Solar-powered island bolthole
Fifteen overwater villas arc across a private lagoon, where personal butlers orchestrate unscripted days completely off the grid.
“Kudadoo has just 15 Japanese-inspired overwater villas, plus a bi-level spa and a restaurant.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Dedicated 24-hour butlers orchestrate unscripted private dining, bespoke excursions, and unlimited treatments across fifteen overwater residences.
Remarkable
Yuji Yamazaki shaped fifteen cedar residences and a central pavilion capped by a sweeping photovoltaic roof.
Remarkable
Unlimited private scuba excursions, jet skiing, guided manta ray safaris, and private sandbar picnics on Dream Island.
What they say
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Indian Ocean
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
Japanese architect Yuji Yamazaki… has created a tranquil place that feels part ryokan, part super-luxe pad.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A 40-minute seaplane flight from Male reaches this secluded Lhaviyani Atoll islet, ringed by vibrant coral reefs and uninhabited sandbars.
The rooms
Cedar-clad residences feature Tasmanian oak floors, broad sundecks with private infinity plunge pools, and direct staircases into the house reef.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A freshwater infinity pool curves across The Retreat sundeck, with wooden loungers set directly into the shallows.
The spa
Sulha Spa houses overwater treatment suites, a mosaic steam room, and a chamber lined with Himalayan salt bricks.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling glass surrounds the overwater fitness center, looking straight across the ocean from treadmills and stationary bikes.
At the table
Meals are served anywhere on the island without set schedules, from the backlit onyx bar to private sandbars.
Luxury treads lightly here – Kudadoo Maldives is the only fully solar-powered island, utilising no less than 984 solar panels.
How it began
The central pavilion's sloping roof integrates 984 solar panels, generating enough electricity to power the entire private island.
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Silver
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Bronze
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Listed
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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.