Island Snapshot
Comprehensive Score
9.8/ 10
Combined score from reef, beach, family, photo, and honeymoon dimensions.
Opened / Renovated
Opened in 2019
Transfer Time
TBD
Distance to Male
TBD
Reef
5.0
Lagoon
5.0
Beach
5.0
Family
5.0
Photography
5.0
Honeymoon
5.0
Star Rating
7 Stars
Price From
$1,319
Booking
9.7 (25)
Agoda
10.0 (1)
4.8 (88)
Tripadvisor
4.9 (112)
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Estimation Base
Reference price only, subject to date and room type.
Transfer Fee:Adult $695 / Child $350
Green Tax:$6 pp/night
Child Policy
- Age 0-1:Free
- Age 2-11:$236/night
- Age 12+:Adult price
Price Estimator
Est. Total (Inc. Tax/Service/Transfer)
$11,228 - $13,724
Room $10,556 · Transfer $193
Services & Facilities
Quick checklist of resort services and facilities.
Featured Services
Facility Services
Resort Intro
The Nautilus Maldives, located in the Maldives, is a luxury resort offering highly personalized services across 26 beach and ocean villas, with privacy and customized experiences at its core. In 2020, it was named "Best Resort in the Indian Ocean" by Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards and ranked among the top three resorts worldwide. Additionally, it was featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 "Gold List" and won the Tatler Travel Awards 2021 for "Best Private Island Resort."
Guests can reach the resort via seaplane from Velana International Airport (approximately 30 minutes), or by taking a 20-minute domestic flight from Malé to Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport followed by a 20-minute speedboat transfer. For travelers using private charter flights, the resort offers direct landing at Mafaaru Domestic Airport, with a seamless transfer via the luxury yacht Nautilus One—total journey time approximately 2.5 hours.
Island Advantages ① World-class luxury facilities with a discreet, understated operational style. ② Only 26 accommodations spread across the island, ensuring spacious layouts and exceptional privacy. ③ Exceptional service standards centered around personalized itinerary planning.
Island Disadvantages Overall service costs are high, making it best suited for guests with a premium budget.
Dining
Ocaso
Ocaso
Ocaso, located in the Maldives, offers an evening dining experience inspired by Japanese, Mexican, and Peruvian culinary techniques, blending flavors from Latin America to Northeast Asia. Situated right next to the beach, the restaurant provides a grilling service and features a menu-less dining concept, allowing dishes to be customized according to guest preferences. Its wine cellar houses over 200 varieties of wines from France and other countries. Opened in 2023, the restaurant offers guests a unique setting for dining under the moonlight.
Thyme
Thyme
The restaurant, located by the seaside, offers dining services around the clock. Designed in a villa-style ambiance, it features a diverse range of menu options. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner can be customized according to guest preferences, with a no-menu ordering system that allows chefs to respond directly to specific requests.
Zeytoun
Zeytoun
Zeytoun Restaurant is situated above the lagoon waters, offering breathtaking views of sunsets. The restaurant features Maldivian-inspired dishes crafted with specific spices. Its menu blends Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, including extra virgin olive oil from the Aegean Sea, freshly baked bread, and Turkish tea. The restaurant includes an upper deck lounge area ideal for pre-meal gatherings, serving gin and whisky beverages. It operates on a no-menu dining concept, customizing dishes according to guest preferences. Opened in 2023, the restaurant is accessible either by walking or via resort shuttle service.
Naiboli
Naiboli
Naiboli Bar, located in the Maldives, offers complimentary meals throughout the day and features an open-air pool area with stunning sunset views. The bar operates on a no-menu ordering system—chefs respond directly to guests' requests. Live music performances play continuously, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Situated within a seaside resort area, the venue combines open spaces with island sanctuary characteristics.
Room Types




Beach House
Beach House
Count
9
Area
309 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
Yes
The rooms are beachfront villas, with a total of nine scattered along the fine silver sand beach, just a few steps from the sea. Each villa features an oval-shaped bedroom and a separate living room, both opening directly onto a spacious private terrace and garden area. The well-maintained gardens are divided by natural vegetation, creating a secluded and harmonious living environment between the rooms and the beach. From the terrace, guests enjoy panoramic views of the beach. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are equipped with tropical rainforest-style shower facilities, delivering an immersive bathing experience.




Beach Residences
Beach Residences
Count
3
Area
415 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
Yes
This two-story beach villa is located in a coastal area. The ground floor features a living room connected to a spacious balcony deck. The villa includes a infinity pool, with a spiral staircase leading up to the master bedroom, which comes equipped with a king-sized bed. The overall layout is well-designed, with all functional areas seamlessly connected through thoughtful design.




Ocean House
Ocean House
Count
8
Area
282 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
Yes
These ocean villas, situated in the heart of the lagoon, feature the typical Maldivian architectural style, complete with infinity pools and sun decks that extend to the horizon. A spiral staircase leads directly down to the sea.




Ocean Residences
Ocean Residences
Count
2
Area
453 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
Yes
Located in the Maldives, this room features a glass floor, spacious living area, separate bedroom, and private dining zone, adjacent to a dressing room and bar. The interior design emphasizes spatial layout and comfort, with floor-to-ceiling windows creating an unobstructed visual connection between the balcony deck and the infinity pool. A small staircase leads directly from the room to the sea, allowing guests to swim straight into the ocean.




Two-Bedroom Beach Residences
Two-Bedroom Beach Residences
Count
2
Area
610 sqm
Capacity
5 Adults or 4 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
Yes
Room Description: This two-bedroom beach villa is located on the private Nautilus Island, ideal for family travelers. Each bedroom offers a 360° panoramic sea view. On the ground floor, you'll find a guest bedroom, dressing room, dining area, and a poolside bar. The second floor houses the master bedroom, featuring an expansive scenic outlook. The residence features a private balcony deck that seamlessly connects to the swimming pool and fine sandy beach, perfectly blending architecture with the natural surroundings.




Nautilus Retreat
Nautilus Retreat
Count
51
Area
542 sqm
Capacity
5 Adults or 4 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
Yes
The Nautilus Luxury Water Villa is located at the outer edge of the lagoon, with only one such villa on the entire island. It features a spacious, streamlined infinity pool offering breathtaking views of the sunset. The villa's layout consists of two bedrooms arranged in a fan shape around a central living and dining area. Each bedroom boasts oversized floor-to-ceiling glass windows, providing panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. This room type is ideal for families, delivering a complete and luxurious vacation experience.




Nautilus Mansion
Nautilus Mansion
Count
51
Area
542 sqm
Capacity
5 Adults or 4 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
Yes
This three-bedroom residence is located in the heart of the island and ranks among the largest residential units on the entire island. The building features a custom-designed layout, with furniture crafted from carefully selected materials. Floor-to-ceiling windows create an open, seamless connection between the balcony and living area. Interior space planning emphasizes natural lighting and ventilation, allowing ample daylight to enter and sea breezes to flow freely. The overall design incorporates artistic décor, reflecting Bohemian style elements. The residence ensures privacy, with each functional zone offering both comfort and practicality.
