A remote island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, far in the south, with 60 beach and 60 overwater villas, a beachfront grill and a kids' club.
NH Collection Havodda is on Havodda in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, close to the equator in the far south, reached by a 55-minute domestic flight to Kaadedhdhoo and a 15-minute speedboat. Its 120 villas are split evenly between the beach and the water, with a large choice of types, and it suits couples and families who want a remote atoll, with a kids' club, a dive centre, water sports, a spa and a sports court. Stays are on breakfast or all inclusive.
On the beach, the Beach Villas (95 m²) face the sunrise or the sunset, with a bathtub and a rain shower, and the Beach Pool Villas (121 m²) add a plunge pool, either facing the horizon or in a private courtyard. Over the water, the Overwater Villas (77 m²) have an open-air sunken tub, indoor and outdoor showers and steps into the lagoon, and the Over Water Pool Suites (153 m²) add a separate living room, a pool and a hammock. Newly renovated Deluxe Overwater Villas open in January 2027.
REEF is the main restaurant, an open-air pavilion on the beach with live cooking stalls from breakfast to dinner. SURF is the island-style steakhouse, grilling imported cuts and the neighbouring island's catch over charcoal on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Pizza Kaage serves wood-fired pizza by the pool, with children welcome to help the chef. Thari is the pool bar, with afternoon tea, and Iru is a pop-up beach bar for sunset drinks and canapés.
This profile comes from travel agencies, because the resort's own website couldn't be checked. It's remote, a domestic flight and a speedboat from Malé; only one agency states the star rating, and the price is only maldives.com's 'starting from' range, so treat it as a rough guide.
A villa on stilts with a terrace, sun loungers and steps into the lagoon, a king bed, an open-air sunken tub and indoor and outdoor showers. Three adults.
King bed
A beachfront villa facing the sunrise or the sunset, with a private front deck, Maldivian-inspired interiors, a bathtub and a rain shower. Three adults and a child.
King bed
A beach villa on the sunrise or sunset side with a private pool and sundeck facing the horizon, and an open-air sunken tub. Three adults and a child.
King bed
A beach villa built around a courtyard plunge pool, with direct beach access and an ocean view. Three adults and a child.
King bed
An overwater suite with a separate living room, a plunge pool, a hammock, direct lagoon access and a bathtub with a view of the sunset. Three adults.
King bed
The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
Request a free quoteThe main restaurant: international food from live cooking stalls; breakfast 7–10am, lunch 12.30–2.30pm and dinner
Island-style steakhouse: imported prime cuts and local fishermen's catch grilled over charcoal; dinner 7–10pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Italian, with wood-fired pizza from noon to 6pm and à la carte until 10pm; children can help the chef
Cocktails, light bites and afternoon tea, 10am to midnight
A pop-up beach bar for sunset drinks and canapés, 5 to 7pm
Private dinners on the beach and floating breakfasts in the pool villas
A kids' club, a dive centre, water sports, a spa and a multi-purpose sports court
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A 55-minute domestic flight from Malé to Kaadedhdhoo, then a 15-minute speedboat ride.
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