About this hotel
General information
The Nautilus Maldives opened in February 2019 on a small private island in Baa Atoll, at the heart of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Once uninhabited, the island — with its own coral reef and white beaches — is now a boutique retreat of just 26 villas. The nautilus shell gave the resort its name and its forms: those flowing curves recur in the layout and design of every pool villa.
The guiding idea is freedom. Breakfast is served whenever and wherever guests like, restaurants have no dress code, and each day takes whatever shape the guest chooses. Every villa has a personal butler, and there is a spa and fitness centre, water sports and dive centres, complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry service and the resort’s own lounge at the international airport.
Location
The island lies in Baa Atoll, 30 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport in Malé. Alternatively, a 20-minute flight to Dharavandhoo is followed by a 20-minute speedboat ride. Guests arriving by private jet can land at the domestic airport and continue by yacht, a journey of around two and a half hours.
Spa
The spa sits at the centre of the island, with three pavilions offering signature face and body treatments.
Sports & leisure
There is an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a water sports centre and a PADI dive centre, along with yoga and meditation. Guests can explore underwater with a marine biologist, dive some thirty well-known sites including Hanifaru Bay, head out on the yacht or join the entertainment programme. Non-motorised water sports, snorkelling and diving equipment and GoPro cameras are available to hire.
For children
There is a children’s play area, and babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
Meals follow no timetable: breakfast is served anywhere at any hour, deli-style bites appear through the day and cocktails in the evening.
- Zeytoun — Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes on a terrace over the water
- Zeytoun Lounge — above the restaurant and the lagoon, for drinks and fine wines before or after dinner
- Ocaso — Japanese, Mexican and Peruvian cooking, beachside teppanyaki under the moon, a private teppan table and a wine room for tastings
- Thyme — all-day beachfront restaurant with breakfasts from around the world, international lunches and dinners and an ocean view from every table
- Naiboli — pool bar with loungers and cabanas, canapés through the day and The Nautilus Rising, a sunset cocktail ritual
In-villa dining is available.
Swimming
Sandy beaches circle the island, and the house reef begins a short way from the shore.
Rooms
All 26 villas have private pools and are set either in tropical gardens by the beach or on stilts in the lagoon. Their architecture and interiors pair an ultra-contemporary look with Maldivian motifs.
Villas have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar, a wine bar and tea and coffee facilities with a coffee machine, plus a bathtub, separate shower, hairdryer and toiletries.
Ocean House with Private Pool
An overwater villa with an oval bedroom, living room and a terrace with a freshwater pool, dining area, steps into the lagoon and panoramic ocean views. Sleeps two adults and two children, or three adults and one child.
Beach House with Private Pool
A garden villa by the beach with an oval bedroom, living room, outdoor garden shower and a terrace with a freshwater pool facing the ocean. Sleeps two adults and two children, or three adults and one child.
Beach Residence with Private Pool
Two storeys: upstairs a king-size bedroom with bathroom and balcony; downstairs a living room, dining room, kitchen and a terrace with a freshwater pool. Sleeps two adults and two children, or three adults and one child.
Ocean Residence with Private Pool
A spacious overwater villa with an oval bedroom, living and dining rooms, guest cloakroom and a pool terrace with lagoon steps and panoramic ocean views. Sleeps two adults and two children, or three adults and one child.
The Nautilus Retreat with Private Pool
An overwater residence with two bedrooms, a living room, dining area, pool and a large terrace made for sunsets. Sleeps five adults, or four adults and two children.
Two Bedroom Beach Residence with Private Pool
A two-storey beach villa with two king-size bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen and a terrace with a freshwater pool. Sleeps five adults, or four adults and two children.
The Nautilus Mansion with Private Pool
A two-storey, three-bedroom beachfront house with its own pool, conceived by the resort’s owner as the ideal beach home, with bespoke decor, made-to-order furniture and works of art. Sleeps seven adults, or six adults and two children.
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.