Imagine paradise. Tropical island sands. Swaying palms. Endless turquoise waters. Open your eyes and see Naladhu. Maldivian for “beautiful island,” Anantara’s sister island of Naladhu offers a mosaic of timeless moments on the clear waters of the Indian Ocean featuring expansive houses each with a private pool fronting the azure Indian Ocean, unsurpassed comfort, the idyllic Maldives luxury resort experience, and a graceful elegance that never goes out of style.

Among the island jewels of the South Male Atoll, Veligandu Huraa is Naladhu's island home – nestles in the Indian Ocean, waiting for your arrival. Indeed, with the stunning beauty of the Maldives as a backdrop, dramatic arrivals – whether by day or night – are all part of the Naladhu experience.

The 21-km ride to the hotel in the Maldives islands takes approximately half an hour as you glide over the emerald waters of t

Accommodation

Discover 19 houses incorporating timeless design, idyllic views and – unique to Naladhu – an unmatched feeling of home. Explore and uncover luxurious surprises around every corner. While most Maldives Island resorts offer rooms, Naladhu provides a relaxing paradise that feels more like an island house with a pool - all to yourself. With your choice of two romantic house types – the Beach House with Pool and the Ocean House with Pool – each provides its own distinct vantage point on the island, while offering identical amenities and luxurious comforts.

Villa types of Naladhu Maldives

The Living Room

Come together to enjoy fine wines, conversation, and sea breezes - and excellent cuisine choices

Overlooking the lagoon, The Living Room is a laid back chic design without pretension. Its centrepiece is a glass-walled wine cellar, stocked with some of the most esteemed (and a few of the most rare) vintages from both the Old and New Worlds. The menu crafted by the chef uses only the freshest finds from the local markets. Staff will help you pair the wine with the meal or the meal with the wine, in an effort to ensure that every dining experience is one as timeless as Naladhu.

Intimate Dining Affairs

Grilled Maldivian yellowfin on a nearby island. Chianti with roasted rack of lamb aboard a dhoni sailing across an emerald-blue lagoon. Let the chefs bring some of their favourite menus - complete with candles, tablecloths, silver and all those other little touches of perfection - to the destination of your choice around the island.

The following destinations are just a suggestion of the many settings available for your very own intimate affair:
Picnic or candlelit dinner on the white beaches of Naladhu
Lagoon sunset on the Living Room pool deck
Private Island hideaway at nearby Guli Fushi
Private beach cabana dining
Dinner aboard the Riyaa, a dhoni, for a sail across the lagoon
Coconut Grove by firelight
Wave breakers private dining deck
Dinner aboard the luxury motor yacht, Naladhu Raanee

In-house Dining

Indulge yourself with the in-house dining options. The chefs of the Living Room can cater to your every whim, right in the privacy of your room, at just about any time of the day or night.

Satisfy tastes ranging from the classic to the eccentric. Chefs also offer a variety of set dinners for every craving, including Thai, Indian, Maldivian and Western. Dine in privacy on your terrace, under the stars or the sun. Enjoy a barbecue on your deck, complete with a chef and waiter. Or, for the true romantic, surprise your loved one and organise a champagne breakfast. Your House Master will see to any other requests.

Spa facilities

Lime and ginger salt scrubs. The healing pressure of a Thai massage. Deep breathing and yoga stretches. Unwind with your choice of luxury Maldives spa therapies designed to pamper and restore. The team of spa professionals at Naladhu – trained in Ayurvedic, Thai, Balinese, Western and other holistic healing traditions – draws from the best of Naladhu's island surroundings to bring you treatments and therapies that exquisitely complement your Maldives holiday experience.

For the ultimate in spa luxury, Naladhu's own team of spa professionals have devised a series of day retreats for you to enjoy in the privacy of your own Beach or Ocean House for an especially personalised spa experience. Alternatively, you can book a time and your personal therapist will custom-design a treatment package for you based on your desired goals. You may want float-away relaxation or to emerge feeling recharged and invigorated. Perhaps you just want to enjoy your holiday with a soothing massage by your own private pool.

A morning workout or tennis lesson to start your day. An afternoon spent learning the secrets to some of the world’s finest cuisines. Shopping in bustling Male and bringing back mementos of local colour. At Naladhu, cultural and physical enrichment is never more than a few steps away. You’d be surprised at how much action you can pack into a single day at Naladhu without even leaving sight of the shore. Sunrise yoga on the beach. Water aerobics or a pilates session. Culinary Journeys to hone your cooking and tasting prowess. In the evening, breathe in the culture and spirit of the Maldives with the enchanting folklores of Ahmed Didi, the island’s storyteller

Water Sports

Naladhu proudly offers a range of diving, snorkelling and other once-in-a-lifetime adventures to explore the beauty of the Maldives.
Choose a holiday filled with diving in the Maldives' world-renowned reefs through a personal PADI certification course, or try some leisurely snorkelling on the nearby reef. If you want to explore the island with more than just flippers, the Water Sports Centre can provide you with a whole range of activities.

Diving

- Look below the surface for some of the best views in the Maldives. PADI Dive Centre offers a full range of SCUBA certification courses. With classes ranging from SCUBA discovery to advanced open-water, wreck diving and even rescue dives, Naladhu residents are sure to find an adventure suited to their abilities. Every day, the centre offers up to four dives at a variety of locations - in fact, within a half-hour radius of our island, there are no less than 20 world-class dives to enjoy.

All dives are guided and divided into small groups for maximum comfort and enjoyment underwater. Just bring yourself, as the Dive Centre has everything else you require - towels, equipment, suits and onboard refreshments. Care to take a picnic lunch on your trip? Choose your desert island, and your House Master can arrange the rest.

Snorkelling

- Slip on your flippers and experience the famous underwater world of the Maldives. Offering a variety of snorkelling excursions to neighbouring reefs, manta ray "cleaning stations" and, of course, Naladhu's own house reef, teeming with underwater beauty. Embark on an adventure via catamaran, dhoni or Naladhu luxury speedboat to locations near and far - and discover that the journey can be as beautiful as the destination.

Waterskiing

- Carve through the waves with the trade winds in your hair and the warm sun at your back. With the mirror-like lagoon at the doorstep, there's probably no easier place to enjoy water skiing. The folks at the Water Sports Centre have a wide range of skis for all skill levels and ages.

Windsurfing

- Experience the thrill of catching the wind in your sails and gliding across the lagoon. For beginners, a basic lesson provided by the team at the Water Sports Centre will enable you to enjoy the wind and waves in a new and challenging way. For seasoned pros, the Centre has a selection of boards and sails, and instructors will be happy to help you figure out which one is best for you.

Kayaking

- Ease into water sports adventures with Naladhu's complimentary kayaks. Paddle through the beautiful and calm lagoon. Kayaks are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but they're usually available, so feel free to stroll on over and take to the waters.

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