Paradise Island Resort, MaleParadise Island Resort in Male, Maldives has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 63 of 78 hotels we score in Male. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.1.Paradise Island Resort, also known as Villa Nautica, is a five-star property situated on Lankanfinolhu island in the North Malé Atoll. Guests reach the resort via a 20-minute speedboat trip from Velana International Airport. The accommodation includes overwater bungalows, beach villas, and dedicated family villas. Facilities feature an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and direct access to the beach. It suits families and travellers seeking various room styles, though the proximity to Malé means it lacks a sense of total isolation. The interiors combine traditional and modern design elements, and rooms are equipped with air conditioning and minibars.What stands out

Overwater and beach villas

Direct beach access

Outdoor swimming pool

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Lacks an isolated atmosphere

Close to Malé

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.