Baros opened in 1973, which makes it one of the very first resorts in the Maldives, and it still feels like the classic idea of one: a small, round, green island with soft sand all the way round and a house reef close enough to swim to from every villa.
There are 75 villas, split between beach villas tucked under the trees and overwater villas fanning out across the lagoon, many with their own pools. At the top are a handful of suites, one Residence and one Two-bedroom Retreat with butler service.
It is a grown-up resort: guests must be eight or older and there is no kids club. The Lighthouse, a two-storey overwater restaurant, is one of the best-known dining rooms in the country, and the island is only 25 minutes from the airport by speedboat.
Gut zu wissenChildren under eight aren't accepted, and there's no kids club, so it's best for couples and adult families. The entry villas are compact (89–103 m²); pools start at the Pool Villa.