Top 5 Private Island Resorts in Maldives Curated For Ultimate Escape
Nestled among private islands within islands, these resorts offer a world unto themselves where every whim can be catered to and every view promises to be private.
Dec 5, 2025
For royalty, oligarchs, billionaires, and Hollywood’s finest craving respite from the relentless gaze of the public, the question is always the same: where to escape? Followed by: where in the Maldives can we slip into holiday mode without a single long-lens paparazzo managing to disrupt our solitude?
To them, we say, here are a few Maldivian villas and islands, where it’s just you, the sea, and not a soul to leak it to Page 3. So, whether you desire a private asado, a yogi at sunrise, a seaplane on call, or a yacht at your doorstep, you only have to say the word—money, of course, being no object.
Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island
Where might tennis great Roger Federer practise while on holiday, you ask? Most likely at the Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island, famed for its world-class courts. Owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH Hotel Management, Cheval Blanc Randheli is among the finest ultra-luxury resorts in the world. Aside from the former tennis world No. 1, members of the British royal family, and Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are rumoured to be among their elite clientele.
What you get is a one-hectare haven with a four-bedroom residence and a guest villa spanning over 2,200 square metres. Think sweeping reception rooms, a 25-metre pool, a grand piano for soirées, and a private bar for after-hours. A Guerlain spa, yoga decks, tropical gardens, and private beaches complete the scene. With a private fleet of dhonis, Cheval Blanc Randheli is the ideal starting point for fishing expeditions in the open sea, desert island excursions, and outdoor dining under starry skies. Starts at $2,45,000 (approx. I2 crore) per week; chevalblanc.com
Four Seasons Voavah
Apart from Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru, Four Seasons has another ace tucked up its silk sleeve. Voavah is a short, champagne-smooth yacht ride from Landaa. This is the only natural island in the Maldives available for private hire and sits on the UNESCO-listed Baa Atoll, an exclusive address in its own right.
Hosting up to 22 guests across seven bedrooms divided across a beach house and overwater villas, consider this your key to your personal marine kingdom. Mangroves and palm trees flank three private pools, while an overwater spa and a slice of the ocean add the finishing touches. The real A-listers here are manta rays gliding in huge, languid schools. The best part? The chance to customise your own ultra-luxe vacation. One week, Voavah is a sunrise yoga retreat, the next it’s a deep-sea diving camp, and by the end of the month, it might be hosting a courtside basketball showdown. Regulars return to find the island reimagined as per their whims and fancies, while newbies need to only whisper their desires to have them materialise before their eyes. Starts at $50,000 (approx. I44 lakh) per night; fourseasons.com
Soneva Secret
For 30 years, Soneva has embraced a “no news, no shoes” philosophy. Guests are encouraged to disconnect from the outside world and move barefoot to reconnect with nature. In early 2024, the group unveiled its newest retreat, Soneva Secret, with 14 villas. The design follows a sustainable rustic philosophy.
Each villa is a self-contained cocoon, complete with a gym, massage room, private pool, and a den alongside bedrooms and living spaces. The brilliant design has no enclosing outer walls. So, by day, everything breathes with nature and by night, bedrooms seal for the bliss of air conditioning. Retractable roofs open, so you can gaze at clouds or stars, or simply let the ocean air tousle your hair while you sit on the sofa. A personal barefoot trio consisting of a guardian, assistant, and private chef curate your slow-life days. Dining can include ziplining into the aptly named Out of This World restaurant. Starts at $1,07,000 (approx. I94 lakh) per night for the entire island. Individual villas start at $3,300 per night (approx. I3 lakh); soneva.com
Ithaafushi –The Private Island by Waldorf Astoria
Ithaafushi Private Island, touted as the largest private island in the Maldives, comes from luxury hotel and resort brand Waldorf Astoria. Surrounded by lush greenery and pristine white sand beaches, Ithaafushi spans over 32,000 square kilometres, making it an impressive destination for families with children. With a basketball court, play park, billiards table, paddle nets, and table tennis, it’s like having a game arena at your disposal, all on your private island complete with breathtaking ocean views.
The island features nine bedrooms and can accommodate up to 24 guests. Choose between a luxurious threebedroom beach villa, a two-bedroom overwater villa, or a four-bedroom residence. Additional amenities include a private entertainment room, two infinity pools, swing daybeds, dining gazebos, and an in-water lounge. Culinary experiences are helmed by Dave Pynt, the acclaimed chef behind Singapore’s Michelin-starred Burnt Ends. Starts at $80,000 (approx. I70 lakh) per night for the island; ithaafushiprivateisland.com
Velaa Private Island
Home to the country’s only snow room, the secluded Velaa Private Island allegedly lured even the Crown Prince of Dubai for his honeymoon. While we can’t confirm the exact suite he stayed in, the Romantic Residence is created especially for honeymooners and lovebirds.
Accessible only by boat, this almost 600-square-metre, one bedroom villa is built for privacy.
Expect a personal gym, well equipped kitchen, sunken outdoor bath, and an outdoor gazebo with the option of having a private chef and a butler. Rooms spill over onto a terrace that includes a hot tub, infinity pool, and a sundeck perfect for lazy afternoons and cool evenings, as well as steps leading straight into the lagoon. Starts at $11,993 (approx. I10 lakh) per night; velaaprivateisland.com