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Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences is a luxury island resort located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, just 10 minutes from the world-famous Hanifaru Bay. The island was used for many years as an agricultural island. It retains 70% of its natural jungle and has 2500 coconut trees that are used in the resort’s coconut processing facility, The Nut. The island is surrounded by the Snapper and Fusilier reefs, bustling with wildlife and marine life. The island is also close to Hanifaru Bay, a marine protected area where guests can witness the largest gathering of manta rays and whale sharks in the world. The resort offers a choice of island homes that hover over clear waters, nestle among lush tree tops or hug the shores of pristine white sand. With only 67 villas and residences on a large island, guests have plenty of space to play, relax and explore. The resort features a variety of dining options, activities, facilities and entertainment, as well as a spa and wellness centre, a private beach area and a tennis court. Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and the only Maldives resort in their Considerate Collection. The resort is also EarthCheck-certified for its sustainability practices and uses homegrown and ethical produce in its cuisine.
Sustainability
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The resort is EarthCheck-certified for its best practices in energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, social and cultural involvement, and carbon footprint reduction. The resort also supports local communities and businesses by sourcing homegrown and ethical produce from nearby islands, employing local staff and providing training opportunities, and promoting Maldivian culture and heritage. The resort also participates in coral reef restoration projects, marine conservation initiatives, and environmental awareness campaigns. Additionally, the resort offers unique sustainability experiences for guests, such as foraging in the resort’s extensive vegetable and herb gardens, collecting eggs from Cluckingham Palace, a chicken coop that provides fresh eggs for the resort’s cuisine, and learning about the resort’s coconut processing facility, The Nut, which produces coconut oil, milk, water and other products from the island’s 2500 coconut trees. The resort also encourages guests to reduce their environmental impact by providing reusable water bottles, organic toiletries, biodegradable packaging and recycling bins.
Rooms
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences offers a range of accommodation options to suit different preferences and needs. Guests can choose from overwater villas, beach villas, tree houses, or residences. All villas and residences have private pools, spacious living areas, outdoor decks or terraces, minibars, coffee machines, air conditioning, Wi-Fi access, cable TV, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries, and stunning views of the ocean or the jungle. The overwater villas are perched on stilts over the turquoise lagoon and have direct access to the water. The beach villas are set on the powdery sand and have tropical gardens. The tree houses are elevated among the canopy and have hammocks and swings. The residences are ideal for families or groups of friends who want more privacy and space. They have multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, dining areas, lounges, outdoor jacuzzis or saunas.
Food and drink
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has a variety of dining options to cater to different tastes and occasions. Guests can enjoy world-class cuisine at Feeling Koi, a signature Japanese restaurant with a rooftop bar; Baazaar Bar & Grill, a casual beachfront venue with live cooking stations; Wok Wok, a pan-Asian restaurant with an open kitchen; Barolo Grill, an Italian restaurant with a wine cellar; Joe’s Pizza, a poolside pizzeria with wood-fired oven; Fresh, a healthy café with organic salads, juices and smoothies; Emperor Beach Club, a social hub with snacks, drinks and music; Wine Shop & Cellar Door, a boutique wine store with tastings and events; The Emperor General Store, a gourmet deli with freshly baked breads, pastries and sandwiches; Destination Dining, a personalized service that allows guests to dine anywhere on the island; In-Villa Dining, a 24-hour service that delivers food to the villas or residences.
Things to do
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has a wide range of activities to keep guests entertained and engaged. Guests can enjoy water sports such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, parasailing, fishing or sailing; land sports such as tennis, badminton, volleyball or football; wellness activities such as yoga, meditation or pilates; cultural activities such as cooking classes, coconut workshops or Maldivian nights; entertainment activities such as live music, DJ nights or movie nights; kids’ activities such as arts and crafts, treasure hunts or games consoles; or marine activities such as snorkeling, diving, sailing, fishing or visiting Hanifaru Bay.
Wider region
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences is located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, which is home to some of the most diverse and rich marine ecosystems in the world. The atoll has over 250 species of coral and 1200 species of fish, as well as dolphins, turtles, rays and sharks. The atoll is also famous for Hanifaru Bay, where hundreds of manta rays and whale sharks gather during the monsoon season to feed on plankton. Guests can explore the atoll by boat trips, seaplane tours or island hopping excursions.
Kids
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences is a family-friendly resort that welcomes children of all ages. The resort has a kids’ club called The Sultan’s Village that offers imagination-fuelled activities, learning and excitement for children from 4 to 12 years old. The kids’ club has indoor and outdoor play areas, arts and crafts stations, games consoles, books and toys. The resort also has a teens’ club that provides entertainment and socializing for teenagers from 13 to 17 years old. The teens’ club has table tennis, billiards, foosball, air hockey and board games. The resort also offers babysitting services, kids’ menus, kids’ spa treatments and family activities.
Getting there
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences is accessible by domestic flight or seaplane from Male International Airport. The domestic flight takes about 20 minutes to Dharavandhoo Airport followed by a 10-minute speedboat ride to the resort. The seaplane takes about 30 minutes directly to the resort. The resort can arrange the transfers for guests upon request.
- Actively reduces consumption
- Certification
- Reforestation or restoration
- Employs local people
- Promotes local businesses
- Education
- Preservation of cultural heritage
- Respect for culture
- Luxury
- Beach or coast
- Gym
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Kids club
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Wifi
- Playground
- Babysitting
- Up to 2
- Up to 4
- Up to 8
- Over 8
- Family
- Hotel
- Watersports
- Diving
