Everyone should experience an overwater Villa Vacation in the Maldives at least once in their lives. Idyllic views, crystal clear waters, a sense of privacy, and being treated like royalty. No wonder it’s such a popular choice for newlyweds.
Booking an all-inclusive package is one of the easiest ways to take the stress out of your Maldives vacation. You know how much you need to spend in advance, with no hidden costs, making it easy to plan and budget.
Combine luxury with convenience at these top all-inclusive overwater villa resorts in the Maldives. Find out below what you can expect for your money, as Locals Insider picks the best of the best, based on genuine user reviews.
Veligandu Island Resort & Spa
Price: $785+ per night for villa with all-inclusive dine around package
Veligandu is a quiet and intimate adults-only resort perfect for a romantic getaway. It’s known for its attentive staff and secluded luxury villas with private plunge pools, sundecks, and direct reef access. The villas have floor-to-ceiling glass for stunning views across the water.
The all-inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks like pizza, burgers, and ice cream throughout the day. You are entitled to one floating breakfast, an in-villa breakfast during your stay, and unlimited refreshments. A highlight is the daily high tea at the Thundi bar, which offers a selection of teas, coffees, sandwiches, and sweet treats.
The package includes one spa treatment per adult per stay, plus a 20% discount on additional treatments during your first two days. The spa offers hot stone massage, aromatherapy, holistic wellness, couples’ sessions, and face and body treatments.
| Google Rating | 4.9/5.0 (864 reviews) |
| Booking.com Rating | 9.6/10.0 (291 reviews) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4.9/5.0 (5,284 reviews) |
“Exceptional. A magical place in the middle of the ocean. Everything was amazing, the staff, the island, the villa, all first class.” Ana, Booking.com
Velassaru Maldives
Price: $1,094 per night all all-inclusive
The price listed is for a water villa with a private pool. A complimentary 30-minute photo session is included in the rate, which is fantastic for honeymooning couples. Your package includes snorkeling equipment, daily group yoga, a one-time floating breakfast, a 60-minute spa treatment, and a tapas lunch for two at the Chill Bar.
The luxurious villa includes all your beach accessories, a fully stocked minibar, a private infinity pool, a sundeck, a bathtub, and L’Occitane bath products.
Dining options include a Teppanyaki restaurant serving Japanese plates over the water and a Mediterranean-inspired Etesian restaurant. You can also book private dining on the beach.
Extensive entertainment options such as diving trips, dolphin discovery cruises, fishing trips, shark snorkeling, flyboards, jet skis, or for a more chilled affair, hit up the spa for skincare and beauty treatments, massages, yoga, and barre. A sixty-minute treatment is anywhere from $155 upwards.
| Google Rating | 4.8/5.0 (867 reviews) |
| Booking.com Rating | 9.3/10.0 (662 reviews) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4.8/5.0 (2,740 reviews) |
“A paradise found! This resort is a true gem, offering the perfect blend of luxury, natural beauty, and impeccable service. We stayed in an overwater villa, and it was an absolute dream with amazing views of the ocean.” Aimilia Aimiliou, Google review
Meeru Island Resort & Spa
Price: $580+ per night, all-inclusive plus
Meeru Island is a fantastic resort that suits more budget-conscious travelers. The package includes all meals, reef snorkeling, and 20% off early bird spa treatments.
There’s a choice of buffet meals, à la carte dining, and a snack menu. Plus, you get one sunset cruise and access to kayaks, windsurfing boards, and group yoga sessions at the Duniye Spa.
The spa services include Balinese, Thai, and aromatherapy massage, facial treatments, Reiki, and mindfulness sessions, among others.
The Farivalhu Restaurant is for guests staying at the island’s southern end, and Maalan is for guests in the north. You also get a 20% discount on meals at Asian Wok, A-Mare, The Reef, and Vilu Restaurant.
| Google Rating | 4.8/5.0 (1,215 reviews) |
| Booking.com Rating | 9.4/10.0 (1,192 reviews) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4.7/5.0 (13,651 reviews) |
“Excellent all inclusive resort. Great service and friendly staff. Food at the 4 restaurants were decent, though we didn’t like any of their desserts. Euro Divers onsite was a professional well run operation. We did 4 days of scuba diving, all of them 2 tank morning dives, and saw amazing underwater sites and creatures.” Lauren S, TripAdvisor
Soneva Jani
Price: Villas from $3,300 per night, plus $1,250 per person for all-inclusive
Soneva Jani makes for a perfect romantic getaway. The ultimate unlimited package is literally unlimited, giving you unfettered access to all dining options, experiences, massages, spa packages, and so much more. You are welcomed by a “barefoot guardian” who is your host for your stay, eager to help with any of your wishes.
It’s a pricier package, but it includes unlimited access to Michelin-starred chef experiences and access to the Soneva Soul Spa, where Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Ayurvedic treatments are available.
Set experiences occur at specific times of the year, such as visiting chefs and wellness instructors, which can enhance your experience. Watersports and sunset dolphin cruises are available all year round.
If you’re visiting with family, The Den is a technology-free playground for the kids, an observatory and turtle rehabilitation center, a cinema, ice cream, and chocolate treats.
| Google Rating | 4.6/5.0 (386 reviews) |
| Booking.com Rating | 9.5/10.0 (34 reviews) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4.8/5.0 (575 reviews) |
“Definitely going back again. everything was perfect, luxurious place, friendly staff, amazing food and kids club is out of the world we have spent afternoon time in the Den throughout our stay to enjoy our time with our daughters.” Ismail, Booking.com
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Price: $2,000 per night, all-inclusive platinum
The final choice on our list is Lily Beach. Another high-end resort with a platinum all-inclusive package. Expect top-quality meals, snacks, a full bar service, many activities, and Taittinger champagne.
The deluxe overwater villas feature a Jacuzzi plunge pool, a freestanding bath, and a private sundeck. You can take three excursions during your stay, including coral garden snorkeling, fishing trips, sunset cruises, and a local island trip.
A highlight is the floating platforms anchored in a private lagoon for ultimate seclusion, and the Tamara Spa with overwater jacuzzi pavilions is a must for indulgence.
| Google Rating | 4.8/5.0 (983 reviews) |
| Booking.com Rating | 9.5/10.0 (195 reviews) |
| TripAdvisor Rating | 4.8/5.0 (5,838 reviews) |
“Lily beach is the best hotel in Maldives. We really like the hotel will be back for sure house reef is very good we saw some turtles. From reception butler Hisan and Anas was very helpful, food at aqua is very good special thanks to chef Nuwan from aqua” HU C, TripAdvisor.
Which is the best: Veligandu Island Resort & Spa
Visit the Maldives for ultimate luxury. Get pampered from start to finish, with expert hosts catering to all your needs from accommodation to dining, activities, and wellness.
While all the options listed above are sensational, the Veligandu Island Resort & Spa was our top choice, because it’s adult-only, so you can completely escape real life.
