The calmer, grander half of Centara's new two-island Atollia, where every villa has its own pool, jacuzzi or both.
Centara Grand Lagoon opened in 2025 as the elegant half of The Atollia, two new Centara islands around one lagoon in North Malé Atoll, about 35 minutes by speedboat from the airport. Its sister, Centara Mirage Lagoon, is the lively family resort; this one is quieter and aimed at couples and multi-generation families.
All 142 villas and residences, from 99 to 399 m², have a private pool, a jacuzzi or both, in soft earth tones. One-bedroom overwater villas face the lagoon or the sunset, beach pool villas face sunrise or sunset, and interconnecting family villas, grand two-bedroom villas and two three-bedroom residences have separate living and dining rooms.
The Gallery serves buffets with tandoor and teppanyaki grills, Bluefin is a Mediterranean beach club, Sunset Social is an overwater champagne bar with catamaran-net seating, and The Club serves breakfast, afternoon tea and sundowners. Atollia meal plans add the restaurants on Mirage Lagoon.
It's a new, built island, and the snorkelling reef is about a kilometre away by boat. The compulsory return transfer costs $706 for two, and several new restaurants were still listed as opening soon when we checked.
A secluded overwater villa, 78 m² inside plus a 21 m² deck with a private outdoor jacuzzi and open ocean views.
King or twin beds
A 132 m² overwater villa with a private pool and steps straight down into the lagoon.
King or twin beds
The largest one-bedroom overwater villas, 165 m² with a bigger pool, facing the sunset.
King or twin beds
A beach villa with a private pool on the sunrise side of the island, 120 m² in all.
King or twin beds
The sunset-facing beach pool villa, with private beach access and turquoise views.
King or twin beds
Two interconnecting overwater villas, one king and one twin, with two jacuzzis on the deck.
King bed and twin beds
Two interconnecting overwater pool villas, 264 m² with two private pools and lagoon access.
King bed and twin beds
Two interconnecting sunset beach villas with two private pools and direct beach access.
King bed and twin beds
Two bedrooms over the lagoon with a separate living and dining room, a kitchenette and a private pool.
King bed and twin beds
Two bedrooms on the beach, each with its own bathroom, around a shared living room and a private pool.
King bed and twin beds
The only one of its kind: 399 m² over the water, with three bedrooms, a pool, a living and dining room and a kitchenette.
Two king beds and twin beds
A single 366 m² beach residence with three bedrooms, a pool, direct beach access and a kitchenette.
Two king beds and twin beds
The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
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All-day buffet with live stations and tandoor and teppanyaki grills
Mediterranean beach club with a seafood-centred menu, cabanas and live music
Overwater champagne and cocktail bar with Maldivian bites and catamaran-net seating
Lounge for breakfast, afternoon tea and sundowner canapés, for two- and three-bedroom guests
Swim-up pool bar with cocktails and light bites
Centara's spa, with couples' treatment rooms and a private serenity pool
Kids' club and games zone, with babysitting on request
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About 35 minutes by luxury speedboat from Velana International Airport. Return transfers are compulsory: $353 per adult and $177 per child shared, or $3,089 for a private boat for up to eight.
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