Best Overwater Villas
in the Maldives
The overwater villa is the defining Maldives experience — a private sanctuary suspended above the turquoise lagoon, with direct water access and views that stretch to the horizon. These are the finest overwater villas in the archipelago.
The best overwater villa in the Maldives is at Soneva Jani — retractable roofs for stargazing, private slides into the lagoon, and views across a 5.6km private lagoon. For design, Cheval Blanc. For reef access, Milaidhoo or Anantara Kihavah. For ultimate privacy, Velaa.
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Soneva Jani
The definitive overwater villa experience. Retractable roofs for stargazing from bed, private slides from the deck into the lagoon, and a 5.6km private lagoon stretching to the horizon. Nothing compares.
61 villasFrom USD 3,600Privacy 10/10
2
Velaa Private Island
Overwater villas with the deepest privacy in Noonu Atoll. 43 hectares for 47 villas means extraordinary space and seclusion. The Aragu restaurant — best dinner in Noonu — is steps from your villa.
47 villasFrom USD 2,304Privacy 10/10
3
Cheval Blanc Randheli
Jean-Michel Gathy's overwater architecture at its finest — sleek, sophisticated, and unlike anything else in the Maldives. Infinity pools over 40 feet long, and the Guerlain spa island just a boat ride away.
45 villasPrivacy 9/10
4
Soneva Fushi
Eight overwater villas on the finest house reef in Baa Atoll. Glass floors reveal the reef below, private pools overhang the lagoon, and 14 restaurants are steps away on the jungle island.
63 villasFrom USD 1,950Privacy 9/10
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Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Glass-floor bathtubs and glass-floor villa panels reveal the house reef below. The only overwater observatory in the Maldives is steps from your villa. SEA underwater restaurant is accessible by boat.
80 villasFrom USD 1,410Privacy 8/10
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Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah
Five overwater villas on a private island — your exclusive use. Four Seasons service, a 10/10 house reef below the villa steps, and Hanifaru Bay minutes away by boat.
7 villasFrom USD 50,000Privacy 10/10
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Milaidhoo Maldives
Boutique overwater villas directly above the finest accessible house reef in the Maldives. Glass floors, direct reef access from villa steps, and all-inclusive dining make Milaidhoo exceptional.
50 villasFrom USD 1,860Privacy 10/10
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Grand Waldorf Astoria overwater villas with swing daybeds, dining gazebos, and in-water lounges. Three islands, 11 restaurants, and 30 minutes from Male by yacht.
119 villasPrivacy 7/10
9
Huvafen Fushi Maldives
Contemporary overwater design with direct access to one of North Male Atoll's finest house reefs. The world's first underwater spa is beneath the lagoon below. 30 minutes from Male.
46 villasFrom USD 1,310Privacy 9/10
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Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Water Pool Villas with glass floor panels above the lagoon and Marcio Kogan design. Access to Fari Marina Village and The Ritz-Carlton across the water. Excellent house reef.
110 villasFrom USD 1,877Privacy 7/10
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