This is the ultimate and most complete guide to the child-friendly resorts in Maldives. Since 2007, we’ve stayed in more than 20 resorts with our son. I share here with you our most memorable experiences and information you may need to help you find your dream resort for you and your family in the beautiful Maldives.
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The Child-Friendly Resorts in Maldives
The Maldives Child-friendly Resorts. Everything You Need To Know
It all started in 2007, here on Dreaming of Maldives…
I receive many requests from parents asking where to stay with their children in the Maldives and which resorts are the most child-friendly. Instead of answering individually, I thought it would be a good idea (for both you and me ) to provide you with an an updated list of all the child-friendly resorts in the archipelago here on the blog.
Before sharing this “Graal” with you, I want to mention that we have visited many of these resorts. Most importantly, our son, who has spent many months with us in the Maldives since he was 2.5 years old, has been pampered and entertained at most of them.
PART 1. INTRO. The story.
( The part 2 is now separated here : The Best Child-friendly Resorts in Maldives, all the Kids-Clubs. The List. )
Our son has always come to the Maldives with us since he was 2.5 years old. He is now a teenager...
I’ve included some photos from my personal album at the end of the second part of this article. They capture simple yet wonderful moments of happiness we have shared over the years with our “little one.”
Note: You can now discover all the featured family-friendly resorts here. I had to create a separate article dedicated to the resorts and their kids’ clubs.
This year, besides the usual kids’ club programs and activities, I’ve also added more photos of the listed resorts, some kids’ menus, photos of family villas, and everything I deemed important to help you choose the best resort for you and your family.
You will find in this essential list the following Resorts :
- Kandima
- OZEN at Maadhoo
- Centara Grand Resort
- Sun Aqua Vilu Reef
- Six Senses Laamu
- Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives
- Sheraton Full Moon | Kuramathi
- Shangri-La’s Villingili
- Lily Beach Resort and Spa
- The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives
- Dusit Thani Maldives
- Soneva Fushi
- Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
- Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
- One & Only Reethi Rah
- …the list constantly evolves
Photos & Souvenirs of our various stays…
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Which Maldives Resort should you choose with your children and according to your budget ?
Choosing the perfect holidays is a very personal affair. I am dedicated to helping you find the best Maldives resort for you and your children. However, I cannot present you with a definitive list of resorts, as it depends on your budget and personal requirements (apart from the kids’ club, of course).
Contact me here with all your requirements.
Dear parents, read carefully the next part, as today I will guide you through an idyllic journey into the romantic yet family-friendly Maldives! After all, isn’t it a dream?
Kids Clubs in Maldives ? Wait, no too fast. It deserves a bit of history first…
Before diving into these family-friendly retreats, let’s take a step back and appreciate a bit of history.
There was a time, not so long ago, when we used to go to the Maldives without children at all.
The destination was far to be family-friendly for various reasons : the absolutely romantic atmosphere, the strong equatorial sun, the distance from Europe, and, most importantly, the complete lack of activities (except for snorkeling) for the little ones.
The structure and leisure choices of Maldives resorts often dissuaded many of us from traveling with our children, leaving us with a sense of real intimacy, but sometimes tinged with bitterness and nostalgia.
But as the destination grew, so did the demand for more inclusive experiences that cater to families. Over the years, resorts began evolving, recognizing that the Maldives could be more than just a honeymoon hotspot—it could also be a magical destination for families.
Guests wanted more than just babysitting—a service that was not always available, was outrageously expensive, or had to be booked days in advance.
As travelers’ demands continued to increase, resort management faced an inevitable challenge : to combine and maintain the tranquility, intimacy, and romanticism of the resort while accommodating the presence of children.
How did the Maldives find the perfect balance between Romance and the presence of Children ?
The challenge was not easy, given the legendary concept of the destination.
How do you satisfy everyone ?
Honeymooners, couples, families, and children themselves ?
How do you preserve the magic ?
The answer lies in a creative and thoughtful idea : to create stylish, fun, discreet and surprising kids’ clubs.
Today, everyone is happy : our children can enjoy the dream of the Maldives, parents can finally savor romantic holidays, and honeymooners and couples can still relish the complete feeling of being on a private hideaway.
The first kids’ clubs were introduced by 5-star luxury resorts around 2009, which is relatively new for a tourist destination of 40 years! Fortunately, today, many 4-star resorts also provide their guests with this excellent service.
With this shift, many resorts started to design their offerings around the idea of a perfect family vacation.
They introduced kids’ clubs—spaces where children could explore, learn, and play in a safe and engaging environment, all while parents enjoy some well-deserved relaxation.
These clubs are more than just playrooms; they offer a blend of cultural experiences, marine education, and fun activities tailored to different age groups. Now, the Maldives is not just about romantic getaways but also about creating lifelong memories for families of all sizes.
It’s important to note that while kids’ clubs are a big draw for many holidaying parents, Maldives resorts are designed to maintain their serene ambiance. These clubs and activities are managed separately and discreetly, ensuring that they do not disrupt the tranquility of the island or its surroundings.
As a result, the resorts never feel like kindergartens, allowing both families and other guests to fully enjoy the peaceful environment
Some Maldives Perfect Places for our kids
Kids Activities in Maldives
Unlike many kids clubs available around the world, the small structures of the kids clubs of the Maldives resorts allow your children to have access to extraordinary activities :
The TOP 10 Things To DO that Maldives Kids Clubs have to offer
- Cooking with a Chef
- Being a Marine Biologist
- Private excursions on board of dhonis
- Learning Maldivian Nature with adventures and discovery of the island in small groups
- Learning Maldivian Culture with songs and dances
- Art and crafts made from local items (sand,coconuts) to develop children’s creativity
- Yoga
- Spa treatments
- Treasure Hunts
- Theater
- & so much more…
Besides usual kid’s activities, kids clubs also offer great fun : treasure hunts, outdoor and indoor sports and games, playgrounds, sand castle building, shell finding, crab races, PlayStations, TV, books, films etc…
Some Kids-clubs also propose lunches and/ or diners to the children, giving the parents the opportunity for a Tête-à-Tête.
Increasingly, in their pursuit of guest satisfaction, resorts are extending the hours of their kids’ clubs until 9:00 pm or even 10:00 pm. This flexibility is great, especially for night diving or snorkeling enthusiasts.
The ideal timing would be around 7:00 pm, allowing couples to quietly enjoy the sunset, which typically begins around 6:00 pm.
Family Holiday in Maldives The Best Kids Clubs – THE LIST
You can now discover all the featured Family friendly Resorts here
I had to create a separate article for all the Kids Clubs.
Family time in Maldives. My Personal Photo Album
My Personal Album. 12 years in Maldives in a few photos.
First, a Photo from my personal Album in answer to Emna, Sarah, Prasad, Martha… and to all parents who wish to spend a holiday in Maldives with their little ones… Maldives are great for them too !
The Maldives open their mind and awakens their senses. It’s also a wonderful time to discover the simple fact to interact with nature.
Happiness in Maldives along the years…
These photos were shot during various stays in Maldives. Along the years, our son has learnt to enjoy any moment. From a very special bike ride to cruises on my beloved Dhonis, time is fun, time is unforgettable but always close to nature.
Last note : we haven’t always stayed in resorts with kids-clubs, still, they were great for him.
A VERY COOL BIKE RIDE AT GILI LANKANFUSHI MALDIVES ! there is no Kids Club BUT, it’s a fantastic resort for kids and family time ! Mr or Mrs friday can take care of your child with many activities like snorkeling, watersports, cooking lessons, sport, spa, marine biology…you name it.
PS : YOU WILL NOTE THE COOKIE IN HIS HAND…
OUR BIKES AT SIX SENSES LAAMU. EACH BIKE HAS OUR INITIALS !
Some resorts provide everything for our kids like bathrobes, shower and beach slippers…
They look super classy !
Here, our son contemplates the Dreamy view from his deck thinking about the busy program that awaits for him at the kids club. Life can be so difficult sometimes …
Learning to Dive at 8 years old . Even saw reef sharks ! How cool is that ??
FASCINATED BY SEAPLANES…
UNTIL ONE DAY…
Continue reading
In the second part of this Family Friendly Resorts you will find most of the Maldives Resorts that offer a Kids Club with all essential information.
More and more resorts offer a kids club and facilities for kids.
I’ve added them hereunder for your reference.
Click on a resort to explore more.
- Kanuhura
- Lux* Maldives
- Hideaway Maldives
- Velaa Private Island
- Kihaad Maldives
- Holiday Inn Kandooma
- Cheval Blanc Randheli
- Bandos
- Angsana Velavaru
- Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- JA Manafaru
- Constance Halaveli
- Anantara Dhigu
- Anantara Kihavah
- Niyama
- Amilla Fushi
- Maafushi
- Finolhu
- Furaveri
- St Regis Vommuli
- Outrigger
- Konotta
- Loama
- Olhuveli
- Cocoon
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Hello, thanks for the great effort.
This was really useful.
My baby girl is 18 months and I was wondering where will the babysitter stay with my kid. Is it possible to stay with her at the Kids Club ? as I think it’ll be much more fun to her than staying in our room.
and one more question, I know babysitters are paid per hour, what about the kids club ?
Hello Danya !
Yes you can stay in your baby kids clubs in most of the resorts.
Ideally you should always contact your chosen Hotel to reconfirm 🙂 and be sure that nothing changed.
Kids clubs are free. Sometimes with extra charges at certain times of the day ( evenings late for example ) but that is rare.
Dreamfully yours
Rozenn
We’ve recently returned from an amazing 12 days with our boys age 4.5 and almost 2 years old, we spent a wonderful week at Angsana Velavaru on [URL hidden] and thereafter 5 days with friends at Vilu Reef – beautiful of course but less positive about the second hotel. Greetings from London!
Maldives is a little Island but it is fill with natural beauty. Those who love beaches and water travel should visit Maldives once. This is also very good for kids. I have a very gentle feeling about this Island.
Hello, Thanks for all the detailed information. We are traveling with our kids 13 year old daughter and 11 year old son. They would love to make new friends in their respective clubs. They prefers all water activities like snorkeling, banana boat,etc.. Any recommendations. Thanks
Us too with our 13yr old daughter and 11 year old son – where did you book and any feedback please?
Hello, thank you so much for those incredible information. I have been to the Maldives for my honeymoon back in 2011 and stayed at the Kurumba resort. I was great but it was not mind blowing. I now have a 4 year old son and we are planning to go back to Maldives for our anniversary, however I want to try a different resort this time around. Could you please tell me the top all inclusive resorts that also has decent options for my son? I just don’t want him to be bored but he won’t be staying at the kids club all the time so it’s not a priority.
Thank you.
Comment…Hello
we would prefer all inclusive/half board family resort in Maldives. I have looked at several option and I am on the verge of a mental meltdown
This will be our first time in Maldives, so we looking for the WOW factor.
We will be travelling with a 12 year old boy -no siblings. Prefer water sport (banana boats/kayak/wakeboarding/diving/snorkelling/parasailing etc), other fun activities, good seafood and having fun.
Most resorts have a kids club for young ones – 11 yrs. So we looking for a pre-teen /teen club with loads of activities.
Kindly advise further
Thank You
Regards
Dear Ani,
Please send me a request via email or contact your local travel agent.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Rozenn
Hello,
I’m looking for recommendations for 4 days/3 nights in January for my family of four with a 3.5 yr old and a 1 yr old. I’m looking for a family friendly resort with a great kids club especially for the 3.5 yr old plus somewhere that will allow for the 1 yr old to visit with one of the parents. Also of importance is a great snorkeling location at the resort for adults and kid. I need a location that has a wonderful beach with activities that will keep them entertained.I would prefer a resort that only requires a speed boat transfer or quick sea plane. The budget would probably be around $1000 per night if possible.
Dear Arti,
Please send me a request via email or contact your local travel agent.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Rozenn
Hello,
Congratulation on your web-site and the information you have put together. I have searched the Net a lot and yours seems to be the most informed and neutral at the same time.
You don’t mention the Hideaway Beach resort ? is it because you don’ t think it should be included in your list or because you don’t have any info or opinion on it ?
I am taking my wife and 4 kids ( 12, 10, 6, 2 ) in October. Initially I was going to go to the LUX as there seems to be a consensus on their children activities although the snorkeling doesn’t seem to be the best. But I was proposed a deal on Hideaway’s ” palace villa” and I am now hesitating.
Thank you very much for your help,
Olivier
Dear Olivier,
I do not recommend Hideaway anymore as management and concept have radically changed.
I am sorry.
All the best,
Rozenn
Hello,
First of all, let me congratulate you on putting all that list together. Not only is it extremely comprehensive, but it is also very useful!
I plan to travel to Maldives in October/November, with a group of 3 couples + 3 children (3,5,7 years old). All adults are divers and would like to dive a lot, so I wonder whether you could recommend, within your list, resorts which have the best diving sites around as well as shore diving (which really helps when traveling with children…)
Thanks a lot!
Hello dear Sanji !
Thank you SO much for your comment 🙂
I would be happy to help you but I cannot properly advise you without more details about your budget & wishes.
Feel free to Contact me directly via email so I can properly guide you,
Rozenn.
Hi.
Thank you so much sharing infomations… I absolutely admire you.
I would like to have advice from someone like you…
We are coming to Maldive family for 4. 2adult 2kids, 5yo and 2yo. trying to find a kids club for my younger one.. but from my reserch I could not find one.Do you know any resort where there is 2yo can use kids club facility without nanny or parents supervise? I think 2yo is not easy age so perhaps there isn’t. but if you know, please share with me.
Also, in my mind, there is three resort for us,, Per Aquum Niyama or Soneva Fushi.. or Atomospher Kanifushi,
Last time when we visited to maldive that was 10years ago and we stayed one and only Kanufura… I wish the hotel renovation has completed by this time…
Could you kindly tell me your personal feeling of these three hotel?
we are coming for celebrating our 10th anniversary and my big age birthday.
I look forward your advice..
Thank you
Hello dear Wakako!
Thank you SO much for your comment 🙂
I’ve replied to you via email
Warmly
Rozenn.
Hi,
We’ve booked our flights to the Maldives for 4 nights in July with our 4 year old daughter. Ideally I would like a resort that we can get to by boat and that has an in-house reef (+ lagoon would be a bonus). There’s Kurumba and Sheraton but doesn’t grab me. We are looking a spending for 4 nights so can you please recommend a few resorts that I may have overlooked. There are just too many to contemplate! 🙂
Thanks!
Hi there,
We have twin boys @5years old. We want to stay in water villa and want to see sea turtles and fishes under water. We are planning to go on December.
May I please have your advise on where to stay and what activities we can have for the kids
Thanks,
Acco
Hello dear Soumaya !
I would see 1st : Lily Beach. My absolute favorite due to the All inclusive PLUS one of the most amazing House Reef among Maldives Resorts.
Your kids will be able to explore too ! And very easily. !
Please read this : Lily Beach Maldives Dreamy Resort.
This is a unique and most complete presentation and review you’ll find around.
Then I would go for Sheraton Full Moon for the reef too and the service and finally Kurumba.
I would have gladly advise you Atmosphere KAnifushi but they have no house reef at all.
FOR DOLPHINS : Attention : It is NEVER sure to see them 🙂 They do not comply with our appointments 🙂
NOTE for your 2 years old child : Make sure with each resort that you can come with him/her at the kids club. The minimum age is most generally 3/4 years old and 2 years old kids can not stay alone there.
I hope this will help you.
Best regards
Rozenn