Constance Halaveli

Constance Halaveli has its own island in North Ari Atoll, 25 minutes from Malé by seaplane. Stays are on an all-inclusive package that covers all four restaurants, and Resortlife notes that North Ari has whale shark encounters all year, with a PADI dive centre on the island running guided trips.

All 86 villas have a private plunge pool, a freestanding bathtub and high ceilings inspired by the Maldivian dhoni. Most are the 57 Water Villas over the lagoon. On the beach, Beach Villas (350 m²) have a sea-view garden and sun terrace; Family Beach Villas (375 m²) add a children's room; Double Storey Beach Villas (410 m²) sleep five; and the Presidential Beach Villa (1,250 m²) has its own beach, a Jacuzzi, a massage pavilion and a villa master. Two three-bedroom Royal Villas open on 1 January 2027.

Jahaz is the main restaurant for international food, Jing serves Asian fusion over the water with a bar beside it, Meeru grills seafood and meat with South American influences on the beach, and Kaika is a sand-floored sushi bar at lunch. Jahaz and Jing share wine cellars of more than 22,500 bottles from around 325 winemakers. There's also an overwater spa and a water sports centre.