Three Islands You Can Take Over in the Maldives

These resorts are offering you not just a room, but a whole island at your disposal. 

With exclusivity taking on a whole new meaning, settle for nothing less than a complete buyout for your next trip to the Maldives! Three resorts are unveiling packages that let guests utilise all facilities and access all rooms in a once-in-a-lifetime island takeover deal. Choose from W Maldives, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa or The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort for an adventure packed, family or wellness-focussed escape. Accessible by speedboat or seaplane from Velana International Airport, Male, each of the resorts is located on their own private island with an uninterrupted view of the Indian Ocean.

The bespoke buyout experience is exclusively crafted for travellers looking for elevated privacy, exceptionality, and personalised service and amenities. From dinner by the beach with live music to fireworks displays, a sunset cruise, a luxurious massage accompanied by nothing but the sound of the ocean, and even an open-air movie night, guests are catered to their every whim.

A Bold, Unscripted, Luxury Experience at W Maldives

Located in North Ari Atoll, W Maldives is a luxury private island resort, setting the stage to fuel the guests’ lust for life. The five-star resort is available for complete island buyout, allowing a group total use of the 77 private Escapes (Villas) located both on the beach and overwater – each with its own plunge pool and sundeck; six creative gourmet dining venues and lounge bars, overwater treatment rooms of Away Spa, and the world beneath the waves at Down Under with reef sharks, in the best house reef of the Maldives for a quintessential escape.

Included in the deal is the island buyout of all 77 escapes, daily breakfast at Kitchen restaurant, accommodation for up to 150 guests, select non-motorised watersports activities.

The rate starts from USD 199,000 per night for a minimum stay of three nights.

Break Away at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Located in North Male Atoll on the private Furanafushi Island, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa plays tribute to the island’s opulent and lush vegetation. The island is a haven, a hideout, enriched by private nooks, enchanting views, and manicured gardens. Easily accessible by a 15-minute scenic speedboat journey from Velana International Airport in Male, the resort is a preferred choice by those who favour convenient travel. On the island, guests will have access to all 176 guest rooms as well as Jalsaa, the resort’s private indoor and outdoor venue: complete with a private garden and outdoor pool – most ideal for hosting of cocktail receptions or private dinners.

Included in the buyout is expert planning by a dedicated team, accommodation for up to 352 guests, unlimited use of Jalsaa, a multi-faceted private venue, daily USD 150 dining credit per person, 20 per cent off on spa services at Shine Spa for Sheraton, complimentary speedboat transfers from and to Velana International Airport and a daily buffet breakfast at Feast.

The rate starts from USD 130,000 per night based upon a minimum stay of three nights.

A Heavenly Island Buyout at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort 

Nestled on a beautiful coral island of the Baa Atoll, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site, guests of The Westin Maldives Resort can experience a tranquil wellness escape with uninterrupted ocean and pristine turquoise lagoon views. As part of the buyout package, the resort invites guests to emerge, deepen their breath, nourish and calm their senses, and remember what it is like to delight in the rising sun. One can prepare to embrace the goodness of nature, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga, functional movement and much more, through various wellness activities available for all ages, moods and fitness levels.

The buyout includes 41 beach and 29 overwater villas, including two-bedroom villa and residence, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at Island Kitchen, daily two hours of sunset cocktails and snacks at Sunset Bar, unlimited watersports activities, one combined excursion, one 45-minute spa treatment at the Heavenly Spa, daily group wellness activity at the Westin WorkOut and a return seaplane or domestic transfers. Save 20 per cent on additional motorized watersports, diving, destination dining, sandbank picnics and spa.

The rate starts from USD 360,000 based on a minimum stay of three nights.