All Inclusive Beach Holidays to Maldives

Some Maldivian resorts are known for beaches that meet high standards of cleanliness and water quality, and these are the places we look to first for families and couples who want reliable sand.

• Dhigurah Sandbank: Dhigurah in the southern part of the atoll is a local island with a long sandbank that stretches out at low tide, giving you a wide stretch of pale sand away from the main resort crowds. Access is by domestic flight and then boat, so the journey takes longer than a speedboat hop from the capital. It suits travellers who value space and quiet over a short transfer, and who are comfortable with a more local island setting, the same brief our Cheap Maldives Holidays deals are built around.
• Huvadhoo Lagoon Beaches: Huvadhoo Atoll is among the largest atolls in the Maldives by land area, and its resort beaches sit inside broad, sheltered lagoons that suit gentle swimming. Expect longer transfers by domestic flight and boat, which makes it a better fit for a stay of a week or more. We find it works best for those who want seclusion and are happy to trade quick access for a calmer, less crowded shoreline. It is exactly the brief our Maldives Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Ari Atoll Resort Shores: Ari Atoll is one of the most visited atolls, and many of its resorts are reached within a short seaplane or speedboat ride from the capital. The sand here is fine and the lagoons are generally sheltered, with dive centres attached to many properties. We suggest it for first-time visitors who want convenient access without sacrificing clear water and a strong choice of beaches.
• Maafushi Shoreline: Maafushi is a local inhabited island in Kaafu Atoll with a short speedboat ride from the capital and a beach area used by guesthouse guests. Alcohol is not sold on inhabited local islands, and modest dress is expected when walking around. We recommend it for budget-conscious travellers who are happy with simpler facilities in exchange for easy access to the water.
• Baa Atoll Reef Edges: Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the northern central Maldives, and its resort beaches sit close to reef edges where the water deepens quickly. Resort access is generally by seaplane or speedboat, and the beaches are backed by well-kept resort grounds. We favour it for travellers who want their sand to sit beside protected reef life rather than in a purely lagoon setting.