Must-see hotels in Ari Atoll & Around

W Maldives is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country. W manages to get it right on all…

These villas, just moments from the beach on gorgeous Ukulhas, are a real step up from the usual guesthouse offerings, with vast rooms that are…

Our top choice on South Ari's capital island of Mahibadhoo, Liberty Guest House stands out for the quality of its charming and professional staff, the…

Mirihi is remarkable for making the most of a small island without overdeveloping it. It’s equally attractive as a stylish luxury resort, a rustic…

This gorgeous addition to North Ari Atoll's resorts may be a refreshingly tiny place – there are just 30 villas – but it already has an army of…

This sleek and upmarket place is about as good as guesthouses in Maldives get, although the management would probably balk at the term. Indeed, the feel…

This innovative six-room place is moments from Dhigurah's bikini beach. All-inclusive packages include high-standard accommodation, superb meals and…

This boutique-leaning guesthouse is one of the smartest options on the beautiful island of Ukulhas, with stylish and spacious rooms, some of which have…

Our personal choice on the island, Thoddoo Retreat is a friendly and well-run place with a team of locals who welcome guests like family members. The…

Sumptuous barefoot luxury is the name of the game at the Hilton Group’s long-standing Maldivian resort. Famous throughout the country for its unique two…

This long island is one of the bigger resorts in Maldives, but manages to feel intimate and easily manageable on foot through good design. It boasts…

Lily Beach Resort is an upmarket all-inclusive resort. This was a first for Maldives and has proved exceptionally popular in a destination where extras…

Nika Island's innovative approach to sustainable and back-to-nature tourism has influenced resorts throughout the country. It's also notable for being the…

This supremely luxurious resort is one of Ari Atoll's most popular honeymoon spots, and one that is looking superb following a full renovation a few years…

Fringed with white beaches and featuring a huge 80m sandbank at one end, Veligandu is a very popular and smart option with good accommodation for this…

This luxury all-inclusive is a very good all-round resort from the Thai Centara Group. Its 112 suites and villas offer a choice for everyone from couples…

Ellaidhoo is the most hardcore diving destination in Maldives, with over 100 dive sites within a half-day trip. It has what many consider to be the…

This sweet four-room guesthouse, on the laid-back fishing island of Omadhoo, is a good alternative to staying next door on South Ari’s capital, Mahibadhoo…

Passionate divers Shamoon and Markus run this Maldivian-German diving guesthouse surrounded by fields of crops on a relaxed corner of Maamigili island…

Right on Rasdhoo's bikini beach, Rasdhoo Island Inn couldn't be better located. Rooms have lovely touches such as outdoor showers, sandy terraces and…