Huvafen Fushi is a private resort island in the North Malé Atoll in Kaafu and a naturalist’s paradise. Situated near the capital Malé and accessible by a 30 to 40-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport, the secret haven features luxurious overwater and beach bungalows with private pools and is surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon. The resort features six beachside restaurants and bars, a deluxe spa and wellness center and a wealth of under- and over-water activities from snorkeling to sunbathing. The boutique hotel offers world-class amenities and services including personal butler services.
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Huvafen Fushi Accommodations
Huvafen Fushi features elegant, overwater villas ranging in size and opulence with breathtaking ocean views. Exquisitely appointed beach bungalows and ocean villas have wooden floors, open-air living rooms, and stylish terraces with plunge pools, and opulent residences have spacious dining areas, state-of-the-art technologies, and individual spa areas. Modern in-room amenities include HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth entertainment systems, and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services. To stay at one of these incredible bungalows or villas, click here.
Beach Bungalows with Pools
Overlooking the gin-clear lagoon with direct access to the beach, the 125 square-meter Beach Bungalows with Pools feature expansive decks overlooking the beach with daybeds and outdoor dining tables. Private courtyards house oversized baths, fresh water plunge pools, and waterfall showers. Bungalows boast elegant interiors with spacious bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, soaking tubs, and designer toiletries, and stylish living areas with modern amenities such as HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen blue-tooth entertainment systems and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services. To book one of these Beach Bungalows with Pools, click here.
Beach Bungalows with Pools. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Deluxe Beach Bungalows with Pools
The 160 square-meter Deluxe Beach Bungalows with Pools have extensive outdoor living areas outfitted with daybeds, sun loungers, private courtyards, and two sparkling plunge pools overlooking the ocean on floating wooden decks. Bungalows offer spacious living areas with designer décor and furnishings, and modern amenities such as HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen blue-tooth entertainment systems, and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services. To book one of these Deluxe Beach Bungalows with Pools, click here.
Deluxe Beach Bungalows with Pools. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Ocean Bungalows with Pools
Exquisitely appointed Ocean Bungalows with Pools overlook miles of ocean and offer 160 square meters of naturally modern living space. Expansive three-tier decks have freshwater infinity pools, oversized Jacuzzis, outdoor dining areas, alluring daybeds, and sunbathing terraces. Living rooms offer state-of-the-art theater systems with glass floors that seamlessly blend interiors with the magical underwater world. Modern amenities include HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen blue-tooth entertainment systems, and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services. To book one of these Ocean Bungalows with Pools, click here.
Ocean Bungalows with Pools. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Lagoon Bungalows with Pools
These 130 square-meter Lagoon Bungalows with Pools have split-level layouts that lead into the tropical waters and feature private decks with salas and separate sunbathing decks with panoramic views. Luxuriously appointed bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, soaking tubs, and designer toiletries, and modern amenities such as HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen blue-tooth entertainment systems, and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services. To book one of these Lagoon Bungalows with Pools, click here.
Lagoon Bungalows with Pools. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Two-Bedroom Ocean Pavilions with Pools
Extending 200 meters out into the Indian Ocean, these stunning 330 square-meter Two-Bedroom Ocean Pavilions with Pools are the height of luxury and privacy. Wooden walkways lead to these idyllic retreats which feature fiber-optic lit infinity swimming pools that seem to float on the horizon and fully stocked libraries house New York Times bestsellers. The master bedroom has a stylish en-suite bathroom with infinity edge Kohler baths that fill from the ceilings, and modern amenities such as HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen blue-tooth entertainment systems, and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services. To book one of these Two-Bedroom Ocean Pavilions with Pools, click here.
Two-Bedroom Ocean Pavilions with Pools. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Two Bedroom Beach Pavilions with Pools
Two Bedroom Beach Pavilions with Pools cover 800 square meters of luxurious living and redefines iconic luxury with their avant-garde design and pristine private beaches. Master bedrooms are situated on the upper floors of the pavilions and feature glass floors that offer views onto fiber-optic-lit infinity swimming pools and the lagoon beyond. Pavilions have indoor/outdoor bathrooms with rainfall showers, outdoor showers, and beautiful gardens, and spacious living areas have modern amenities such as HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen blue-tooth entertainment systems and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services. To book one of these Two Bedroom Beach Pavilions with Pools, click here.
Two Bedroom Beach Pavilions with Pools. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Three-Bedroom CUBEs with Pools
Nestled in lush oceanfront garden enclaves with direct access to the beach, Three-Bedroom CUBEs with Pools are intimate 463 square-meter sanctuaries featuring spacious living areas, open-plan kitchens with walk-in pantries and dining rooms, and games areas with pool and table tennis tables. Garden courtyards offer sumptuous outdoor spaces for relaxation with swimming pools, barbecue grills with lounge seating, daybeds, and outdoor dining tables. Luxuriously appointed bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, soaking tubs, and designer toiletries, and modern amenities such as HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen blue-tooth entertainment systems, and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services. To book one of these Three-Bedroom CUBEs with Pools, click here.
Three-Bedroom CUBEs with Pools. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
The Playpen
The Playpen is an 800-square-meter paradise where vintage nostalgia meets modern designer living. An elevated, open-plan master bedroom has a stylish en-suite bathroom with a private steam and sauna wet area, over-sized soaking tub, and spectacular ocean views and a balcony overlooking a burgundy-lit black lava stone infinity pool.
The luxurious residence features spacious open-plan living and dining areas with designer décor and furnishings, a private cocktail bar and culinary gallery, an open lounge and entertainment deck overlooking the infinity lava-stoned pool and private gardens that lead to the beachfront and can be accessed directly from the house reef. Modern amenities include HD plasma televisions with extensive on-demand movie selections, Bang & Olufsen blue-tooth entertainment systems, and cordless phones, air-conditioning and fans, fully stocked mini-bars and Nespresso machines, and personalized butler services.
Additional services for guests staying in the Playpen include a private round-trip transfer on the resort’s luxury speed boat between the resort and the airport; CIP airport lounge arrangements at Velana International Airport for both arrival and departure; an exclusive private barbecue; a 60-minute signature massage for two guests at the Underwater Spa PEARL; an intimacy gift box; and daily minibar replenishment. To book the Playpan, click here.
The Playpen. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi Restaurants and Bars
Dine on award-winning cuisine at several fine dining restaurants set above or near the translucent turquoise lagoon waters of the Indian Ocean or sip handcrafted cocktails over romantic rose-colored sunsets at one of the stylish and elegantly appointed bars.
Celsius
Celsius tantalizes the palate with a selection of tastes and flavors throughout the day from breakfast to dinner. The restaurant hosts exciting Desi Thali-Indian dining experiences that present a mouth-watering array of Indian tandoori, curry, dal, and delectable Indian desserts, and an innovative Oriental Express menu that offers an impressive selection of East Asian cuisine.
Celsius Restaurant. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Forno
Nestled beneath a grove of coconut trees, Forno serves contemporary Napolitano cuisine in a casual beachside setting with a crackling wood-fired oven and spectacular ocean views. The menu features crispy, artisanal hand-made pizzas with various toppings, handmade pasta, and inventive Italian entrées for lunch and themed dinners on select evenings.
Forno Restaurant. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Vinum
Set eight meters below the surface, Vinum is the Maldives’ first underground wine cellar and a treasure trove of rare vintages and hidden gems. An evocative, intimate space nestled beneath suspended art installations, Vinum serves delicious degustation menus and wine flights in the romantic, underwater world.
Vinum Restaurant. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Feeling Koi
Feeling Koi offers presents laid-back Izakaya-style dining in sensuous surrounds. The beachside restaurant presents sumptuous Japanese cuisine with an alluring Latin twist, along with handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and an array of sake.
Feeling Koi Restaurant. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
UMBar
UMBar is a stylish, laid-back beach bar with oversized cushions and swaying palms where signature cocktails and savory snacks can be enjoyed with your toes in the sand.
UMBar. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Raw Café
The Raw Café offers innovative organic fare prepared with fresh locally sourced ingredients in a relaxed, bistro-style setting.
Raw Cafe. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Dining Experiences
Huvafen Fushi offers private chef experiences in beautiful settings. Dine at a table immersed in the waters of the infinity pool or at the starlit chic of Cardamom Lounge. Surrender to Siamese Dreams under the palms or enjoy sensuous culinary moments on a private sandbank in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
Huvafen Fushi Spa and Wellness
Huvafen Fushi‘s Lime Spa is an exclusive underwater spa that offers award-winning treatments, massages, and visits by top beauty consultants, including Anastasia Achilleos. The luxury spa features two underwater couple’s treatment rooms with panoramic reef views; four single over-water treatment rooms; two couple’s over-water treatment rooms; and a variety of hot and cold-water therapies. Treatments range from iridology and reiki to wellness rituals and salt scrubs.
Lime Spa. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi Sports and Leisure
Huvafen Fushi offers an array of outdoor and recreational activities, as well as several interactive and educational programs and initiatives.
The resort is surrounded by pristine and untouched hard coral gardens with a diverse variety of fish and marine life that can be experienced by snorkeling, and scuba-diving. A professional multilingual dive team provides a range of experiences from guided snorkeling trips to exhilarating instructor-led night dives for all levels of swimmer, snorkeler, and diver. Top Huvafen Fushi diving sites include Shark Point, Rasfari, Peak, Hambadhu Shipwreck, and Manta Point.
Other activities include excursions to the Maldivian capital Malé, sunset cruises, curry-cooking classes, wine-tasting at Vinum, fishing trips, yoga, windsurfing, sailing, and wake-boarding. Work up a sweat over shimmering waters at Pump GYM or sink into a world of unadulterated bliss in the calm of Huvafen SPA. Bend and breathe under the open skies with a YOGA session, or find mindfulness in quiet corners of the island, the silence lapped by ocean tides.
Book an overnight stay on a private 65-foot traditional dhoni sailboat which is outfitted with state-of-the-art facilities and luxury amenities designed to pamper. Explore the colorful reefs as the 24-hour crew guides you to the most romantic spots of the Maldives and the best locations for diving, snorkeling or a deserted island massage.
Book an overnight stay on a private 65-foot traditional dhoni sailboat. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi Weddings
Huvafen Fushi offers fantastic locations to say ‘I do’ or renew your vows. The resort’s wedding and vow-renewal experiences are ceremonial rather than legal commitments and designed to express passion and love in a magical destination. Designed for an all-inclusive experience of a lifetime, the resort offers a selection of wedding and honeymoon packages for all budgets and tastes.
Weddings at Huvafen Fushi. Photo credit: Huvafen Fushi
Article by Mia Russell©
