North Malé Atoll
Villa Nautica, Maldives
On Paradise Island, North Malé Atoll, 20 minutes from Velana Airport by speedboat. Ten villa categories span beach and overwater, with pools and lagoon access. Nine dining venues include the overwater Farumathi and Ristorante al Tramonto. Award-winning dive centre. Araamu Spa. Nautical-themed signature experiences. Part of Villa Resorts.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Speedboat — 20 min · Mandatory resort transfer, charges on arrival
Meal plans in source: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board.
Villas
- Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa — 108 m² · up to 6 guests
Two interconnecting bedrooms open onto the turquoise lagoon, making this 108sqm beach villa a relaxed base for families or two couples travelling together. A king and twin arrangement sleeps up to six, while a large open-air shower and a private terrace that steps onto the sand frame an easygoing, laid-back stay.
- Sunset Deluxe Beach Pool Villa — 150 m² · up to 3 guests
With enchanting sunset views, direct access to the sparkling turquoise lagoon, and an intimate beachfront setting, these villas provide the ideal sanctuary for couples seeking a romantic escape in the Maldives. These villas offer an elevated beachfront escape with private pools and sundecks perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking sunsets. Step directly onto soft white sands, let the soothing sound of ocean waves wash over you, and unwind in the tranquility of your exclusive retreat.
- Beach Villa — 54 m² · up to 3 guests
Nestled among swaying palm trees, just a few steps away from the ocean, these traditional Maldivian beach villas embrace the simplicity of island life. Each one-bedroom Beach Villa has an open-air shower, uninterrupted views of the blue lagoon, and direct access to our island’s sugar-white sand beaches. Surrounded by the dappled shade of tropical greenery, your villa is a tranquil retreat where you can relax and truly unwind.
- Two Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool — 391 m² · up to 4 guests
Beautiful both inside and out, our Two-bedroom Ocean Suites with Pools are everything a luxury overwater villa in the Maldives should be. With two spacious bedrooms, a private plunge pool and a large sunrise-facing sundeck, our Two-bedroom Ocean Suites are the biggest water bungalows on the island. Perfect for families, they have direct access to the crystal-clear lagoon below and offer panoramic views of the horizon.
- One Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool — 255 m² · up to 2 guests
A sunrise-facing overwater suite set above the lagoon, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the water on every side. The private sundeck holds a freshwater pool and a separate whirlpool, while steps lead straight down into the shallows. Inside, a king bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and open-air shower complete the retreat.
- Deluxe Beach Pool Villa — 150 m² · up to 3 guests
A 150-square-metre beachfront villa on the island's eastern shore, opening directly onto a palm-fringed strip of white sand. A private plunge pool and sun-deck face panoramic ocean views, while indoor and outdoor living areas frame a king bed. Sleeps two adults and a child.
- Water Villa with Whirlpool — 86 m² · up to 2 guests
Raised on stilts off the island's eastern shore, this 86-square-metre overwater villa is angled to catch the Maldivian sunrise. A private sundeck holds an outdoor whirlpool and steps down to direct lagoon access, while the king bed and open living area sit within. Conceived for two, it suits couples after a quiet water's-edge stay.
- Water Villa — 77 m² · up to 2 guests
Bright, spacious and with unbeatable ocean views, these luxurious water villas at our Maldivian resort are perfect for couples. Our overwater villas are synonymous with the freedom and tranquillity that come with quayside living. Wake up to views of the sunrise, descend the private staircase into the blue lagoon below, and spend your days relaxing on your private sundeck with nothing but the sea air and the sound of waves for company.
Dining
- Dhaavani Coffee Shop — Café / Snacks · indoor
Dhaavani is a relaxed stop for simple, satisfying bites around the clock. Pick up a favourite coffee, tea or chilled drink and pair it with a selection of pastries and light snacks. Open 24/7, it’s ideal for quick refuels and casual catch-ups.
- Lagoon Restaurant — International
Villa Nautica's sophisticated yet relaxed overwater restaurant, serving signature Maldivian dishes with mesmerising dawn to dusk ocean views. Enjoy a languid lunch cooled by gentle sea breezes, or soak up the sun with drinks on the terrace above the lagoon.
- The Hook — Seafood / Bar
The Hook is Villa Nautica's speciality seafood restaurant, serving lunch and dinner in a bustling marina, fish market-style setting. Fresh catches and grilled dishes are prepared in a lively, nautical-themed atmosphere buzzing with energy.
- Bageecha — International · indoor
Bageecha offers all-day dining in its crisp and breezy blue-and-white interiors. Our food is a celebration of our location, with ingredients sustainably sourced from our organic gardens and surrounding oceans.
- Fukuya Teppanyaki — Japanese · Indoor
A sophisticated dining experience with delicious sushi and tempura dishes, as well as locally sourced fish and meats prepared on the teppanyaki grill. Fukuya Teppanyaki promises authentic Japanese cooking with a side of theater.
- Ristorante al Tramonto — Italian · outdoor
With an open-air terrace illuminated by lanterns, and a menu inspired by authentic Italian dining, Ristorante al Tramonto is the perfect setting to enjoy panoramic views of pastel-coloured skies at sunset.
- Farumathi Restaurant — Seafood · overwater
The inspiring Farumathi Restaurant, located at the end of the overwater jetty, serves fresh seafood with serene ocean views and is one of the best spots on the island to admire the sunset.
Wellness
- Araamu Spa — Tropical-garden pavilion near the marina, Paradise Island
Set a short stroll from the marina on Paradise Island, Araamu Spa is Villa Nautica's peaceful hideaway wrapped in tropical greenery — a quiet counterpoint to the resort's yacht-life glamour in North Malé Atoll. Its signature Swept Away journey is a full detoxifying ritual, moving through ginger lemonade, a foot cleanse, Himalayan salt-pulling therapy, scalp reflexology and a warm salt-stone massage before a herbal vitality bath. Beyond a spa menu of Ayurvedic therapies, body cocoons and facials, guests balance indulgence with the resort's Shipshape fitness classes and unwind afterwards in the hammock-strung Cocoon Lounge.
Diving
- diveOceanus — diveOceanus