Ranked on measurement

The best house reefs in the Maldives.

Every reef in the country, measured the same way from satellite and ranked on the result — not on who paid, and not on anyone’s holiday memory.

Ranked on Reef Conditions, measured from satellite for every property in the country. Showing the top 40 of 911 that qualify — the rest are in the full index.

Best house reefs in the Maldives

Reef Conditions

Suvaasa Inn

South Ari · Kunburudhoo

74 m to the drop-off

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

Shaviyani Atoll · Vagaru

134 m to the drop-off

Dhamana Beach

South Ari · Mahibadhoo

196 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 7

Goby Lodge

South Ari · Mahibadhoo

196 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 7

Karanka Villas

South Ari · Mahibadhoo

196 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 7

Noovilu Suites

South Ari · Mahibadhoo

196 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 7

Oceanvine

South Ari · Mahibadhoo

196 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 7

Raalhu Fonu Maldives

South Ari · Mahibadhoo

196 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 7

Vilu Thari Inn Maldives

South Ari · Mahibadhoo

196 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 7

Lhohi Inn

Noonu Atoll · Lhohi

232 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 2

Lhohi White Sand

Noonu Atoll · Lhohi

232 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 2

Drift Theluveliga Retreat

South Ari · Theluveliga

82 m to the drop-off

Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa

Malé Atoll · Hembadhu

184 m to the drop-off

Angaga Island Resort and Spa

South Ari · Angaga

211 m to the drop-off

The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives Autograph Collection

Gaafu Alifu · Meradhoo

139 m to the drop-off

Splendour Grand

North Ari · Maalhos

249 m to the drop-off

Mirihi Island Resort

31 m to the drop-off

Aquaraa

Raa Atoll · Maduvvari

126 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 2

Yan Inn Guest House

Raa Atoll · Maduvvari

126 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 2

Radisson Blu Resort Maldives

South Ari · Huruelhi

334 m to the drop-off

Oblu Select by Atmosphere at Sangeli

Malé Atoll · Akirifushi

144 m to the drop-off

Robinson Maldives

Gaafu Alifu · Funamauddua

134 m to the drop-off

Bon Abri Maldives

Noonu Atoll · Magoodhoo

285 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 3

Dhoani Maldives Guesthouse

Baa Atoll · Kendhoo

200 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 4

Fasdheythere Inn

Baa Atoll · Kendhoo

200 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 4

Islandlifemaldives Retreat & Spa

Noonu Atoll · Magoodhoo

285 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 3

Kandoofa Village

Meemu Atoll · Mulah

214 m to the drop-off

Kendhoo Holidays

Baa Atoll · Kendhoo

200 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 4

Mathige Retreat

Noonu Atoll · Magoodhoo

285 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 3

The Blue Cave

Baa Atoll · Kendhoo

200 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 4

Diamonds Athuruga Beach & Water Villas

South Ari · Athurugau

294 m to the drop-off

Medhufushi Island Resort

Meemu Atoll · Medhufushi

74 m to the drop-off

Kethi Stay

Shaviyani Atoll · Lhaimagu

368 m to the drop-off

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives

Lhaviyani · Kanifushi

88 m to the drop-off

Ahi Maldives

South Ari · Omadhoo

275 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 15

Avenly Omadhoo

South Ari · Omadhoo

275 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 15

Bird Beak Beach

South Ari · Omadhoo

275 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 15

Green Leaf Omadhoo

South Ari · Omadhoo

275 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 15

Hitha Maldives

South Ari · Omadhoo

275 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 15

Kirulhiya Maldives

South Ari · Omadhoo

275 m to the drop-off Island reef · shared by 15

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