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HB
Half Board
BreakfastDinner
What it covers
- Daily breakfast buffet at Turquoise
- Daily dinner: buffet or 3-course meal at Turquoise, or 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill
- Island
- Thilamaafushi
- Atoll
- Lhaviyani Atoll
- From the airport
- 35 min by seaplane
- Villa types
- 10
- Meal plans
- HB · FB
- Restaurants & bars
- 7
The island
Located on the Thilamaafushi Island in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Le Meridien Maldives Resort and Spa is a 360-degree canvas inspired by the formation of the atolls, fringing reefs, and marine life. Spanning nine hectares, the island is a true castaway experience abundant with indigenous flora and fauna enveloped by a shimmering lagoon and coral reefs teeming with marine life, including pods of rays and turtles. Every aspect of the design of our best resort in Maldives island resort takes its cues from a mid-century design aesthetic and our rich European heritage. Savor the sights, sounds, and aromas of the Lhaviyani Atoll with our six restaurants and bars, Explore Spa by Le Meridien, and our Le Meridien Family Kids Hub. Inspired by the essence of the Maldives, combined with a passion for culture, cuisine, and design our Maldives resort is a playful sanctuary for the curious and creative-minded traveler to discover the European spirit of savoring the good life.
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa sits on Thilamaafushi Island in a secluded pocket of Lhaviyani Atoll, 130 kilometres north of Velana International Airport and a 35-minute seaplane flight away. Villas range from Sunrise and Sunset Overwater Villas to Beach Villas and the three-bedroom Thilamaafushi Villa, alongside seven distinct dining concepts, the Explore Spa by Le Méridien, a private island (Bodu Finolhu), and access to more than 50 dive sites in Lhaviyani Atoll through dive partner Sub-Oceanic.
- 130 km / 35-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport
- Own private island, Bodu Finolhu, exclusively for guests to explore
- More than 50 dive sites in Lhaviyani Atoll, most within reach of the resort
- Seven dining concepts including Japanese teppanyaki restaurant Tabemasu
- Explore Spa by Le Méridien, inspired by the European bathhouse experience
- Waves Lifestyle Hub: ocean-facing fitness studio and yoga platform in the Banyan Trees
- 430m² Greenhouse, one of the Maldives' largest hydroponic farms
- Le Méridien Family & Kids' Hub with edu-taining programmes and family expeditions
In pictures
A look around Thilamaafushi
Where you stay
10 ways to stay
Size bars drawn to scale against the largest villa. A = adult, C = child.
Overwater, inner lagoonSunrise Overwater Villa
Set on stilts above the Indian Ocean with a private sundeck, steps into the ocean, and an overwater hammock, ideal for watching the sunrise.
Overwater, sunset facingSunset Overwater Villa
Located on both the eastern and western edges of the resort, with a private deck and overwater hammock.
Overwater, inner lagoonLagoon Villa
Entered from the island and suspended over the shore with waves lapping below, surrounded by tropical gardens.
Overwater, sunset facingSunset Overwater Pool Villa
Located on the western side of the resort, with sun loungers, sundeck, overwater hammock and private pool.
BeachBeach Villa with Pool
Beachside pool framed with sun loungers and terrace, views across the sparkling lagoon.
BeachBeach Villa
Dotted across the whitewashed beach between swaying palm trees and lush greenery.
BeachBeach Villa with Garden Pool
Private pool designed to sit in the courtyard garden at the rear of the villa.
BeachTwo-Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool
Two king bedrooms with an interior interconnecting door and two indoor-outdoor bathrooms; ideal for families or two couples.
Overwater, inner lagoonTwo-Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool
Secluded at the end of the east and west jetties, with two sundecks (one with infinity pool, alfresco dining) and a living room with a clear-paneled viewing point. Two king bedrooms; designed for families or two couples.
BeachThilamaafushi Villa
Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, expansive living and alfresco spaces, sweeping lagoon views; ideal for families and groups.
Meal plans
Choose how you dine
Every board basis this island sells. Open a plan for exactly what it covers and what it leaves out.
FB
Full Board
BreakfastLunchDinner
What it covers
- Daily breakfast buffet at Turquoise
- Daily lunch at any dining outlet on the island (Turquoise, Waves Cafe, Latitude, Riviera, Velaa Bar & Grill)
- Daily dinner: buffet or 3-course meal at Turquoise, 3-course meal at Velaa Bar + Grill, or 3-course meal at Tabemasu
- All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including minibar drinks (excluding Champagne)
Eat & drink
7 places to eat and drink
From breakfast on the lagoon to the last drink of the night.
Restaurants & bars7
Tabemasu · Japanese
Teppanyaki counter and curated sake and tea list.
Riviera
Beachside playground; lazy lunches flow into sunset spritzes.
Velaa Bar + Grill
Relaxed poolside bar by day, transforms into a seafood grill in the evening.
Turquoise · Local Maldivian, Asian, modern European and South Asian
Interactive marketplace-style dining.
Latitude
Located within Le Méridien Hub; illy coffee creations and European-inspired deli-style bites.
Waves Cafe
Organic, sustainable ingredients from the resort's greenhouse; mindful eating and drinking, dishes designed for specific dietary needs.
Culinary Voyages
Curated dining journeys: a picnic on Bodu Finolhu, sunset dining by the sea, harvest dining in a tropical greenhouse, or a family soirée.
Things to do
Days on Thilamaafushi
Diving & snorkelling
- Scuba divingIncluded
Water sports
- SnorkellingIncluded
Excursion
- Dolphin cruiseIncluded
- Private island excursionIncluded
- Mangrove conservationIncluded
- Coral restoration programmeIncluded
- The Greenhouse tourIncluded
Spa & wellness
- YogaIncluded
- Fitness studioIncluded
Kids
- Kids' Hub programmeIncluded
Entertainment
- Marine biology talksIncluded
Island life
Spa, children, reef and romance
Spa
Explore Spa by Le Méridien: a mindful space inspired by the iconic European bathhouse experience, fused with simplicity, nature and relaxation.
Children
Le Méridien Family & Kids' Hub: an edu-taining programme on the atoll's flora and fauna, engaging make-believers, aspiring inventors, junior culinarians and little culture-seekers. Family expeditions include nature trails, coral restoration, mangrove conservation, traditional fishing, dolphin sightings and private island explorations.
Getting there
From the plane to your villa
- Velana International AirportOur team meets you on arrival
- Seaplane35 minutes, daylight hours only
- ThilamaafushiLhaviyani Atoll
130 kilometres north of Velana International Airport.
At the resort
Facilities
SpaWindsurfingWater poloBody massageBarSeaplaneLaundry ServicesDivingextra costWiFiGymKids ClubYogaSalonBabysitting ServiceBoating
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