Gaafu Alifu Atoll
6 resorts here, reached mostly by domestic flight and speedboat. Together they score highest on beach.
- 6
- resorts
- 90
- min from Malé, mostly by domestic flight and speedboat
- 8.5
- average beach score, its highest
How its resorts score
Average out of 10. The marker is the average across all 68 resorts.
Romance7.5
Villa7.9
Beach8.5
House reef8.1
Food8.1
Transfer5.2
All 6 resorts in Gaafu Alifu
5 starGaafu Alifu · Flight + boat, 90 min
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
The larger of The Residence twin islands. A rare 2-km beach walk. Great for guests who want proper distance from Malé.
Romance8.4Villa8.6Transfer5.5
5 starGaafu Alifu · Flight + boat, 90 min
The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
Sister island to Dhigurah, connected by a wooden bridge. Ideal split-stay pairing — honeymoon vibe on one side, family on the other.
Romance8.2Villa8.4Transfer5.5- Gaafu Alifu atollPhotos on request5 star
Gaafu Alifu · Domestic flight + speedboat, 90 min
Pullman Maamutaa
All-inclusive Accor Pullman — far south atoll, quiet, adults + families. Waterslides from every over-water villa.
Romance7.6Villa8.2Transfer5.5 
4 starGaafu Alifu · Domestic flight + speedboat, 90 min
Mercure Kooddoo
Value-conscious Accor Mercure in the far south. All-inclusive-optional, works for couples and small families.
Romance7.0Villa7.4Transfer5.5
4 starGaafu Alifu · Domestic flight + speedboat, 90 min
RIU Palace Maldives
The RIU premium tier — over-water villas, more restaurants, still all-inclusive at RIU price points.
Romance7.0Villa7.6Transfer4.5
4 starGaafu Alifu · Domestic flight + speedboat, 90 min
RIU Atoll
Genuinely all-inclusive Spanish operator. Beach party energy, honest pricing, not for the quiet-honeymoon crowd.
Romance6.5Villa7.0Transfer4.5