This is a collection of best luxury villas available in private islands located near Male International Airport. These are not for budget tourists, also not for the traveler who goes for five star value resorts and incentive packages. You should expect everything in these resorts to be expensive, high quality in service and facilities. If budget is not a constraint for luxury getaway then one of these villas would be perfect.
First thing first. Why do you want to look only the options available near Male International Airport? The answer is obvious. You do not want to waste additional time on transfers. You want to quickly escape to the paradise and set your foot on fine powdery sands. MLE is officially known as Velana International Airport. Transfer time from airport by speedboat usually takes 20 minutes to 1 hour. If you can get there in 1 hour it is considered close. Top luxury resorts that have private villas usually offer airport transfer by luxury yacht which is usually slower than speedboat but more comfortable to travel.
1. King Beach Villa in Waldorf Astoria Maldives
If you name some of the top luxury hotel brands internationally you would mention Waldorf Astoria among your picks. The rich and extravagant class of tourists are familiar with the brand knows what to expect. Yes, you can expect some of the finest in the world. Getting to Waldorf Astoria takes a 40 minute yacht trip from airport. There are several villa categories available, ranging from 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom family villas. You can choose between beach villa, semi-water villa and villas that are fully overwater. Design of villas are very similar from both interior and exterior. Even the materials and furnishing have slight chances among different room categories. It is basically the location that is different in each category.

King Beach Villa With Pool is one of the best accommodations available in the high privacy resort, this is ideal for couples, especially honeymooners. Between the villa and beach there is an outdoor pool with vegetation at both sides to give privacy. There is a narrow pathway through the vegetation that leads directly to beach in few steps. This is perfect to enjoy the pool in privacy and switch to the beach when you like to be there. You can also take a plunge into the crystal clear lagoon, get back to pool in within seconds.

King Overwater Villa With Pool is almost the same as the King Beach Villa With Pool, except the location. Instead of vegetation from both sides there is a wooden fence to protect privacy. Best aspect of water villa is the stunning view from the pool and deck.

Best part of this luxury island is its extensive food and beverage choices. It is needless to mention of quality as the brand itself is among the world’s best. But the choices are immense. They offer 10 outlets that serves various cuisines from all time favourite “international cuisine” to Chinese, Japanese and Arabic food. These restaurants have architecture that resembles the country. When walk to the Arabic restaurant you will start seeing a few palm trees around. That’s when you know you have reached the place to feast on Arabic theme. When you in Maldives and getting to taste dishes from other countries will be an enriching experience to your holiday.
2. Ocean Residence in The Nautilus Maldives
This resort is located in Baa Atoll, its needs a seaplane transfer that takes 35 minutes. But, why am I including this resort among the one close to airport? Because it is not too far and you can reach the resort in few minutes and this resort is very special. It has the concept of private island in all their facilities and services. The reason for seeking a resort close to airport is to get there quickly without waiting in the airport. For holidays in Nautilus Maldives we can arrange VIP seaplane that is readily available for your arrival time, so you don’t have to wait in airport, this is possible for private charter only. If you are sharing the seaplane there may be a short waiting time in the seaplane terminal but you will be comfort of a lounge.

The Nautilus Maldives is well known for its private villa collection. There are 6 different types of villas. The Ocean House and Ocean Retreat are very similar architecture, as the name suggests they are overwater villas. The Beach House and Beach Residence are also similar, except the size as the main differentiator. All villas in this resort comes with private pool. This is the only resort known to offer private pools that are temperature controlled, this is particularly important because it makes a big difference when you enjoy pool in the evenings. Wouldn’t it be romantic to turn off all lights at the pool, light some candles in the dark and enjoy quiet moments in the pool? How about starring at the night sky and count the stars? Yes, a pool that is perfected with little extra touch could make a big impact to your experience. This is one of the reasons we have included these abodes among the luxury villas near the Male International Airport.

The concept Nautilus is also very inspiring to include it on this list. It is a private island with only 26 villas. Privacy is a huge factor on this island as villas are built to relax and enjoy in the villa itself. So, guests are hardly seen noticeable in the island, except while dining. There are also guests who take all meals in privacy of the villa. All excursions and events such as Beach Cinema are held private for a couple or family. Since they give Bluetooth headsets to every guest it is not interrupting peace of other guests who many lounging by the beach in the evening, listening to the rhythm of waves or another private activity. Spa treatments can be ordered at any time, even in mid night. You can have breakfast for dinner or have the chef cook personally based on your preferences. None-script dining is commonly practiced in this little slice of private retreat island.
3. The Estates in Ritz Carlton Maldives
Ritz Carlton Maldives is one of the newest international chains that opened in 2020. Located about 46km from Velana International Airport ( MLE ), it is certainly among the top luxury resorts and many of the villas offer excellent privacy. The hotel expands to 3 tiny islands adjoined by a jetty and an oval shaped ring over the water that has water villas around it. A total of 100 elegantly built villas are available in different categories. The most private and lavish is the Ritz Carlton Estate, it is private beach residence.

This humongous real estate is located near the jetty that leads to water villas. It comes private outdoor and indoor pool. The beach is also private, there are 2 water-breakers on the sides that protect beach from erosion while providing ever-so-important privacy for guests on the beach. This area is largely enclosed from outside structure of the villa, a small area at the beach connects it to rest of the island. If a guest wants to ensure 100% privacy there is a local travel agent called Priority Maldives who arrange it. They will discuss with resort to erect a temporary fence to completely enclave the area.

Dining options at the Ritz Carlton are remarkable as cozy outlets at different settings serve some of the most popular cuisines such as Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian. Concept at each restaurant is different. Gastronomical approach in each cuisine is a fine selection of a particular region within the geographic ethnicity. Itan coffees and pastas come with a fusion of Southern parts of the country while in Chinese it is Cantonese. As for the Japanese there is teppanyaki in the outdoors as well as indoor lounges. Beach Shack from Mediterranean region is an outlet specialized in grilled seafood. The Asian food trailer named as Tum Tum serves noodles and dumplings along with Maldivian dishes. Tum Tum is located in Fari Marina and it takes a short boat ride from Ritz Carlton, it takes only few minutes to get there as Marine is located within the same lagoon.
4. Royal Beach Villa in Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
Four Seasons hospitality is no stranger among the luxury travel groups. The chain enjoy a high reputation for repeater guests due its high standard of service quality. Kuda Huraa, just 17 km from Male International Airport ( also called Velana airport) and it takes 15 minutes to get there by speedboat. If you want the airport transfer to organized by luxury yacht you can book through Priority Maldives. Regular transfers are always by speedboat. The island is one of the oldest five resorts in the Maldives. It was opened in 1998. After 26 years you may think that the hotel would look old. But, that’s not the case. Four Seasons occasionally renovate the villas and build addition facilities such as pools to stay ahead in the ever changing holiday trends.

Royal Beach Villa in Kuda Huraa is inspired by ancient Maldivian houses that had palm thatched roof with enhanced timber floor. The room architect concentrated to offer floor-to-ceiling view of the beach and lagoon. Unlike other room categories the Royal Beach Villa is located in an enclave that gives full privacy to the pool and villa’s private beach. You can also swim in the shallow areas of the lagoon without being seen to others as part of the lagoon is also fenced off. If you certainly want 100% privacy then Royal Beach Villa is for you. There are 2 bedrooms in the villa, one with a king size bed and other with 2 queen beds. This villa is perfect to accommodate a couple and 2 children or 4 adults.
Conclusion
We have featured several luxury facilities available at different Maldives resorts. If did not find perfect villa for your preferences please check read other posts on Maldives Private Villa homepage or reach check out Visit Maldives official website which is operated by the government owned public relations cooperation. If you main preference is house reef snorkeling we have previous covered that topic with a well written article based on several indicators. Alternatively you can also plan to stay in multiple resorts to meet exactly what you desire for your Maldives holiday. Local travel agents like Priority Maldives organises offers highly customized packages that can include 2 or 3 resorts. They offer even more experience such as trip to the underwater restaurant for a special event such as birthday celeberation. The trip can be further enhanced by adding luxury yacht for the transfer. There is so much more you can make make when you travel with an experienced local agent who is readily available throughout your stay. Whenever you need something you can send a text and they walk the extra mile to get it done, within the resort and other islands neary by.