Maagau Island Maldives
Opened
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Baglioni HotelsItalian island cove
Italian hospitality meets remote atoll living on a private island fringed by a vibrant, 360-degree house reef.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
PADI dive expeditions on the house reef, dolphin cruises, floodlit tennis, four restaurants, and an active kids club.
Notable
Beach and overwater villas appointed with custom Cassina furniture, plush Frette linens, and dedicated island concierge service.
Notable
Jungle-immersed treatment pavilions offer Ayurvedic bodywork alongside open-air yoga sessions and Technogym fitness facilities.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Maagau Island sits in Dhaalu Atoll, surrounded by quiet waters and reachable by a forty-minute seaplane flight from Malé.
The rooms
Whitewashed wood and crisp lines define beach and overwater villas, where private sun decks open directly onto the lagoon.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The oceanfront freshwater infinity pool stretches along the beach, surrounded by sun loungers facing the lagoon.
The spa
Lantern-lit wooden walkways lead to open-air jungle pavilions offering Ayurvedic bodywork and Italian Insìum skincare treatments.
Gym and yoga pavilion
A timber-floored gym holds Technogym equipment, and sunrise yoga sessions take place outdoors over the water.
At the table
Umami prepares sushi and teppanyaki over the lagoon, and Gusto serves regional Italian cuisine along the beachfront.
How it began
The resort opened in 2019 as the Italian hotelier's first tropical outpost, bringing Mediterranean style to a secluded Maldivian coral atoll.
Good to know
Stay here
Baglioni Maldives
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Maldives
More like this
One&Only Reethi Rah
“Expansive island wonderland”
The Soneva Fushi
“Barefoot jungle hideaway”
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
“Three-island ocean refuge”
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
“Astronomical reef sanctuary”
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
“Coral lagoon showpiece”
Huvafen Fushi
“Submerged reef showpiece”
Velaa Private Island Maldives
“Bespoke island sanctuary”
Amilla Maldives
“Treetop canopy haven”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
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.