I mentioned this a bit at the top, and it was really quite a surprise for me. Meeru Island is one of the larger island resorts in the Maldives, with among the highest number of guest rooms, yet even when it’s at full capacity, it feels mostly empty. And I mean this in a very, very good way.
If I were to count every seat in every restaurant and lounge, as well as every lounge chair on the beach and by all of the pools, I’d have to guess there are at least 1,000 places to sit or lounge on the island, not counting chairs and loungers inside each room. And yet there are only about 500 guests on the island even when it’s at capacity, which it often is. Since at any given moment, many guests are in their rooms or on the beach or on an excursion or on a romantic walk on the sand, it means that most seats and lounge chairs are empty most of the time.
A first-time visitor might jump to the incorrect conclusion that the resort is mostly empty, but it’s actually designed this way. Meeru Island is one of the Maldives resorts that is designed to be calm, serene, and totally unhurried. If you want to be within a crowd you can go to the main nightlife bar each evening, but more importantly, if you prefer NOT to be in a crowd, you have dozens of wonderful possibilities.
If you’ve been to a popular beach hotel in Waikiki or Phuket or in the Cote d’Azur, you are used to the place being crammed with guests and also crammed with daytime visitors just popping in to see how the other half live. On Meeru Island and most other Maldives islands, it’s the exact opposite. You feel almost like it’s a private island experience and there just happens to be a few other couples roaming around here and there.
Meeru is one of a few Maldives resorts with a “no news, no shoes” motto, and it really is the most relaxing place I’ve ever been. Even though I was there on my own, I could see that the place is clearly a popular romantic destinations for honeymoon couples and others on romantic trips, for the same reason.
One evening I was having a few drinks at one of the beach bars while watching the sun set. The couple two tables over (we were the only people there) set their drinks down to take a sunset stroll along the beach. The returned about 20 minutes later, and I had literally not seen another guest during that time. Again, it’s almost like having your own private island, and it’s incredible.
Hi There
My partner and I are looking for a water bungalow in the Maldives for 5 nights for a honey moon, can you recommend any that has surfing close by
Shane
Shane,
A few resorts actually have surfing on their islands. Here is our list: https://www.overwaterbungalows.net/maldives-water-villa-surf-resorts
Enjoy!
Roger
Hi Roger, my fiance and I are looking to book an water villa for our honeymoon in August. There is such a huge choice. We are tossing up between Baros and Huvafen Fushi. We would like something ultra romantic and luxurious as we will be only going for 5 nights. Can you give your recommendation on the two above or suggest another resort that we might enjoy honeymooning at? Thanks in advance.
R&R,
Unfortunately I’ve yet to make it to either of those resorts (there are about 90 Maldives resorts with water villas), but I do know from studying the market for all of these years that those are two of the best in general, and the best for honeymoons. Baros is one of the original water villa resorts and it’s a bit closer to the airport than Huvafen Fushi, but both have been updated fairly recently. I’m sure either one would be amazing, and I’m sorry I couldn’t be of more help. -Roger
hello
could you advise about a luxurious 5* resort that offers overwater or beach villas with pools villas with pools that are completely private/secluded (not seen by anyone from outside). if all inclusive would be better thanks!
Lama,
I’m not aware of any Maldives resorts with 100% private pools, but I do know of some in Malaysia including this one:
https://www.overwaterbungalows.net/grand-lexis-port-dickson-malaysia
-Roger
As a Travel Agent, I recommend Baros Maldives Resort water pool villa.
Hi, I can’t see the name of W Resort & Spa. How do you rate this hotel as this property shows overwater villas with private pool
Ankit,
They refer to it as W Retreat and Spa, and it’s linked on our homepage along all the others. It’s definitely a 5-star resort with huge water villas and excellent service. -Roger
Hi Roger
Could you please suggest an over water villa resort in the month of November with open bathrooms, private jaccuzzi for the perfect honeymoon and which is not very expensive.
Hi Roger
Could you please suggest an over water villa resort/ hotel in the month of April (last week) with standard size rooms, open bathrooms, private jaccuzzi etc which leads to a super romantic getaway and which is not very expensive.
Neha,
Sorry I saw this late. These were the best Maldives deals for April, including a couple of really nice ones at appealing rates. Hopefully you can still get in on one of those. -Roger
halo. i am doing research for my annual holiday. May i know if there is a list of water-villa resorts with private pools which offer all-inclusive package? (inclusive of 3 meals and alcoholic drinks all day). I understand that lily beach resort offer that, may i know which are the ones offering too?
Dan,
I am not sure of the specific resorts with private pools that also do all inclusive, but I’m sure there are quite a few. You might check out the main article on Maldives all inclusive resorts and find ones you like. I’m sure at least a few of them have private pool villas as well. Good luck. -Roger