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★ 4.7 · 335 reviews

Nova

Five restaurants, a house reef, and your own stretch of Indian Ocean beach.

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Welcome

An island resort on Male

Nova Maldives is a five-star beachfront resort in the Male Atoll, roughly 97 km from Velana International Airport. Accommodation runs from 80 m² beach villas to 160 m² overwater villas with private pools, and rates start at $453 per night. The resort has five restaurants covering a wide dietary range — continental, Asian, halal, kosher, gluten-free, and vegan options are all available. A spa, fitness centre, kids' club, and on-site water sports round out the facilities.

4.7/5
Guest rating
335 reviews
8
Room types
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$611
Rates from
Per night
★★★★★
Class
5-star
Should you book?

The honest verdict

A full-facility island resort with genuine dining variety, overwater and beachfront villa options, and direct house reef access — sized and priced for couples and families who want amenities close at hand.

Best for

  • Couples wanting overwater villa privacy
  • Families with young children (kids' club on site)
  • Snorkellers and divers (house reef access)
  • Guests with specific dietary requirements

Maybe not ideal for

  • Budget travellers — rooms start above $450
  • Those wanting a remote, low-key island feel
  • City sightseeing or local excursions nearby

What a stay costs

Per night
$611
1 week
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Indicative room-only estimate from the lowest nightly rate — excludes airport transfers, taxes and seasonal price changes. Many Maldives properties also require a minimum stay. Check live rates for your dates.

Five restaurants, broad dietary range

The five on-site restaurants cover continental, Italian, Asian, and American styles, with buffet options also available. Special diet menus — halal, kosher, vegan, gluten-free — are offered on request, which is less common at this price point.

House reef for snorkelling and diving

A house reef sits directly off the island. Water sports facilities are on site, so guests do not need to leave the resort to get in the water. The reef is accessible without booking an excursion.

Villas range from beach to overwater pool

Eight villa categories span 80 m² to 160 m². The top options add private pools and baths. Overwater villas face the lagoon; sunset-facing categories are available at both the beach and water villa tiers.

Evening and cultural programming

The activities list includes live music, themed dinner nights, cooking classes, local culture tours, evening entertainment, and a nightclub. Guests who want structured programming have consistent options throughout the week.

Kids' club and family rooms

A dedicated kids' club is on site. Family rooms are listed among the facilities. The resort is one of relatively few in this atoll that combines overwater villas with active family infrastructure.

Spa and fitness facilities

The spa and wellness centre runs alongside a fitness centre. Both are on-island. The spa is the natural anchor for guests whose days are not built around diving or water sports.

Rooms & suites

Beach Villa

80 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Attached bathroom
  • Minibar
  • Free Wifi
  • Free toiletries
From
$611 /night
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Sunset Beach Villa

80 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Attached bathroom
  • Minibar
  • Free Wifi
  • Free toiletries
From
$674 /night
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Water Villa

125 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 twin bed and 1 king bed

  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Attached bathroom
  • Minibar
  • Free Wifi
From
$738 /night
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Water Villa with Pool

160 m² · sleeps 3 · 1 twin bed and 1 king bed

  • Private pool
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Attached bathroom
  • Minibar
From
$944 /night
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Amenities at Nova Maldives

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • 5 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Great for your stay

  • 5 restaurants
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment

Living Area

  • Seating area
Seaplane transfer
97 km
from Velana airport (MLE)

Getting there

Getting to Nova Maldives on Male in South Ari Atoll means covering about 97 km from Malé (MLE) by seaplane — a scenic flight of roughly 30 minutes. The resort books the seaplane with your stay. Seaplanes fly in daylight hours only, so late arrivals may overnight in Malé.

Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.

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Male sits in South Ari Atoll. South Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu) is renowned for year-round whale shark sightings and some of the country's best diving.

Maldives tours & activities

Excursions you can book for a Maldives stay — manta & whale-shark snorkelling, sandbank picnics, diving and sunset cruises. Availability varies by island; filter by your dates and location on GetYourGuide.

Malé city & culture tour View on GetYourGuide Sandbank & snorkel day trip View on GetYourGuide Sunset dolphin cruise View on GetYourGuide Snorkel with manta rays View on GetYourGuide
What guests say
4.7 / 5
across 335 reviews · checked August 2026

Nova Maldives holds a 4.7 Google rating across 335 reviews, and recent guests gave the location a 9.7 score. The dietary range across five restaurants draws repeated mention. No specific review themes were provided in the source data, so granular breakdowns are not available.

Good to know

Dining5 restaurants on-site
MealsBreakfast available
Airport transferAvailable — arranged by property, paid separately
PetsContact the property
Wi-FiAvailable

Frequently asked

How do I go to Nova Maldives from Male Airport?

The resort is 97 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer uses a seaplane or domestic flight. An airport shuttle is listed as an amenity, though the specifics of scheduling should be confirmed directly with the resort at booking.

What room types are available?

There are eight categories: four beach villa options (standard, sunset-facing, with jacuzzi, and with private pool) and four overwater water villa options (standard, with jacuzzi, and two pool villa tiers). Sizes run from 80 m² to 160 m².

What is the starting price per night?

The Water Villa is the lowest-priced room, starting at approximately $453 per night. The most expensive category, the Beach Villa with Private Pool, starts at around $935 per night.

Which rooms have private pools?

Three categories include a private pool: the Water Villa with Pool (from $726), the Sunset Beach Villa with Private Pool (from $756), and the Beach Villa with Private Pool (from $935). All are 160 m² villas.

Is there a house reef for snorkelling?

Yes. The resort has a house reef for both snorkelling and diving, accessible directly from the island. On-site water sports facilities are also available, so equipment hire does not require a separate boat trip.

What dining options does Nova Maldives have?

There are five restaurants on site. The cuisine range covers continental, Italian, Asian, and American styles, with buffet service available. Special diet menus — including halal, kosher, vegan, and gluten-free — can be arranged on request.

Is Nova Maldives suitable for families with children?

Yes. There is a dedicated kids' club on site, and family rooms are listed in the facilities. The beach setting and in-resort activities mean children have structured options without leaving the island.

Is free WiFi available throughout the resort?

Free WiFi is included in all eight villa categories listed. General internet services are also listed as a facility group for the resort.

What evening activities are available?

The resort runs live music, themed dinner nights, evening entertainment, and a nightclub or DJ on a regular basis. Cooking classes and local culture tours are also on the activities list.

Are there facilities for guests with disabilities?

Facilities for disabled guests are listed among the resort's amenities. Guests with specific accessibility requirements should contact the resort directly before booking to confirm what is available.

What spa and wellness facilities are on site?

There is a spa and wellness centre and a separate fitness centre, both on the island. Guests who want spa access do not need to travel off-resort. Specific treatments are not detailed in the available facts.

Can guests with dietary restrictions eat well here?

The five restaurants cover a broad range. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, and Asian diet options are all documented. Special diet menus are available on request, which should be flagged at the time of reservation.

Is Nova Maldives good?

Guests rate Nova Maldives 4.7/5 across 335 Google reviews. It suits honeymoons & special occasions, couples wanting a private-island escape. Whether it's worth it depends on your budget — check current rates for your dates.

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