Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives

No matter which end of the continuum you’re on; from tropical honeymoon solitude to family glam to adventure seeking active souls or anywhere in between, this thoughtfully-designed resort on the stunning teardrop shaped island offers something for everyone. Exclusive adults-only and family-friendly areas mean everyone can have a cut of this island gem. From ‘bliss zones’, private Karaoke lounges and Sunday DJ nights to Nespresso machines, i-spa baths replete with water jets and iPod connections in all villas and a whopping 600sq metre Celebrity Retreat…the choice is simply nonpareil

Iru Fushi Island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Set of 52 acres of white sand and lush vegetation, the resort is accessed by a pleasant 45 minute seaplane flight from Male
International Airport.

‘Water babies’ will be right at home – the lagoon at Iru Fushi Island is as nature designed it; the clear turquoise waters teem with small fish and there are even more when you venture out beyond the reef. The sand is pristine white and powder soft; do go exploring around the beach as every so often you will find an inviting hammock floating amongst the palms

Grown-ups, couples and honeymooners should head straight to the ‘bliss zone’ and plunge into the stunning infinity edged lap pool for sheer tranquillity and exclusivity. Families and young children splash about freely at the main swimming pool which sports a child-friendly pool and bar area

Pool, spa, fitness room, sauna, beauty salon, gift shop, boutique store, recreation desk, snorkelling, tennis courts with flood light, windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, jet skiing, indoor games room, library, private Karaoke lounge, PADI dive centre, Hilton Worldwide Lounge at Male International Airport (with complimentary shoulder massages and light breakfast and snacks until 17:00, a spa offering a range of massages and reviving body scrubs (charged), a children’s play room, a balcony with sun loungers, extensive dinner buffet after 17:00 (included in the evening use fee), full range of soft drinks and juices, free wi-fi, computer stations, shower and changing facilities with toiletries), WiFi, spa and wellness pavilion (sauna, whirlpools, steam bath)

A total of 221 villas and retreats (26 Beach Villas, 108 Deluxe Beach Villas, 5 Pool Beach Villas, 40 Water Villas, 35 Horizon Water Villas, 5 Infinity Water Villas, 1 Two Bedroom Hidden Retreat, 1 Aqua Retreat, 1 Three Bedroom Celebrity Retreat)
In all villas: air conditioning, ceiling, personal bar, in-villa wine cellar, private safe, vanity counter with hair dryer, Bose home theatre system, 32” flat screen TV with international channels, wired internet connection, tea and coffee facilities, and a Nespresso coffee machine, i-spa baths with water-jets and iPod connections

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Iru Restaurant – kick starts the day with famous Hilton Breakfasts
Flavours – takes you to Asia and back with a menu that hits all the sweet, sour, salty and spicy notes
Islander’s Grill – is fresh and uncomplicated; seafood and meat grilled simply and eaten in the open-air, on the sand, by the lagoon
The Trio – Mediterranean dishes paired with wine, al fresco style is the resort’s signature restaurant. Sunsets are epic as are the tapas and wine for a pre-dinner treat
The Cellar – why be underground when you can be overwater? Labels in the overwater cellar is matched only by the ocean views
Bamboo – from South East Asia to the Orient brings delightful morsels of dim sum, sushi and sashimi, rice noodles and more
Destination Dining – the motto is ‘anywhere, anytime’ tailor-made dining experiences
Water’s Edge Bar – find yourself a cushioned lounge overlooking the lagoon, order a couple of flamboyant cocktails shaken and stirred to the beat of traditional drums; is there any better way to wind down?
Reflections Adult Pool & Bar – chilled out, serene and sublime, and free from little ones
Fluid Family Pool & Bar – families need not tread lightly at this relaxed poolside venue; enjoy everything from cocktails, cold beers to mocktails, smoothies and herbal teas
Caffe Freddo – is perfect for a 3pm ice cream and sugar fix
In-Villa Dining – is available 24/7

Here you’ll find 20 discreet individual spa pavilions dotted amongst lush vegetation. Upscale facilities included hydrotherapy pools, steam, sauna, whirlpool bath and dedicated relaxing areas, and, yoga and meditation pavilions as well

Whilst the resort welcomes younger guests, couples will enjoy the infinity pool devoted to grown-up-only quietude and the seclusion of Horizon Water Villas

The resort is perfectly placed for romantic weddings and vows renewals

Babysitting service, children’s menu, video rental, cribs, high chairs, day camp on site and the Kidz Paradise, Koama kids’ club is complete with playgrounds, indoor activities rooms and dedicated swimming pools