The Nautilus Maldives

B. Thiladhoo, Baa Atoll
126 km from Velana International Airport, Malé
40 minutes by domestic flight, 30 minutes by seaplane
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Facilities

Weddings
Watersports
Swimming Pool
Spa
Snorkeling
Private Pool Villas
Multi-Bedroom Villas
Children's Facilities
Wi-Fi
Ayurvedic Treatments
Baby Sitting

The Nautilus is a highly personalised, immensely private resort of 26 beach and ocean houses. Consider it a refuge beyond the bounds of time and daily expectations, where every moment is tailored to you. A celebration of the individual spirit, The Nautilus gives you space – to share, to meet, to explore and to shape your own personal journey. And, most of all, to celebrate the people you’re with, in any way you choose.

Surrounded by serene and sparkling seas, this Maldives luxury hotel is a natural haven of wellness. Solasta Spa specializes in the bespoke, designing wellness programs and daily rituals that refresh and relax, pamper and protect.

Room Categories

Over Water Villa
282 sq feet
8

Embrace overwater life in your very own Maldives ocean villa in the middle of a turquoise lagoon. Here, in our ocean house Maldives, you exist free of time, with only sunset and dawn to mark the passing of days. A sundeck reaches out to the horizon, with steps that lead you down to the lagoon, while your own private infinity pool blends with the ocean’s blues. Revel in the intimate seclusion of a one-bedroom suite for two. Or connect with your clan in a residence of abundant space and privacy at our overwater villa in Maldives.

Land Room
309 sq feet
9

Nine elegant Maldives Beach Houses line silvery shores, each just a few steps from the sea. Each Maldives Beach Villa features an oval bedroom and adjoining living room that opens up to a wide private sundeck, sheltered by manicured gardens, overlooking the beach.

Your sundeck extends to your own private pool, where a covered Maldivian-style swing invites a lazy day in the shade. A glass-walled, light-filled, air-conditioned en-suite bathroom provides garden courtyard views, with a deep ceramic free-standing tub, an indoor walk-in rain shower and matching granite vanities. An outdoor garden shower lets you bathe under tropical skies.

Over Water Villa
453 sq feet
2

Residence of bohemian bliss on stilts over the lagoon. This refined Maldives ocean villa features a spacious living room and separate bedroom, all custom-furnished and richly decorated to create a precious cocoon. It has an additional dining room with adjoining powder room and wet bar, and doors that open up to an expansive sundeck with a private infinity pool and steps descending into the ocean. Relish on the personalized services provided at the five-star hotel in Maldives.

Land Room
415 sq feet
3

Elegant mansions by the sea, our two-storey beach residence in Maldives are sanctuaries of effortless chic. Each of our beach residence in Maldives features curved walls and living spaces that recall the organic form of the nautilus shell, with hand-picked décor infusing each space with new bohemian charm.

Living and dining rooms on the ground floor open to an expansive deck and a sparkling private pool. Upstairs, a sun-drenched king bedroom with breathtaking beach and ocean views, and a balcony with a spiral staircase that leads to the deck downstairs. The light-filled, en-suite bathroom has a walk-in rain shower and free-standing tub with superb ocean views. These distinctive features place Nautilus among the top honeymoon hotel in Maldives.

Land Room
610 sq feet
2

As a best Maldives island resort, The Nautilus features two exquisite two-bedroom Beach Residences that are the perfect private beach home for family or friends. With one bedroom and living areas downstairs – including living room, dining room and powder room, and a spacious master bedroom upstairs, it ensures indulgent privacy and escape. Bespoke furnishings and curated objets d’art create a chic and cozy ambience, while panoramic ocean views stream into every room. A private sundeck and azure pool sprawl out from each residence across white, powder-fine sands, the perfect touch at this five-star hotel in the Maldives.

Over Water Villa
542 sq feet
1

Two-bedroom Maldives private pool villa is a haven of refined bohemian lifestyle and a destination of true retreat at our Hanifaru Bay resort. Sprawling on stilts over the lagoon, with simply extraordinary sunset views, its wide, curved sundeck and sleek infinity pool lets you live the quintessential Maldivian dream. Two bedrooms radiate out from the central living and dining rooms, each with their own brilliant view of the sea and en-suite bathroom. A sanctuary for family reconnection, where long-lasting memories are made  at the best hotel in Maldives.

Land Room
922 sq feet
1

The island’s signature house, the three-bedroom Nautilus Mansion, was designed as the ultimate  private beach home at a Maldives private villa. Available for once-in-a-lifetime stays, it’s our castle on the white sandy beach, located in a spectacular spot on the beach, with custom-made furnishings created with hand-selected materials. Objets d’art and décor capture the pure new bohemian spirit of the island, along with the Mansion’s elegant sunlit, breeze-cooled spaces promise serenity and privacy, enabling absolute freedom for you and your family to discover one of the best family friendly resorts in the Maldives. 

Activities

spa

Immerse yourself in the energy of a Maldives spa at the island Solasta Spa, a natural haven of wellness surrounded by serene and sparkling seas. Solasta Spa specialises in the bespoke, designing wellness programmes and daily rituals that refresh and relax, pamper and protect. And the overwater yoga pavilion is a sanctuary of movement, mindfulness and release.

diving

Slip just beneath the surface to deep blue waters and experience freedom without care. Hunt for natural treasures, explore hidden reefs or float weightlessly alongside gentle giants of the sea. The UNESCO Biosphere of Baa Atoll is home to kaleidoscopic marine life unique to Maldivian waters, a wonderland of breathtaking experiences just waiting to be explored.

With access to over 40 dive sites, run by AquaNautica PADI dive centre, we offer a variety of Maldives diving excursions in Baa Atoll and further afield, with many of our dive trips being private. Our multi-lingual team run diving courses in the Maldives, refresher and advanced diving for divers of all levels and experience.

water sports

Slip just beneath the surface to deep blue waters and experience freedom without care. Hunt for natural treasures, explore hidden reefs or float weightlessly alongside gentle giants of the sea. The UNESCO Biosphere of Baa Atoll is home to kaleidoscopic marine life unique to Maldivian waters, a wonderland of breathtaking experiences just waiting to be explored.

In addition to non-motorised sports like snorkelling and diving, The Nautilus also operates a selection of higher-octane motorised water activities in Maldives to punctuate your days with a bit of extra excitement. All are operated in compliance with the restrictions required in our UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Join a partner and explore the atoll by jet ski, or take your snorkelling experience to the next level with a Seabob. Our speedboats are also equipped to facilitate water skiing, banana boating and tubing.

excursions

Turquoise waters dotted with pearly white atolls, hiding the bounty of the Baa Atoll. Big-game fishing adventures in the Maldives are a one-of-a-kind adventure and the best things to do in Baa Atoll.

Fishing has been integral to the Maldivian way of life for millennia, and The Nautilus allows you to take part in this tradition in the absolute comfort. Our team of experts will design an outing based on your skill level and experience. You can go fishing inshore for barracuda, grouper, snapper and emperors. Or we’ll lead you offshore to pursue wahoo, swordfish, marlin and tuna. Half-day and full-day adventures are available.

sports and recreation

Staying fit is important wherever you are in the world. The wide range of Maldives wellness retreats and gym facilities offered by The Nautilus enables you to stay healthy and fit during your vacation. The modern and fully equipped gym is open to guests with 24 hours access.

Try your hand at futsal, badminton, tennis or volleyball on our multi-purpose sports court. Compete against your loved ones, or our team would be delighted to have you join them in a match. We can also set up beach volleyball and beach futsal for you. Let the games begin.

sports and recreation

Somewhere along your journey, two became one and a timeless love story began. Whether this love is a newly kindled spark or a still-strong burning fire, The Nautilus offers inspirational settings to celebrate your eternal love. Say ‘I do’ barefoot on the beach on our little patch of paradise in the Maldives – whether on the Island of Thiladhoo, a deserted island or secluded sandbank. Tie the knot with your loved one at the best Maldives honeymoon hotel.

Wining and Dining

  • OCASO RESTAURANT

    Smoke-laden flavours, infusions from distant shores – the grill embarks on a nightly journey from Latin America to the reaches of North Asia, specialising in Japanese, Mexican and Peruvian. As one of the best restaurants in Maldives, Ocaso lets you settle into teppanyaki by the beach, plates to savour under a moonlit sky, and revel in creations from the grill – food that pleases the soul. The Wine Cellar offers an unparalleled experience for wine connoisseurs showcasing more than 200 labels of finest wines from France and beyond.

  • THYME RESTAURANT

    We believe in delivering the best Maldives dining experiences and delighting the palate at every opportunity. Our beachfront all-day dining venue wraps you in a welcoming beach-house ambience with a bounty of gourmet flavours that bring happiness with every bite. We’ll craft a memorable dining experience precisely to your preferences. Creating a sense of being at home, begin your day with a tailored breakfast, enjoy a luxurious lunch or choose your preferred dishes for dinner.

  • NAIBOLI POOLSIDE BAR

    Great conversation, a perfectly mixed drink, delicious tapas plates served under the sparkle of the Maldivian sky. Our poolside bar in the Maldives lets you enjoy life’s simplest luxuries: sunset, kinship and the peace of an island sanctuary. Bask in the supreme comfort of loungers and cabanas – the ultimate seaside retreat with the refined ambience of a living room. Complimentary gourmet canapés are available throughout the day. The perfect setting to enjoy live music while indulging on our daily complimentary sundowners.

  • ZEYTOUN RESTAURANT

    Positioned over the lagoon with rich sunset views. Experience signature dining in Maldives that showcases lesser-known spices and flavours from incredible indigenous cuisines. Savour Mediterranean Middle Eastern flavours – pure olive oils from the Aegean, freshly baked crusty breads, aromatic Turkish teas at the best luxury resort in Maldives. All exquisitely crafted and served in refined comfort. The lounge on the upper deck is perfect for intimate pre-dinner rendezvous, made complete by the biggest collection of Gin & Whisky in Maldives. Adding allure are captivating views of the Maldivian horizon.

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