Maldives resorts with beach villas, sorted by price

Beach villas with sand at the door, who has them and what mainly changes the price.

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A beach villa is usually about 20 to 30% cheaper than an overwater villa in one guide, with more space and direct sand access. 14 resorts on this page list beach-type villas.

The villa type is only one part of the price. The pool, meal plan, transfer and season often change the total more.

Figures are from operator, aggregator and blog pages read on 3 November 2026, in US dollars at about ₹97 for planning. They change by date; we quote the exact package within 24 hours.

Resorts with beach villas, cheapest first

Villa Nautica (formerly Paradise Island Resort & Spa) · 5-star

North Malé Atoll (Lankanfinolhu). About 20 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.

Villas: Bungalows with direct beach access and luxury villas with private hot tubs

Lowest room-only rate about ₹40,000 a night for two (Google Hotels, 4-5 Nov 2026, 2 guests, room only, lowest rate listed)

Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi

North Malé Atoll. About 19 km from Malé airport, roughly 30 minutes by speedboat.

Villas: Garden Villas, Beach Villas, Deluxe Beach Villas, Sunrise Ocean Villas, Family Beach Villas and Sunset Ocean Villas

Lowest room-only rate about ₹43,000 a night for two (Google Hotels, 4-5 Nov 2026, 2 guests, room only, lowest rate listed)

Niva Kuramathi Maldives

Rasdhoo Atoll. About 25 minutes by seaplane (daylight only) or about 90 minutes by shared speedboat, with three departures a day.

Villas: Beach Villas and Water Villas with pools

Lowest room-only rate about ₹49,000 a night for two (Google Hotels, 4-5 Nov 2026, 2 guests, room only, lowest rate listed)

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa · 5-star

North Malé Atoll. About 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.

Villas: Deluxe rooms, cottages, water bungalows, water villas and a two-bedroom water suite

Lowest room-only rate about ₹54,000 a night for two (Google Hotels, 4-5 Nov 2026, 2 guests, room only, lowest rate listed)

Kuredu Island Resort & Spa

Lhaviyani Atoll. About 80 km from Malé, reached by seaplane.

Villas: Garden Bungalows, Beach Bungalows, Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas, Water Villas and Private Pool Villas

Lowest room-only rate about ₹58,000 a night for two (Google Hotels, 4-5 Nov 2026, 2 guests, room only, lowest rate listed)

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Kaafu (North Malé) Atoll. About 55 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport per most sources, subject to tide and weather; the last boat from the resort to the airport leaves by 19:00.

Villas: 284 rooms, including beachfront villas, overwater villas on stilts and 77 Jacuzzi Water Villas; the Ocean Villas on the island's edge are adults-only

Sun Siyam Olhuveli

South Malé Atoll. About 45 minutes by speedboat; one listing gives the return transfer as US$250 per adult and a 2021 article gave US$210, so confirm the current price.

Villas: Beachfront villas, water villas and suites across three islands, including an adults-only island (minimum age 18)

Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa

North Malé Atoll (Hembadhoo). About 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport; sources range from 30 to 60 minutes.

Villas: 62 rooms with a thatched-roof design; one third-party breakdown lists 32 premium water villas, 16 deluxe beach villas and 12 superior beach villas (unverified)

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

South Malé Atoll. About 40 to 45 minutes by speedboat; the return transfer was listed at US$130 to 150 per adult in older offers, so confirm the current price.

Villas: Overwater, beach and garden villas (about 154 to 160 depending on the source)

Furaveri Maldives

Raa Atoll. About 45 minutes by seaplane (daylight only; one source gives 06:00 to 15:30), or a domestic flight plus speedboat of about 65 minutes.

Villas: About 168 to 169 villas: Garden, Beach, Beach Pool, Ocean and Ocean Pool Villas and residences

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives

North Malé Atoll. About 15 to 20 minutes by speedboat; the resort's transfer page lists a mandatory shared transfer at US$180 net per person return.

Villas: About 140 villas across the island and lagoon, including overwater villas

Adaaran Club Rannalhi

South Malé Atoll. About 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport; one listing says the boat transfer is included in packages.

Villas: About 122 to 130 rooms depending on the source, including beach rooms and thatched overwater bungalows with glass floor panels

Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives

Meemu Atoll. About 45 minutes by seaplane (20 kg checked and 5 kg hand luggage per person); a speedboat is mentioned in some listings. One listing gave the seaplane at US$445 per adult return for stays to October 2025, and a May 2026 promotion offered 50% off for couples travelling 30 April to 31 October 2026.

Villas: Overwater bungalows on stilts, beach bungalows and platinum beach bungalows

Villa Park Sun Island Resort

South Ari Atoll (Nalaguraidhoo). A domestic flight of about 17 minutes plus a speedboat of about 10 minutes, or a direct seaplane of about 35 minutes; seaplanes do not fly after sunset, so late arrivals use the domestic route.

Villas: Water villas and beach villas, including a Sunset Beach Villa

Beach-type villas only in the sources we read: Adaaran Hudhuranfushi, Villa Nautica, Furaveri. A resort may still add water villas.

Villa types are not stated in our sources for: Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Siyam World, OBLU Ailafushi. Ask us and we confirm with the resort.

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What mainly changes the price

Villa typeOne guide puts beach villas about 20 to 30% cheaper than overwater villas, and overwater pool villas about 20 to 30% above beach villas. A beach pool villa can cost about the same as a standard overwater villa.

Pool or jacuzziA basic water villa is listed at about US$250 to 450 a night; a water villa with a pool at US$1,100 to 3,500 in one guide.

Meal planThe same villa costs more with half board, full board or all-inclusive. Sheraton's US$430 water villa is half board; Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa's US$279 includes breakfast only.

TransferSpeedboat about US$100 to 300 per person return; seaplane about US$200 to 450. These are charged on top of the room at most resorts.

SeasonBudget resorts run about US$260 to 350 in the off-peak months (June to September); Christmas, New Year and Easter are higher.

Resort tierMid-range water villas start near US$350 to 480; luxury islands run from about US$900 (Taj Exotica) to US$2,500 and more (Soneva Jani).

Sources: Pickyourtrail, Amaldives, Maldives Magazine, Resortlife, Maldives.com and resort pages, read 3 Nov 2026. Read more in what decides the price of a Maldives villa and resorts sorted by villa type.

Questions

Is a beach villa cheaper than a water villa?

Usually. One guide puts beach villas about 20 to 30% cheaper, with more space and sand underfoot. A beach villa with a private pool can cost about as much as a standard overwater villa.

Which Maldives resorts have only beach villas?

In the sources we read, Adaaran Hudhuranfushi, Villa Nautica, Furaveri are described with beach-type villas and no water villa named. A resort may still add water villas, so confirm when you book.

Can I snorkel from a beach villa?

Often yes, with a short walk to the water. Overwater villas give the most direct reef access. Ask the resort about its house reef.

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