Maldives Top 10 Best Resorts for Honeymoon 2025
The Maldives has long been one of the world’s most dreamlike destinations for honeymooners. Imagine arriving by seaplane or speedboat to a private island surrounded by turquoise lagoons, dining barefoot in the sand, and spending nights in your own villa steps from the water.
With exceptional food, outstanding service, and breathtaking natural beauty, the Maldives offers an intimate luxury that feels tailor-made for couples. Having your own private villa, often with a pool and direct lagoon access, gives couples the perfect mix of intimacy, luxury, and relaxation.
With so many resorts to choose from, how do you know which ones are truly the best resorts in the Maldives for honeymoon? Let’s break down what to look for and then share our top 10 favorite honeymoon hotels for 2025.
What to look for in the best resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives
Not every Maldivian resort is equally suited for honeymooners. Here are the most important features that make certain properties the most recommended for honeymooners:
Small & intimate island
For a honeymoon, atmosphere matters. Smaller, more intimate islands create a feeling of exclusivity and romance. Resorts with fewer villas tend to feel quieter and more private, avoiding the crowds of larger islands.
The beauty of the island
The Maldives has hundreds of islands, but not all are equally stunning. The most beautiful islands in the Maldives offer powder-soft sand, crystal-clear lagoons, palm-lined beaches, and no seawalls or groynes to spoil the views. Choosing an island with postcard-perfect scenery makes your honeymoon photos even more memorable.
Beautiful villas
Villas are the centerpiece of any Maldivian honeymoon. Whether you prefer an overwater villa with direct access to the lagoon or a beach villa surrounded by lush greenery, the villa should feel luxurious and romantic. Private pools, spacious decks, and elegant bathrooms all add to the experience.
Extras that are unique to some resorts
What makes the best hotels in the Maldives for honeymoon stand out are unique extras. Resorts that offer one-of-a-kind features, like underwater restaurants, underwater spas, or outdoor cinemas add an unforgettable dimension to your trip.
Quality of food & service
An other extremely important criterion to take into account when searching for the best resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives is the quality of food and service.
For honeymooners, dining is more than just meals, it’s part of the celebration. Resorts with world-class cuisine, creative cocktails, and staff who remember your preferences elevate the entire experience. Personalized service is one of the reasons couples rave about their favorite honeymoon hotels.
Ideally adults-only
While not every couple prioritizes this, many honeymooners prefer an adults-only environment. Resorts that exclude children offer a serene atmosphere, with peace and quiet around the pool, beaches, and restaurants.
Special romantic experiences
A Maldives honeymoon should include more than just lounging in the villa. Look for resorts that offer curated experiences: picnics on private sandbanks, sunset cruises on a traditional dhoni, candlelit dinners on the beach, or floating breakfasts in your villa pool. These moments become the highlights of your honeymoon.
The 10 best honeymoon resorts in the Maldives
Based on the different criteria listed above, find below our top 10 of the best luxury resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives in 2025.
If you are too lazy to read, here’s the ranking:
Kudadoo Private Island
Anantara Kihavah
Huvafen Fushi
Hurawalhi Island Resort
Niyama Private Island
The Nautilus
Soneva Jani
Milaidhoo
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
1. Kudadoo Private Island
If you want the ultimate honeymoon experience in the Maldives, Kudadoo is at the top of our list. With just 15 overwater residences and its signature “Anything. Anytime. Anywhere.” all-inclusive concept, it’s hard to imagine a more secluded, flexible experience.
From your villa’s indoor spa room, private infinity pool, and panoramic views to unlimited spa, diving, meals, Champagne, and excursions, Kudadoo allows couples to indulge without worrying about what’s next.
Every meal, every moment is flexible. Want breakfast floating in your pool one morning? You can. A candlelit dinner in the sand another night? Included. That kind of freedom elevates a honeymoon into something truly special.
While it does not offer an underwater restaurant within the island, you can go to its sister property, Hurawalhi, to enjoy a very unique and memorable underwater lunch or dinner at 5.8 restaurant.
If you want the best possible experience for your honeymoon and are willing to stretch the budget, you won’t find anything better than Kudadoo Private Island. Learn more about this phenomenal resort in our in-depth review of Kudadoo Maldives.
2. Anantara Kihavah
An other highly rated luxury resort for honeymoon in the Maldives is Anantara Kihavah.
Anantara Kihavah combines natural beauty with romantic features like no other. Located in Baa Atoll, the resort underwent a villa renovation in 2023, bringing a fresh elegance to the overwater and beachfront suites.
We stayed in a sunset overwater villa with private pool, villa 225, which we highly recommend for couples. The open bathroom, glass-bottom tub, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow create romantic moments at every turn.
The island itself is pristine: no groynes, perfect sand, and beautiful vegetation. Everywhere you walk at Kihavah, the scenery feels intentionally romantic.
Dining is a highlight with most honeymooners craving a dinner at SEA, the underwater restaurant. Having dinner below sea level, surrounded by reef fish, is deeply romantic.
Add to this the seamless butler service, highly responsive staff, and top-tier spa offerings, and it’s easy to see why Anantara Kihavah is one of our most highly rated honeymoon resorts for 2025.
3. Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi is an intimate gem with around 46 villas which totally deserves to be among the best hotels for honeymoon in the Maldives.
What distinguishes it is the underwater spa, a world-first and always described as magical by anyone who had the chance to try it. During treatments, your massage table is angled so you can watch marine life swim by through glass walls.
The resort places a strong emphasis on couples and quiet luxury: there is no kids’ club, ensuring that the atmosphere remains peaceful and romantic.
Villas are designed with care and scenic views: lagoon, ocean, and garden villas, typically with pools and outdoor bathing areas. The overwater yoga pavilion adds to the romantic vibe. The views from the Lagoon bungalows with pool (that we presented in-depth in our review of Huvafen Fushi) have some of the most beautiful views we’ve ever seen.
The service is discreet but deeply attentive. Huvafen knows how to let you wander without interruption while still offering care when needed. For couples wanting a blend of romance and uniqueness, Huvafen Fushi is among our favorite choices and one of people’ favorite luxury resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives.
4. Hurawalhi
Hurawalhi is among the most romantic adults-only resorts. With 90 villas and no children, it offers a calm, refined environment built for couples, making it an ideal accommodation for honeymooners in the Maldives.
Its standout feature is the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, an underwater dining room where you enjoy premium cuisine surrounded by a very rich fish life, a perfect honeymoon dinner. 5.8 is among the best underwater restaurants in the Maldives and totally worth a visit, both for the quality of the food and for the global atmosphere.
While villas are not the flashiest, the Ocean Pool Villas offer beautiful outdoor settings, private pools, and lovely views toward Dream Island (we recommend villa 235 in which we stayed).
Service is stellar: your butler (ours was Anas) is ready to help anytime. Dining also shines across the resort’s multiple restaurants (Canneli, Kashibo, and the casual JFK) all deliver solid culinary variety.
Between relaxation, snorkeling, underwater dining, and a peaceful ambiance, Hurawalhi offers everything that the best resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives are expected to deliver. And on top of that, the value for money is really excellent, particularly if you go with their all-inclusive packages.
5. Niyama Private Islands
An other excellent option that we would recommend if you’re looking for a great resort in the Maldives for honeymoon is Niyama Private Islands.
Niyama is two islands, Play and Chill, connected by a bridge. That duality allows couples to mix laid-back beach time with lively evenings. The resort is stylish and fun, yet retains romance.
One standout is Subsix, an underwater bar/restaurant you reach by boat from the lagoon. It’s a dinner or lounge venue beneath water level, perfect for couples seeking something different. The food is THE BEST we’ve had anywhere in the Maldives, definitely worth 1 Michelin star!
Villas are contemporary, well-designed, many with private pools and smart layouts. The resort offers a host of romantic extras like picnics, stargazing, private sandbank dinners and more.
For couples who want a blend of activity and romance, Niyama is one of our top most recommended honeymoon resorts in the Maldives for 2025.
6. The Nautilus
The Nautilus is a boutique ocean escape known for doing things differently. With just 26 villas, the focus is on freedom, personalization and, of course, ultra exclusivity.
There are no set meal times or dress codes, your wish is your butler’s command. This flexibility gives couples complete control over their experience.
Villas are spacious and luxurious, all come with private pools and vast living areas. The design style is bold yet inviting.
Given the privacy, service, and custom touches, The Nautilus ranks among the Maldives’ top honeymoon hotels for couples who value freedom and bespoke luxury.
If you like great food, you’ll also be pleased at The Nautilus. All dining outlets deliver gourmet dining which will make you come back with a few extra kilos (or pounds) in the suitcase!
7. Soneva Jani
The world-famous Soneva Jani is also one of the best luxury resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives.
Soneva Jani is legendary for overwater villas with slides, starlit observatories, and barefoot luxury. For honeymooners, its magic lies in atmosphere, the resort feels alive yet intimate.
The villa itself is an attraction, but so are the extras: outdoor cinemas, chocolate rooms, open-air dining, and numerous secluded spaces. Romantic moments are woven into the experience.
Soneva is also pushing wellness and spa elements with Soneva Soul, making it ideal for couples who want to balance indulgence and care.
All told, Soneva Jani is one of our favorite honeymoon resorts in the Maldives because it delivers pure fantasy grounded in thoughtful service.
If you want to elevate your experience, you can choose the “Soneva Unlimited” package, which basically gives you the same advantages than what you’d have at Kudadoo. Unlimited spa, diving, champagne, and much more. Be aware, the price tag for this package goes through the roof (fortunately, the villas have a retractable roof…).
8. Milaidhoo
Milaidhoo is boutique, intimate, and designed for romance. With just 50 villas and an adults-only policy, it’s built around quiet luxury. It is the perfect resort for honeymoon in the Maldives for people looking for peace and luxury.
Villa design is elegant and laid-back. Overwater or beachfront, the finishes are warm and organic.
Dining is a highlight. The Ba’theli by the Reef restaurant on a dhoni-boat is a romantic option perfect for honeymooners. Private dining, beach picnics, and candlelit experiences are readily available.
Snorkeling and reef life are excellent at MIlaidhoo, and the reef is easily accessible around the island. The sense of tranquility with no crowds and no noise makes Milaidhoo one of the most recommended Maldives honeymoon resorts.
9. Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru sits in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which lends a pristine setting to your honeymoon. The island is lush, the beaches clean, and the lagoon absolutely spectacular (definitely one of our favorite beaches in the Maldives).
Villas are immaculately designed with modern comforts, private pools, and excellent privacy. The sea in front of many villas is calm and inviting.
The resort offers a full range of romantic extras like private sandbank picnics, couples’ spa packages, sunset dhoni cruises, and marine experiences like snorkeling with Manta Rays in Hanifaru Bay, which we would very highly recommend.
Service quality is impeccable (as expected from the Four Seasons brand). If you want a honeymoon that balances nature, luxury, and seamless service, Landaa Giraavaru is among our top choices.
10. Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Park Hyatt Hadahaa is one of the Maldives’ most naturally beautiful and remote islands. The beaches are pristine, the reef is extremely healthy, and the environment tranquil.
Villas are modern and minimalist, offering comfort and quiet. The smaller scale means even beachfront villas feel secluded. Indeed, Park Hyatt Hadahaa only has 52 villas, making it super exclusive and therefore, an excellent luxury resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives.
Walking around the beautiful island would only take you 15 minutes (the island is exactly 1km walk around), making it ideal for some romantic walk in paradise.
For couples who want peace, stellar snorkeling, and off-the-beaten-path charm, Hadahaa is a standout. Even though it closes this ranking of the top 10 best resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives, we would still very highly recommend it, particularly with its great value for money.
Conclusion
Choosing the perfect resort for your honeymoon in the Maldives is about blending your preferences: seclusion, luxury, activity, romance, into one dream escape.
Whether you'd prefer the ultra-exclusive freedom of Kudadoo Private Island with its amazing all-inclusive package, the underwater spa magic of Huvafen Fushi, or the elegant balance of Anantara Kihavah, any of these top 10 honeymoon resorts will deliver memories that last a lifetime.
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