By Kim P. Alden
A List of Hotels in the Maldives
The Maldives are a series of coral islands in the midst of the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by stunning scenery and the blue ocean, these islands offer vacationers profound relaxation. Temperatures are consistently warm, and there is always sunshine. Some of the islands are more cosmopolitan and some provide seclusion. There are plenty of hotels from which to choose. Many of them have spas.
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Guests can choose beach front rooms, private beach front cottages, over-the-water bungalows or over-the-water villas. Each accommodation features 300-thread count linens, Sheraton "Sweet Sleeper" mattress, cable television, DVD player, thick bathrobes, Blisslabs bath products, coffee and tea makers, refrigerator and mini bar, complimentary mineral water, electronic safe, turndown service and Internet access. There is a fresh water pool and children's pool, a sports club, tennis court and a full-service luxury spa. The facilities include five restaurants, a bar and a pub.
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon resort & Spa
Furanafushi Island, North Malé Atoll
Malé 2015 Maldives
(800) 325-3535
www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overvie/index.html?propertyID=3442
Kuramathi Cottage Spa
Guests at the Kuramathi Cottage Spa stay in their own private bungalows next to the lagoon. Amenities include comfortable beds, bathtubs and showers, direct-dial telephones, turndown service and housekeeping. Conveniences such as irons and ironing boards are available upon request. Internet access is available in the public areas. The Kuramathi Cottage Spa has a full-service spa, swimming pool, health club, a bar and four restaurants.
Kuramathi Cottage Spa
Kuramathi Island
Kuramathi, 2002 Maldives
(960) 666-0527
www.kuramathi.com/cottage/index.html
Marble Hotel
The twenty rooms in this two-story hotel are all smoke free and feature cable television, coffee makers, mini bars, private bathrooms, housekeeping and air conditioning. The Super Deluxe rooms have balconies. Internet access is available in the Marble Cafe. The hotel's cafe has tables inside and on the terrace and serves sandwiches, light meals, snacks, desserts and beverages. There are no recreational facilities in the Marble Hotel, but it's not far from swimming, scuba diving and fishing.
Marble Hotel
Kanba Aisa Rani Higun
Maafannu
Malé 20335 Maldives
(960) 330-2678
www.marble.mv/
Meeru Island Resort
The Meeru Island Resort sits on a private beach and is the only resort on the island of Meerufenfushi. Rooms and villas provide refrigerators, satellite television, DVD players, dial-up Internet, desks, minibars, coffee and tea makers, air conditioning, jetted tubs in the bathroom, bathrobes and turndown service. There is plenty of recreation such as windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving and volleyball. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning, and there are five restaurants and six bars. The Meeru Island has a fitness facility and two spas.
Meeru Island Resort
North Male' Atoll
Meerufenfushi, Maldives
(960) 664-3157
meeru.com
Komandoo Resort
Guests can choose a beach villa, a Jacuzzi beach villa or a Jacuzzi water villa. Each private villa has a four-poster bed, ceiling fan, air conditioning, minibar, in-room safe, kimonos, cable television, tea and coffee makers, beach towels and telephone. The bathrooms have showers but not tubs. Komandoo Island Resort has a full-service health spa, volleyball, table tennis, darts and badminton. Canoes and windsurfing equipment are available. There are two restaurants and two bars.
Komandoo Island Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives
(960) 662-1010
komandoo.com
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About the Author:
A professional writer and editor for more than 25 years, Kim Alden is also a certified yoga therapist who has lectured in and traveled to many parts of the world. She combines her travel savvy with natural health and yoga expertise to write for various online publications. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.
Photo Credits:
Photo: Mikhail Matsonashvili
