What is the best time to visit the Maldives?

The best time to visit the Maldives is November to April during the dry northeast monsoon season. December to March offers the best weather, clearest waters, and ideal conditions for diving and snorkeling.

What are the best luxury resorts in the Maldives?

The Maldives is home to world-class luxury resorts with overwater villas, private beaches, and spas. Maldives Times has a regularly updated guide to the top 10 luxury resorts at https://maldives-times.com/resorts/10-best-luxury-resorts.

Which atoll is best for diving in the Maldives?

Baa Atoll (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) is famous for manta rays at Hanifaru Bay. South Ari Atoll is known for whale sharks year-round. North Male Atoll has excellent reefs and is closest to the airport.

Can I visit the Maldives on a budget?

Yes. Local islands like Maafushi, Thulusdhoo, Ukulhas, Rasdhoo, and Thoddoo offer affordable guesthouses with beach access and watersports at a fraction of resort prices. See the full Maldives budget guide at https://maldives-times.com/resorts/maldives-on-a-budget-guide.

What is the difference between a beach villa and a water villa in the Maldives?

Beach villas sit on the island shoreline with direct sand and garden access. Water villas (overwater bungalows) are built on stilts above the lagoon, offering direct ocean access, glass floors, and panoramic sea views. A full comparison is at https://maldives-times.com/resorts/beach-or-water-villa-.

Which Maldives resorts are best for snorkeling?

Resorts with a house reef are ideal for snorkeling without a boat trip. The best snorkeling resorts in the Maldives are listed at https://maldives-times.com/resorts/10-best-snorkeling-resorts-in-maldives.

How do I get from Male Airport to my Maldives resort?

Transfer options from Velana International Airport include speedboat (15–45 minutes), domestic flight (20–45 minutes), and seaplane (5–40 minutes). Resorts near the airport in North and South Male Atolls are reachable by speedboat. Full airport transfer guide at https://maldives-times.com/maldives-airport.

New Overwater Pool Villas at Vakkaru Maldives

Vakkaru Maldives Unveils Overwater Villa with Pool for Unforgettable Overwater Experiences in UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll

Vakkaru Maldives is delighted to announce the latest addition to its villa accommodation offering – the Overwater Villa with Pool, providing a fully authentic overwater experience in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll. Overwater Villa with Pool is now open for bookings for stays from 22 October 2026.

Enjoy uninterrupted, breathtaking Indian Ocean views from the privacy of your own 23 square metre pool perched above the crystal clear waters of the lagoon. The added dimension of the expanded villa category offers authentic barefoot escapes in the sun with guests relaxing in their private pool taking in panoramic views over the turquoise waters.

The new villa category at Vakkaru Maldives includes odd numbered-villas from 211 to 245, and complements the resort’s current offering of overwater accommodation, including the Overwater Deluxe Pool Villa. The Overwater Villas with Pools are ideal for those who want a little more privacy and an outdoor space, a retreat for those who are looking for a laid-back barefoot holiday with uninterrupted panoramic ocean views.

With this announcement, Vakkaru Maldives has also rebranded its previous Overwater Pool Villa to Overwater Deluxe Pool Villa. The Overwater Deluxe Pool Villa will maintain the same services, amenities, villa layout, availability and rates as before the rebrand.

Introductory rates from US$ Overwater Villa with PoolUS$1,650 per night low season, US$1,950 per night shoulder season and US$4,500 per night festive season excluding taxes. Rates are available for stays beginning October 22, 2026 and may be combined with the resort's seasonal promotional offers.

Vakkaru Maldives continues to cement its place as one of the finest luxury destinations in the Indian Ocean, recently being awarded One MICHELIN Key in the MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection 2025 and Ranked No. 9 Best Resorts in Asia by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026. The resort has also been awarded World’s Leading Private Island Resort and Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort in World Travel Awards 2025 for the sixth consecutive year. Vakkaru Maldives, the luxury barefoot beach villa resort in the Maldives, has recently added an Overwater Villa with Pool, to its portfolio of offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Vakkaru Maldives' new villa category?

The resort has introduced the Overwater Villa with Pool, featuring spacious interiors, direct lagoon access, and a private infinity pool above the Indian Ocean.

2. When can guests book the new villas?

The new villas are available for booking now, with stays commencing from 22 October 2026.

3. How large are the new Overwater Villas with Pool?

Each villa offers 165 square metres of living space along with a 23-square-metre private pool overlooking the lagoon.

4. What are the starting rates for the new villas?

Introductory rates begin at US$1,650 per night during the low season, increasing to US$1,950 during shoulder season and US$4,500 during the festive season.