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W Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront resort with spa, near Ari Atoll

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Overwater (Private Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Overwater

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Villa, 1 Bedroom, Overwater

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Overwater

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Fesdu Island, Fesdu Island

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Feridhoo Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kitchen @ W Retreat & Spa Maldives
  • Fish @ W Retreat and Spa Maldives
  • Fire @ W Retreat & Spa Maldives
  • IRD
  • Sip @ W Retreat & Spa Maldives

About this property

W Maldives

W Maldives offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, volleyball, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and facials. Dining choices include 3 restaurants and the 3 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at W Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Malay, Polish, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 77 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer to the property via floatplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 5 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 6 AM and 3:30 PM, with an expected waiting time of at least 2 hours. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are recommended to reserve a room the previous day to guarantee an early check-in or alternatively book a local hotel room in Sheraton Maldives overnight. Luggage in excess of 25 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at checkout.
  • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • In-room massage
  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Away Spa has 4 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 550
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 275 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1100
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 550 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 595 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 298 (roundtrip), from 3 to 12 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 505 per person, per stay
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 1 2024 to February 28 2025 (dates subject to change).

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Maldives W
W Maldives
W Maldives Resort
W Maldives Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort Fesdu Island
W Maldives Hotel Fesdu Island
W Maldives Hotel
W Maldives Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort Fesdu Island
W Maldives Resort

Frequently asked questions

Is W Maldives currently open?
This property is closed from May 1 2024 to February 28 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does W Maldives offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, W Maldives does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at W Maldives?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at W Maldives?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at W Maldives?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at W Maldives and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, parasailing, and sailing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. W Maldives also has 3 bars, a private beach, and private plunge pools, as well as a 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near W Maldives?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.
Does W Maldives have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a furnished patio.
What's the area around W Maldives like?
W Maldives is located a short 1-minute walk from Ari Atoll.

W Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

RAQUEL, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I was debating between several islands within the Maldives. I am SOOOO happy my family and I choose to stay with The W. The service was absolutely impeccable, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate my wife and 3 year old daughter (especially Ms. Hadi and Mr. Ali). Our overwater suite was stunningly beautiful. The water sports and activities were experiences I’ll cherish forever. The coral reef around the island was breathtaking and like none of I’ve ever seen before. Thank you again W Maldives and “see you soon”.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Food quality and service level is top-notch!
We stayed in a water villa for 3 nights with half board. The breakfast was standard international buffet of decent standard. Once you sat down, the staff will ask for your selection of drinks and breakfast orders (e.g. eggs, local maldivian food, indian food selections, etc.) and the rest is via the buffet option. Tbe dinner options were amazing!! Half-board comes with 3-course meal where you can select from the existing menu. Fire restaurant serves very good grills, Fish restaurant serves excellent seafood with very nice plating and the Kitchen restaurant provides various cuisines. The quality of the food is very very good! Needless to say, the service standard is also very high! All the staffs were ready to provide any information/help you need and you can simply text the frontdesk via Whatsapp to order in room dining, make requests or ask questions. The island has a resident Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Grey Heron. Other than the colourful reef fishes, we also spotted blacktip reef sharks, nurse shark and whitetail stingray! Everything was perfect during our stay just that the island is on the smallish side but the food quality and service level was really top-notch! Will totally recommend couples and families to stay with W Maldives.
Choon May, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a magical experience we had at the W Maldives!! From the moment we arrived in Malé, the W team at the airport (Ismail and Ahmed) made us feel like VIPs, taking care of our all needs before our seaplane transfer to the resort on Fesdhoo Island. Every day we spent at the W Maldives just made our experience that much more unforgettable; whether it was the dining, learning about Maldivian culture and the W Maldives from Chunky Mathew (our W Insider), doing activities like snorkeling or riding the Sea Bob, or just relaxing in our over-water retreat. Everyone that worked there were so friendly, accommodating and just genuinely eager to make sure our stay was as enjoyable as our possible. I also have to give a massive shout-out to all the guys who took time out of their very busy schedules to fit in a game of volleyball with me - Raadhif, Ajey, Ramesh, Raaif, and Faaig from the Loss Prevention team, Iyaan from Finance, Ali from watersports, Kadek from F&B, and Mark from Energy. Thanks for the fun times, gents!
Anthony, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you are looking for an amazing beach adventure look no further than the W Maldives. From the moment of landing in the sea plane to the snorkeling and seeing amazing fish species to the amazing dining options, amazing room accommodations to the very caring staff; this is the perfect vacation location. I say book it as soon as possible. We are glad we did!
Steven, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Patrick, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Property is not what it used to be. Be careful if you book more than 2 people. Even though the rate includes Breakfast on Expedia when you book 3 people or more, they charge you $100 a day for each person over 2 even if included in the rate. Lots of language barriers even when English is being used. Breakfast quality and selection is not what it was in 2020. Lots of fresh juices, fruit, meats and breads were not available. Raw/Cold Bacon that was not Ham. Stale cereal that was not changed until it was mentioned again the next day. Accompanied by warm milk. The BBQ at night option is amazing. Spices and utensils missing. Stay away. This is not the W it once was.
Patrick, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Bader, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adil, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unforgettable Honeymoon
As many have said the staff is one of a kind and truly makes your vacation. House reef was amazing. Resort was very accommodating of all our needs and wishes. Would absolutely stay here again. Only thing to note is to be careful of what is included and what is not with certain food and boarding options as they can be confusing or not direct.
Kurt, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ilona, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

RAVI, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lorenzo, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful W. Great Views Mellow Vibes
Great property well kept for the most part even though its a bit old. Very clean and the cleaning team does a good job of keeping the inside of the rooms clean. Fantastic food in all of the 3 restauraunts. Friendly and polite staff. Very mellow vibes. F&B manager is lovely, its not often that you get the f&b manager taking your order at lunch and recommending things to do. Lovely scenery , nice house reef and the spa was great. Not much to do other than laze around and snorkel which is great if you want to detach. If youre planning on doing activities plan them before you come and budget accordingly because its a hefty price tag for anything you want to do. Water sports although available are overpriced in my opinion, youre probably better off doing that in another destination where u can enjoy it without it breaking the bank. The whats app chat service where u can ask for anything from room service to booking the spa is fantastic ans something ill miss on my next holiday. All in all had a great trip. Would recommend it for a short trip and head somewhere else to enjoy water activities.
Mohammed, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Stayed at W Maldives for 6 days and I want not a 5 star hotel. The staff is not very friendly and there manager called us a lot to apologize for the
Rickard, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Issam, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Keya, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Jessica, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The overwater villa we stayed in was really nice. The view from the room is stunning. Water is very clear and the marine life was very diversed. We enjoyed snorkelling around the island. The house reefs were in good condition with countless species of fishes. We were lucky enough to see a shark of around 1.5m long and a very big sea turtle. The experience was very memorable for us. The setting of all facilities was nicely designed. The beauty of nature was embraced and celebrated by the architecture. The staff was all very friendly, helpful and conscience of your needs. The only downside to us is the limited choice of food and the high price compared to the quality. Other than that everything is perfect. One side note: we were disappointed by the behaviours some of the guests. They stepped on the coral reefs outside our deck for half an hour. Not only did their act damage the reefs, our privacy was also infringed. We also saw garbage like cans and bottles (believed to be from some of the villa) floating on the ocean. It was sad to see these irresponsible acts that destroyed the paradise!
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise!!! Staff were awesome! Food were expensive but respected the operations of food service. Definitely recommended and would return!
DAISY, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review