Best Maldives Family Resorts: 4 Luxury Stays for Kids and Parents
by Travie
Planning a family trip to the Maldives? Discover four standout resorts—from affordable ocean-view stays to ultra-luxury villas with kids clubs, water slides, and unforgettable marine experiences.
The Maldives has long been framed as a honeymoon fantasy. Private villas. Endless lagoons. Candlelit dinners above the sea. But increasingly, the islands are becoming something else entirely: one of the world’s most compelling destinations for family travel.
Today’s best Maldives resorts understand that luxury is no longer just about privacy. It’s about flexibility, meaningful experiences, and spaces where adults and children can enjoy the destination in entirely different ways—without compromise.
From affordable ocean-view rooms to overwater villas inspired by whale sharks, these four resorts redefine what a family escape in the Maldives can look like.
■The Maldives at Its Most Accessible Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
Everyone understands the appeal of the Maldives. What keeps many travelers away is the price. That’s exactly where Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort changes the conversation. Located in the ecologically rich Baa Atoll, the newly opened resort offers one of the most accessible entry points into Maldives travel—without sacrificing the scenery that defines it. Ocean-view family resort villa and turquoise lagoon at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
Why Families Love It
The resort features 176 rooms and villas, with unusually detailed room categories ranging from:
• Affordable ocean-view rooms • Beach villas• Water villas • Pavilions for larger groups
For travelers focused on maximizing time in the Maldives rather than simply staying in oversized villas, the Ocean View Room is a surprisingly strong choice.
Even at a lower price point, the view feels impossibly cinematic.
Dining & Activities
The property includes seven restaurants, among them: • Ocean Terrace • Charcoal, specializing in grilled dishes at sunset • Petit Bistro, the Maldives’ first children-only restaurant
For active families:
• AvaniFit gym with CrossFit-friendly setup • Tennis court • Basketball court • Table tennis and recreational facilities
The atmosphere is casual, energetic, and family-oriented—without losing the beauty expected of the Maldives.
■Luxury Designed Around Family Travel The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
At first glance, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort appears to embody pure luxury. And it does. But beneath the overwater glamour lies a surprisingly family-focused philosophy.
Located in Dhaalu Atoll, approximately 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé, the resort balances sophisticated design with thoughtful programming for children.
Luxury overwater villas and turquoise lagoon at St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Design references are drawn directly from marine life: • Lagoon villas inspired by manta rays • The Whale Bar is modeled after a whale shark • Spa architecture inspired by lobster forms
Every structure feels sculptural yet deeply connected to its environment.
For Families & Children
At the jungle-set Vommuli House, families can enjoy: • Interactive activities • Creative workshops • Nature-focused programming
The Children’s Club includes: • Professional childcare staff • Drawing and origami sessions • Diving experiences for kids
One standout experience is the Bubble Maker Course, available for children aged 8–9 and above, which introduces young travelers to the Maldives’ marine ecosystem through beginner scuba diving in shallow turquoise lagoons.
Address: Vommuli Island, Dhaalu Atoll 13080, MaldivesTel: +960 676 6333 ■A Slower, More Natural Maldives Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
Among the Anantara properties in the Maldives—Dhigu, Veli, Naladhu and Kihavah—Anantara Dhigu is the most family-friendly. Though honeymooners still arrive in abundance, the resort’s atmosphere feels softer, calmer, and deeply connected to nature.
Why the Beach Villas Matter
At Anantara Dhigu, the recommendation is clear: choose a Beach Villa. Unlike overwater villas that focus almost entirely on ocean views, the beach villas immerse guests in a fuller ecosystem—trees, sky, sand, and sea together.
The villas are divided into: • Sunrise Beach Villas • Sunset Beach Villas
At 162 square meters, the spaces feel expansive, with nearly half dedicated to a semi-open tropical bathroom.
Gardens filled with tropical plants surround oversized bathtubs, creating a sense of privacy that feels almost primordial.
Beach villa surrounded by tropical greenery at Anantara Dhigu Maldives
The Small Details
Each villa includes a bicycle—specifically a brakeless fixie bike—for navigating the island’s soft sand paths.
It’s a small but memorable detail that encourages guests to slow down and move with the island’s rhythm.
■A More Playful Side of Luxury W Maldives
Recently transformed through a large-scale renovation, W Maldives now feels bolder, brighter, and more immersive than ever. Design Inspired by the Islands
The redesign, led by the internationally renowned Miaja Design Group, draws directly from the Maldives’ marine ecosystems.
The resort’s signature Living Room combines soaring ceilings, vivid colors and natural materials to frame uninterrupted ocean views.
Luxury overwater villa and sculptural water slide at W Maldives
The Highlight
The standout feature is the Splinterworks Vertex water slide—the first of its kind in the Maldives. More sculpture than simple resort amenity, the slide turns play into architecture.
Throughout the property, the balance between tranquility and adventure feels carefully calibrated, making the resort especially appealing for families with older children or multigenerational groups.
The Maldives is changing. What was once seen almost exclusively as a destination for couples is evolving into something broader—more dynamic, more inclusive, and, perhaps surprisingly, more family-friendly.
Because the real luxury here isn’t just the villas or the views. It’s the chance to experience extraordinary beauty together.
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Address: Vommuli Island, Dhaalu Atoll 13080, MaldivesTel: +960 676 6333
At 162 square meters, the spaces feel expansive, with nearly half dedicated to a semi-open tropical bathroom.
The Maldives is changing. What was once seen almost exclusively as a destination for couples is evolving into something broader—more dynamic, more inclusive, and, perhaps surprisingly, more family-friendly.
