Maldives top 5 Best Overwater Villas with pool

TOP 5 Overwater bungalows with pool in the Maldives

If you are travelling to the Maldives and want to experience ultra-luxury and also full privacy, you'll want to find the best overwater villa with pool.

The options that we will share with you below offer amazing villas that have been selected based on:

• Their size

• Their design

• Their layout

• Their location

• The little extra perks

They are all perfect for travellers on their honeymoon, as shown in our article about the best all-inclusive resorts for honeymoon in the Maldives.

Note that this top 5 only covers 1-bedroom overwater villas in order to compare apple with apple. We have not taken into account much bigger (3 or 4 bedroom villas) as they represent a very small percentage of Maldives' travelers. Yet, if you want to know what are the best overwater villas with more than 1 bedroom, feel free to contact us and we'd be glad to share this with you.

So, without further ado, let's jump in and see what are the best overwater bungalows with private pools in the Maldives for 2025.

1) The water retreat with slide at Soneva Jani

On top of our ranking of the most incredible and best overwater villas with private pool in the Maldives comes Soneva Jani with its water retreat with slide.

This 411sqm villa is absolutely exceptional in every aspect.

Of course, it has a slide, which is super fun (and not just for children!) but that's not all.

The design is super elegant and minimalist, all built with wood, creating a real Robinson Crusoe experience. But that's not all.

The bedroom has a retractable roof that you can open or close. Perfect for anyone who would want to sleep under the stars for a very unique experience.

But what makes Soneva Jani's water retreat with slide our favorite overwater villa in the Maldives is also its huge private pool and its upper deck where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunsets or simply the beautiful views around Soneva Jani. Special mention as well for the outside bathroom with direct lagoon access.

All this together make the water retreat with slide at Soneva Jani our most recommended overwater bungalow with pool in the Maldives for 2025.

2) The Overwater residence at Raffles

Second in this top 5 Maldive's best overwater villas with private pool is Raffles with its Overwater residence. With 300sqm, it is definitely very spacious and we absolutely love its layout.

See it as a "U" designed villa. On one side you have the living room, on the other side you have the bathroom (with incredible views of the ocean) and in the middle you have the bedroom and the private pool. It is simple and super efficient and that's one of the main reasons why it is among the best overwater bungalows in the Maldives for 2025.

We have to talk about the bedroom when it comes to Raffles overwater residence. Why? Because it has the biggest bed we've ever seen. We did not precisely measure it but it is something like 3m large on 2m long. All this with so many pillows that you could get lost in it!

The private pool is quite large, even though by far not the biggest we've seen in the Maldives.

Finally, what makes the Overwater Residence at Raffles one of our favorite overwater villas in the Maldives is the surrounding. You are not connected to any land. It is 100% overwater, creating a very unique experience that only a few resorts in the Maldives offer.

If you want to know more about it or need any assistance to book, feel free to drop us a message.

3) The Ocean Pool Suite with Slide at Ozen Reserve Bolifushi

Let's continue this top 5 with many people's favorite overwater bungalow with private pool in the Maldives. The Ocean Pool Suite with Slide at Ozen Reserve Bolifushi.

With 250sqm, it is not the biggest villa we've experienced, but it is way more than you would need.

The layout is pretty simple with the living area on ground level, and the bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor (with beautiful views from your bed).

If this villa makes it in our top 5 of the best overwater villas in the Maldives, it is mostly because of its slide. This is always so much fun to be able to slide into the water, and not many resorts in the Maldives offer this option. If you are looking for the perfect family resort in the Maldives, Ozen Reserve Bolifushi with its Ocean Pool Suite with slide is therefore an excellent option.

4) The Overwater Pool Villa at Anantara Kihavah

An other excellent and highly recommend overwater villa with pool is the one at Anantara Kihavah (you can learn more about the resort in our in-depth review).

This villa is really amazing for several reasons.

It may not be the biggest with 267sqm, but its layout is absolutely perfect. It is compact and very well optimized for the best possible experience.

Our favorite thing about the overwater pool villa at Anantara Kihavah? The open bathroom that gives you direct access to the swimming pool, just a few steps away from the ocean.

It is also important to note that they have been renovated in 2023, so you'll be staying in "brand new" villas, which always feels like.

If you are looking for the best overwater bungalow with pool in the Maldives, Anantara Kihavah is a VERY good option.

5) The King Overwater Villa with pool at Waldorf Astoria

Let's finish this top 5 of the best overwater villas with pool in the Maldives for 2025 with the King Overwater Villa from Waldorf Astoria.

If you like design and minimalist style, THIS is the one for you. Indeed, it is maybe the most beautiful villa in the Maldives when it comes to design. It is not the best, but it is likely the most design.

Everything feels super new, modern and luxurious and the quality of each material that has been used is top level.

Of course, it comes with a huge private swimming pool and plenty of outside sitting area. And on top of that, it is super close to the reef, perfect if you plan on going for snorkeling.

Overall, the King Overwater Villa from Waldorf Astoria really deserves to be considered if you are looking for the top over water bungalow in the Maldives.

Conclusion: which overwater bungalow is the best for YOU?

If you want to truly experience the Maldives, going over water is the right thing to do. Yet, not all villas are equal.

This is why we have selected for you our 5 favorite overwater villas with private pools in the Maldives for 2025. They are all amazing and none would let you down. Yet, if you want the Crème de la Crème, going for the water retreat with slide at Soneva Jani will surely offer a very memorable experience.

If your budget is more limited (as Soneva Jani is quite pricey), we would very strongly recommend Anantara Kihavah and its overwater pool villa. It is simple and efficient while offering a very good quality/price ratio.

If you want to book any of these resorts (or more), feel free to drop us a message to get the most competitive rates on these amazing luxury resorts.