5 Family-Friendly Resorts in the Maldives

A mere 30 minute ride on a speed boat brings you to the Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa – an enchanting garden isle where everything you could want for a dream holiday is close to hand. You can learn to surf with internationally recognised coaches or let yourself go on the world class breaks which each year play host to the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Championships Trophy. If you want a more tranquil experience on water, then why not sail to the sublime island spa? Thrill seekers are also catered for with thrilling snorkel safaris with a few sharks thrown in for good measure.

Family time is so precious, yet lasts for such a short time. This resort offers so many things to spend quality time together that you need to stay here a very long time to experience them all. The highlight is a Marine Discovery Centre where children can learn about marine life and interact with sea creatures up close. With kids under 5 eating for free and no cost for under 12’s sharing their parents luxury accommodation, this is one of the most popular family resorts in the Maldives. 

Incomparable luxury await all who arrive at the Constance Halaveli. The intimate, magical location of this resort ensures that every family member, irrelevant of age or sex, could well have their holiday of a life time. There is an unprecedented choice of accommodation including an opulent Presidential beach villa, 8 two story beach villas, 10 family beach villas, 10 single storey beach villas and 57 water villas. Imagine your family waking up in the morning and stepping straight onto the pristine white sands; it really doesn’t get much better than that.

The Constance Kids Club has been voted one of the best in the world and gives children the chance to embrace their spirit of adventure while mum and dad enjoy quality ‘us’ time. Those dreaded words “I’m bored’ will be notable by their absence while staying here. One thing is guaranteed however; the children will be safely ensconced in dream world while you enjoy a drink on your terrace overlooking the ocean at sunset.

If your idea of a dream holiday spending time on a luxurious paradise island then this may well be your dream resort. The Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa resort offers you that retreat you are seeking but with a host of activities for the rest of the family. Tennis, swimming, kids club, fishing, surfing, wellness spa, the list goes on and on. One thing is for certain, there really is something for everyone at this resort.

There is a vast and varied choice of accommodation on offer at the Anantara Dhigu, which each one as spacious and luxurious as the last. Families in particular take pleasure in staying in one of the sublime beach villas. Breakfast on your private terrace overlooking the azure waters and cocktails at sunset are the things that dreams are made of, and your family can experience them all if you choose to stay at this resort.

Located just minutes away from the gorgeous tropical beaches, this 4 star resort offers everything for those families who want to stay active on their holidays. That’s not to say there aren’t plenty of chances to relax and unwind, there is just so much on offer here you will want to join in the fun. The gorgeous beach front villas and bungalows offer the kind of spacious luxury you only usually see in glossy coffee table mags. These offer the space and privacy which are perfect for families.

The amenities and recreational facilities on offer at the Kuredu Island Resort warrant an article all of their own such is volume. Suffice to say that from the unique location, to the choice of restaurants and more sports facilities than seems fair to other resorts, it is little wonder that Kuredu is up there with the very best. Nothing has been overlooked in terms of putting families first, and parents will relish the baby minding services which allow them to relax in the evenings.

Any hotel or resort which carries the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island name carries huge expectations; and this one surpasses every one of them. This award-winning, luxurious Maldives resort has long been a favourite honeymoon destination and now offers the very best in facilities focusing on fabulous family holidays. From the moment you arrive and are shown to your outstanding accommodation you know you are somewhere very special.

The resort is spread over two neighbouring islands, each with its own selection of luxury accommodation and amenities. Kids will love the freedom that comes from staying on a paradise isle whilst adults will soak up the tranquillity emitting from the divine surroundings. The attention to detail here is simply outstanding, from the thoughtfulness that has gone into the rooms to the choice of cuisine on offer. If you have never before stayed in a Hilton brand resort there is no better introduction to this luxurious world than the Rangali.