At a glance
W Maldives is a 5-star island resort in North Ari Atoll, Maldives, with 77 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a seaplane flight (25 min (57 km from Malé)).
W Maldives is a 5-star resort in North Ari Atoll, open since 2006 and about 25 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane. It brings the W brand's bold, playful energy to a private island with an excellent house reef and its own small islet nearby.
All 77 villas have private plunge pools. Superior, Premier and Escape Remix Overwater Villas (about 146 m²) and the Escape Beach Villa (about 188 m²) sleep three. The Supreme Overwater Villa (about 323 m²), the Oasis Beach Villa with Slide and the Oasis Overwater Villa (about 492 m²) sleep four.
W Maldives offers 7 villa and room types, from about 146 m² to 492 m². Of these, 5 are overwater and 7 have a private pool. The largest sleep up to 4 guests. Each villa on this page lists its size, beds and features, and you can enquire about any of them directly.
Five restaurants and bars, a pool bar and 24-hour room service give good choice. Stays are on a bed & breakfast basis.
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, a sauna and a games room sit alongside diving, snorkelling and water sports.
W Maldives is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. The seaplane flight takes about 25 minutes, with views over the atolls on the way. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so guests landing late in the day usually spend a night near the airport and fly on next morning. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. We arrange the transfer with the resort and include it in your quote.
W Maldives suits honeymooners and sociable couples who want design, energy and a pool villa. Contact Maldives Agents for rates.
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7 accommodation categories at W Maldives. Pick one, or up to three, and we will quote them side by side.
The Superior Overwater Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 146 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Expect a private pool, a bathtub and an overwater hammock.
The Escape Beach Villa is a villa on the beach of about 188 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Expect a private pool and a bathtub.
The Premier Overwater Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 146 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Highlights include a private pool, a bathtub and an overwater hammock.
The Supreme Overwater Villa is a two-bedroom villa over the lagoon of about 323 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests. You get a private pool, an overwater hammock and a treatment room.
The Oasis Beach Villa with Slide is a two-bedroom villa on the beach. It sleeps up to 4 guests. Highlights include a private pool, a bathtub and a water slide.
The Oasis Overwater Villa is a two-bedroom villa over the lagoon of about 492 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests. Expect a private pool, an overwater hammock and a treatment room.
Escape Remix Villa: a villa over the lagoon of about 146 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. You get a private pool and a bathtub.
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
W Maldives is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé by a seaplane flight (25 min (57 km from Malé)). Transfers are arranged around your international flight times, and we confirm the route and schedule with your quotation.
W Maldives is in North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Coordinates: 4.0071, 72.8112.
W Maldives offers bed & breakfast. Plan names and inclusions vary by resort, so we list exactly what is included in your quotation.
W Maldives has 7 accommodation categories: Superior Overwater Villa, Escape Beach Villa, Premier Overwater Villa, Supreme Overwater Villa, Oasis Beach Villa with Slide, Oasis Overwater Villa and Escape Remix Villa.
Yes. 5 of its 7 villa and room categories are overwater: Superior Overwater Villa, Premier Overwater Villa, Supreme Overwater Villa, Oasis Overwater Villa and Escape Remix Villa.
Yes. W Maldives welcomes children. Some villas, pools and activities can carry age limits, which we check for your dates.
Yes. W Maldives has an excellent house reef.
Facilities and activities at W Maldives include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a spa.
Send an enquiry with your dates, guests and preferred villa. Our Malé-based team checks live availability and rates with W Maldives and replies with a personalised quotation. No payment is taken when you enquire.
A 20-minute seaplane flight
From USD 661 / per night
A 25-minute seaplane flight
From USD 550 / per night
A 60-minute speedboat ride
From USD 299 / per night
