Treetop canopy haven
Lush jungle canopy meets white coral sand on a secluded private island, attended by dedicated katheeb butlers.
“The ones that are here are all-white, clean-lined, and minimalist—the opposite of the palm-roofed tropical cliché.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Private katheeb butler service attends every villa, arranging bespoke sandbank dining and daily spa itineraries.
Remarkable
Javvu Spa features ten jungle treatment pods, clinical Sensora chromotherapy, and traditional Dhivehi beys herbal medicine.
Remarkable
House reef diving at the blue hole, Hanifaru Bay manta ray excursions, and seven island dining venues.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Indian Ocean
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
Sporting whitewashed geometric architecture, 10 beach villas, five treetop pool villas, eight ultra-luxe multi-bedroom residences and 44 overwater villas all exude minimalistic island bliss.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, the island features a deep house-reef blue hole and nearby manta aggregations in Hanifaru Bay.
The rooms
Whitewashed pool villas extend over the lagoon, along the beach, or perch twelve meters up inside the coconut tree canopy.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The main swimming pool curves along the beachfront deck, ringed by palms and submerged sun loungers.
The spa
Javvu Spa treatment suites tuck into the jungle with deep soaking tubs, saunas, and traditional herbal remedies.
At the table
Overwater decks pour sunset cocktails above the lagoon, and The Cellar Door houses more than 7,500 bottles.
Amilla is the world’s first resort certified by IncluCare, meaning all staff…can support guests with a range of abilities.
How it began
Locally owned and opened in 2014, the resort pioneered universal accessibility across the Maldives alongside coral reef propagation initiatives.
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The medals
Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.