North Male Atoll Resorts
Private-Island Resorts 20 to 45 Minutes from the Airport by Speedboat
The resorts closest to the airport, reached by the resort's own speedboat in 20 to 45 minutes, day or night: no seaplane, so a late flight is no problem and the transfer costs less. Water villas, house reefs, surf breaks on the east side, and the Banana Reef and Manta Point dive sites. Alcohol is served on resorts. Resorts are the only places to eat on their islands and many sell rooms with a compulsory meal plan (half board, full board or all-inclusive); the food cost here is priced as one.
Highlights
- Water villa over the lagoon
- House reef snorkelling
- Sunset dolphin cruise
- Spa
- Dive Banana Reef
- Surf trips on the east side
- Arrive on a late flight with no seaplane
Things to do
- House reef snorkelMorning · 2h
- Sunset dolphin cruiseEvening · 2h
- Spa treatmentAfternoon · 2h
- Two-dive boat tripMorning · 4h
- Sandbank picnicAfternoon · 3h
Tours & tickets
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When to go
Best time: December – April
Worth knowing
South-West Monsoon: Rough Seas, Boats Cancelled
From May to October the south-west monsoon brings squalls, heavy showers and rough seas, worst from June to August. Public ferries and shared speedboats are delayed or cancelled on bad days, crossings to the outer atolls get very bumpy, and sandbank and snorkel trips are called off. There are still plenty of sunny days and prices are lower. Keep a spare night in Hulhumalé before your flight home.
Heads up
Festive Peak: Minimum Stays and Gala Dinners
Over Christmas and New Year resorts charge their highest rates, set minimum stays (often five to seven nights) and bill compulsory gala dinners on 24 and 31 December. Seaplane seats sell out: book by September.
- Christmas and New Year peak — The resorts' dearest fortnight: minimum stays of five to seven nights, compulsory gala dinners on 24 and 31 December billed on top, and seaplane seats that sell out. Book by September, or come in early December or mid-January for the same dry weather at lower prices.