Amilla Maldives (you may know it by its old name, Amilla Fushi) is one of the resorts we recommend most often, and for good reason. There are 67 pool villas and residences on the island, so it never feels crowded.
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In 2025, Dreaming of Maldives readers voted it Best Luxury Maldives Resort. It suits couples and families equally well, which is rarer than you'd think in the Maldives. If you want a resort that's polished but relaxed, this is it.
Location of Amilla Maldives: Tranquillity in the Heart of Baa Atoll
Amilla sits on Finolhas Island in Baa Atoll, inside a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Getting there is easy. The seaplane from Malé takes 35 minutes, and if you land late, a domestic flight and a short speedboat ride get you there instead. Ask for a window seat on the seaplane. The view of the atolls on the way in is half the fun.
Best Time to Visit Amilla Maldives
December to April is the dry season, with calm water and clear days. Go then if sunshine is the priority. May to November is manta season, when large groups of manta rays feed at Hanifaru Bay, a short boat ride from the resort. For divers and snorkellers, that's the time to book.
The Island: Beaches, Lagoon and House Reef
Amilla is a large, leafy island with only 67 villas, so there's plenty of space to go around. Expect:
• Private pools facing the garden or the lagoon
• Hammocks strung between coconut palms
• Floating breakfasts served in your villa pool
The reef wraps around one side of the island and the lagoon sits on the other, so you can snorkel in the morning and paddleboard in the afternoon.
Amilla Maldives Villas and Residences
Every villa and residence at Amilla has its own private pool. Here's how the options compare:
| Category |
Highlights |
| Reef Water Pool Villas |
Overwater living with direct ocean access |
| Lagoon Pool Villas |
One- and two-bedroom villas with private decks and lagoon views |
| Beach Pool Villas |
Beachfront setting with easy access to the sand and sea |
| Treetop Pool Villas |
Elevated above the palms for privacy and canopy views |
| Residences |
Multi-bedroom homes with infinity pools and bespoke service, ideal for families and groups |
Couples usually go for the overwater or treetop villas, while families and groups tend to book the residences.
Is Amilla Maldives Good for Honeymoons and Families?
• Couples: book an overwater villa, add a sunset cruise and a private dinner on your deck, and you have a honeymoon sorted.
• Families: the residences give everyone room, the lagoon is shallow and calm, and the kids' programme keeps children busy. Travel + Leisure ranked Amilla No. 2 among the Best Resorts for Families in the Maldives in 2025.
Accessible and Inclusive Stays
Few Maldives resorts take accessibility as seriously as Amilla. The island is wheelchair-friendly, there are adaptations for guests with hearing and visual impairments, and it was the first hotel in the world to earn the 5-star Verified by Inclu grading. If you're travelling with elderly parents, this is one of the easiest resorts to recommend.
Signature Experiences at Amilla Maldives
Snorkelling and Diving: Explore Baa Atoll's Underwater Wonders
The house reef is the main reason many of our guests choose Amilla. Travel + Leisure lists it among the best house reefs in the Maldives, and you can swim out to it straight from the beach. What to look out for:
• The Blue Hole, a natural sinkhole right on the house reef
• Hanifaru Bay, about 10 minutes away by boat, where manta rays gather in season
• Dives with turtles, dolphins and reef sharks
• An on-site PADI dive centre, including night dives
Amilla Maldives Restaurants and Meal Plans
You won't get bored of eating here. Feeling Koi does Japanese food on an overwater deck, Barolo is the Italian grill, Tessera serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes, and East cooks South Indian food. Joe's Pizza is the casual option, and its white truffle pizza is worth ordering at least once. Wine lovers should book a tasting at The Cellar Door.
Our tip: the Dine Around All-Inclusive plan lets you eat across all the restaurants, which is the best way to experience Amilla. Every kitchen handles vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets, so Indian travellers with dietary preferences are well looked after.
Family Experiences: Kids' Activities and Family-Friendly Fun
There's plenty to keep kids busy: creative workshops, beach games and snorkel safaris designed for children. Parents get some downtime too, and in a residence the whole family can stay under one roof without being on top of each other.
Romantic Escapes: Sunset Cruises and Private Dining
Amilla is easy to make romantic. Book a sunset cruise, or ask us to arrange a private dinner on the beach or a sandbank. It's worth setting these up before you travel, so the dates you want are free.
Adventure and Water Sports
If you'd rather be on the water than under it, there's plenty to do:
• Jet skiing around the island
• Paddleboarding across the calm lagoon
• Kayaking and sailing
• Guided fishing trips and reef tours
Javvu Spa: Holistic Healing and Relaxation
Javvu Spa mixes Ayurvedic treatments with open-air pavilions by the beach, and it was recognised in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards. Book a massage, try a sound healing session, or join a yoga or meditation class. Our tip: reserve your spa slots before you arrive, especially in peak season.
How to Reach Amilla Maldives: Transfers and Accessibility
• Seaplane (35 min): straight from Velana International Airport to the resort.
• Domestic flight + speedboat: the better choice if you land late, since seaplanes only fly in daylight.
• VIP lounge in Malé: a dedicated host meets you, and you get priority boarding.
• We arrange it all: send us your flight times and we'll book the transfer that fits.
Amilla Maldives Packages from India
We build Amilla holidays around what you actually want, whether that's a honeymoon in an overwater villa or a family trip in a residence. Your package can include return flights from India, seaplane transfers, your meal plan and any experiences you'd like to add.
Planning more than one stop? Browse all our Maldives packages, explore our Maldives packages for couples, read our guide to the best time to visit the Maldives, or compare other luxury Maldives resorts.
Why Book Amilla Maldives with Make Plans Holidays
We've been planning Maldives holidays for over 20 years. We know which villa suits which kind of trip, which transfer works best with your flight times, and how to get the most out of a meal plan. You tell us what kind of holiday you want, and we handle the rest.
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