Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort
Located on a secluded private island 400km south of Malé in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort is an isolated haven surrounded by tropical greenery, turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. This seashell-shaped island features 120 luxurious villas — 60 overwater and 60 beachfront — all inspired by Maldivian architecture, each with a private front deck with stunning ocean views. Guests enjoy three restaurants including all-day dining at REEF, grilled specialties at SURF and pizzas at Pizza Kaage, plus two bars. The resort features an outdoor infinity pool, spa, fitness centre, kids' club, multi-purpose court and a third-party water sports and dive centre with 25+ dive sites in the atoll. Accessed via 55-minute domestic flight to Kaadedhdhoo Airport followed by a private 15-minute speedboat transfer — guests enjoy complimentary access to a private lounge at Velana Airport on arrival.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Domestic Flight + Speedboat — Flight to Kaadedhdhoo (under an hour) + 15 min speedboat
Meal plans in source: All Inclusive, Bed & Breakfast, Breakfast.
Villas
- Overwater Villa — 77 m² · up to 3 guests
Set on stilts above the lagoon, this overwater villa opens onto a private terrace with sun loungers and steps descending straight into the water. Interiors centre on a king bed and a chic en suite, with both an al fresco sunken tub and indoor and outdoor showers. Floor-to-water living frames uninterrupted views across the Indian Ocean.
- Beach Villa with Private Pool — 121 m² · up to 4 guests
The Beach Villa with Private Pool at NH Collection Maldives Havodda is 121 square metres for three adults and one child, with a king bed. The pool is a courtyard plunge pool rather than a beach pool, and the villa adds an indoor daybed and side-by-side loungers facing the waves.
- Sunrise Beach Pool Villa — 121 m² · up to 4 guests
The Sunrise Beach Pool Villa is 121 square metres for three adults and one child, with a king bed, and it opens directly onto the beach. The sundeck and private pool face the horizon, so the morning sky comes in over the water, broken mainly by herons on the lagoon.
- Deluxe Overwater Villa — up to 3 guests
Available from 11 January 2027. This newly renovated overwater villa has been redesigned with a modern yet homely touch, with a refreshing colour palette, elegant finishes and a warm atmosphere. It sleeps two adults and one child, or three adults, and suits guests of all generations who want overwater living.
- Over Water Pool Suite — 153 m² · up to 3 guests
Raised on stilts above the lagoon, this 153 sqm overwater retreat opens onto a private sun deck with a plunge pool, an overwater hammock and a staircase descending straight into the coral-rich shallows. Inside, a king bed faces the Indian Ocean, with the water lapping beneath the floor through the night.
- Sunset Beach Villa — 95 m² · up to 4 guests
West-facing beachfront villa with spectacular sunset views and private front deck. Elegant interiors inspired by Maldivian architecture. Espresso machine, Nespresso, bathtub, rain effect shower, sitting area, minibar, pillow menu, NH Collection amenities, free WiFi, flat-screen TV. Baby crib on request.
- Sunset Beach Pool Villa — 121 m² · up to 4 guests
The Sunset Beach Pool Villa is 121 square metres for three adults and one child, with a king bed and a beach plunge pool that looks over the ocean. Sunsets colour the sky above the pool, and an open-air sunken tub sits with the villa.
- Sunrise Beach Villa — 95 m² · up to 4 guests
East-facing beachfront villa with stunning sunrise views and private front deck. Elegant interiors inspired by Maldivian architecture. Espresso machine, Nespresso, bathtub, rain effect shower, sitting area, minibar, pillow menu, NH Collection amenities, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, international channels. Baby crib on request.
Dining
- SURF — Grill
SURF is Havodda's barbecue grill. Guests choose prime meat or fish from the neighbouring island, grilled over charcoal. Lunch is in the early afternoon and dinner runs from seven until ten, and the restaurant is closed on Thursdays and Sundays.
- Iru Bar — Drinks
Iru Bar at NH Collection Maldives Havodda is a beach bar for sunset. Drinks and canapés are served from five until seven, with the evening sky over the island.
- Thari Bar — Drinks
Thari Bar at NH Collection Maldives Havodda is the poolside bar, with cocktails, light bites, and afternoon tea. Seating runs from a lounger by the pool to a cabana or a table in the shallows, and service runs from ten in the morning until midnight.
- REEF — International
REEF is Havodda's all-day restaurant, with cooking stalls and an international menu from morning until night. An open-air pavilion and tables on the beach seat guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and dinner runs until about ten.
- In-Villa Dining — International
In-Villa Dining at NH Collection Maldives Havodda brings an international menu to the villa, including a breakfast that floats in the pool. The service runs around the clock.
- Pizza Kaage — Pizza
Pizza Kaage is Havodda's poolside Italian kitchen. Pizzas come from the wood-fired oven from midday until six, and a wider à la carte menu runs from midday until ten, beside the pool.
Wellness
- The Spa
Four treatment villas and two treatment suites.
Diving
- Dive Center
Dive centre offering lessons for beginners.
Experiences
- Multipurpose court — fitness
A court for tennis, futsal or basketball.
- Kids' Club — kids
Children paint, weave and hear Maldivian tales, with babysitting available and a Reef Ranger programme run by marine biologists.
- Yoga — wellness
Early-morning yoga with a certified instructor in a quiet clearing.
- Water sports — Water sports
Motorised water toys and see-through kayaks from the water sports centre, with surf waves nearby.
- House reef and coral restoration — Snorkelling
Snorkelling around the island, with talks by a marine biologist and adopted coral fragments guests can attach in the lagoon.
- Dolphin safari — Cruise
A boat trip to sail alongside dolphin pods.