© Le Méridien Maldives Resort & SpaLe Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa
Lhaviyani AtollLuxurySeaplane 40′
Tilted toward Dining; Quiet & private is weaker and needs to be OK with you.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + With kids
- + Couple
- + Three generations
- + With friends
- − People who put quiet & private first
- − People who put snorkelling first
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 1 of 1 on Thilamaafushi; sub-scores Rooms / Service / Cleanliness / Location / Sleep 4.9, Value 4.7
Common praise
- A serene, picture-perfect island with a turquoise lagoon, and warm attentive service is frequent praise
- It opened in 2021, so rooms are new and the decor is bright
- Six restaurants plus a spa, a padel court and other well-rounded facilities
- Marriott Bonvoy redemption plus a bright modern design
- A big shallow lagoon plus family-friendly
Common complaints
- On-site food, drinks and activities are pricey
- The house reef is ordinary, so snorkelling means a boat to the outer reef
- The seaplane / domestic-flight transfer takes time
- Low Chinese volume, with few dedicated review posts
- The house reef is ordinary, so snorkelling means a boat
Tripadvisor 4.9/5 (970 reviews) and Google 4.7/5 (451); low Xiaohongshu volume (mostly Marriott points collectors). The draws: a 2021 island, bright modern design, a big turquoise lagoon, six restaurants plus a spa and padel, Lhaviyani's diving, and Marriott Bonvoy redemption. The consistent weaknesses: an ordinary house reef (snorkelling means a boat), pricey a la carte and drinks, and a slow seaplane or domestic-flight transfer.
Island & location
- Opened
- 2021
- Island
- Thilamaafushi island in Lhaviyani Atoll, about 9 hectares with dense vegetation; a Marriott Le Meridien property, on the same atoll as the classic big island Kuredu.
- Area
- approx. 9 ha
- Land per villa
- approx. 638 m² · more is less crowded
- Vegetation
- Lush
- House reef
- Limited · The house reef is ordinary and snorkelling and diving is mostly by boat to the outer reef; the lagoon has rays and turtles.
- Official site
- Open →
What Lhaviyani Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- Lhaviyani Atoll
- Tier
- Luxury
- Low-season price
- $556–$1,667 / night
- High-season price
- $972–$2,778 / night
- How you arrive
- SeaplaneDomestic flight + transfer
- Time from Malé
- approx. 40 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 141 villas
- Villa size
- 82–280 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- All with a pool
- Beach-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Some semi-detached / duplex
- Standard villa sleeps
- 6 guests
- Villa amenities
- Water hammock net
- Villa highlights
- Opened in 2021, in Le Meridien's modern designExplore Spa plus a marine-conservation hubA padel court
Facilities
- Dining
- 6 restaurants · 2 bars
- Cuisines
- IndianJapaneseSeafoodGrill roomInternational buffet
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGymKids club ages 4–12
Cost
- Board included
- Breakfast
- All-inclusive scope
- All-inclusive is an option; a la carte and drinks are pricey.
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the seaplane costs extra.
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversaryFamily celebration
Sources
- Villas: resort website · marriott.com · 2026-10-14
- Facilities: resort website · 2026-09-10
- Cost: editorial research · 2026-09-10
- Good for: resort website · marriott.com · 2026-09-10
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa?
- Seaplane / Domestic flight + transfer, about 40 minutes. About a 40-minute seaplane; or a domestic flight from Malé to Lhaviyani's Madivaru airport, then a speedboat.
- Does Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Limited. The house reef is ordinary and snorkelling and diving is mostly by boat to the outer reef; the lagoon has rays and turtles.
- Is Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 4–12). The house reef is ordinary, so serious snorkelling means a boat; a la carte and drinks are pricey; a seaplane or domestic-flight transfer is a bumpy leg for anyone prone to motion sickness.
- How much does Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa cost per night?
- About $556–$1,667 a night in low season and $972–$2,778 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: Breakfast. All-inclusive is an option; a la carte and drinks are pricey.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa?
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the seaplane costs extra.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-10