Patina Maldives, MalePatina Maldives in Male, Maldives has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 78 hotels we score in Male. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 4.3. Rooms from about $2,753 a night (cached, not a live quote).Patina Maldives is a five-star resort situated in the Fari Islands within the North Malé Atoll. The property consists of beach and overwater villas built with natural materials, following Brazilian Modernist and biophilic design principles. Guests can access a spa, a fitness centre, and an infinity pool. The resort focuses on zero-waste sustainability and offers various dining options. It suits travellers looking for a modern, design-led environment in a quiet setting. While the facilities are high-end, the room wardrobes are notably small. Access to the resort requires a 45-minute speedboat journey from Malé.What stands out

Modern design-led villas

Sustainable zero-waste operations

On-site spa and fitness centre

Diverse dining options

Watch out for

Small wardrobe space

Limited internet speeds

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