Set in North Male Atoll, this relaxed island resort is ringed by white-sand beaches and surrounded by its own lagoon.

Airy, upscale rooms with simple decor have open-air showers, private verandas leading onto the beach, and flat-screen TVs. Wi-Fi is available. Upgraded rooms are set over the water and have sundecks with stairs to the sea, and hot tubs. Luxe suites add separate lounges and private pools. Some have extra bedrooms.

There are 6 informal restaurants serving cuisines including Italian and Japanese. There are also 5 casual bars, a disco, a gym and a spa. Water sports such as sailing and diving are available (fee).

On a private North Malé Atoll island, this luxe beachfront resort is 7 km from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport and 9 km from Malé's city center.

Featuring ocean-view balconies or terraces, airy rooms provide cable TV, Wi-Fi (fee), minifridges and coffeemakers. Rustic-chic cottages add open-air showers and/or direct beach access. Polished bungalows and villas are available; some are on stilts or have private pools. Upgraded units offer access to a lounge with free drinks.

Breakfast (fee) is served in a buffet eatery. There are 6 other restaurants and bars. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa, a kids' club and a dive center.

Accessible via speedboat from Velana International Airport, this luxe resort is on a secluded Indian Ocean island.

Posh villas feature flat-screens, Wi-Fi, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers, plus indoor/outdoor showers or baths. All are beachfront, oceanfront and/or overwater, and have terraces, and direct beach or water access. Some add private pools, hammocks, daybeds and/or glass floors. Room service is offered 24/7.

Breakfast is free. A beach club has a gym, a game room, a kids' club, a meditation deck and yoga classes. There's an infinity pool, a dive center and a spa, plus an oceanfront restaurant, an intimate bistro, and a pool bar.