Discover a secluded getaway at our Maldives hotel resort

A hidden gem in the Indian Ocean, the Radisson Blu Resort Maldives allows you to escape from the world and relax in style. Our expert staff will arrange for your transport so that you can easily reach the hotel’s island. During your visit, enjoy world-class snorkeling and diving along with some of the best places on earth to see whale sharks. You can visit local islands like Dhigurah or Maamigili or enjoy diving on site at our Dive and Water Sports Center. Relax with a glass of champagne in your villa’s private pool as you share your favorite memories from seeing the coral reefs at Fenfushi.

Blissful days on the beach turn into unforgettable nights thanks to our array of fine-dining restaurants, which serve both local and global cuisine. Don’t want to stray too far from the water? Order a drink from the poolside bar or the beach bar and soak up the view. After a rejuvenating massage at our Blu Spa or a refreshing yoga session at the Yoga Pavilion, you can spend the afternoon with your family playing in the game room or exploring the world under the waves at our Dive and Water Sports Center. Use free Wi-Fi to upload photos of gorgeous sunsets, beautifully crafted seafood dishes, and your sandcastle creations to share with friends and family.

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Unwind in your villa’s private pool

Surrounded by ocean views, our villas give you a restful retreat after a day in the sun. Each villa expresses the peace of the beach through earth tones and calming wood finishes. Enjoy amenities like free Wi-Fi and a private pool along with a minibar and an espresso machine. You can upgrade to a spacious suite for added benefits like a separate living room, a dining room, or a balcony.
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  •  220 m²
  • 1 king
  • 3 adults, 1 child (0-11)
Enjoy a relaxing stay while admiring breathtaking ocean views in this well-equipped villa.
  •  220 m²
  • 1 king
  • 2 adults, 1 child (0-11)
Make yourself at home in our well-equipped villa with stunning views of the sunset.
  •  215 m²
  • 1 king
  • 3 adults
Enjoy a blissful retreat just steps from the sand and ocean when you book this modern beachfront villa.
  •  355 m²
  • 2 king
  • 5 adults
Vacationing families love the privacy of two separate bedrooms and a personal pool in this beachfront villa.
  •  370 m²
  • 1 king and 2 twin
  • 5 adults
Get lost in a page-turner while relaxing on your private sun deck in this spacious two-bedroom suite.
  •  350 m²
  • 2 king and 2 twin
  • 7 adults
Ideal for larger groups, this overwater villa includes three separate bedrooms and a private infinity pool.
  •  355 m²
  • 2 king and 2 twin
  • 7 adults
Escape to paradise with your loved ones in this three-bedroom beachfront villa with a spacious outdoor deck.
  •  410 m²
  • 2 king and 2 twin
  • 7 adults
Groups can find their oasis in our three-bedroom beachfront villa equipped with an infinity pool and sun deck.
  •  790 m²
  • 2 king and 2 twin
  • 8 adults
Honeymooners love the private spa, gym, and spacious living quarters in our presidential villa.

Hotel facilities

Radisson Blu Resort Maldives - Blu SPA reception

Spa

Treat yourself to a sanctuary of serenity at our spa, featuring a selection of treatments, a yoga room, and salon.
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Radisson Blu Resort Maldives - Crusoe's adults-only pool bar

Restaurants & Bars

From Japanese to Mediterranean and international favorites, enjoy a variety of restaurants and bars with stunning views.
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Radisson Blu Resort Maldives - Wedding at the pavilion

Weddings

Celebrate your special day with us – from intimate ceremonies by the ocean or bigger gatherings, say ‘I do’ with Radisson Blu.
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Things to do in the Maldives

Adventure awaits you at our beautiful resort, located a few minutes away from several snorkeling and diving spots. Snorkel through the Coralarium to see beautiful real and man-made reefs at Fenfushi, or spend a day shopping at Dhigurah. Plan an excursion to Mahibadhoo, where you can unwind at a cafe and plan your next island-hopping ferry adventure.

Maamigili

9.58 mi / 15.42 km from the hotel
Visit this bustling locale to explore a community with the perfect mix of development and rural island life. The island is also where Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) is located.

Fenfushi

5.96 mi / 9.59 km from the hotel
Dive into the rich history and culture of the country at this island, which is home to one of the Maldives’ six World Heritage coral stone mosques. The nearly 400-year-old Fenfushi Friday Mosque and its graveyard, ancient well, and bath highlight the local craft of coral carving.

Dhigurah

14.42 mi / 23.2 km from the hotel
Dhigurah means “long island,” and you can see why this island is named so once you visit it. The numerous souvenir shops and the long sand bank at the end of the island ensure a steady flow of visitors from neighboring resorts for sightseeing.

Kandu Dive Site

1.06 mi / 1.71 km from the hotel
Huruelhi Kandu is the nearest dive site which can be reached by a short boat trip to the south side of the resort. A 30-meter deep channel where pelagic fish can be easily found, such as Manta Ray, Turtle, and Nurse Shark among the corals.

Whale Shark tour

4.04 mi / 6.51 km from the hotel
Alifu Dhaalu Atoll is known for the year-round Whale Shark sightings. Whale Shark talk and tour is not to be missed as a part of the itinerary when staying in Radisson Blu Resort Maldives.

Dolphin Cruise

1.71 mi / 2.76 km from the hotel
South Ari Atoll is home to many dolphin species. Capture stunning shots over an expanse as you cruise over the atoll and glide through the azure waters. Spot these majestic animals playing with the bow wake of the boat and some even perform stunning aerial tricks!
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How to get to the Radisson Blu Resort Maldives

Huruelhi Island, South Ari Atoll 20026, Maldives

Situated on the private island of Huruelhi, our resort hotel can be reached by a seaplane journey from Velana International Airport (MLE), also known as Malé International Airport, or a domestic flight from the MLE airport to Villa Airport Maamigili (VAM), followed by a speedboat ride to the resort. Additional charges apply for the transfers. Please contact the resort reservations department at least five days prior to your arrival to arrange your preferred mode of transfer.

Seaplane & Domestic Return transfer rates: 

  • Adult (12 years old and above): USD 759.22 per person 
  • Child (2 to 11 years old): USD 631.62 per child
  • Infant (younger than 2 years old): Complimentary (carried on parent’s lap)

From Velana International Airport (MLE)

By seaplane transfer:

The duration of the transfer is 30 to 45 minutes each way.

Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only and will be arranged based on the following timings: 

- Arrival via international flight—arrival time before 3:30 pm at Velana International Airport (MLE) 

- Departure via international flight—departure time after 9 am at Velana International Airport (MLE) 

- Residing in Malé, not traveling by international flight—seaplane will be arranged on or before 11:30 am. 

Seaplane baggage allowance:

- Baggage allowance per person (over age of 2 years old) is 20 kilograms for check-in luggage and 3 kilograms for hand luggage.

- Excess baggage will be charged at an additional fee of USD 5.60 per kilogram and is to be paid at the seaplane counter.

- For any individual baggage piece, the linear dimension must not exceed 158 centimeters and the weight must not exceed 32 kilograms.

- There is no baggage allowance for infants. 

The pick-up and drop-off point for the transfer is the Velana International Airport (MLE), and you will need to return to the Velana International Airport (MLE) for your transfer to the resort if you are at another location in the Maldives before your arrival at our resort. The exact seaplane timings can only be confirmed the evening before your scheduled arrival or departure because seaplanes are operated by a third-party company that prepares the schedule the evening before your travel to and from the resort. The resort is not responsible for any supplementary charges incurred due to seaplane transfers being canceled by the service provider.

When you have arrived at Velana International Airport (MLE), our Airport Team will welcome and escort you to the seaplane terminal lounge, where you can relax and wait to be assisted to check-in to your seaplane to the resort based on the schedule. The waiting time for the seaplane transfer is approximately two to three hours from the time of check-in and is dependent on airline operations and weather conditions. Since this is a shared seaplane transfer, the seaplane may occasionally stop at other destinations while en route to and from our beautiful island.

Mandatory details required:

All guest names to be provided as per passport plus nationality, age, children’s dates of birth as per passport, arrival flight number plus date and time, and departure flight number plus date and time.

From Villa Airport Maamigili (VAM)

By domestic flight transfer:

Domestic flights operate between Velana International Airport (MLE) and the neighboring Villa Airport Maamigili (VAM). To arrange your domestic flight transfer, please let us know at least five days in advance.

The pick-up and drop-off point for the transfer is the Villa Airport Maamigili (VAM), and you will need to return to the Villa Airport Maamigili (VAM) for your transfer to the resort if you are at another location in the Maldives before your arrival at our resort.

The exact seaplane timings can only be confirmed the evening before your scheduled arrival or departure because seaplanes are operated by a third-party company that prepares the schedule the evening before your travel to and from the resort. The resort is not responsible for any supplementary charges incurred due to seaplane transfers being canceled by the service provider.

Upon arrival at Velana International Airport (MLE), our Airport Team will welcome you and escort you to the Domestic Terminal, where you can check in for your domestic transfer and wait for the airplane’s departure. The waiting time for the domestic flight transfer is approximately two hours from the time of check-in and is dependent on airline operations and weather conditions. Once the airplane is ready for boarding and departure, you may follow the instructions of the airport and airline staff. The airplane flight is a direct flight between the Velana International Airport (MLE) and the Villa Airport Maamigili (VAM). The domestic flight journey takes approximately 30 minutes each way. Once you have arrived at Villa Airport Maamigili (VAM), you will be received by our front office team, and they will escort you to the speedboat. From there, it is a 15-minute speedboat ride to the Radisson Blu Resort, Maldives.

Seaplane baggage allowance:

- Baggage allowance per person (over age of 2 years old) is 25 kilograms for check-in luggage and 5 kilograms for hand luggage.

- Excess baggage will be charged an additional fee of USD 5.60 per kilogram.

- For any individual baggage piece, the linear dimension must not exceed 158 centimeters and the weight must not exceed 32 kilograms.

- There is no baggage allowance for infants. A lounge facility is available at the Domestic Terminal for an additional charge of USD 22.40 net per guest, per visit.

The lounge service must be booked 24 hours in advance and is subject to availability.

Mandatory details required:

All guest names to be provided as per passport plus nationality, age, children’s dates of birth as per passport, arrival flight number plus date and time, and departure flight number plus date and time.

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Awards & recognitions

  • Best Hotel Architecture in Maldives 2020 (by International Property Awards) 
  • Best Luxury Hotel in Maldives 2021 (by Luxury Lifestyle Awards) 
  • Sustainability in Life Guarding Awards 2021 (by Maldives Swimming and Life Saving Skills Training) 
  • Best Luxury Island Resort in Maldives 2022 (by Luxury Lifestyle Awards) 
  • Best Luxury Honeymoon Resort in Maldives 2022 (by Luxury Lifestyle Awards)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives.
Yes, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives is a smoke free hotel.
At Radisson Blu Resort Maldives, check in is at 14:00 and check out is at 12:00.
Yes, breakfast is available at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives.
Rooms offered at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives are Beach Villa with Private Pool, Overwater Villa with Private Pool, Presidential Water Villa, Three Bedroom Beach Suite Villa with Private Pool, Three Bedroom Family Beach Villa with Private Pool, Three Bedroom Overwater Villa with Private Pool, Two Bedroom Beach Suite Villa with Private Pool, Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa with Private Pool
All Radisson hotels have cleanliness and sanitization measures in place to ensure the health, safety, and security of our guests. Learn more here: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/social-responsibility/health-safety
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives is located at Huruelhi Island, South Ari Atoll, 20026, Maldives.
Yes, at an additional charge.
Smart casual for restaurants and bars.
220V (UK 13A)
No mosquitos and we fumigate the island every day in the evening.
Yes, clinic opening hours are from 9:30am to 1:00pm and from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Consistently between 28-32 degrees Celsius and humid.
Snorkeling equipment and Non-motorized water sports such as kayak, paddle board, paddle boat, catamaran and windsurfing rental are complimentary.