Not just another five star resort in the Maldives, at Milaidhoo, we like to do things differently: it’s called reinvented luxury. We don’t think of our guests as holidaymakers but as story writers, crafting their dream holiday, and this is where your story of a small island begins.
Opened in November 2016, Milaidhoo is a boutique luxury resort in the Baa Atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve, close to Hanifaru Bay, 126km northwest of Male. We’re perfect for nature lovers as our own coral reef, which encircles the island, is a protected area, and noted as an outstanding snorkelling and diving site in its own right. Our tiny beautiful island, abundant with tropical greenery, measures just 300m by 180m and is fringed by soft deep white sand beaches.
Designed for couples seeking peace and privacy, we welcome guests aged nine and above, and have a strict no drone policy on the island.
Everything at Milaidhoo has been custom made and made for comfort; crafted around your needs. Service is tip top but always friendly, in line with our ‘barefoot informality’ ethos. Above all, we’re proud to offer a taste of the true Maldives, opening doors to Maldivian culture and unique experiences.
a place you may never have been before but where you instantly feel like you belong. Spacious and filled with light, outdoor living is what we do best: your villa opens up 180-degrees to allow the natural beauty of the Maldives inside. Indoors all around you are striking Maldivian elements, art pieces, and contemporary custom-made furnishings thoughtfully designed for your comfort.
In Baa Atoll: 35-minute Seaplanes from Airport, 15-minute Domestic Flight + 15-minute Speedboat Ride
Resort Concept: Family, Honeymoon, Luxury
Daily Breakfast → Laundry (Excluding Dry Cleaning) → Welcome Gift → On Demand Movies → Premium Teas and Coffees in Villa → Early Check-in and Late Checkout (Subject to Availability) → 24-hour Island Host Service →
Set on a white, powder soft, sand beach amongst palm trees and lush, tropical greenery, these bright and spacious 290sqm thatched-roof villas open-up 180-degrees to a huge sundeck and spectacular views.
Inside each villa is a king-size bed with amazing views of the beach and ocean. Each villa has high ceilings inspiring space and light. There is a concealed flat-screen television; a dedicated wine chiller, a full-sized, silent refrigerator and mini bar, coffee machine, ceiling fan and air conditioning complementing the custom-made furnishings.
The Beach Pool Villas at Milaidhoo welcome guests to a private island home, created to benefit from the natural privacy provided by the lush vegetation surrounding the villa. The contemporary interior design includes many local touches giving a sense of being truly in the Maldives.
The luxurious air-conditioned bathroom features an indoor rain shower and a separate deep bathtub as well as an outdoor open-air garden-shower. Luxury-size toiletries are by Acqua Di Parma.
Each Beach Pool Villa has direct access to the beach and ocean as well as plenty of space on the sun deck with its private fresh-water 36 square metre infinity pool. There is an over-sized day bed for relaxation under the swaying palm trees as well as a Maldivian-style swing chair, sun loungers, a sun umbrella, and a dining table with chairs.
Daily Breakfast → Laundry (Excluding Dry Cleaning) → Welcome Gift → On Demand Movies → Premium Teas and Coffees in Villa → Early Check-in and Late Checkout (Subject to Availability) → 24-hour Island Host Service →
On stilts over the ocean, these spacious 245sqm, thatched-roof villas are serene and full of light, opening up to a huge sundeck embraced by the pure air of a fresh sea breeze. The sun deck is created around a private 42sqm freshwater infinity pool with a Maldivian-style swing couch, sun loungers, a large umbrella, a dining table with chairs and a large, shaded daybed. Steps lead down into the lagoon for easy access to the nearby coral reef.
The Water Pool Villa’s interior design is inspired by Maldivian heritage and culture, with furnishings custom-made for Milaidhoo and room colours reflecting the brilliant hues of the natural surroundings. The Villa’s huge bathroom features a generous-sized bathtub with ocean view. The bathroom extends to a tropical rain shower with a glass wall overlooking views of the sea. It has access from the private villa deck as well as from the bedroom. At hand, are luxury-size toiletries by Acqua Di Parma.
Guests enjoy total privacy in each of the Water Pool Villas at Milaidhoo. Whether they open up to the lagoon or ocean side each villa is just a few swimming strokes away from the amazing house reef.
Inside each Water Pool Villa, under high ceilings creating space and light, is a king-size bed facing the ocean, a concealed flat-screen television, a dedicated wine chiller, a full-sized, silent refrigerator and mini bar, a coffee machine and kettle with gourmet coffee capsules and premium tea bags, a ceiling fan and individually-controlled air-conditioning.
Daily Breakfast → Laundry → Welcome Gift → Demand Movies → Premium Teas and Coffees in Villa → Early Check-in and Late Checkout → One Private Half-day Excursion of Guest’s Choice During the Stay →
These spacious 490sqm, thatched-roof beach-front residences have been created to allow luxurious, informal outdoor island living with a huge outdoor deck accessible from the bright and comfortable separate sleeping and living room. Set on the beach, each light-filled residence has custom-made furnishings enhancing a luxurious yet simple environment that brings together elements of nature and Maldivian design heritage.
The bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the beach and ocean. These open to a sun deck with a private 60sqm freshwater infinity pool, Maldivian-style swing couch, sun loungers, sun umbrella, a dining table with chairs and a large daybed by the pool.
Inside each high-ceilinged villa is a king-size bed facing the ocean, a concealed flat-screen television, a dedicated wine chiller , a full-sized, silent refrigerator and mini bar, a coffee machine and kettle with gourmet coffee capsules and premium tea bags, a ceiling fan and individually-controlled air-conditioning.
The comfortable, circular living room opens to the view of the beach and ocean and the large bathroom has indoor and outdoor rain showers and a separate deep bathtub. At hand, are luxury-size toiletries by Acqua Di Parma.
Daily Breakfast → Laundry → Welcome Gift → Demand Movies → Premium Teas and Coffees in Villa → Early Check-in and Late Checkout → One Private Half-day Excursion of Guest’s Choice During the Stay →
In the Milaidhoo Ocean Residence guests discover an over-water paradise with spectacular views. Set at the very end of the lagoon jetty, this over-water residence has a separate living room and two bedrooms, each with a spacious en-suite bathroom. A dedicated personal butler is on call to arrange everything guests wish.
This 564sqm thatched-roof Residence suspended on pillars over the ocean, has two large bedrooms with wonderful sea views. There is a gym concealed under the roof as a secret space for workouts, private yoga and meditation sessions while enjoying an inspiring view. Outside on the broad sundeck are a swing chair, sun loungers and a private freshwater infinity pool with steps down into the lagoon.
Bathroom luxury is redefined in the Residence’s master bathroom as one side can be opened up completely, brightening the bathroom with sunlight and revealing amazing views of the ocean. There is an indoor rain shower and a separate, deep bathtub facing the sea. This creates a memorable setting for a relaxing hot bath after a day of diving or snorkelling. At hand, are premium Acqua Di Parma toiletries.
Inside the Ocean Residence, where high ceilings create space and light, the king-size bed in the master bedroom faces the ocean. Special features of the Ocean Residence are three flat-screen TVs, ceiling fans and individually-controlled air-conditioning, a wine chiller stocked with sommelier-recommended wines, a full-sized, silent refrigerator and well-stocked mini-bar, a coffee-making machine and a kettle with gourmet coffee capsules and premium tea bags.
Welcome aboard the only restaurant in the world set on a boat in a lagoon featuring gourmet dishes of inspired island cuisine from the Maldivian Spice Route.
Our story begins over 5,000 years ago when The Maldives became a key port of call for traders sailing from Indonesia and India to Arabia with cargoes of cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, cloves, ginger and pepper. The Maldivians bartered coconuts, sun-dried fish, cordage, cowrie shells and sails woven from coconut fibre for spice, rice, ceramics and silks. Locally-made cargo boats, called ba’theli in the local language, sailed throughout the archipelago with these goods, spreading knowledge about different lands, their customs and cuisine. At Ba’theli, the story continues as our chefs create dishes of finesse based on the epicurean delights of the old Spice Routes using only the finest ingredients, blending herbs and spices to enhance natural flavours.
Guests dine on the ‘deck’ of the restaurant where, underneath starry night skies, the team of chefs deliver an island influenced menu of locally inspired and sourced dishes. There’s also indoor seating in air-conditioned comfort where you can watch the sea-life below through glass floors. Expect to find seafood and traditional local flavours intelligently reinterpreted for the 21st century. Open for dinner daily from 19.00 to 22.30. Ba’theli Lounge is open from sunset until late.
This beachfront grill is where you’ll find superb meats and freshly caught local fish and seafood, simply cooked and beautifully presented. You can dine barefoot on the sand in a private beachfront pavilion, or inside the grill for a fantastic view of the show kitchens. We think several visits will be required including at least one evening at our chef’s “teppanyaki” table where our chef will ask what you feel like eating and cook accordingly. Or why not arrange a pre-dinner wine tasting session in our wine room with our sommelier one evening? This is where you’ll find barefoot informality at its best. Easy, simple, no fuss. Open for dinner daily from 19.00 until 22.30.
If you’ve ever wanted your own private chef to cook for you, here’s your chance. At our chef’s table, our team of chefs are ready to cook up a perfect dinner, just the way you want it, right before your eyes at our teppanyaki-style table. For inspiration, we offer a choice of set menus, as well as an a la carte menu to pick and choose from. Open for dinner daily from 19.00 until 22.30. Can be opened for lunch on request.
It’s time to pop a cork or two. Whether you choose to stop off here before dinner, or leave this as a post-postprandial treat or perhaps an afternoon eye-opener is up to you. Chill out in the superb cool temperatures of our Wine Room with a flight of wines and canapes, or ask our sommelier to organise a specialist wine tasting for you. Open for private bookings.
Here’s the tropical breakfast you’ve always dreamed of: sitting on the deck by the ocean as our team delivers wave after wave of treats to your table. For lunch and dinner the style remains casually comfortable with international dishes perfectly presented from our a la carte menu. Here, the key words are fresh, flavourful and friendly. Open for breakfast 07.00 – 10.30), lunch (12.00 – 16.00) and dinner (19.00 – 22.30).
Here’s the place to chill out and fall in love with our infinity pool that overlooks the ocean. When hunger calls, we’re right here with a tempting drinks list of the freshest of fresh juices, infused waters, cocktails and light meals, such as gourmet pizzas from our wood-fired oven; bento boxes; fresh salads; sandwiches etc. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down; find yourself a sun lounger and watch the area transform into a laid-back chillout lounge. Open from 09.00 until late night with light meals available between 12.00 and 18.00 every day.
To us, in villa dining means creating a magical experience for you on the privacy of the deck of your villa. On the menu you’ll find a carefully curated selection of dishes designed to please. If you’re craving something different, simply let our chefs know what you fancy and it will be our pleasure to make it for you. Open 24-hours.
At Milaidhoo we offer meaningful and memorable experiences. As part of that, The Milaidhoo Gourmet Plan is a dine-around meal plan offering outstanding dining and drinks throughout the stay.
Enjoy your daily breakfast at leisure and follow it with an indulgent set menu lunch at Ocean restaurant. You can also enjoy an a la carte light meal selection at Compass Pool Bar. Then smoothly move on to an a la carte dinner in either Ocean or The Shoreline Grill. You’ll also be invited to enjoy dinner at our signature restaurant, Ba’theli once every four days.
To ensure you never go thirsty, all day long in our restaurants and bars you’re welcome to enjoy international and premium brands of spirits, beers and cocktails from our selection as well as fresh juices, soft drinks, mineral water, teas, coffees, milkshakes and smoothies and a premium selection of wines, hand-picked by our sommelier.
Wellbeing is blissful relaxation for your body and soul takes place in four over-water treatment suites which offer inspiring views of sky and ocean. Explore our holistic treatment menu which incorporates the powers of botanicals combined with entrancing healing traditions from Africa, using local herbs and plants. Here you’ll feel the benefits of our organic and natural spa therapies offered by Elemis, TheraNaka and Coola.
Our over-water yoga pavilion hosts complimentary daily yoga or meditation sessions where all you have to focus on is your mind, body and soul.
This is where you’ll feel a million miles from everyday life. You’ll discover inspiring moments that enrich your life and excite your spirit of adventure. Don’t just go fishing: instead join a Maldivian fisherman and learn how it’s done here. Don’t just go on an excursion; instead let a local take you by the hand and guide you through our culture and history. Don’t just do a cooking class; accept chef’s invitation to pick some local herbs with him and create a new dish together.
While the beauty of the Maldives is breath-taking, what you’ll find below the surface is even more moving. Our experienced diving team have the keys to the best dive sites in the atoll and welcome everyone, from novices making their first dive to experts logging their 1000th dive.
At Milaidhoo we have a five star PADI dive centre that offers house reef diving, boat diving, private diving, night diving, fluo night dives, Manta Ray diving and nitrox.
PADI Five Star Dive Resorts are committed to providing quality diver training and continuing education programmes that include dive experiences and environmental awareness.
Water babies will love our collection of non-motorised watersports, which include kayaks as well as transparent kayaks, windsurfers, catamarans, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) and Zayaks (complimentary for our guests). Snorkelling equipment, which can be used free of charge during your stay, can be borrowed from here.
Sail away to your own private deserted sandbank where a feast awaits, cruise with dolphins at sunset with champagne and canapes on board one of our luxury craft or just set sail under the starry night skies and be at one with the universe.
With the UNESCO biosphere reserve and the world-famous Hanifaru Bay on our doorstep, this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the incredible wildlife in the area from our two resident marine biologists. Here you may discover what makes whale sharks tick, why manta rays dance, what makes dolphins smile and help with identification and conservation practices.
This ocean country stocked with plentiful fish calls to anyone with the soul of a fisherman. Our big game fishing boat can take you out to the high seas looking for wahoo, sailfish, swordfish, giant trevally or marlin for our catch and release programme.
The jewel of the UNESCO biosphere reserve is undoubtedly Hanifaru Bay, the place where – in season – the world’s largest groupings of manta rays can be seen. This is also the place for whale shark spotting. Snorkelling with these peaceful ocean giants is an unmissable experience.
The season runs from June to November each year and sightings depend on many factors such as tide times, moon phases and currents. We plan to run three trips a week to Hanifaru Bay (weather permitting) and can also offer private excursions for just the two of you accompanied by our marine biologist.
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