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Top 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Maldives 2025
If you are planning a holiday for the entire family to the Maldives, you're spoilt for choice with over 100 resorts. Setting aside the adults-only resorts doesn't really help to narrow it down either. So, to help make your choice less overwhelming and narrow down your search, we have handpicked the best family-friendly resorts in the Maldives.
We made sure all the resorts in our list include:
- A kids club so that the little ones can also enjoy their time in the Maldives
- Beach and spacious villa options to make sure the entire family is cosy
- Activities the whole family can take advantage of in the Maldives
How we Picked the Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Maldives
- Our guest reviews: We picked these resorts based on the positive feedback from guests who have booked with us.
- Web reviews: We have tallied the most recent reviews from multiple sources including Google reviews and TripAdvisor.
- On-site inspections: Our team of travel planners regularly visit resorts in the Maldives to ensure they are up to standard for guests.
- Sustainability commitment: We prioritize resorts that are committed to protecting our islands and ocean while providing beautiful experiences.
The Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Maldives at a Glance
- Kuramathi Island Resort: A large island featuring an incredible kids club with endless activities. The resort includes spacious luxury two-bedroom houses perfect for the entire family.
- Soneva Fushi: This resort has an academy for the little ones plus multiple recreational facilities. It features some of the biggest villas in the Maldives.
- Niyama Private Islands: These twin islands offer activities for everyone regardless of age - child, teen, or adult, nobody is left out!
Best Resorts in Maldives for a Family Getaway
These 15 resorts are the absolute best you can get for a family vacation in the Maldives.
Kuramathi Maldives
- Family-Friendly Highlights: The Two Bedroom Beach House.
- Getting There: Via speedboat or seaplane.
The Kids Club at Kuramathi Maldives
The "Bageecha Kids Club" at Kuramathi Maldives is available for children 3-12 years old. The club has indoor play areas, an entertainment room, a dining area, and outdoor facilities including a whale seesaw, swing set, sand pit, barbecue area, splash pads, a Tree House, and a children's swimming pool.
Indoor amenities include a toddler area with soft toys, a TV room, board games, a reading corner, and an art space. Babysitting services are available for children.
Family Accommodation Options at Kuramathi Maldives
The Two Bedroom Beach House at Kuramathi Maldives can fit up to 6 adults OR 4 adults and 2 children. These duplex villas have separate living spaces, individual entrances, large bedrooms, and bathrooms with baths, showers, twin vanity, and outdoor rainfall shower.
The Beach Villas and Superior Beach Villas are good options for families with young children.
Activities at Kuramathi Maldives
Activities that the entire family can participate in at Kuramathi Maldives includes; diving, snorkelling, dolphin safaris, and cultural activities like coconut painting, calligraphy lessons, traditional Bodu Beru dance, crab racing, shell necklace making, henna painting, palm weaving, and yoga for children.
Soneva Fushi
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Soneva Academy, The largest kids club in the Maldives, and villas with up to 9 bedrooms.
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at Soneva Fushi
The Kids Club at Soneva Fushi Soneva fushi "The Den" is the largest kid's club in the Maldives at 1,365 square metres. The Den includes an eight-metre tall pirate ship, piano keys in the floor, two swimming pools, a library, music room, dress-up area, and a Lego room with over 8,000 pieces.
Experienced babysitters supervise children, and there's a Soneva Academy programme for children aged 12 and above.
Family Accommodation Options at Soneva Fushi
Accommodation options for families at Soneva Fushi include spacious family villas with three or more bedrooms. The Family Villa Suite with Pool includes a separate children's room, while larger options include the 3 Bedroom Crusoe Villa Suite with Pool and the four-bedroom Jungle Reserve villa.
Activities at Soneva Fushi
Families can include guided snorkelling trips with a Marine Biologist, sunset dolphin safaris, glassblowing classes, stargazing at the Observatory, and complimentary non-motorized water sports.
Niyama Private Islands
- Family-Friendly Highlights: "The Crescent" at Niyama can accommodate up to 14 adults and 8 children.
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at Niyama Private Islands
The Explorers Kids Club on the Play island at Niyama Private Islands welcomes children from 12 months to 12 years old, divided into four age groups: Globetrotters (1-3 years), Adventurers (3-5 years), Voyagers (5-8 years), and Pioneers (8-12 years).
The club offers activities like coconut crafts, treasure hunts, dolphin spotting, and sushi-making. Facilities at the Explorers Kids Club include a playground, trampoline, splash park, kitchen area, and stage. The club provides sunscreen, insect repellent, and healthy snacks and is free for children 3-12 years old.
Family Accommodation Options at Niyama Private Islands
Accommodations range from villas for 3 adults and 1 child to villas for 4 adults and 1 child. The resort offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom villas, some with private pools.
If you wanna bring even more people, "The Crescent" at Niyama Private Islands boasts 5 overwater villas for up to 14 adults and 8 children, with a private terrace, jacuzzi, infinity pool, and direct sea access.
Activities at Niyama Private Islands
Activities at Niyama include bike riding, dolphin cruises, water sports (surfing, kiteboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling, and diving), a surf school for ages 8 and up, marine biology programmes, outdoor movie nights, tennis, and family spa programmes. Dining options include treetop restaurant Nest and underwater restaurant Subsix.
Heritance Aarah
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Dedicated "Teen Activity Room".
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at Heritance Aarah
Heritance Aarah is a family-friendly haven with its exceptional Kokaa Kids Club. The club offers a meticulously planned weekly schedule, ensuring that each day brings new and exciting adventures for its junior guests.
Family Accommodation Options at Heritance Aarah
For families seeking comfortable and convenient accommodation, Heritance Aarah offers dedicated options such as the Two Bedroom Family Beach Villas and the Two Bedroom Family Pool Beach Villa.
Activities at Heritance Aarah
The Resort offers a range of experiences designed to appeal to all age groups within a family. Water sports enthusiasts will find options like snorkelling, diving, and catamaran sailing, perfect for older children and adults seeking aquatic adventures.
Teenagers are also catered to with a dedicated "Teen Activity Room" equipped with PlayStations and a computer library, offering a space for them to unwind and socialize.
For family downtime, the resort features a "Recreation Centre" housing a pool table, billiard, carrom, and a variety of board games and playstations.
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
- Family-Friendly Highlights: 4-Bedroom Ocean Pool Retreat
- Getting There: Domestic Flight + Speedboat.
The Kids Club at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
The Pullman Kids' Club “Playground” caters to children aged 4-12 with indoor activities like soft toys, board games, and play-doh, plus an outdoor kids' pool with waterslides. Teenagers can enjoy the Skillz Sports Centre with snooker and a golf simulator.
Family Accommodation Options at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
For accommodation options, the Family Beach Villas feature a king-size bed for parents connected to a room with bunk beds for children. The Family Beach Pool Villas offer the same configuration plus a private pool. Meanwhile, Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas feature two separate bedrooms with private bathrooms connected by a living room.
Activities at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
Guests can enjoy diving experiences and diverse water sports activities at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa. The resort provides the flexibility to create customised private excursions tailored to your specific preferences and requirements.
LUX* South Ari
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Spacious lagoon pavilions and located in Ari Atoll (Famous for its marine life)
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at LUX* South Ari
PLAY, the kids club at LUX* South Ari is for children aged 3-11, offering treasure hunts, beach games, arts and crafts, and a wading pool with a pirate ship and fountain.
Studio 17 serves teenagers aged 12-17 with activities like dance classes, language lessons, cookery classes, beach sports, and island adventures, plus ping-pong, video games, and a non-alcoholic bar.
Family Accommodation Options at LUX* South Ari
The resort’s Family Lagoon Pavilions sleep up to six people and feel like private beach homes. Two-bedroom family Beach Pavilions are also available.
For families with small children, some overwater villas have a sandbank in front, providing a safe shallow area for young children at low tide.
Activities at LUX* South Ari
Activities the entire family can enjoy at LUX* South Ari include snorkeling, diving, banana boat rides, water-skiing, jet-skiing, and jet surfing.
Evening entertainment includes family movie nights under the stars at Cinema Paradiso with popcorn and ice cream. Daily ray and shark feeding sessions, Teddy Tennis, and kids' cooking classes are also available.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
- Family-Friendly Highlights: "Maldivian Walk of Life" experience and Ice Cream from Tuk Tuk Gelato.
- Getting There: Speedboat
The Kids Club at Patina Maldives
Patina Maldives features the Footprints kids club focused on play-based self-discovery. Activities include 3D modeling where children design toy models using a 3D printer. Additionally, there is a Coral Conservation Workshop led by a marine biologist, and a Kids Culinary Workshop.
Family Accommodation Options at Patina Maldives
Accommodation options include two-bedroom villas with large living spaces and floor-to-ceiling movable glass walls, or the two-story, three-bedroom Beach House with a rooftop terrace and a 21-metre private pool.
Activities at Patina Maldives
Families can enjoy complimentary movie nights under the stars with popcorn, explore the island on bicycles with child seats and trailers, participate in the Ceramics and Coral Conservation workshop, go on sunset cruises, and use complimentary non-motorized water sports.
The "Maldivian Walk of Life" experience at Patina Maldives includes catching lunch on a traditional Dhoni followed by a barbecue on a sandbank.
Children can get complimentary ice cream at Tuk Tuk Gelato every day as well.
Amilla Maldives
- Family-Friendly Highlights: "Mini Marine Biologists" Programme and the 8-bedroom Great Beach Residence.
- Getting There: Seaplane OR domestic flight + speedboat.
The Kids Club at Amilla Maldives
The Sultan's Village Kids' Club encourages outdoor exploration and offers a special backpack made from ocean-bound plastic upon arrival.
Activities include scavenger hunts, palm leaf origami, pirate adventures, sand art, gardening, recycled paper painting, and pizza making. Facilities include a playground and shallow wading pool.
Notably, the "Mini Marine Biologists" programme lets children learn about marine ecosystems with the resident Marine Biologist.
For teenagers, there's a dedicated Teens' Programme featuring Aerial Hoop workshops, chess lessons, and DJ workshops.
Family Accommodation Options at Amilla Maldives
Amilla Maldives offers spacious family accommodations including 4-bedroom residences, the 6-bedroom Amilla Estate, and the 8-bedroom Great Beach Residence (2400 square metres). These feature generous living areas, private beachfront, and freshwater pools (11-20 metres).
Some include rooftop bars, cinema rooms, private gyms, and spas. All residences have fully equipped kitchens, outdoor BBQ areas, and a dedicated butler (Katheeb).
Activities at Amilla Maldives
Ice cream is free all day, every day at Amilla Maldives. Additional family amenities include babysitting services, baby equipment (cots, monitors, bottle warmers), a "Mini Movement Programme" with activities like Mini Zumba and Kids' Meditation, complimentary non-motorized water sports, and a 3-kilometre cycling track.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Junior Coral Curator Programme and an Ocean-view swimming pool with waterslide and underwater speakers.
- Getting There: Speedboat.
The Kids Club at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives features the Roxity Kids Club™ for children aged 3-11, with music-inspired "Roxtar" characters. Children receive an "All Access Pass" to collect stamps by participating in daily activities including arts & crafts, mini circus with aerial acrobatics, gymnastics, climbing wall, and self-defence lessons.
Private music lessons are available for aspiring musicians. Teenagers have Teen Spirit®, offering games, TVs, activities, and music. Children 12 and under stay free using existing beds and eat free from kids' menus.
Family Accommodation Options at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
The Silver Family Suite (Duplex) is 107 square metres with a master bedroom containing a king bed and sofa bed on the ground floor, plus an upper floor with bunk beds.
The 2 Bedroom Rock Royalty Overwater Pool Villa (144 square metres) has a large deck, private infinity pool, separate living area, one bedroom with a king bed, and another with two double beds, accommodating up to seven guests.
Activities at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Located within the CROSSROADS Maldives complex, the resort offers access to the Marine Discovery Centre with educational programmes like Junior Coral Curator and clownfish release initiatives.
You can also take advantage of complimentary bicycles, snorkelling equipment, kayaks, pedal boats, and an endless array of water sports activities.
Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Daily Chocolate Hour.
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa
Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa (formerly Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives) has the Little Birds Club offering cooking classes, coconut leaf folding, eco trails, crab hunting, arts and crafts, nature walks, dance and music activities, outdoor games, and storytelling.
Facilities include a kids' pool, water toys, a playroom for toddlers and teenagers, and an outdoor playground.
Family Accommodation Options at Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa
The Three-Bedroom Beach Pool Residence at Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa accommodates six adults or four adults plus two children. The Beach Pool Suite Sunset (190 square metres) fits three adults or two adults plus two children.
Activities at Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa
Activities include canoeing, fishing, non-motorized water sports, snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, tennis, football, volleyball, badminton, dolphin watching excursions, and complimentary snorkeling gear and non-motorized water sports equipment rental. The resort has two outdoor pools with day beds and offers a daily free flow chocolate hour.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Splash Park, Undersea Academy, and the Ice Cream spa for children.
- Getting There: Seaplane OR Domestic flight + speedboat.
The Kids Club at Conrad Maldives
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island features the MAJAA Explorers Hub for children aged 3-11.99 years with marine adventures, sports, arts and crafts, culinary workshops, and a dedicated Splash Park.
Teenagers (12-16) have the Furaavaru Teens' Club with a game room and kitchen area. The Undersea Academy offers a three-day educational marine biology programme. Babysitting is available with 24-hour notice, and children under three can visit the club with an adult.
Family Accommodation Options at Conrad Maldives
Accommodation options include the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool (four guests), 3 Bedroom Beach Suite with Pool (six guests), 2 Bedroom Grand Water Villa and 2 Bedroom Grand Water Villa with Pool (four guests), and 2 Bedroom Rangali Ocean Pavilion with Pool (six guests).
Activities at Conrad Maldives
While Rangali Island is typically adults-only, families can stay in the 2 Bedroom Rangali Ocean Pavilion with Pool.
The resort has a large swimming pool with a children's area, water sports centre, dive school, snorkelling, dolphin safaris, pirate-themed games, Bubblemaker diving club for over-8s, live music, video games, two spas including an Ice Cream spa for children with ice cream-scented products, and a running route across both islands via a 400-metre bridge.
Kandima Maldives
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Aquapark and Maldives’ first asphalt oceanfront electric go-kart track.
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at Kandima Maldives
Kandima Maldives boasts Kandiland, one of the largest kids' clubs in the Maldives, with a multilingual team of certified child caretakers. Features include a water play zone with a pirate ship, slides, water jets, and fountains, plus an indoor clubhouse with soft play for toddlers, computer games, and LEGO.
Activities include cooking in an outdoor mini kitchen, Maldivian culture lessons, and marine biology experiences with coral replanting.
Family Accommodation Options at Kandima Maldives
The Two-Bedroom Family Sky Suites have interconnected bedrooms and a shared lounge, with one king-size bed and one bunk bed. Other options include Beach and Sky Studios, Beach Villas, and Aqua Villas.
Activities at Kandima Maldives
Facilities include the Maldives' largest pool, Aquaholics water sports centre offering PADI certification and activities like kayaking and paddleboarding, sports courts (tennis, futsal, archery, petanque, beach volleyball), complimentary Fun Tube experience, daily non-guided snorkelling trips to the house reef, esKape Spa with Kids Spa for ages 4-10, and the upcoming PlaySpace entertainment hub featuring arcade games, VR adventures, escape rooms, and bowling alleys.
Kandima Maldives additionally offers "Fast Track" – the Maldives’ first asphalt oceanfront electric go-kart track. Guests can enjoy up to 8 karts per session.
Baglioni Island Resort
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Spacious Two Bedrooms Family Beach Villas.
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at Baglioni Island Resort
Baglioni Island Resort offers Italian elegance with the Baglioni Kids Club for children aged 3-15.
Activities include treasure hunts, sports, dance classes, painting, creative workshops, snorkelling, coral reef restoration projects, and nature walks with marine biologists.
Other activities include science experiments, craft-making, Zumba, aqua aerobics, yoga, and sandcastle building. A play area is available in the resort's gardens.
Accommodation Options at Baglioni Island Resort
Family accommodations include Two Bedrooms Family Beach Villa with Pool (4 adults and 2 children under 16), Two Bedroom Beach Suite with Pool (6 guests), Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool (2 adults and 2 children under 16), and Deluxe Beach Suite with Pool (2 adults and 2 children under 16 or 5 total guests).
Activites at Baglioni Island Resort
Activities include snorkelling, transparent kayaking at the in-house reef, PlayStation, table tennis, football, futsal, sculpture making, stand-up paddleboarding, chess, cinema nights, and board games.
Dusit Thani Maldives
- Family-Friendly Highlights: Three Bedroom Beach Residence.
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at Dusit Thani Maldives
Dusit Thani Maldives blends Thai hospitality with Maldivian beauty. The Baan Sanook Kids Club ("fun house" in Thai) serves children aged 3-12.
Family Accommodation Options at Dusit Thani Maldives
Dusit Thani Maldives features Beach Villas, Beach Villas with Pool, and Beach Residences (maximum of two children using existing beds).
The Three Bedroom Beach Residence sleeps six guests with two twin beds and one king bed.
Activities at Dusit Thani Maldives
The resort is situated near a vibrant house reef with complimentary snorkelling gear.
Guests can enjoy non-motorized water sports and Manta Sanctuary Snorkeling excursions to Hanifaru Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
A sunset cruise led by a Maldivian cultural ambassador allows guests to learn about surrounding islands and spot dolphins and flying fish.
Atmosphere Kanifushi
- Family-Friendly Highlights: premium all-inclusive experience for the entire family and Turtle Rehab Centre.
- Getting There: Seaplane.
The Kids Club at Atmosphere Kanifushi
Atmosphere Kanifushi offers a premium all-inclusive experience with Kids Haven featuring daily activities from gardening to kid's yoga and pool fun.
Operating daily from 9 am to 9 pm, the club organizes themed activities for ages 4-11 like pirate mask making, arts and crafts, traditional Maldivian dance, children's sunset boat rides, and cooking lessons. Babysitting is available for children under 4.
Family Accommodation Options at Atmosphere Kanifushi
Family accommodations include Two Bedroom Sunset Family Beach Villa (2 adults and 4 children, 3 adults and 3 children, or 4 adults and 2 children), Two Bedroom Sunset Family Beach Villa with Pool (same occupancy plus private pool), and Kanifushi Residence (594 square metres with two bedrooms, lounge, children's playroom, private deck with pool; accommodates 4 adults and 3 children or 5 adults and 2 children). Sunset Family Villas are conveniently located near the main restaurant and Kids Club.
Activities at Atmosphere Kanifushi
Families can find water sports including; windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, complimentary snorkelling equipment, visits to the Turtle Rehab Centre, sunset cruises, PADI-licensed dive centre, daily activities for teenagers and adults (aqua gym, volleyball, mocktail making), flood-lit tennis court, and fully equipped gymnasium.
Families can enjoy water sports including windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. You can also visit the Turtle Rehab Centre. Enjoy sunset cruises, a PADI-licensed dive centre, daily activities for teenagers and adults (aqua gym, volleyball, mocktail making), a floodlit tennis court, and a fully equipped gymnasium.
