The Atlas
Maldives
Soneva Jani
Overwater villas with sliding roofs and lagoon slides, on a private island in the Noonu Atoll.
Cheval Blanc Randheli
An LVMH-owned island of 46 villas in Noonu Atoll, with a spa spread over five private islets.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
A two-island South Ari Atoll resort best known for Ithaa, its glass-walled undersea restaurant.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
Generously spaced villas on a jungled Baa Atoll island with serious marine science credentials.
JOALI BEING
The Maldives' first dedicated wellbeing island, an adults-only retreat of 68 villas in Raa Atoll.
Milaidhoo Island Maldives
An intimate 50-villa island in Baa Atoll where every villa has its own pool and butler.
Shangri-La Villingili, Maldives
A large Addu Atoll island resort, recently reopened, with the country's only golf course.
Six Senses Laamu
A driftwood-and-thatch island in remote Laamu Atoll with strong marine conservation work.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Bold contemporary villas on a purpose-built island cluster, reachable by speedboat from Male.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
A large, lavish South Male Atoll resort with unusually broad dining and its own private-island annexe.