Top 10 Best Maldives Resorts

Explore the Maldives with our interactive map, designed to help you dive into the archipelago in detail. Use it to easily locate the atolls, see where Maldives resorts are within each one, and explore practical information such as domestic and international airports and some key landmarks.
Following the map, you’ll find my complete list of resorts by atoll with direct links to all my resources: resort visits, detailed reviews, exclusive photo and video galleries, and the latest news from the Maldives.
You can also discover a collection of additional Maldives maps: maps of the northern, central, and southern atolls, an airport map, and a series of detailed maps of many resorts.

About the Map

Maldives Map of Islands, Resorts & Atolls Interactive

Visit the Maldives with this interactive map listing all Maldives resorts, international airports, domestic airports, and essential local islands with points of interest. This Maldives map shows where the Maldives are located in the world, with all atolls and a list of resorts for each, plus all islands and all airports. Simple to use, you just need to zoom in, pan, and open each marker or camera to learn more

  • Atolls and island names for quick orientation
  • Resort markers linking to my reviews and photo/video tours
  • Google Satellite for detail
Maldives on the world map, Indian Ocean location
Maldives atolls and islands geography map

Geography

Maldives Atolls and Islands Essential Facts

The Maldives have a unique geological formation. The archipelago has approximately 1,200 islands grouped into 26 natural atolls. Maldivians beautifully call their nation The Island Kingdom.

The country covers about 90,000 square kilometres in the Indian Ocean, stretching 820 km (512 mi) from north to south and between 80–120 km (50–75 mi) east to west.

Of the 1,200 islands, around 200 are inhabited by Maldivians, more than 180 host luxury resorts, and nearly 800 islands and sandbanks remain completely deserted.

Read more about the Maldives Islands.

Explore the Maldives Map How to Use It

  • Atolls: Indicated with a Maldives atoll pin marker. Zoom in and see the islands and resorts inside.
  • Zoom : Use your mouse wheel or click the + and − buttons at the top-left of the map.
  • Layers : Click the symbol at the top-right to toggle atolls, resort names, and island names.
  • Photos : Click on a camera icon to view the resort.
  • Discover more and read my reviews : Click on any resort or island name to read more.
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List of Maldives Resorts and Airports as featured on the Interactive Map. Listing per Atoll

Non-exhaustive list. The number of resorts changes over the years.

Beyond my interactive map, this list by atoll gives you access to a wealth of resources to both prepare and dream about your trip to the Maldives. You will find my detailed resort visits, full reviews, exclusive photo and video galleries, as well as the latest news from the archipelago. Each atoll includes its islands, resorts, and airports. A practical tool to visualize the Maldives and explore each destination even before your journey begins.

Haa Alifu Atoll

Atoll Airport : Hoarafushi Airport – Domestic

About Haa Alifu Atoll

Haa Alifu Atoll is the most northern tip of Maldives. Haa Alif is a small and far atoll located at about 350 kms North of Male airport. Haa Alifu belongs to a larger group of two atolls called Thiladhunmathi. The atoll can be reached after a 50-minute domestic flight to Hanimadhoo followed by a speedboat ride.

Read more about Haa Alifu Atoll .

Haa Dhaalu Atoll

Atoll Airport : Hanimadhoo – International

About Haa Dhaalu Atoll

Haa Dhaalu Atoll is a small and far atoll located at about 320 kms north of Male airport. Haa Dhaalu can be reached after a 45-minute seaplane flight or a 50-minute domestic flight to Hanimadhoo Airport followed by approximately 20 minutes by speedboat.

Read more about Haa Dhaalu Atoll .

Shaviyani Atoll

Atoll Airport : Hanimaadhoo – Domestic

About Shaviyani Atoll

Shaviyani Atoll is a small and remote atoll located about 270 kms north of Male. It belongs to the Miladhunmadulu Uthuruburi group. The atoll hosts only a few resorts and can be reached after a 55-minute seaplane transfer or via a 40-minute domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo Airport followed by a speedboat ride.

Noonu Atoll

Atoll Airport : Maafaru – Domestic

About Noonu Atoll

Noonu is a fairly large atoll with many uninhabited islands and a handful of luxury resorts. It lies about 180 kms north of Male and belongs to the Miladhunmadulu group. The atoll is accessible in 45 minutes by seaplane or via a 40-minute domestic flight to Maafaru Airport, which also welcomes private jets.

Read more about Noonu Atoll .

Raa Atoll

Atoll Airport : Ifuru – Domestic

About Raa Atoll

Raa Atoll is located about 160 kms north of Male. The Atoll is known to be the primary site for building dhonis, the beautiful Maldivian boat. It belongs to the Maalhosmadulu group, which also includes the UNESCO-listed Baa Atoll. Raa can be reached by a 40-minute seaplane flight or a direct domestic flight to Ifuru Airport (about 40 minutes, sometimes via Maafaru in Noonu).

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Baa Atoll

Atoll Airport : Dharavandhoo – Domestic

About Baa Atoll

Baa Atoll is one of the Maldives’ best-known atolls, recognized for its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Its reputation largely comes from the famous Hanifaru Bay, the world’s first sanctuary for manta rays. Large and beautiful, it is also famous for its perfectly rounded islands. Located about 120 kms north of Male, Baa belongs to the Maalhosmadulu group which also includes Raa Atoll. It can be reached by a 35-minute seaplane flight or a 20-minute domestic flight from Male to Dharavandhoo.

Read more about Baa Atoll .

Lhaviyani Atoll

Atoll Airport : Madivaru – Domestic

About Lhaviyani Atoll

Lhaviyani is a fairly large atoll located about 130 kms north of Male. It is typically reached by a 40-minute seaplane flight. A domestic connection is available via Madivaru Airport.

Rasdhoo Atoll

About Rasdhoo Atoll

Rasdhoo is one of the smallest Maldivian atolls with only five islands. It is part of the much larger Ari Atoll group. Rasdhoo has only two resorts, Kuramathi and Veligandu. Transfers are by speedboat in about 90 minutes or by seaplane in roughly 15 minutes.

North Male Atoll

Atoll Airports : Velana – International & Seaplane Terminal. Read more about Velana Airport. .

About North Male Atoll

North Male Atoll is the Maldives’ most important atoll with its capital island Male and the international airport Velana at its heart. Hub of the country’s economy, political and social life, North Male Atoll – also called North Kaafu – was the first to open to tourism in 1972 with Kurumba Resort. Today, it hosts the largest concentration of resorts in the Maldives. Together with South Male Atoll, it forms Kaafu Atoll.

Read more about North Male Atoll .

South Male Atoll

About South Male Atoll

South Male Atoll is part of Kaafu. It is the second busiest atoll after North Male in terms of resorts. The northern tip is only 15 minutes away by speedboat (5 minutes by seaplane), while the southern tip can be reached in 35 minutes by speedboat or 15 minutes by seaplane.

Read more about South Male Atoll .

North Ari Atoll

About North Ari Atoll

North Ari is part of a vast double atoll called Ari, world-famous for its exceptional and varied diving spots. Located relatively close to Male, it is accessible by speedboat in about 90 minutes or by seaplane in 30 minutes.

Read more about Ari Atoll .

South Ari Atoll

Atoll Airport : Villa Airport Maamigili – Domestic

About South Ari Atoll

South Ari Atoll, also called Alifu Dhaalu, is the southern part of the large Ari Atoll. Like its northern counterpart, it is famous for its many resorts and spectacular diving sites. Its most stunning asset being its whale sharks sanctuary : SAMPA. The atoll can be reached in 25 minutes by seaplane or in 30 minutes via domestic flight to Maamigili Airport.

Read more about Ari Atoll .

Vaavu Atoll

About Vaavu Atoll

Vaavu is one of the least populated Maldivian atolls and among the latest to open to tourism, with only a handful of resorts. Located about 80 kms from Malé, it is accessible in 80 minutes by speedboat, 4 hours by ferry, or 25 minutes by seaplane.

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Faafu Atoll

About Faafu Atoll

Faafu is one of the tiniest atolls of the Maldives, with just one resort – Filitheyo. Located about 110 kms from Malé, it can be reached in 30 minutes by seaplane.

Dhaalu Atoll

Atoll Airport : Dhaalu – Domestic

About Dhaalu Atoll

Dhaalu, also called Southern Nilandhe, has seen a strong wave of new resort developments in recent years. Famous for its long beaches and sandbanks, the atoll can be reached in 40 minutes by domestic flight to Dhaalu Airport or 35 minutes by seaplane.

Read more about Dhaalu Atoll .

Meemu Atoll

About Meemu Atoll

Meemu Atoll is a fairly large atoll with a small number of resorts. Almost untouched, it still offers many deserted islands and a few local islands only. Located about 140 kms from Malé Airport, Meemu is directly reachable by seaplane in 40 minutes.

  • Medhufushi
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Thaa Atoll

About Thaa Atoll

Thaa, also called Kolhumadulu Atoll, is a fairly large atoll with only two resorts. Still unspoiled, it is known for its virgin landscapes, beautiful dive sites and excellent surfing spots. Thaa lies about 210 kms from Malé and is directly reachable by seaplane in about 60 minutes.

  • COMO Maalifushi
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Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

Atoll Airport : Kaadedhdhoo – Domestic

About Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

Gaafu Dhaalu is the northern part of the Maldives’ largest natural atoll, Huvadhu, which is divided into Gaafu Dhaalu and Gaafu Alifu. The whole atoll is one of the country’s best diving regions, with numerous, still undiscovered sites and countless healthy coral islets. Located about 400 kms from Malé, Gaafu Dhaalu is reachable by a 55-minute domestic flight to Kaadedhdhoo Airport.

Read more about Gaafu Atoll .

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Gaafu Alifu Atoll

Atoll Airport : Kooddoo – Domestic

About Gaafu Alifu Atoll

Gaafu Alifu is the southern part of Huvadhu, the Maldives’ largest natural atoll (split into Gaafu Dhaalu and Gaafu Alifu). Like its northern counterpart, it offers outstanding and varied diving with pristine coral islets. Located about 440 kms from Malé, Gaafu Alifu is reachable by a 60-minute domestic flight to Kooddoo Airport.

Read more about Gaafu Atoll .

Addu Atoll

Atoll Airport : Gan – International

About Addu Atoll

Addu, also called Seenu Atoll, is the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, located below the equator. It is the country’s second most important administrative atoll, with its capital Gan and Gan International Airport. About 540 kms from Malé, Addu is reachable by domestic flight in around 90 minutes, and in about 1h50 from Colombo (Sri Lanka).

Read more about Addu Atoll .

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To Be Continued...

Discover more Maldives and resorts maps

Discover a complete collection of Maldives maps designed to make planning and exploring easier. From detailed atoll maps in the north, center, and south of the country, to the airport map with transfer times, and resort maps showing villas, snorkeling areas, restaurants, and spas, each map gives you a clearer view of the Maldives. Simply click on any map to dive deeper into each region or property and prepare your journey with confidence.

Detailed Maps of Maldives Regions and Atolls, Airports and Resorts Maps

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Northern Maldives Atolls Map: Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa

Northern Maldives Atolls Map

The far north is wild and quiet, dotted with small islands and long channels. This map helps you place each atoll and plan transfers between airports and resorts in the region.

Explore the Northern Maldives Map

Central Maldives Atolls Map including Kaafu, Ari, Vaavu, Faafu, Dhaalu, Thaa, Laamu

Central Maldives Atolls Map

The heart of the Maldives. From Kaafu to Ari and beyond, this area concentrates most resorts and the easiest connections from Male. Use this map to compare distances and routes.

Explore the Central Maldives Map

Southern Maldives Atolls Map with Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Addu

Southern Maldives Atolls Map

Remote, blue and pristine. The south offers superb diving and fewer crowds. This map shows the long distances from Male and the best domestic gateways to reach each atoll.

Explore the Southern Maldives Map

Maldives Airport Map: international and domestic airports across the atolls

All Maldives Airports

Plan your route at a glance. This airport map lists international and domestic airports with typical transfer times by seaplane and speedboat to nearby atolls.

See the Maldives Airport Map

Map of Maldives Resorts by atoll and region

Resorts Maps

A collection of detailed resort maps to help you visualize each property: villa locations, snorkeling, restaurants, spas, and activities. Perfect to explore the layout before you book.

Browse Maldives Resort Maps