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Boutique hotels in North Malé Atoll

North Malé Atoll is the closest to the airport, with some of the Maldives' best-known island resorts.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in North Malé Atoll

North Malé Atoll surrounds the capital and the airport, so many resorts here are reached by a short speedboat ride. The islands are small, ringed with white sand and shallow lagoons, and the area has some of the oldest and most polished resorts in the country.

Where to stay

Choose an island that matches your style: some are intimate and barefoot, others large with many restaurants. House reefs are good for snorkeling right off the beach.

Good to know

The dry season is November to April. Speedboat transfers are quick, while seaplane transfers to farther atolls are available only in daylight.

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Questions about North Malé Atoll

How many boutique hotels are there in North Malé Atoll?

We list 3 boutique hotels in North Malé Atoll, including Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Kurumba Maldives.