Noonu Atoll
Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection
Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection by IHG is a 5-star private island resort located on Kudafunafaru Island in the Maldives. The resort features 50 modern and spacious villas, each with separate bathtubs and rainfall showers. Guests can choose from Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Half Board Plus, Full Board, Full Board Plus, or All-Inclusive meal plans, with culinary offerings from two restaurants, including a daily-changing all-you-can-eat à la carte breakfast. The 6-hectare island is surrounded by a healthy fringing reef, providing excellent snorkeling directly from the beach and overwater villas. Resort facilities include a spa, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and two bars. Transfers are via a 45-minute seaplane flight or a combination of domestic flight and speedboat. With its focus on contemporary design, direct reef access, and praised culinary program, this resort offers a luxury experience for guests seeking modern comforts and vibrant marine life.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Seaplane — 45 min
- Domestic Flight + Speedboat — 40 min + 15 min
Meal plans in source: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive, Half Board Plus, Full Board Plus.
Villas
- Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool — 400 m² · up to 6 guests
A secluded hideaway set apart from neighbouring villas, with sweeping ocean views and golden sunsets over the water. Two elegant bedrooms, matched in size and design, share a private sundeck and plunge pool, making it ideal for friends and family travelling together. The beach is right on the doorstep, with direct access to the thriving house reef just steps away, where colourful marine life and turtles await.
- Beach Villa with Pool — 220 m² · up to 3 guests
Wake to soft morning light and step straight out onto your own stretch of expansive beach, with powdery white sand just beyond your sundeck. Spread out across a generous deck with a spacious private pool, then unwind your way: under the outdoor rain shower, in the indoor shower, or soaking in the freestanding bathtub.
- Water Villa with Pool — 190 m² · up to 4 guests
Premium overwater villa with a private plunge pool on the deck, suspended above the Indian Ocean. Combines the drama of overwater living with the luxury of a private pool and panoramic lagoon views.
- Beach Villa — 175 m² · up to 4 guests
Private beach villa nestled in lush tropical vegetation offering seclusion and tranquility. Spacious interiors with indoor-outdoor living and a secluded garden terrace.
- Sunset Water Villa with Pool — 190 m² · up to 3 guests
Built above the crystal-blue lagoon, away from the main island, this large one-bedroom villa is all about privacy and seclusion. An expansive sundeck and infinity pool are the front-row seats for the vibrant colours of the setting sun.
- Water Villa — 186 m² · up to 3 guests
Romantic overwater villa on stilts above the turquoise lagoon with a glass floor panel, private deck, and direct ladder access to the ocean. Uninterrupted views across the water.
- Sunset Beach Villa with Pool — 220 m² · up to 3 guests
Elegant beachfront villa on soft powder sands with a private pool and direct beach access. Sunset-facing position offers spectacular evening skies. At 220 sqm+, among the largest beach villas in the Maldives.
Dining
- Thari Bar — Beverages · Poolside
Thari Bar at Noku Maldives is the poolside bar for a refreshing drink, with a wide view across the Indian Ocean. Open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Destination Dining — Private dining
Celebrate special moments with a curated collection of private dining experiences. This exclusive service offers a bespoke culinary journey tailored to personal preferences.
- Thari Restaurant — Pan-Asian · Poolside
Thari is the poolside restaurant, drawing on the kitchens of Pan-Asia. The menu changes regularly and stays with bold, direct flavours. Lunch is served from 12:30pm to 2:30pm and dinner from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.
- Palms Restaurant — International; Maldivian seafood and grilled meats · Beachfront
Palms Restaurant is the beachfront main restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a mix of buffet and à la carte. The menu moves among Maldivian seafood, grilled meats, and international dishes, and most evenings a live band plays. Breakfast is 7:00am to 10:30am, lunch 12:30pm to 2:30pm, and dinner 6:30pm to 10:00pm.
- Room Service — In-room dining
Twenty-four-hour room service.
- Palms Bar — Cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks · Near the beach
Palms Bar is the island's main bar, set under palm-thatched roofs near the beach. Cocktails draw on Eastern and Western traditions, and the list also includes wines, beers, and soft drinks. It is the relaxed stop for a sundowner or a late drink, open from 10:00am to midnight.
Wellness
- Funa Spa — Garden
Named after the Alexander Laurel flower found across the Maldivian islands, Funa Spa draws inspiration from the natural healing traditions of the archipelago. Our treatments combine nourishing oils, island botanicals, and slow, thoughtful techniques designed to help the body unwind and the mind find calm.
Diving
- Noku Dive Club
There is something quietly magnetic about the waters surrounding Kuda Funafaru. The lagoon shimmers in ever-changing shades of blue, while the house reef begins just a few fin kicks from shore. Beyond it, the channels of Noonu Atoll, more widely spaced than elsewhere in the Maldives, offer gentle currents and remarkable water clarity, creating ideal conditions for underwater exploration. Dive Club Noku is your gateway to discovering it all. Whether you are taking your first breath beneath the surface or arriving with a logbook filled with adventures from around the world, our experienced team is here to help you spend more time exploring the ocean and less time wondering what lies beneath.
Experiences
- Kayaking — water_sports
Kayaking available from the island.
- Fishing Excursion — fishing
Traditional Maldivian hand-line fishing using bait.
- House Reef Snorkelling — snorkelling
Shore-access snorkelling among clownfish, anemones and triggerfish.
- Jet Skiing — water_sports
Jet skiing available from the island.
- Discover Scuba — diving
Introductory scuba experience offered through the resort dive centre.
- Yoga at the Spa Pavilion — wellness
Yoga at the ocean-facing spa pavilion.
- Maldivian House Cultural Visit — culture
Small on-island collection of household tools, vessels and keepsakes illustrating Maldivian life.
- Noonu Atoll Boat Dive — diving
Boat excursion to coral gardens and nearby dive sites for suitable divers.
- Sandbank Speedboat Trip — excursion
Private speedboat day trip exploring sandbanks.
- Turtle Snorkelling Trip — snorkelling
Guided turtle-snorkelling excursion. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- Guided Snorkelling — snorkelling
Structured guided snorkelling offered through the island marine team.
- Windsurfing — water_sports
Windsurfing available from the island.