At a glance
SO/ Maldives is a 5-star island resort in South Malé Atoll, Maldives, with 80 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a 15-minute speedboat ride.
SO/ Maldives is a 5-star boutique resort on the Emboodhoo Lagoon in South Malé Atoll, opened in 2023 and only about 15 minutes from Velana International Airport by speedboat. It blends artistic, fashion-led design with barefoot luxury, and its excellent reef and lagoon are ideal for snorkelling. Guests also have complimentary boat rides to the nearby CROSSROADS Maldives marina and shops.
All 80 villas have private pools. Beach Pool Villas and Lagoon Beach Pool Villas (about 228 m²) and Water Pool Villas and Ocean Water Pool Villas (about 120 m²) sleep three. The Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule sleeps five, and two- and three-bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Lofts and Ocean Water Pool Ateliers (about 322–410 m²) sleep six.
Three restaurants serve Asian fusion, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, including Hadaba, with The Citronelle Bar, Pavilion Bar and sunset cocktails and live music at Lazuli Beach Club. Meal plans are bed & breakfast or all inclusive.
The spa has a sauna and steam room, and there is a fitness centre, a pool, water sports, The Nest kids' club and The Zone for teens.
SO/ Maldives is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. The speedboat transfer takes about 15 minutes, and speedboats can usually run after dark too, which helps with late arrivals. We arrange the transfer with the resort and include it in your quote.
SO/ Maldives suits design-conscious couples and families who want a stylish pool villa close to Malé. Contact Maldives Agents for rates.
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8 accommodation categories at SO/ Maldives. Pick one, or up to three, and we will quote them side by side.
The Beach Pool Villa is a villa on the beach of about 228 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with king or twin beds. Expect an infinity pool, a bathtub and an outdoor bathroom.
Lagoon Beach Pool Villa: a villa on the beach of about 228 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with king or twin beds. Expect an infinity pool and a bathtub.
The Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft is a two-bedroom villa on the beach of about 322 m². It sleeps up to 6 guests. You get an infinity pool, a bathtub and an overwater hammock.
Water Pool Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 120 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with king or twin beds. Highlights include an infinity pool, a bathtub and direct lagoon access.
Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule: a villa on the beach of about 238 m². It sleeps up to 5 guests with a king bed. You get an infinity pool and a bathtub.
The Ocean Water Pool Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 120 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with king or twin beds. Highlights include an infinity pool, a bathtub and an outdoor bathroom.
Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier: a two-bedroom villa over the lagoon of about 322 m². It sleeps up to 6 guests. Expect an infinity pool, direct lagoon access and an overwater hammock.
Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier: a three-bedroom villa over the lagoon of about 410 m². It sleeps up to 6 guests. Highlights include an infinity pool, a treatment room and a sun deck.
Getting there
International flights land at Velana International Airport (MLE) near Malé. The resort transfer is arranged around your flight times; seaplanes fly in daylight only.
Questions
SO/ Maldives is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé by a 15-minute speedboat ride. Transfers are arranged around your international flight times, and we confirm the route and schedule with your quotation.
SO/ Maldives is in South Malé Atoll, Maldives. Coordinates: 4.1232, 73.4811.
SO/ Maldives offers bed & breakfast and all inclusive. Plan names and inclusions vary by resort, so we list exactly what is included in your quotation.
SO/ Maldives has 8 accommodation categories: Beach Pool Villa, Lagoon Beach Pool Villa, Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft, Water Pool Villa, Family Beach Pool Villa with Capsule, Ocean Water Pool Villa, Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier and Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier.
Yes. 4 of its 8 villa and room categories are overwater: Water Pool Villa, Ocean Water Pool Villa, Two-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier and Three-Bedroom Ocean Water Pool Atelier.
Yes. SO/ Maldives welcomes children and has a kids’ club. Some villas, pools and activities can carry age limits, which we check for your dates.
Yes. SO/ Maldives has an excellent house reef.
Dining venues at SO/ Maldives include The Citronelle Bar, Hadaba restaurant and Pavilion Bar. In total the resort lists 3 restaurants and 1 bars.
Yes. Wellness facilities at SO/ Maldives include Spa, Sauna, Steam room and Fitness centre.
Facilities and activities at SO/ Maldives include The Citronelle Club, Lazuli Beach Club, Pool, Watersports equipment, The Nest kids’ club and The Zone teens’ club.
Yes: Best Maldives Luxury Private Beach Resort 2025 Daily Dining Upgrade:.
Send an enquiry with your dates, guests and preferred villa. Our Malé-based team checks live availability and rates with SO/ Maldives and replies with a personalised quotation. No payment is taken when you enquire.
A 45-minute speedboat ride
From USD 330 / per night
A 15-minute speedboat ride
From USD 1,091 / per night
A 30-minute speedboat ride
