Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

Kuda Huraa is a private coral island that offers the charm of a traditional Maldives village, with thatched pavilions perched on stilts above a crystal-clear lagoon and bordering a white sandy beach.

The hotel offers accommodation in a range of styles and sizes, including bungalows, pavilions, suites and family accommodations, all with outdoor living areas and some with private pools.

This is a private and romantic resort with meticulous attention to detail, and the facilities reflect the high standards one would expect from Four Seasons. The spa is on its own island, accessed by an authentic dhoni boat, and features water treatment rooms with stunning ocean views. For the ultimate indulgence, try the Night Spa, which offers lunar therapies on a private beach under the stars.

The hotel also has a surf school for guests as young as six, and a PADI IDC Centre offering exceptional access to more than 30 dive sites within a 10- to 40-minute sail. Shark safaris, cookery classes, the Sunset Lounge and Secret Beach all add to the sense of laidback luxury at this resort.

Transfer: 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé Airport

Accommodation and facilities: 96 pavilions, bungalows, suites and villas, three restaurants, two bars, cookery classes, two pools including a children’s pool, Four Seasons Spa, Kids’ Spa Menu, Kuda Mas Kids’ Club (four to 12 years), Furaavaru Teens’ Centre, babysitting, marine discovery centre with turtle pools, fitness centre, yoga, diving, surf school, snorkelling, shark safaris, fishing, windsurfing