About this hotel
General information
The Standard, Maldives occupies Huruvalhi, a small island in Raa Atoll that takes 15–25 minutes to walk around at an easy pace. The resort has a lively, playful streak: 115 villas, 88 of them over the water and 27 on the beach, each with its own pool and direct access to the lagoon, the ocean or the sand. Around it lie white beaches, a shallow turquoise lagoon and a house reef counted at 98 types of coral and more than 220 species of marine life.
Music and celebration set the tone — weekly pool parties, a resident DJ at Todis Bar, a mirror disco ball in every villa bathroom. Yet there is quiet too: the overwater spa is for adults only, while children have a club of their own. Stays are offered on bed and breakfast, half board, full board or Premium All-Inclusive, which covers meals across the resort’s restaurants, the minibar and a selection of alcoholic drinks. A resident doctor and clinic are on the island, and bicycles are free for guests.
Location
Huruvalhi lies in Raa Atoll, roughly 148 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The journey takes 45 minutes by seaplane, or a 30-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo followed by 25 minutes by speedboat; there is no direct speedboat from Malé. The resort arranges the transfer, meeting guests in the arrivals hall and hosting them in its own lounge while they wait for the seaplane.
Spa
The Standard Spa stands over the lagoon and is reserved for adults. Its menu leans towards recovery: after-sun face and body treatments, mud rituals, vibrational skincare, sound healing, beauty rituals and a Maldivian Chill treatment for jet lag. The hammam borrows from Moroccan and Turkish bathing traditions in a mixed setting, for one or two guests, a whole group, or as a do-it-yourself session with scrub and mud provided. A contrast circuit moves from steam room to cold plunge, sauna and an infinity pool over the water; afterwards there is the Tonic Lounge & Pool, serving juices and alcohol-free elixirs, and an indoor lounge with panoramic ocean views. The meditation programme covers pranayama, restorative and sound sessions, plus a full-moon meditation with a bonfire and a moonlight swim.
Sports & leisure
Most days revolve around the water, though there is plenty to do on land as well.
- Snorkelling: the house reef straight from the jetty, turtle outings, a snorkel safari 20 minutes away by boat, night snorkelling by torchlight with bioluminescent plankton in season, and manta trips to Hanifaru Bay, where whale sharks also appear
- Full-service dive centre: Discover Scuba Diving, PADI courses from beginner to Rescue Diver, nitrox, specialities in digital underwater photography and drift diving, guided day and night dives
- Water sports: waterskiing, wakeboarding, monoskiing, tubing, jet skis, kayaks including glass-bottomed ones, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing and SeaNXT underwater scooters
- Boat trips: dolphin cruises, sunset line fishing with hand reels — the catch can be grilled back at the resort — and a day on the local island of Meedhoo with its village, market and beaches
- A tennis court with coaching, equipment and free floodlights, volleyball, a gym, yoga and free bicycles
- Evenings and classes: the resident DJ at Todis, weekly pool parties, boduberu drumming, an island cooking class, mixology, candle-making and movie nights; an in-house photo and video team is on hand
For children
Lil’ Shark Kids Club takes children aged 4–12; younger ones come with an adult or a babysitter. The club has a paddling pool, a sandy outdoor playground with slides and climbing frames, an obstacle course, an open-air art hut and an indoor room for games, crafts and films. Activities include arts and crafts, dance and music, nature walks, outdoor games, storytelling and cooking classes, and children aged 8–9 can try diving through the Bubblemaker programme. Older children and teenagers have their own Teens Lounge for gaming, and babysitting can be booked in advance.
Restaurants & bars
The island has five restaurants and a bar. In-villa dining runs from 7am to midnight, and private occasions can mean a beach dinner, a floating breakfast in the villa pool or an evening on the private islet of Baby Island, where a chef grills seafood and meat beside a bonfire.
- Kula — the all-day restaurant: buffet, open kitchen and live cooking stations, with views of the pool and ocean; themed nights through the week range from India and Mexico to seafood, Mediterranean, Maldivian and Asian cooking
- Onda — Mediterranean dishes and signature cocktails in an overwater pavilion facing the sunset; evenings only
- Guduguda — Maldivian cooking: coconut-milk curries with local fish and seafood, spiced rice and home-made bread; the name describes lingering over a shared meal, and guests sit traditionally on floor cushions indoors or on a terrace above the water
- BBQ Shak — beach dinners of seafood and meat grilled over coconut-shell charcoal, with house-made sauces
- Joos Café — coffee, smoothies, light healthy dishes and pastries
- Todis Bar — cocktails beside the pool, with the DJ playing in the evenings
Swimming
White-sand beaches ring the island: beach villas open straight onto the sand, while the overwater villas have steps down into the shallow lagoon. The house reef begins by the jetty and is an easy swim away. The main pool lies beside Todis Bar, the kids’ club has its own pool, and the spa’s infinity pool over the lagoon is for adults. Life jackets are provided in every villa.
Rooms
There are 115 villas — 88 overwater and 27 on the beach — with one or two bedrooms, plus the flagship Standard Residence over the lagoon facing the ocean. Each has a private deck with its own pool and direct access to the water or the sand; individual layouts may vary slightly.
A king-size bed in every bedroom, air conditioning, an infinity plunge pool and sun loungers on the deck, a well-stocked minibar, a soaking tub and a shower with a disco ball, a flat-screen TV, custom bath amenities, bathrobes, free Wi-Fi and international sockets.
Lagoon Overwater Villa
An overwater villa above the shallow lagoon with a king-size bed and a separate daybed. The deck with its plunge pool gives direct access to the water.
Ocean Overwater Villa
An overwater villa a few metres from the house reef, with open ocean views, a king-size bed and a daybed. Plunge pool on the deck, rain shower and a partly open-air bathroom.
Two Bedroom Lagoon Overwater Villa
Two villas over the lagoon joined by a shared deck with a large plunge pool, sleeping up to six. Each has a king-size bed, a daybed, a partly open-air bathroom with separate shower and glass floor panels.
Lagoon Beach Villa
A villa on the white-sand beach with a king-size bed and a separate daybed. Deck with sun loungers and plunge pool, open-air bathroom with a large bathtub and double vanity.
Ocean Beach Villa
A beach villa within swimming distance of the house reef, with a king-size bed, a daybed and a private plunge pool on the deck.
Two Bedroom Ocean Beach Villa
One of the largest villas on the island, on the beach with uninterrupted ocean views. Two villas share a deck with a large plunge pool; each has a king-size bed and a daybed.
The Standard Residence
The flagship villa over the lagoon, closest to the house reef, with a glass-floored entrance and a living room with bar counter and dining table. The deck holds a large infinity plunge pool, four sun loungers and a hammock — suited to a larger family or group of friends.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.