Naladhu Maldives, Maldives

Each of the 19 up scaled and sinfully spacious houses, Beach or Ocean, are fashioned with luxe details from L'occitane toiletries and personalised essential oil burners to Bose entertainment system, they don’t come any more decadent than this. Lofty pitched ceilings marry warm timber floors, bespoke chaises with hand-turned legs and crisp white linen rates high on the grown-up glamour quotient is equally matched with the intuitive service of your personal butler aka House Master

VeliganduHuraa, South Male Atoll, Maldives
Set on the island of Velighandu Huraa in the stunning South Male Atoll, Naladhu is a 30 minute speed boat ride from Male International Airport.  All the facilities at sister properties Anantara Dhigu and Veli are easily accessible by a connecting bridge to Veli and by a short boat ride to Dhigu

The view from the white sandy shore: no less than picture-perfect unadulterated expansive azure blues seas (no overwater villas to spoil the horizon here)

An intimately sized rectilinear fresh water swimming hole can be found by the main restaurant. It is fronted by greenery, surrounded by sun loungers and serviced by a team of bar staff (but then again, so is the private pool in your own domain)

Spa, PADI dive centre, water sports, sailing, snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing, kite surfing, surfing (best months are from April to October when the average height of waves are 1-2.5metres), fitness centre, pilates/yoga/meditation, cooking classes, deep sea fishing,

A total of 19 houses (Beach House, Ocean House)
In all houses: iPod docking station, private pool, garden and deck, outdoor dining & lounging area, WiFi, Bose home theatre system and LCD satellite TV, private wine cellar, gourmet mini bar, espresso machine, private library, alfresco bathing pavilion, private steam room

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The Living Room – under a lofty thatched space or outdoor on the open deck, either way, it’s laid back and chilled out; sprawl out on the oversized lounge-cum-daybeds and feast on local produce and flavours
In House Dining – when you’re feeling too comfy to leave your house have House Master arrange for it all to come to you
Intimate Dining Affair – the settings are endless: candlelit picnic on the beach, island hideaway at nearby GuliFushi, dine in a muslin draped cabana on the beach, sunset sail cruise…or come up with your own

Oh yes, around the clock personalised service from your very own House Master

Spa therapy is meant to be easy; simply choose from the a la carte Spa Menu or book ‘Spa Time’ and let your personal therapist do the rest for you. Signature 5-day Spa Journeys are also available.  All beauty treatments feature acclaimed Elemis products.

Could there be a more romantic refuge? Highly recommended for couples and honeymooners

Idyllic, boutique and gorgeous – the resort is perfectly suited for an intimate wedding… view Symbols of Love wedding package>

Whilst children are welcome; there are no kids’ club, pool or children’s menu but babysitting is available on request, that said, Naladhu is best left for grown-ups