Raa Atoll
The Standard, Maldives
Your Maldivian dreams are about to come true at The Standard's first island escape. Located on Huruvalhi Island in Raa Atoll — just a 35-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport — this oasis offers a unique blend of relaxation and social life, perfect for a romantic escape or a getaway with everyone you know. Whether an overwater villa floating above the lagoon or settled on a pristine sandy beachfront, each of the 115 villas features its own private lounge deck and plunge pool. Spend your days snorkelling the naturally protected house reef — home to 98 types of coral and over 220 species of marine life — or dive deep on a boat excursion, with proximity to Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve renowned as one of the world's largest manta feeding hotspots. Relax in the indoor hydrotherapy oasis at The Standard Spa, complete with communal hammam, aroma steam room, daily yoga and nine private treatment rooms. From Mediterranean bites at Onda to authentic Maldivian cuisine at Guduguda, all-day dining at Kula and fiery beachfront grills at BBQ Shak, then end the night at Beru Bar — an overwater glass-floored nightclub. Listed among the Best Hotels in the Maldives by Condé Nast Traveller.
Published packages
No published packages currently match this page. A Maldives specialist can still help with a tailored option.
Transfers and meal plans
- Seaplane — 35
Meal plans in source: Breakfast, All Inclusive.
Villas
- Ocean Overwater Villa — 110 m² · up to 4 guests
Overwater villa located on the ocean side with clear ocean view, privacy from the island and closer proximity to the house reef. King bed, one daybed, private deck with direct water access, infinity plunge pool. May have partial sunset views depending on season (not guaranteed). Overstocked minibar, soaking bathtub with disco ball, flat-screen TV, free WiFi.
- Lagoon Overwater Villa — 110 m² · up to 4 guests
Overwater villa floating above the lagoon, facing part of the lagoon and the island. King bed, one daybed, private deck with direct water access, infinity plunge pool. No clear sunset or sunrise view guaranteed. Overstocked minibar, soaking bathtub and shower with disco ball, flat-screen TV, free WiFi. Up to 2 adults + 2 children or max 3 adults.
- Ocean Beach Villa — up to 4 guests
Beachfront villa with clear ocean view and added privacy from the island, closer to the house reef. King-size bed, infinity plunge pool, private deck with direct beach access. Overstocked minibar, soaking bathtub and shower with disco ball, flat-screen TV, free WiFi.
- Two Bedroom Ocean Beach Villa — up to 6 guests
Spacious two-bedroom beachfront villa with clear ocean view, ideal for families or groups. Two king-size beds, infinity plunge pool, private deck with direct beach access. Overstocked minibar, soaking bathtubs with disco ball, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi.
- The Standard Residence — up to 4 guests
Signature combo package: 2 nights in a Beach Villa + 2 nights in an Overwater Villa — experience the best of both worlds. Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe. Marvel at marine life right beneath your feet in the overwater portion. King-size bed in each room.
- Lagoon Beach Villa — up to 4 guests
Beachfront villa facing the lagoon side. King-size bed, infinity plunge pool, sun loungers on a private deck with direct access to the beach. Overstocked minibar, soaking bathtub and shower with disco ball, flat-screen TV, custom bath amenities, free WiFi, air conditioning.
- Two Bedroom Lagoon Overwater Villa — up to 6 guests
Spacious two-bedroom overwater villa floating above the lagoon. Two king-size beds, infinity plunge pool, private deck with direct water access. Marine life visible right beneath the villa. Overstocked minibar, soaking bathtubs with disco ball, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi. Ideal for families or groups.
Dining
- Kula — International themed buffets · Bright open-kitchen dining room overlooking the pool and ocean
Kula is the resort’s all-day restaurant, serving international themed buffets from a large open kitchen and live stations. Current themes span Maldivian, Mediterranean, Asian, Indian, Mexican, Italian and grilled specialities.
- Beru Bar — Cocktails, Izakaya, Tropical Juices · Overwater — see-through glass dance floor nightclub
Overwater club perched above the ocean with a see-through dance floor. Enjoy the breeze with cocktails, fresh tropical juices and Izakaya dishes fresh from the ocean. Hosts karaoke, movie nights, cocktail-mixing classes and more.
- BBQ Shak — Grilled seafood, meat and vegetables · Casual beachfront grill
BBQ Shak is a casual beach dinner venue where seafood, meats and vegetables are cooked over charcoal in view of guests and paired with house-made sauces. It is being reintroduced as The Beach Grill as part of the resort's refresh in Q4 2026.
- Joos Café — Café, juices, smoothies and international light meals · Poolside café and library lounge
Joos Café serves specialty coffee, fresh juices, smoothies and light lunches including salads, wraps, paninis, pizza and pasta. Guests can sit in the café, by the pool or in the vintage-book library lounge.
- Guduguda — Maldivian · Traditional low seating indoors and on a water-facing patio
Guduguda celebrates Maldivian food and the social ritual of relaxing over a meal. Current menus centre locally caught seafood, coconut curries, regional produce, spiced rice and homemade bread.
- Todis Bar — Bar snacks, cocktails, beer and wine · Playful pool-deck bar with games and books
Todis is a pool-deck bar for casual afternoons, serving bar snacks, cocktails, cold beer and wine. Its current page also highlights a custom tubular ping-pong table, board games and books.
- Onda — Mediterranean · Overwater pavilion positioned for sunset
Onda is a vibrant Mediterranean outlet whose name comes from the Italian word for wave. The current first-party page describes fresh coastal cuisine, signature artisanal cocktails and a relaxed sunset setting.
Wellness
- The Standard Spa — Island wellness complex with hammam, spa pool, yoga pavilion, contrast bathing and fitness facilities
The Standard Spa is the resort’s adults-focused wellness hub, combining a traditional hammam, treatment rooms, yoga and meditation, sound healing, a contrast bathing circuit, salon services, fitness and a spa shop.
Diving
- The Standard Dive Center & Water Sports — PADI dive centre; exact operator rating is not stated on the current page
The on-island dive and water-sports centre offers introductory experiences, PADI courses, specialty training, guided dives, equipment rental and private guiding. Current published tariffs state that prices include 10% service charge and applicable government taxes.
Experiences
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver — PADI course
Advanced Open Water Diver certification programme.
- Lucky Manta Snorkeling — Manta snorkelling
An out-of-core-season manta search offered subject to conditions and wildlife movement.
- Dive Boat Passenger — Dive boat passenger
Passenger tariff for accompanying a dive boat outing without diving.
- In-Residence DJ at Todis — DJ programme
Rotating in-residence DJs perform at Todis Bar as part of the resort entertainment programme.
- Lil Shark Kids Club — Kids club
A supervised club for children aged 4-12, with current published sessions from 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-19:00.
- Racket Retreat — Tennis
A resort tennis experience promoted on the current first-party activities page.
- Local Island Visit — Local island visit
A guided visit intended to introduce guests to a local island community.
- Dive Boat Fee — Single Dive — Dive boat fee
Published boat fee for a single dive.
- PADI Scuba Diver Referral — PADI referral course
Referral completion path for the PADI Scuba Diver qualification.
- PADI Adventure Diver — PADI course
Adventure Diver certification programme.
- Six-to-Nine Dive Package — Per Dive — Guided scuba dive package
Per-dive tariff when booking six to nine dives.
- Starlight Snorkel — Night snorkelling
A snorkelling experience after dark to observe nocturnal reef life.
- Tubing — Towable water sport
A towable tubing experience offered by the water-sports centre.
- Single Dive Equipment Item Rental — Dive equipment rental
Rental of one individual equipment item.
- Movie Stars — Open-air movie · 150 min
A weekly open-air film night on Reception Beach.
- Private Dive Guide — Double Dive — Private dive guide
- Full Dive Equipment Rental — Dive equipment rental
Full set of dive equipment, priced per published rental unit.
- Wakeboarding — Wakeboarding
Motorised wakeboarding offered through the resort water-sports centre.
- PADI Scuba Diver E-learning — PADI e-learning course
PADI Scuba Diver option using e-learning theory.
- PADI Scuba Diver to Open Water Upgrade — PADI course
Upgrade from PADI Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver.
- Night Snorkelling — Snorkelling
Guided night snorkel excursion
- Candle Meditation — Meditation · 60 min
A guided candle meditation session at The Standard Spa.
- Scuba Diving — Diving
PADI Open Water — house reef + Hanifaru Bay proximity
- Fish Like a Local — Traditional fishing
A fishing excursion focused on local methods and island fishing culture.
- Single Guided Dive — Guided scuba dive
Published tariff for one guided dive; boat fees and equipment may be separate.
- Jet Ski — Jet ski
Motorised jet-ski experience offered through the resort water-sports centre.
- PADI Open Water Referral — PADI referral course
Referral completion path for the PADI Open Water qualification.
- Private Dive Boat — Single Dive — Private dive boat
Private boat tariff for a single dive.
- Wakeboarding / Tubing — Cruise
Motorized watersports — tubing, wakeboarding
- PADI Open Water Diver Course — PADI course
A three-to-four-day Open Water Diver course with four dives.