A lush, expansive island surrounded by an extraordinary house-reef and manta-filled waters, Amilla Maldives was voted Best Luxury Maldives Resort Amilla 2025 by Dreaming of Maldives readers in this year’s TOP 10 Dreamy Resorts survey. With amazing snorkeling, bold design, and generous space, Amilla is a celebration of creativity and natural beauty.
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An unconventional island of architecture and lush beauty, Amilla Maldives was voted Best Luxury Maldives Resort 2025 by Dreaming of Maldives readers in this year’s TOP 10 Dreamy Resorts survey. Here, sustainability is woven into every detail, from reef conservation to local sourcing, all delivered with heartfelt Maldivian hospitality with a dreamy twist of modernism.
Located in Baa Atoll, just 35 minutes by seaplane from Male, Amilla Maldives is a contemporary retreat spread across a vast, lush island surrounded by one of the Maldives’ most vibrant house reefs. Designed by Australian architect Kelvin Ho, the resort blends bold geometry with organic textures, offering a refreshing take on Maldivian architecture. From its treehouse villas and overwater escapes to its jungle residences, Amilla embraces individuality, space, and wellness — all with a creative, joyful spirit that flows across the island.
In the middle of lush jungle, crystalline waters, and powdered sands, lies Amilla Maldives, a tropical playground located in the sublime Baa Atoll, close to Hanifaru Bay, the World’s first Manta Rays sanctuary.
The luxury retreat 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
Amilla’s villas and Residences are striking in design and generous in space — a fresh take on Maldivian architecture. With just 67 accommodations across the island, privacy is effortless. Choose from overwater pool villas, treehouses, a Bubble Tent, or beachfront residences with up to three bedrooms, perfect for families or groups.
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.
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 largest known manta feeding hotspot in the world where, from May to November, Mantas and Whale Sharks come to feast on some of the richest plankton waters on Earth.
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 tranquil Javvu Spa.
Javvu Spa
The leisures encompass moonlit movie nights, island picnics, jet ski, mixology workshops, perfume blending and even more.
If you wish to explore the island, Amilla Resort and Residences is one of the largest islands in the Maldives with 23.5 hectares of space to roam and play and barely a chance of even running into anyone else on the beach or in the island jungle.
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About the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts
Amilla Maldives is proudly featured in the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts 2025, an accolade created by Dreaming of Maldives in 2012 to showcase the most inspiring and beloved escapes in the Maldives.
Now in its 14th consecutive year, the award reflects the dreams of thousands of travelers who vote each year for the resort that moves them most. In 2025, Amilla earned its place at No. 7 for its bold design, exceptional snorkeling, lush island setting, and refreshing approach to modern luxury.
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Updated for 2025
This article has been fully updated to reflect the latest Top 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts rankings, based on this year’s reader votes and resort highlights.
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