheraton Adventure Club covers ages 4-12, there are three pools including a kids splash area, and the Side by Side programme offers family cooking classes, picnics, and parent-child spa days.

Can you use Marriott Bonvoy points at Sheraton Full Moon?

Yes. As a Marriott Bonvoy property, you can book with points, earn points on paid stays, and receive elite member benefits including room upgrades when available. It's one of the most accessible Bonvoy properties in the Maldives.

SheratonMaldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Sheraton Full Moon vs. Other Resorts

Choose Your Villa

7 Restaurants & Bars

Dining Inclusions

Your Days on the Island

Family-Friendly Features

House Reef & Underwater

Shore entry · Lagoon snorkeling · Coral restoration sites

Transfer from Malé

Who This Resort is For

Ideal for

Consider elsewhere if

More Than Just a Booking

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa — FAQ

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