30 Maldives Resorts with Speedboat Transfer

It’s the closest resort to the airport where you’ll find yourself stepping onto the pristine sands and lovely house reef.

Sip on a cocktail as you marvel at the turquoise waters and white sands. They have a fantastic dine-around all-inclusive concept that includes 7 restaurants.

Indulge in a variety of dining experiences, including the romantic, partially alfresco Deep End and the versatile 24 Degrees. The Equator Bar has stunning sunset views to match the delightful cocktails.

You can windsurf, jet ski and kayak to name a few. Afterwards, book Jiva Spa for some holistic post wedding healing.

Whether it’s a moonlit dinner on the beach or snorkelling in the house reef, the resort ensures that your time is spent making memories, not in transit.

Opt for the Sunset Overwater Villa with Swirl Pool and the Gold All-Inclusive, which includes daily stock minibar, spa credits and more.

The Water Villa With Pool is a must with steps down to the heavenly Indian Ocean.

You won’t be bored with their dining options as there are seven restaurants and bars. The Shine Spa for Sheraton even has its very own island!

The all-inclusive Lobi Plan means you don’t have to worry about the bill at the end if your stay. Plus, the Only BLU Under Ocean Restaurant, the largest underwater restaurant in the Maldives, is included in your all-inclusive plan.

All of the things you expect from a honeymoon in the Maldives are here – snorkelling, diving, boat trips, water sports and stargazing. Oblu Select Lobigili is a gem.

There’s a range of rooms, but the Overwater Villa is a must for easy dips into the ocean. The resort has a staggering 14 dine-around establishments.

Adventure seekers can indulge in water activities like snorkelling and diving. The Lèn Be Well Spa is ideal for banishing any post wedding stress or jet lag. 

Beyond sunbathing and snorkelling, guests can indulge in Rock Spa treatments and enjoy the resort’s exclusive ‘Sound of Your Stay’ music experiences.

You get complimentary use of Fender guitars and Crosley turntables. You can even learn aerial arts, and there is a water slide on the beach.

Book the Platinum Overwater Pool Villa for the ultimate in luxury. This is one of the most fun Maldives resorts with speedboat transfer.

Set in one of the Maldives’ biggest lagoons, this resort is not just about the usual snorkelling and diving; you can also go surfing ,too

The resort has its own organic garden that supplies the kitchen. It’s ideal for couples who care about sustainability.  It has the world’s largest stand-alone overwater villa, complete with its own spa, and waterslide. For something a tad more modest, couples can opt for the Villa Suite with Pool.

From the sand-floored Kashiveli restaurant to the Japanese fine-dining experience at ‘By the Sea,’ your palate is in for a treat, too.

It’s also unusual, as there are no overwater villas. Instead, there is a range of beautiful beach villas, like the Oceanview Pool Villa on this peaceful island. 

Start your day with sunrise yoga, go snorkelling, diving or kayaking. Enjoy barefoot dining at Ilaafathi and Naiboli Bar is a must for the spectacular sunsets.

You’ve got a choice of villas, but the bright Water Villa with Pool is a must. The resort has five restaurants, two bars and is known for its minimalist design.

It’s all about the azure lagoon here where you can spend your days snorkelling, diving and taking champagne sunset cruises.

Be transported to the ultimate Maldives luxury with a Sunset Water Villa with Pool. Dive from your bedroom into the beautiful infinity pool. Lounge on overwater hammocks under the Maldivian sun.

Meet dolphins and turtles in the ocean. Go surfing, snorkelling and diving. Book a couples treatment in the rooftop night spa. Adventure lovers will be in heaven with the array of cutting edge water sports available, including hydrofoil and jetpack experiences.

The dining options are spectacular, with everything from Indian, Italian and East Asian cuisine with delectable cocktails.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is the epitome of paradise.

In fact, it’s one of the best resorts in Maldives near Male airport!

It’s fantastic for scuba divers and you can take a PADI course if you’re a beginner.

Book a Water Villa with Private Pool. Spend your mornings indulging in a floating breakfast, doing yoga and meditation.

Have lunch on the Piano Deck. It stands alone over the lagoon, with a private chef and server, a once-in-a-lifetime setting. Or, maybe opt for the quintessential Maldives experience, a sandbank lunch.

Opt for a Deluxe Over Water Pool Villa with private plunge pool and personalised service from a Villa Host.

Couples also enjoy access to sister resort Anantara Dhigu, expanding dining options from modern Japanese at Origami to South Asian flavours at Cumin.

The resort offers an array of romantic activities, including starlit movie screenings, shark snorkelling, and dolphin cruises on a luxurious yacht. Take part in private yoga classes and an Ayurvedic Couples’ Massage.

Anantara Veli is one of the best Maldives resorts with speedboat transfer for couples seeking an intimate, child-free experience.

Indulge in a ‘no-menu’ dining concept and a variety of wellness journeys and water activities.

You also have full access to dining and leisure facilities at the nearby Anantara Maldives resorts across the lagoon.

Naladhu, which means ‘beautiful little island’ in the local Dhivehi language. You won’t find over water villas here, but Ocean House with Pool and Private Beach Cabana are wonderful.

This is for couples who want to get away from it all with unparalleled luxury and privacy.

In fact, as one of the Small Luxury Hotels in the World, it’s one of our top picks not only for Maldives resorts with speedboat transfer, but for the Maldives. Full stop!

The Ocean Bungalow with Pool is elegant and spacious, with direct lagoon access and plenty of outdoor living space.

With 7 options for dining and drinking, you won’t be bored, but the pièce de résistance is Immerse…Latitude 4° – the world’s only private underwater dining.

Huvafen Fushi is home to one of the most unique spas in the Maldives, with underwater treatment rooms.

There’s plenty to keep you occupied – scuba diving, snorkelling, coral planting, stargazing. A true luxury castaway experience. Why ascend to the clouds when paradise is just a boat ride away?!

The One Bedroom Water Villa with Pool is spacious and elegant with a private pool and deck surrounded by the aquamarine ocean. Did we mention the butler service?

There may be limited restaurants but you don’t need to worry, the menus change serving contemporary interpretations of Asian and Mediterranean classics.

There’s everything you expect to find in the Maldives – a heavenly spa, state-of-the-art gym, snorkelling and scuba diving. Como Cocoa is about a true castaway island feel.

While it’s not adults-only, it’s extremely adult orientated. It’s one of our favourites!

The Varu Plan all inclusive is one of the best in the Maldives with access to a la carte  restaurants and complimentary spa treatment(s) at ELE | NA spa.

Book the Water Villa with Pool and opt for the champagne floating breakfast to start your day the right way.

If you can tear yourselves away, opt for a sunrise yoga session, swim in the shimmering lagoon with turtles and colourful reef fish and play a game of tennis. 

Varu by Atmosphere ensures that every aspect of a perfect honeymoon stay is taken care of.

Owned and operated by locals, dazzling white sand and sapphire water await. Visit a local island to discover the laid back Maldivian way of life. Go scuba diving and snorkelling. Have a romantic sandbank picnic.

Book a massage in the overwater spa. There’s 5 restaurants and bars, too. Opt for the Water Villa with steps down to the lagoon for the ultimate Maldives experience.

Maldivian-owned with an emphasis on Maldivian culture, this resort is a gallery with pop art features across the island.

Yes, there is scuba diving, snorkelling, Maldivian spa treatments, but you can also take part in cocktail classes, cooking classes, art workshops and moonlit bonfires.

Samaasaa is a Maldivian restaurant with a difference. 5 courses combined with tales from Maldivian folklore. There’s even a gin and beer bar.

The Odi Water Villa with Private Pool is your go-to for honeymoon luxury. 

It’s set across two islands and one is adults only with a magical adults-only infinity pool. Parasailing, kitesurfing, snorkelling or scuba diving, this is a great option if you need an array of activities.

There’s a range of rooms and villas, but the Romantic Water Villa with Pool is a must for a honeymoon treat.

Book the all-inclusive package so you don’t need to worry about the bill at the end of your stay.

They call the all-inclusive package the INDULGENCE Plan, and it’s easy to see why. Dine around, daily minibar replenishment, underwater dining at M6m, champagne breakfast and excursions and spa treatments.

The island is stunning and the rooms are beautiful with dots of vibrant hues that match the underwater world. Opt for the Wind Villa with Pool that curves along the expansive turquoise lagoon.

It’s a sanctuary where you can indulge in spa treatments and water sports, all in a setting of unmatched beauty.

Opt for the Grand Water Villa with Pool with stunning a private infinity pool that floats above the turquoise lagoon and a jacuzzi, too.

Experience six incredible restaurants with creative dishes from across the globe. Don’t miss the stunning fairy light lit treehouse restaurant.

The Grand Overwater Villa with Pool is one of our favourite Maldives honeymoon suites. The sizable infinity pool, the over water hammocks, the space. Heaven!

With 11 dining venues and even a dedicated entertainment island, Waldorf Astoria is ideal for the most discerning couples.

Some of the most unique water villas, with a unique round contemporary shape which blurs the line between indoors and out. Ocean views, an infinity pool, and your own personal butler await.

You’ll find 7 restaurants and bars between the dedicated Culinary Island, Grand Sunset Beach and Fari Marina Village, connected to other resorts in this part of the archipelago.

The resort also operates mostly on solar energy, ideal for a sustainable honeymoon in paradise.

There’s even a beach dedicated to kayaking, snorkelling, volleyball and tennis. Opt for the Lagoon Pool Villa for the ultimate honeymoon treat.

The architecture is flawless, and the interiors are sophisticated. Think moody woods, neutral tones, and earthy colours.

Patina Maldives is part of the Fari Islands marina area, shared with the Ritz Carlton, which has boutiques and dining establishments.

When we say all of Maldives’ considerable highlights can be found at Patina Maldives, we really mean it. Coral planting, cinema under the stars, wine tasting, water sports. And the list goes on.

There are 13 dining establishments from Levantine cuisine to Burger joint, ice cream shop, and beach club.

You’ll just need to tear yourselves away from your One Bedroom Sunset Water Pool Villa Honestly, who needs a seaplane ride, anyway?

This is a resort that embraces its natural surroundings. It has one of the best house reefs in the Maldives and offers a range of Padi Courses.

The Island Plan all-inclusive concept includes a buffet restaurant and access to a la carte dining for some of your stay, too.

After a day exploring the magical underwater life of Oblu Nature Helengeli, you can sip on a cocktail from your Sunset Water Villa with Pool as you watch the sun dip below the horizon.

This picturesque contemporary jewel has the most dazzling white sand and azure water.

The Serenity Plan, the resort’s all inclusive package means you don’t have to worry about the bill at the end of your stay and even includes a complimentary spa treatment. Opt for a couples’ massage to banish jetlag.

The Honeymoon Select Ocean Villa is your own slice of Maldives paradise. 

The Lagoon Villa with Pool is your go-to. Penthouse-style rooms with rooftop lounging and private pools. These are some of the most unique Maldives honeymoon suites.

Don’t miss snorkelling on the house reef. Try a private yoga session on the sandbank. Olhahali Island is a haven for those with an affinity for the ocean with an array of top water sports available.

There’s 5 dining establishments along with options for floating breakfast and private dinners. Spend an evening at Cinema Paradiso, a cinema under the stars.

Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island is a blissful island retreat.

Opened in 1976, this beautiful island is ideal for couples seeking a down-to-earth Maldives experience.

With freshwater pools, a pitch and putt golf course and an array of watersports, this is a versatile island. Spoil yourselves with a Jacuzzi Water Villa and don’t forget to try the in-villa dining.

You can opt for their basic all-inclusive where you’re allocated a buffet restaurant on arrival but for foodies, upgrade to Select All-Inclusive and you have access to 9 à la carte restaurants.

From its water sports to the spa, Kuramathi is not short of activities. Book the Thundi Water Villa with Pool for the ultimate in honeymoon luxury.

Rating: 4-star
Speedboat time: 75 minutes
All Inclusive: Optional
Number of Rooms: 360

Map of Maldives Resorts with speedboat transfer