Top 7 Luxury Maldives Surf Resorts
Nowhere in the world screams luxury quite like the Maldives.
Whenever you imagine the most perfect tropical island holiday, the stunning colours of the Indian Ocean and luxury overwater villas nestled over clear majestic lagoons, it has to be the Maldives!
The region is truly one of the greatest destinations on Earth – and it gets even better with world-class surf breaks scattered all over the archipelago.
At Perfect Wave, we have been travelling to and selling surf holidays to the region for over 15 years and today we are the largest surf tour operator in the region. With over 160 resorts now in the Maldives, one of the hardest parts of organising a Maldives holiday is considering which resort, which Atoll to choose for your holiday. Thankfully the Perfect Wave are the Surf Specialists and all our team has travelled to the region multiple times, we know the season, the breaks and the resort features intimately. We can help sort through the many options and logistics, so, if you are looking to experience the Maldives for the first time or you want to check out a new surf experience, let us help you.
Check out our top 7 Maldives Surf Resorts for 2023!
Kandooma is our favourite Maldivian surf resort for good reason.
Its the first choice for families and couples with surfers as everyone is stoked! The non surfers love the style, activities and exceptional dining options. Families can relax with one the best kids clubs in the Maldives keeping the fun going all day and the kids dine free offer ensures value. Of course the surfers cant go past the uncrowded world class Kandooma Right break out front, and twice daily boats to nearby waves. Kandooma also offers one of the best opportunities for beginners to enjoy some small peeling waves on some user-friendly breaks
Located in the Maldives’ stunning South Male’ Atoll just a 45-minute boat ride from the capital Male, but secluded enough to feel as though you’ve landed on a remote Island getaway. Surfer numbers are strictly limited to ensure a premium exclusive experience with Perfect Wave Travel being the worldwide exclusive curator or surf experiences at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma. Kandooma Maldives is truly an island wonderland for everyone.
When you are looking for a smaller, more intimate resort, COMO Cocoa Island
white-sand private island escape is a stunning romantic resort with 33 overwater villas above a turquoise lagoon. Located in the South Male’ Atoll, just a 40-minute speedboat ride from the international airport but secluded enough to feel as though you’ve landed on a remote island getaway. The resort is surrounded by a number of quality surf breaks for all levels. World-class diving, snorkelling, fishing and island picnics on the silk-soft sand are all on offer. The Perfect Wave is now operating a premium surf program service from the resort, offering exclusive guiding and lessons on island.
Ultimate luxury combines with new horizons for surfers.
Intercontinental style and service surrounded by a new region of waves to discover and surf! An exclusive private island resort in the remote Raa Atoll where time stops and beautiful stories unfold. Escape and reconnect with nature, yourself and those who matter most in the sweeping blue panoramics of the Indian Ocean. Located in the Maldives North Atolls, this is a fantastic area for surfers far removed from the crowds of Male Atoll. We have resident Perfect Wave surf guides and coaches on island all year round, who will ensure your surf experience is matched with the exclusive world class experience of Intercontinental Resorts.
Beautifully remote in the Central Atolls and accessed by domestic flight and speedboat transfer, Six Senses in Laamu Atoll
is set in a palm-fringed lagoon to fill you with wonder and fuel your wanderlust. Villas with all the creature comforts are set either on stilts over the water or on the beachfront and are an easy wander from the resort’s restaurants, lounges, and amazing Maldives attractions and destinations. The island has such outstanding natural beauty, powder white sand, lush tropical vegetation and crystal clear waters. But best of all, you have great exposure to South East Trade Swells and South-West groundswells and the legendary Ying Yangs surf-break straight across the channel and access to another four quality waves in the atoll for all levels of surfer.
Niyama Resort is a stunning, luxurious and ultra-modern resort in the remote Dhaalu Atoll.
Here you’ll find a very private setting for an intimate, one-of-a-kind experience. With twin islands ‘Play’ and ‘Chill’, Niyama Private Islands Maldives offers up the luxury of choice. Discover your island experience and settle in or jump back and forth between high-energy indulgences and cool serenity. The resort boasts an exclusive left-hand reef break, Vodi off Play Island, which on its day, is world class. Across the channel is Mauroofs (Kasabu), a right hander that is more protected from the westerly trade winds.
Kuda Villingili Resort is a brand new, 5 star luxury resort featuring beautiful villas
and 7 unique gourmet experiences that span the globe. The famous Chickens surf break is just a short paddle off the island. Surf transfers are available to surrounding surf breaks including Cokes, Sultans, Honkeys, Ninjas and Jailbreaks.The resort is home to an idyllic beachfront spa, a fun-filled kids club, and one of the longest pools in the Maldives at 150m.
On the far Southern Atoll of Gaafu Dhaalu is a very special private island resort
so much more than its pristine beaches and lush tropical greenery, Ayada Maldives offers a truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style. A wide range of restaurants, large villas with private infinity pools and the multiple award winning AySpa make Ayada Maldives an excellent choice. Due to its location in the Deep South Atoll of Gaarfu Dhaalu, remote and uncrowded waves are the biggest drawcard for all surfers, including intermediate and advanced surfers looking to surf fun Tiger Stripes to barrelling Beacons. Ayada is listed among the top resorts worldwide on TripAdvisor and a winner of Traveler’s Choice awards.
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