Joy Island Maldives, MaleJoy Island Maldives in Male, Maldives has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 78 hotels we score in Male. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.6, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $563 a night (cached, not a live quote).Joy Island Maldives is a five-star resort situated on Bandos Island within the North Malé Atoll. The property features 151 villas positioned along the beach and within the lagoon. Guests can access a private beach, a shared lounge, and a swimming pool. The resort includes a spa, gym, and various dining options. It serves families and travellers seeking privacy, as the bungalow layout is spread out. Access to the island requires a 40-minute speedboat journey from Velana International Airport. While the setting is secluded, the limited number of villas means certain communal areas may feel more private than larger resorts.What stands out

Private beach and house reef

Attentive and friendly staff

Clean and modern villas

High level of privacy

Watch out for

Requires speedboat transfer

Better-scored in Male

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, Male: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is a luxury resort located on a coral island in the North Malé Atoll.

Constance Halaveli Maldives, Male: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Constance Halaveli is a private island resort situated in the North Ari Atoll.

Constance Moofushi Maldives, Male: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,065 a night. Constance Moofushi is a five-star resort situated on a private island at the western edge of South Ari Atoll.