Submerged reef showpiece
An intimate private-island resort built around marine architecture, where life revolves around a vibrant house reef and the ocean floor below.
“A recent refurb has given this two-decade-old property the contemporary update it needed while keeping its original boutique energy intact.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Submerged treatment suites eight meters below the lagoon look onto live coral gardens.
Remarkable
Dedicated Thakuru butlers handle custom sandbank dinners and island excursions for every villa.
Remarkable
A dive center arranges house-reef explorations, seabob excursions, and luxury dhoni cruises.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
feels less like a resort and more like a personal island retreat where understated elegance reigns supreme.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on Nakachchafushi Island in North Malé Atoll, the property sits a thirty-minute speedboat ride across the water from Malé.
The rooms
Every thatched bungalow and pavilion features a freshwater plunge pool, while ocean categories include glass floor panels looking straight into the lagoon.
Pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Fiber optics illuminate the beachfront infinity pool after dark, and the glass-walled gym stands on stilts above the lagoon.
The spa
Treatment rooms sit eight meters beneath the surface with windows facing the reef, alongside overwater pavilions with glass floors.
At the table
An underground wine cellar holds thousands of rare bottles, and thatched overwater pavilions serve dinners above the reef.
Guests at Per Aquum’s Huvafen Fushi resort can unwind at its signature Lime spa, which offers both overwater pavilions and underwater treatment rooms...
How it began
Translating to Dream Island in Dhivehi, the resort was developed in 2004 by local hospitality pioneer Universal Enterprises.
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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.