The Maldives has no national accommodation classification. The Tourism Act 2/99 records what a property is — resort, hotel, guesthouse or safari vessel — and that it is registered, but not how good it is. The ranking axis here is therefore the MICHELIN Key, awarded to the country for the first time in October 2025.
Of 175 properties on file, 11 hold a Key and are confirmed against the source by name. The rest are marked verify. That is not a formality: the Ministry's named register is closed to automated retrieval, so those entries cannot yet be confirmed against anything. Villa counts are recorded where a primary source gives them; an asterisk marks a secondary source awaiting confirmation.
The counting unit is the villa, not the room, and a four-bedroom villa sells whole. Villa counts therefore do not convert directly into the bed figures the Ministry publishes, which use a different perimeter.
MICHELIN Key holders
1 236 keys · 11 of 11 properties · 100% covered
| Property | Island | Atoll | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Blanc Randheli | Randheli | Noonu | 3 Keys | 60 | M | LVMH Hotel Management |
| Soneva Fushi Resort | Kunfunadhoo | Baa | 3 Keys | 176 | L | Soneva |
| Joali Being Bodufushi | Bodufushi | Raa | 2 Keys | 85 | M | JOALI |
| Soneva Jani | Medhufaru | Noonu | 2 Keys | 98 | M | Soneva |
| Bolifushi Island Resort | Bolifushi | Kaafu | 1 Key | 114 | M | Atmosphere Core |
| Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru | Landaa Giraavaru | Baa | 1 Key | 145 | L | Four Seasons |
| Joali Muravandhoo | Muravandhoo | Raa | 1 Key | 80 | M | JOALI |
| One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives | Medhufinolhu | Kaafu | 1 Key | 134 | L | Kerzner International |
| Six Senses Laamu | Olhuveli | Laamu | 1 Key | 99 | M | IHG |
| The Ritz Carlton Maldives Fari Islands | Fari Kandu Huraa | Kaafu | 1 Key | 117 | M | Marriott International |
| Vakkaru Maldives | Vakkaru | Baa | 1 Key | 128 | L | independent |
Cheval Blanc RandheliSoneva Fushi ResortJoali Being BodufushiSoneva JaniBolifushi Island ResortFour Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa GiraavaruJoali MuravandhooOne & Only Reethi Rah, MaldivesSix Senses LaamuThe Ritz Carlton Maldives Fari IslandsVakkaru Maldives
Editorial selections
Every MICHELIN Key resortAll Key holders in the Maldives from the first selection, October 2025.Three MICHELIN KeysThe two properties at the top of the country's first Key selection.Private island and buy-out resortsThe smallest properties in the country: one conversation, whole-island bookings.Seaplane-only atollsWhere the daylight rule applies and a late arrival costs a night in Hulhumale'.Same-day arrival resortsKaafu on a speedboat: check-in whatever time the long-haul lands.Inhabited islands with a swimwear beachWhere the guesthouse segment can sell a beach product under local law.
Full stock on file, by atoll
22 097 keys · 175 of 175 properties · 100% covered
Haa Alifu · 1 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA Manafaru | Manafaru | resort | 88 | M | JA Resorts & Hotels |
Haa Dhaalu · 2 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hondaafushi Island Resort | Hondaafushi | resort | 57 | S | independent |
| Soneva Secret | Dhipparufushi | resort | 30 | S | Soneva |
Shaviyani · 2 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa | Vagaru | resort | 73 | M | Marriott International |
| Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort | Gaakoshibee | resort | 149 | L | Accor |
Raa · 17 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joali Being Bodufushi | Bodufushi | 2 Keys | 85 | M | JOALI |
| Joali Muravandhoo | Muravandhoo | 1 Key | 80 | M | JOALI |
| Adaaran Select Meedhupparu | Meedhupparu | resort | 238 | XL | Adaaran Resorts |
| Alila Kothaifaru Maldives | Kothaifaru and Kuroshigiri | resort | 86 | M | Hyatt |
| Brennia Kottefaru | Kottefaru | resort | 145 | L | Brennia |
| Cora Cora Maldives | Maamigili | resort | 106 | M | Cora Cora |
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Faarufushi | resort | 88 | M | Emerald Collection |
| Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Fasmendho | Fasmendhoo | resort | 143 | L | Emerald Collection |
| Furaveri Maldives | Furaveri | resort | 171 | L | independent |
| Heritance Aarah | Aarah | resort | 158 | L | Aitken Spence |
| Inter Continental Maldives Maamunagau | Maamunagau | resort | 97 | M | IHG |
| Kudafushi Resort & Spa | Kudafushi | resort | 107 | M | independent |
| Niva Dhigali Maldives | Dhigali | resort | 181 | L | Universal Resorts |
| Raaya by Atmosphere | Kudakurathu | resort | 200 | XL | Atmosphere Core |
| Reethi Faru Resort | Filaidhoo | resort | 164 | L | independent |
| The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives | Huruvalhi | resort | 122 | L | Standard International |
| You & Me Maldives | Uthurumaafaru | resort | 109 | M | Cocoon Collection |
Noonu · 8 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Blanc Randheli | Randheli | 3 Keys | 60 | M | LVMH Hotel Management |
| Soneva Jani | Medhufaru | 2 Keys | 98 | M | Soneva |
| Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa | Kuredhivaru | resort | 111 | M | Accor |
| Noku Maldives Vignette Collection | Kudafunafaru | resort | 50 | S | IHG |
| Robinson Noonu | Orivaru | resort | 150 | L | TUI Group |
| Siyam World Maldives | Dhigurah | resort | 530 | XL | Sun Siyam Resorts |
| Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives | Medhafushi | resort | 224 | XL | Sun Siyam Resorts |
| Velaa Private Island Maldives | Fushivelaavaru | resort | 67 | M | independent |
Baa · 16 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soneva Fushi Resort | Kunfunadhoo | 3 Keys | 176 | L | Soneva |
| Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru | Landaa Giraavaru | 1 Key | 145 | L | Four Seasons |
| Vakkaru Maldives | Vakkaru | 1 Key | 128 | L | independent |
| Anantara Kihavah Villas | Kihavah Huravalhi | resort | 89 | M | Minor Hotels |
| Avani + Fares Maldives | Fares | resort | 210 | XL | Minor Hotels |
| Coco Palm Dhunikolhu | Dhunikolhu | resort | 98 | M | Coco Collection |
| Dhigufaru Island Resort | Dhigufaruvinagandu | resort | 85 | M | independent |
| Dreamland - The Unique Sea & Lake Resort/Spa | Hirundhoo | resort | 90 | M | independent |
| Dusit Thani Maldives | Mudhdhoo | resort | 104 | M | Dusit International |
| Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives | Kanufushi | resort | 168 | L | Seaside Collection |
| Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah | Voavah | resort | 11 | XS | Four Seasons |
| Milaidhoo Island Maldives | Milaidhoo | resort | 50 | S | Universal Resorts |
| NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort | Fonimagoodhoo | resort | 109 | M | Minor Hotels |
| Royal Island Resort and Spa | Horubadhoo | resort | 152 | L | Villa Resorts |
| The Nautilus Maldives | Thiladhoo | resort | 31 | S | independent |
| The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort | Miriandhoo | resort | 73 | M | Marriott International |
Lhaviyani · 13 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives | Kanifushi | resort | 190 | L | Atmosphere Core |
| Cocoon Maldives | Ookolhu Finolhu | resort | 151 | L | Cocoon Collection |
| Dheruhfinolhu by Jawakara Islands Maldives | Dheruhfinolhu | resort | 93 | M | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Fushifaru Maldives | Fushifaru | resort | 63 | M | Fushifaru |
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Huravalhi | resort | 90 | M | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Komandoo Island Resort | Komandoo | resort | 65 | M | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Kudadoo Maldives Private island | Kudadhoo | resort | 17 | XS | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Kuredu Island Resort | Kuredu | resort | 389 | XL | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Le Méridien Maldives Resort and Spa | Thilamaafushi and Bodufinolhu | resort | 157 | L | Marriott International |
| Mabinhura by Jawakara Islands Maldives | Maabinhuraa | resort | 212 | XL | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Meyyafushi Maldives | Meyyafushi | resort | 88 | M | Fushifaru |
| Nala Maldives by Jawakara | Innahuraa | resort | 42 | S | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Six Senses Kanuhura | Kanuhuraa | resort | 96 | M | IHG |
Alifu Alifu · 11 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ananea Madivaru Maldives | Etheremadivaru | resort | 137 | L | Ananea Resorts |
| Constance Halaveli Resort | Halaveli | resort | 86 | M | Constance Hotels |
| Ellaidhoo Maldives By Cinnamon | Ellaidhoo | resort | 112 | M | Cinnamon Hotels |
| Gangehi Island Resort | Gangehi | resort | 36 | S | independent |
| Kandolhu Maldives | Kandholhudhoo | resort | 30 | S | Universal Resorts |
| Maayafushi Tourist Resort | Maayafushi | resort | 75 | M | independent |
| Nika Island Resort and Spa | Kudafolhudhoo | resort | 52 | S | independent |
| Niva Kuramathi Maldives | Kuramathi | resort | 395 | XL | Universal Resorts |
| Sandies Bathala | Bathala | resort | 70 | M | PlanHotel |
| Veligandu Maldives Resort Island | Veligan'du | resort | 100 | M | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| W Maldives | Fesdhoo | resort | 79 | M | Marriott International |
Kaafu · 57 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolifushi Island Resort | Bolifushi | 1 Key | 114 | M | Atmosphere Core |
| One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives | Medhufinolhu | 1 Key | 134 | L | Kerzner International |
| The Ritz Carlton Maldives Fari Islands | Fari Kandu Huraa | 1 Key | 117 | M | Marriott International |
| Aanugandu Island Resort | Aanugan'du Finolhu and Aanugan'du Huraa | resort | 384 | XL | Atmosphere Core |
| Adaaran Club Rannalhi | Rannalhi | resort | 122 | L | Adaaran Resorts |
| Adaaran Prestige Vadoo | Vaadhoo | resort | 50 | S | Adaaran Resorts |
| Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi | Lhohifushi | resort | 202 | XL | Adaaran Resorts |
| Anantara Resort and Spa Maldives | Dhigufinolhu | resort | 113 | M | Minor Hotels |
| Anantara Veli and Naladhu | Veligan'du Huraa | resort | 88 | M | Minor Hotels |
| Bandos Maldives | Bandos | resort | 220 | XL | independent |
| Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru | Vabbinfaru | resort | 48 | S | Banyan Group |
| Baros Maldives | Baros | resort | 75 | M | Universal Resorts |
| Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives & Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives | resort | 416 | XL | Centara | |
| Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa | Giraavaru | resort | 140 | L | Centara |
| Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives | Kanuoiy Huraa | resort | 148 | L | Cinnamon Hotels |
| Club Med Finolhu Villas | Gasfinolhu | resort | 52 | S | Club Med |
| Club Med Kanifinolhu | Kanifinolhu | resort | 272 | XL | Club Med |
| Coco Bodu Hithi | Boduhithi | resort | 100 | M | Coco Collection |
| Cocoa Island | Makunufushi | resort | 33 | S | COMO Hotels |
| Dhawa Ihuru | Ihuru | resort | 45 | S | Banyan Group |
| Embudhu Village | Embudhu | resort | 118 | M | independent |
| Eri Maldives | Eriyadhu | resort | 76 | M | independent |
| Fihaalhohi Maldives | Fihaalhohi | resort | 150 | L | independent |
| Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa | Kuda Huraa | resort | 112 | M | Four Seasons |
| Gili Lankanfushi | Lankanfushi | resort | 49 | S | independent |
| Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives | Kodhipparu | resort | 125 | L | Park Hotel Group |
| Hard Rock Hotel Maldives | Akasdhoo | resort | 197 | L | Crossroads Maldives |
| Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa | Kohdhipparu Lagoon | resort | 132 | L | Hilton |
| Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives | Kandoomafushi | resort | 162 | L | IHG |
| Huvafenfushi Maldives | Nakatchafushi | resort | 51 | S | Universal Resorts |
| JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort | Hathaafinolhu | resort | 86 | M | Marriott International |
| Joy Island | Island 1 Plot of Lagoon | resort | 153 | L | Cocoon Collection |
| Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island | Olhahali | resort | 91 | M | Jumeirah |
| Kagi Maldives Resort and Spa | Kagi | resort | 50 | S | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives | Kudavillingili | resort | 99 | M | MFAR Hotels |
| Kurumba Maldives | Vihamanaafushi | resort | 181 | L | Universal Resorts |
| Makunudu Island | Makunudhoo | resort | 36 | S | independent |
| Malahini Kuda Bandos | Kuda Bandos | resort | 82 | M | independent |
| Meeru Maldives Resort Island | Meerufenfushi | resort | 284 | XL | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Niva Velassaru Maldives | Velassaru | resort | 129 | L | Universal Resorts |
| Oblu By Atmosphere at Helengeli | Helengeli | resort | 176 | L | Atmosphere Core |
| Oblu Select by Atmosphere at Sangeli | Akirifushi | resort | 114 | M | Atmosphere Core |
| Ozen By Atmosphere At Maadhoo | Maadhoo | resort | 107 | M | Atmosphere Core |
| Patina Maldives, Fari Islands | Fari Veli Huraa | resort | 123 | L | Capella Hotel Group |
| Rah Gili Maldives | Mahaana elhi Huraa | resort | 89 | M | Atmosphere Core |
| SO/ Maldives | resort | 93 | M | Accor | |
| Saii Lagoon Maldives | Eh'mafushi | resort | 170 | L | Hilton |
| Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa | Furanafushi | resort | 176 | L | Marriott International |
| Summer Island Maldives | Ziyaaraiyfushi | resort | 157 | L | independent |
| Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives | Olhuveli | resort | 460 | XL | Sun Siyam Resorts |
| Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa | Hembadhu | resort | 64 | M | IHCL |
| Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives | Embudhu Finolhu | resort | 67 | M | IHCL |
| Thulhagiri Island Resort & Spa | Thulhaagiri | resort | 87 | M | independent |
| Varu Island Resort | Madivaru | resort | 125 | L | independent |
| Villa Nautica Paradise Island | Lankanfinolhu | resort | 284 | XL | Villa Resorts |
| Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi | Ithaafushi | resort | 136 | L | Hilton |
| dusitD2 | Feydhoo Finolhu | resort | 69 | M | Dusit International |
Alifu Dhaalu · 17 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angaga Island Resort and Spa | Angaga | resort | 90 | M | independent |
| Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | Rangalifinolhu | resort | 176 | L | Hilton |
| Constance Moofushi Resort | Moofushi | resort | 110 | M | Constance Hotels |
| Diamonds Athuruga Beach & Water Villas | Athurugau | resort | 72 | M | PlanHotel |
| Diamonds Thudufushi Beach and Water Villas | Thundufushi | resort | 72 | M | PlanHotel |
| Drift Theluveliga Retreat | Theluveliga | resort | 30 | S | independent |
| Lily Beach Resort | Huvahendhoo | resort | 125 | L | independent |
| Lux* South Ari Atoll, Maldives | Dhidhdhoofinolhu | resort | 193 | L | LUX* Resorts |
| Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection | Machchafushi | resort | 112 | M | Centara |
| Melia Whale Lagoon Maldives | Bodufinolhu | resort | 100 | M | Melia Hotels |
| Nova Maldives | Vakarufalhi | resort | 57 | S | Nova Resorts |
| Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort | Maafushivaru | resort | 93 | M | Outrigger |
| Radisson Blu Resort Maldives | Huruelhi | resort | 160 | L | Radisson Hotel Group |
| V Villas Maldives at Mirihi-Mgallery Collection | Mirihi | resort | 38 | S | Accor |
| Vilamendhoo Island Resort | Vilamendhoo | resort | 184 | L | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| Villa Park Sun Island | Nalaguraidhoo | resort | 466 | XL | Villa Resorts |
| nH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort | Kudarah | resort | 51 | S | Minor Hotels |
Vaavu · 5 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimatha Aquatic Resort | Alimatha | resort | 156 | L | independent |
| Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives | Aarah | resort | 90 | M | Cinnamon Hotels |
| Cocogiri Island Resort | Vashugiri | resort | 40 | S | independent |
| Dhiggiri Tourist Resort | Dhiggiri | resort | 61 | M | independent |
| Nooe Maldives Kunavashi | Kunaavashi | resort | 50 | S | La Vie Hotels |
Faafu · 1 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filitheyo Island Resort | Filitheyo | resort | 125 | L | independent |
Meemu · 3 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives | Hakuraahuraa | resort | 100 | M | Cinnamon Hotels |
| Madifushi Private Island | Madifushi | resort | 88 | M | independent |
| Medhufushi Island Resort | Medhufushi | resort | 120 | L | independent |
Dhaalu · 9 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives - Velavaru | Velavaru | resort | 119 | M | Banyan Group |
| Baglioni Resort Maldives | Maagau | resort | 101 | M | Baglioni Hotels |
| Kandima Maldives | Kadinma | resort | 272 | XL | Pulse Hotels & Resorts |
| Niyama Maldives | Embudhufushi and Olhuveli | resort | 139 | L | Minor Hotels |
| Riu Atoll and Riu Palace Maldivas | Maafushi and Kedhigandu | resort | 440 | XL | RIU Hotels |
| Sun Siyam Iru Veli Maldives | Aluvifushi | resort | 127 | L | Sun Siyam Resorts |
| Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Maldives | Meedhuffushi | resort | 156 | L | Sun Siyam Resorts |
| The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives | Vommuli | resort | 95 | M | Marriott International |
| Yash Nature Resort | Dhoores | resort | 33 | S | independent |
Thaa · 1 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como Maalifushi | Male'fushi | resort | 76 | M | COMO Hotels |
Laamu · 2 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Senses Laamu | Olhuveli | 1 Key | 99 | M | IHG |
| Rahaa Resort | Kudafares and Fares | resort | 81 | M | independent |
Gaafu Alifu · 6 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa | Hadahaa | resort | 56 | S | Hyatt |
| Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort | Maamutaa | resort | 136 | L | Accor |
| Robinson Maldives | Funamauddaa | resort | 124 | L | TUI Group |
| The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives Autograph Collection | Meradhoo | resort | 50 | S | Marriott International |
| The Residence Maldives | Falhumaafushi | resort | 100 | M | Cenizaro Hotels |
| The Residence Maldives At Dhigurah | Dhigurah | resort | 185 | L | Cenizaro Hotels |
Gaafu Dhaalu · 2 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayada Maldives | Magudhdhuvaa | resort | 100 | M | independent |
| NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort | Havodda | resort | 120 | L | Minor Hotels |
Seenu · 2 on file
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canareef Resort Maldives | Herethere | resort | 271 | XL | independent |
| Shangri-la Villingili Maldives | Villingili | resort | 14 | XS | Shangri-La |
Announced but not open
An announced property is not a property. These are held apart from the register and counted in none of the figures above. Dates are targets rather than commitments: a slip of twelve to twenty-four months is normal in this market.
| Property | Island | Atoll | Keys | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi | Ranfushi | Raa | 54 | 2027 | slip |
| Aman Maldives | — | Vaavu | 52 | 2027 | ann |
| Mandarin Oriental Bolidhuffaru Reef Resort | Bolidhuffaru | Kaafu | — | 2027 | slip |
| Rosewood Ranfaru | Ranfaru | Kaafu | — | 2027 | slip |
| Capella Maldives, Fari Islands | Fari Islands | Kaafu | — | 2027 | slip |
| Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives | — | Kaafu | — | 2027 | ann |
| Hyatt Regency Samarafushi | Samarafushi | Kaafu | — | 2027 | ann |
| Nammos Resort Maldives | — | Kaafu | — | 2027 | slip |
Targets shift: Bvlgari and Mandarin Oriental both moved from 2026 to 2027 during the year, and Capella counts from an original target of 2020.