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Everything you expect from a top Maledivian resort is here: infinity pool, gorgeous villas, excellent restaurants, a fully equipped water sports center, a beautifully designed spa (which also has a hair salon), fitness center… the list could go on.
But W has also things not many other places can boast: a luxury two-cabin yacht, one of the best house reefs in the Maldives (trust us, we checked out quite a few by now), an underground nightclub, or even a small private island, which can be yours alone for a night.
Our smallest faves were kiosks scattered around the island—”Sweet Spots”—stocked with ice cream, drinks, and sun lotion, free to grab whenever we liked (which fits the W’s Whatever/Whenever promise of fulfilling guests’ wishes at any time).
It needs to be said that the resort’s water villas (Ocean Oasis) are simply gorgeous. Set in wonderfully blue shallows, their decks are indulged with a private pool, beautiful daybed, and gazebo, while inside, a glass section in the floor lets guests enjoy marine life even at nighttime.
All villas, though, enjoy a great deal of space, comfy king beds, and gadgets with an entertainment system—and the Beach Oasis villas have an added benefit of a first-floor lounge.
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This self-described “luxury playground” serves an exquisite Maldivian dream: fun, games, and sports offered in a package of natural beauty, amplified by meticulous maintenance and cutting-edge design. It’s a perfectly fine-tuned experience.
W spoiled us and indulged our senses, to the point that, for the precious few days, we felt as if there was nothing else in the world but this tiny island, with swaying palms, beautiful design and architecture… and ice cream.
Categories: Barefoot luxury, Beach resorts, Creative vibes, Editor's Pick, Honeymoon, Island resorts, Luxury resorts, Modern design, Nightlife, Private villas, Relaxing vacation, Secluded location, Spa, Tropical vacation, W Hotels, Wedding hotels
Number of rooms & suites: 78
Rate per night: From $879 USD
*The rate is only approximate and is based on our own independent research, at the time of writing. We cannot guarantee the rate in any way.
Book with Free VIP BenefitsMarketed as for couples only, W Maldives is perfect for anybody who appreciates a young vibe, good design, and fashionable music. It's sexy, seriously indulgent and eminently luxurious: the Editor's Pick is well-deserved.
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Author: Travel+Style. Last updated: 07/12/2025
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