W Maldives

North Ari Atoll / Maldives

From the moment that guests step off the seaplane to reach the secluded W Maldives, they’ll find themselves completely emerged in tropical island life. Sandy cove beaches trim the edges of Fesdu Island, while the warm waters of the Indian Ocean are home to manta rays, nesting turtles and starfish, making the resort a prime diving spot. And when you want to return to civilisation, W Maldives provides stylish and contemporary accommodation.

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What to love

The island has a number of prime dive spots located just off the coast, a beautiful house reef and an authentic Fesdu shipwreck.
Whatever/ Whenever® No task too small, no ask too big. Whether you’re craving a cold drink or devising your dream excursion, we’re here to make it happen with our Whatever/Whenever® service. Whatever you want. Whenever you want it.
Unwind at the pampering AWAY® Spa or go gourmet in the six restaurants and bars.

What to know

Connecting villas are available for guests staying in large groups or with friends.
The resort’s aptly named FIT centre has a state of the art, fully equipped Technogym. Personal trainers are available to hire for sessions in kickboxing, karate, circuit training and yoga.

Description

The W Maldives is a contemporary and stylish island resort that compliments the natural splendour of Fesdu Island. The elegant thatched roof villas of the resort stare out towards the isle’s enchanting turquoise bay and even have their own private sweep of the beach.

The modern styled, two-floored villas are the epitome of luxury accommodation. The spacious bedrooms feature plush, signature W king sized beds, while the open roofed bathroom is fitted with a deep, standalone bathtub and rainforest shower. The large living area is just as lavish, kitted out with a 42” plasma TV with Bose sound system and floor to ceiling windows.

Each villa has a large outdoor terrace area, complete with its own personal grill station, ideal for a light snack in the sunshine before a dip in the private plunge pool.

Upstairs, each villa has a private viewing deck, for an unbeatable panoramic vantage point over the island.

With such privileged access to the ocean, W Maldives provides all of its guests with the facilities to try a whole host of water sports. Snorkel equipment, pedal kayaks, Molokini canoes and windsurfing boards are all complimentary from the resort. And for those a little more daring, the resort’s WAVE centre offers extreme water activities such as parasailing, big game fishing, catamaran sailing, kite surfing and wake boarding.

Guests who prefer to keep their feet on the ground can still have plenty of fun at W Maldives. The innovative FIT Technogym is fully equipped with training and fitness equipment, with a personal trainer on hand to guide you if needed.

Meanwhile, the resort’s AWAY spa area has been designed with four luxurious treatment rooms, offering an extensive list of relaxation remedies including massages, wraps, facials and Ayurvedic treatments.

Keen to spoil its guests when it can, W Maldives is home to three gastronomic dining experiences, as well as some fancy bar areas. Each restaurant has a unique island location, with house styles including: beachfront barbecues, an over water seafood restaurant and an open kitchen serving contemporary world foods. Each bar has hired trained mixologists for fresh fruit cocktails to round off the evening.

When to travel:

The Maldives offer an idyllic tropical climate with the main summer season from December to April, getting hotter from February. The wetter months are May to November.

Best time to visit: December – April
Good time to visit: May - November

Location

Cast away in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, W Maldives lies delicately in the pristine beauty of Fesdu Island in the North Ari Atoll, to the west of Malé. The North Ari Atoll and W Retreat is a short 25-minute flight by sea plane from Malé.

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Facilities

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There are 77 villas at the resort, split between beach villas and picture-perfect overwater villas. Whether you prefer to jump in the ocean from the deck of your overwater bungalow or you like lush tropical foliage steps from the sand offered by the beach bungalows, you can live it up and soak it in from comfortable, stylish accommodations inspired by the breathtaking natural beauty of Maldives. Most of the villas offer one bedroom but the WOW Ocean Escape and Ocean Haven are 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Presidential suites.

Beach Oasis (One Bedroom Villa)

Escape to tropical indulgence. Soak up the Maldivian rays on the sundeck or step out onto your private sweep of white sandy beach. Stretch out on the circular daybed that cantilevers over the private plunge pool.

Step inside. Lounge in a red hammock handcrafted from recycled material by underprivileged communities in Nicaragua. Dream in the king-size signature W bed. Bathe under the stars or the clear blue sky in the open-roofed bath area with standalone bathtub and rainforest shower. Who wants to play? A 42-inch plasma TV and a Bose® sound system provides the entertainment.

Head upstairs to the private viewing deck with thatched roof and enjoy unobstructed beach and ocean views. Relax in your custom-made swing daybed. Fire up the grill for some savory delights. Then, kick back with a glass from the wine fridge. (appox 188 sqm)

A Wonderful Beach Oasis with a king-size bed can connect to a Wonderful Beach Oasis with a twin-size bed, separated by lockable doors.

Overwater Oasis (One Bedroom Villa)

Perched above the lagoon, our Fabulous Overwater Oasis is where the Indian Ocean meets W-style pleasure.

Catch some rays on the sundeck and go for a dip in your private plunge pool or hop down the steps and dive into the lagoon. Stretch out on the circular daybed to soak up some sun, or close the encircling curtains for a nap in the shade. Sip a fine vintage from the wine fridge. At night, the glowing outdoor cabana is the perfect place to watch the stars and the stingrays passing by.

Head inside, where the energy of underwater sea life is reflected by blue and white tones. Lounge in a stingray rocking chair amid a jellyfish coffee table, medusa lights and a cocktail trolley. Peep through glass sections of flooring in the living room to check out the marine life swimming below. Flip a switch to illuminate underwater lights for a night-time peek at the fauna. Stay connected while cast away with a 42-inch plasmas TV, BOSE® gadgets and High Speed Internet Access. Drift off in the signature W king bed. Approx 146 sqm.

Fabulous Overwater Oasis offer an Ocean View. Spectacular Overwater Oasis offer a Lagoon view and a hammock.

Ocean Escape (2 Bedroom Vice Presidential Suite)

Wow’s the word for this villa. Repose in the master suite with W signature bed, sitting area with 50-inch Plasma TV and views to the horizon. Or chill in the suite with two signature W twin beds, private second bath and entertainment area with 32-inch LCD screen and cozy fittings. Approx 323 sqm.

Lounge or dine in the indoor / outdoor lounge with comfy couches and a huge adjoining sundeck. Head down the lagoon access stairs and float in the tranquil sea. Cook your own catch-or-the-day on the BBQ pit at special request and pair it with a bottle of the best from your private wine fridge. Take in the sun or stargazer on the daybed. Float and swim in the oversized infinity plunge pool.

Ocean Haven (2 Bedroom Presidential Suite)

Designed to be the ultimate getaway, the Extreme WOW Ocean Haven takes relaxation – or entertaining – to the extreme. Seek solitude in pristine privacy or invite the cool crowd over for some serious entertaining – the possibilities are endless.

The distinction fades between interiors and exteriors, with floor-to-ceiling windows that slide aside, an indoor/outdoor lounge area and glass-paneled floors that reveal lagoon fauna below.Repose in the huge master suite with a cathedral ceiling and sitting area. Recline in the signature W king bed and gaze at panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Grab a book and sink into the oversized circular bathtub. Or drift off to the symphony of the tranquil sea in the twin-bedded junior suite with a private second bathroom.

Grab a cocktail from your bar and head out onto the wraparound sundeck. Grill up some goodies at the outdoor dining area overlooking the water. Plunge into the oversized infinity edge pool with bubbling Jacuzzi seats. Saunter down the lagoon access stairs and slip into the turquoise. Chill in style. Approx 429 sqm.

Family

Children of all ages are welcome in all rooms and suites at W Maldives. There is a mandatory Kids disclaimer required for stays in overwater rooms and suites however.

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From the moment that guests step off the seaplane to reach the secluded W Maldives, they’ll find themselves completely emerged in tropical island life. Sandy cove beaches trim the edges of Fesdu Island, while the warm waters of the Indian Ocean are home to manta rays, nesting turtles and starfish, making the resort a prime […]