Barefoot lagoon hideaway
Open-air timber pavilions, woven lattices, and sculpted reef-blue ceramic walls frame a barefoot sanctuary ringed by a vibrant lagoon.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Vaulted timber ceilings and woven lattices pair with sculpted reef-blue ceramic walls.
Notable
Dedicated personal butlers attend every villa, alongside private overwater plunge pools.
Notable
Warm polished seashell massages and aerial yoga classes overlook the turquoise lagoon.
What they say
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The newly unveiled V Villas Maldives at Mirihi… each of the 42 villas showcases contemporary open-air architecture, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The intimate private islet sits encircled by its own house reef in South Ari Atoll, thirty minutes by seaplane from Malé.
The rooms
Villas feature vaulted ceilings and timber floors, opening to lush garden outdoor bathrooms or private sundecks perched over the reef.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Daybeds line the timber deck around the pool, looking out across the white sand to the lagoon.
The spa
Spa rituals incorporate ocean mineral salts and native botanicals, alongside signature massages using warm polished seashells.
The gym
Treadmills and training equipment face floor-to-ceiling glass looking straight out onto the palms and beach.
At the table
Overwater tables sit perched above the lagoon, and thatched open-air dining pavilions feature soft sand floors.
How it began
Studio Gronda redesigned the 1989 retreat, taking aesthetic inspiration from the delicate yellow petals of the native Mirihi flower.
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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.