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1 295 USD
W Maldives in Ari Atoll
🌍 Maldives, North Ari Atoll
● Center: 10 km
🌞 Beach - 0 min
➊ 1 line
✅ Highly praised house reef with abundant marine life including turtles and sharks, easily accessible from villas ✅ Exceptional personalized service with staff recognized by name and praised for warmth and professionalism ✅ Multiple dining options with fresh, well-prepared food and a notable favorite being the Fish restaurant ✅ Well-maintained, newly renovated villas featuring outdoor bathrooms, plunge pools, and high-quality amenities like Bose speakers ✅ Free bottled water and soft drinks in villas and around the property, avoiding extra charges ✅ Engaging activities including DJ pool parties, fitness sessions, and complimentary yoga classes ✅ Convenient transfer service by seaplane with clear schedules ❌ One review noted issues with luggage transfer delays and limited guest support during the wait ❌ Staff occasionally perceived as inattentive with slow clearing of dishes and limited proactive service ❌ Concerns about staff behavior such as playing football or using gym facilities during guest hours ❌ Complaints about safety and caution regarding staff driving golf carts on guest walkways ❌ High cost of food and drinks with some guests finding dining prices expensive ❌ Some guests felt the resort needs to improve to match standards of other top Maldives hotels
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Description
W Maldives is a luxury 5-star resort located on the island of Fesdu in North Ari Atoll. Built in 2006 and renovated in 2014 and again in 2025, the property consists of 78 villas including beach and overwater options with direct ocean access. The resort features a private sandy beach just 10 meters from the accommodations, multiple dining outlets such as the Kitchen, Fire, and Fish restaurants, and bars including the poolside Wet and overwater Sip. Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities from kayaking and beach volleyball to paid water sports like diving and parasailing. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property along with facilities like a fitness center, spa services, and a large outdoor pool. Families will find kid-friendly amenities including high chairs and cribs. The resort is known for personalized service and hosts events like weddings. Expect a high standard of cleanliness and amenities, with a strong emphasis on marine life experiences thanks to an exceptional house reef accessible directly from the villas.
Location
W Maldives is situated on Fesdu Island, measuring 150 by 150 meters, in the heart of the North Ari Atoll. The resort is 72.4 km away from Malé International Airport (MLE). Transfers to the island take approximately 30 minutes by seaplane, operating daily from 6:00 to 16:00. The island features a private sandy beach only 10 meters from the villas with free sun umbrellas, loungers, mats, and towels. Its remote location offers guests direct access to some of the Maldives' best snorkeling sites, including a vibrant house reef right off the shore. The resort’s compact size allows guests to walk around the entire island in about 10 minutes, providing an intimate and accessible setting.
Tips
- Choose an ocean-facing overwater villa for better privacy and superior snorkeling opportunities compared to lagoon-facing villas.
- Take advantage of the free soft drinks and bottled water provided in the villas and around the island to avoid high beverage prices.
- Book your seaplane transfer early to ensure timely arrival and plan activities around the seaplane operating hours (6:00–16:00).
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Chinese, American, Asian, Continental, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of US$1,500.00 is charged. This property accepts credit cards, cash and debit cards The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment .
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Shopping on site
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- Smoking areas
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Reception desk
Rooms
- Bridal suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- Family room
- VIP room amenities
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- DVD Player
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Alarm clock
- Slippers
- Toiletries
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Snack bar
- Coffeemaker
- Bottled water
- Kettle
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
- Shuttle
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- German
- Russian
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Polish
- Japanese
- Arabic
- Chinese
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Library
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Billiards
- Karaoke
- Nightclub
- Picnic area
- Fishing
- Barbeque
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Water sport facilities
- Private beach
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
Business
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Windsurfing
- Diving
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Yoga
Beauty and wellness
- Doctor
- Massage
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
Kids
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
From the beach 0 min. The beach is private, sand.
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Reviews
06.12.2025
A gorgeous small island, you can walk around the entire island in 10 minutes. Having visited the Maldives many times in the past, we loved the W as it’s newly renovated and immaculate. We went for the beach villa as prefer direct access to the beach and it was perfect. Large comfy bed with sheets like satin, sofa area and straight outside to plunge pool, seats etc. Plus an upper area with large hammock style sewing great for relaxing on those rainy days. The bathroom is semi outside and features a free standing bath. Shower excellent, sparkling clean and new and lovely bath products. There is a portable sound link speaker provided in room so you can connect your phone and have your own music - great touch. The music around the resort is brilliant, very chilled and creates a good vibe. There are free soft drinks in the mini fridge in room (and juices) and dotted around the beach villas are fridges you can help yourself to the soft drinks and also clean towels. Also note that water is all bottled onsite and is free so you don’t have to pay for water at lunch or dinner. This is great as many resorts we’ve stayed at charge crazy prices for water. All food was excellent from the breakfast with plentiful choice of fruit, smoothies, juice, eggs to order, Maldivian curries, fancy sweets treats. We ate at FISH and Fire. Particularly enjoyed Fish as you could choose the catch of the day with sides and we were able to sit outside one night when there was finally no rain! You can sit and see the sharks from your table. We did the dj pool party which was fun and got several people out and about and chatting. The reef is the best I’ve ever seen. There are thousands of different fish, a resident turtle and several shark. The mask snorkel and flippers are all new and top quality making snorkelling easy. The gym and workout area is great. Special thanks to Mark for the killer hiit sessions! And general chats and friendliness. We loved it. Go for it!
01.12.2025
We just returned from W Maldives, and this trip felt truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived at our overwater villa, everything exceeded expectations. The Best House Reef in the Maldives If you love snorkeling, this is the resort you are looking for. The reef is unreal — vibrant, full of life, and incredibly accessible. We were lucky enough to find the famous turtle Bob and spent almost an hour swimming alongside her. It was one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. Food Every dish we had was excellent: fresh, beautifully presented, and prepared with a lot of creativity and care. Fred’s Birthday Celebration We celebrated Fred’s birthday here, and the team made it exceptional. Every detail was thoughtful, personal, and beautifully executed. The staff put so much heart into it, and we felt genuinely celebrated. ⸻ Special Thank You to the Incredible Staff SIP Bar Team The team at SIP made our evenings warm, engaging, and memorable. They spent time talking with us, sharing stories, and explaining how they approach cocktail development through sustainability. It was inspiring and impressive. On the last day guys offered to take a picture together and then as a surprise presented it to us in a beautiful Maldivian frame - looooooooved the gesture! Special thanks to: • Mani • Lakshan • Lakshman • Wanida Ashish — Exceptional Leadership Ashish deserves major recognition. He is one of the best hospitality managers we have ever encountered. His warmth, professionalism, and dedication to creating memorable experiences are outstanding. He arranged a beautiful birthday table for Fred, offered special surprises, checked in multiple times, and ensured everything was perfect. He does all this with genuine care and remarkable attention to detail. Ashish is the heart of SIP, and his leadership elevates the entire experience. ⸻ Wet Deck Lonsi was consistently attentive and kind at the pool, always checking if we needed anything and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Céline A truly lovely person with amazing, positive energy. Conversations with her were always a pleasure, and her presence added so much to our stay. DJ Imbo A real professional. He reads the crowd exceptionally well. For Russian guests he played the tracks that made everyone stand up and dance, and he did the same for guests from India. He creates a full musical atmosphere tailored to the people around him. Very impressive work. Adel — Snorkeling Guide Adel shared a wealth of knowledge about marine life and made our snorkeling experience educational and unforgettable. His energy and enthusiasm were remarkable. Aarti She assisted us with padel tennis, explained everything clearly, and was very supportive. When my fiancé twisted his ankle, she immediately came to help and even sent a fruit platter as a thoughtful gesture. She is also an excellent yoga instructor — calm, skilled, and attentive. Fayaz — Service Above and Beyond Fayaz made our stay truly exceptio
26.11.2025
From the moment we touched down in Malé until the end of our stay, W Maldives exceeded every expectation. We split our time between a beach villa and an over-the-water bungalow, giving us the perfect way to experience all the resort’s beauty and amenities! Both were incredible. The food was outstanding at every restaurant, with dishes prepared perfectly throughout our stay. Service was exceptional from start to finish. Special thanks to Bishka, Aramina, Arrin, Mark, Silva, Manni, Simba, Lynn, Namee, and Sonny — and to anyone I may have missed — every staff member was wonderful and made our trip unforgettable. Rain or shine, it was an amazing adventure. We can’t wait to return one day!
30.10.2025
Good services. We like the food despite that only 3 restaurants are available.
10.08.2025
W Maldives just fully refurbished, the new design is super chic and beautiful. White sandy beach with crystal clear water, we’ve seen so many marine life during our stay, truly one of the best house reefs in the Maldives. We had tried all the dining outlets, great quality and high standard, taste amazing. Excellent service from the W team.
10.08.2025
W Maldives just fully refurbished, the new design is super chic and beautiful. White sandy beach with crystal clear water, we’ve seen so many marine life during our stay, truly one of the best house reefs in the Maldives. We had tried all the dining outlets, great quality and high standard, taste amazing. Excellent service from the W team.
09.08.2025
The entire island is amazing. Although not very large, the staff are warm and friendly, and are quick to assist with any questions. The front desk, restaurant, and water sports center all have Chinese-speaking staff, which is fantastic. The free sunrise and sunset yoga classes are taught by very professional teachers. The water villa we stayed in this time had a beautiful view. The sand villa also looked nice, being two stories high and very close to the beach. I'll definitely try it next time.
13.07.2023
After all, it is an old-fashioned hotel, so there is nothing to say about the service, just a little bit old
01.06.2023
This was for the domestic flight portion of W. Aisha who received us was great.
Perhaps due to lower occupancy we took quite an early seaplane back to the airport and had a 7h layover.
Perhaps due to lower occupancy we took quite an early seaplane back to the airport and had a 7h layover.
24.04.2023
Service; W is a six-star island service, of course there is nothing to say
From pick-up to the island, check-in and departure, the waiters are very considerate. They will send us to the check-in customs before inspection. Going to the island is very ceremonial. The managers of various departments come to welcome us and introduce them one by one. There will be a handwritten welcome letter when we enter the room , and welcome desserts, which make you feel at home and full of ritual.
Facilities: As a person who likes to choose a new hotel, I think the facilities are very good. There are air conditioners in the bathroom and the room, there are Bose speakers inside and outside the house, and the swimming pool is lit like a little star at night.
Catering: Several restaurants have their own characteristics, and the standard is high so you won’t be overwhelmed. Ordinary drinks cost $7-20. You only need to order lunch and dinner, and the soft drinks in the mini bar are free.
Environment: The color of sea water is very special, it is tiffany blue with light saturation. The tropical island style is rich.
From pick-up to the island, check-in and departure, the waiters are very considerate. They will send us to the check-in customs before inspection. Going to the island is very ceremonial. The managers of various departments come to welcome us and introduce them one by one. There will be a handwritten welcome letter when we enter the room , and welcome desserts, which make you feel at home and full of ritual.
Facilities: As a person who likes to choose a new hotel, I think the facilities are very good. There are air conditioners in the bathroom and the room, there are Bose speakers inside and outside the house, and the swimming pool is lit like a little star at night.
Catering: Several restaurants have their own characteristics, and the standard is high so you won’t be overwhelmed. Ordinary drinks cost $7-20. You only need to order lunch and dinner, and the soft drinks in the mini bar are free.
Environment: The color of sea water is very special, it is tiffany blue with light saturation. The tropical island style is rich.
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Frequently asked questions about W Maldives
What types of villas are available at W Maldives?
The resort offers several villa types including 1 Bedroom Superior Overwater Double Villa, 1 Bedroom Escape Beach Double Villa with balcony and beachfront, 1 Bedroom Premier Overwater Double Villa, 2 Bedrooms Supreme Overwater Villa with ocean view, 2 Bedrooms Oasis Overwater Villa with ocean view, and 2 Bedrooms Oasis Beach Villa with balcony.
How far is W Maldives from Malé International Airport and how do guests get there?
W Maldives is located 72.4 km from Malé International Airport (MLE). Transfers are by seaplane and take approximately 30 minutes, operating daily from 6:00 to 16:00.
Are children allowed and what facilities does the hotel provide for families?
Children of all ages are welcome. The hotel provides children’s high chairs in the restaurant and cribs. Additional fees may apply for children using existing beds.
Is Wi-Fi available throughout the resort?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available across the entire hotel and island.
What unique marine experiences does W Maldives offer?
Guests can snorkel at one of the best house reefs in the Maldives directly accessible from the villas, featuring thousands of fish, resident turtles, and sharks.
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