A lush and expansive island surrounded by a spectacular house reef and manta-filled waters, Amilla Maldives was voted the No. 10 Best Maldives Resort 2026 by Dreaming of Maldives readers, celebrated for its bold design, generous space and remarkable natural beauty.
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In 2026, readers placed Amilla Maldives at No. 10 for its bold contemporary design, lush natural beauty and superb snorkeling along its vibrant house reef.
A 35-minute seaplane journey from Male brings you to Amilla Maldives, a contemporary retreat in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll. Spread across a sprawling, lush island bounded by a magnificent house reef, the resort fuses sleek architectural lines with natural elements. Whether staying in a treetop hideaway, an overwater villa, or a grand jungle residence, guests enjoy an atmosphere centered on freedom, wellbeing, and unscripted luxury.
Unconventional by its architecture, size, and lush beauty, Amilla Maldives offers sustainability woven into every detail, from reef conservation to local sourcing, all delivered with heartfelt Maldivian hospitality with a dreamy twist of modernism.
The resort offers luxury and seclusion on a beautiful and long island spanning over 23.5 hectares of lush vegetation surrounded by one of the best house reef in Maldives for snorkeling.
Luxury Villas and Residences Designed for Space and Soul at Amilla
Strikingly designed and remarkably spacious, Amilla’s accommodations offer a contemporary twist on island living. Home to just 67 sanctuaries, the resort makes privacy second nature. Choose from secluded overwater pool villas, canopy treehouses, an immersive Bubble Tent, or multi-bedroom beachfront residences designed for seamless group and family getaways.
Designed by acclaimed Australian architect Kelvin Ho, with clean lines, natural textures, and indoor-outdoor flow, each space feels serene, open, and deeply connected to the landscape. Every single property has its own pool and spacious outdoor garden or terrace.
Amilla Gastronomy : Creative Flavors and Nutritional Freedom
Dining at Amilla is joyful, nourishing, and wonderfully diverse. The resort’s Wellness Your Way concept features dedicated keto, vegan, paleo, and gluten-free menus alongside bold, island-inspired dishes.
Guests can indulge in authentic Greek flavors at Tessera, wood-fired slices at Joe’s Pizza, or enjoy beachside bites at the relaxed Beach Club. Wine lovers will find delight in The Cellar, a curated space for intimate tastings and private dinners.
The Cellar
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Amilla also stands out for its forward-thinking sustainability : beyond standard herb gardens, the island is home to a banana plantation, hydroponic garden, mushroom hut, and coconut processing facility — creating a more self-sufficient, low-impact culinary journey.
Every meal is more than delicious — it’s an expression of Amilla’s creativity, care, and connection to place.
Amilla’s Mystic Garden
A Snorkeling Paradise with a Magical Blue Hole and Manta Rays
Amilla is home to some of the best snorkeling in the Maldives, with a house reef that wraps around the island and features its own rare Blue Hole, a natural underwater sinkhole teeming with marine life.
Amilla is also very close to Hanifaru Bay, the World’s first Manta Rays sanctuary, where, from May to November, Mantas and Whale Sharks come to feast on some of the richest plankton waters on Earth.
Its location and bespoke Dive Butler service make it one of the best luxury resort to stay in Maldives to swim with Mantas.
Wellness, Nature, and Free-Spirited Living
Amilla embraces wellness as a way of life, offering everything from daily yoga and meditation to outdoor jungle gyms and personalized spa journeys at the Javvu Spa.
Yoga and Sensora Treatment at Javvu Spa
From moonlit movie nights and island picnics to jet-ski adventures, mixology classes, and bespoke perfume blending, leisure options here are endless.
With 23.5 hectares of pure island freedom, Amilla offers so much space that you are barely likely to cross paths with anyone else on the beach or through the jungle trails.
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