{"id":6543,"date":"2025-07-25T08:28:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.theblyde.com\/?p=6543"},"modified":"2025-07-25T08:28:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:28:39","slug":"travelling-with-your-family-to-the-maldives-here-are-the-best-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.theblyde.com\/?p=6543","title":{"rendered":"Travelling with your family to the Maldives? Here are the best resorts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Working out which resorts are best suited for families isn\u2019t always an easy task. We spoke to Florian and Lucinda from The Resorts Collection \u2013 experts on ultra-luxury in the Maldives \u2013 to find the best. As parents, you\u2019ll naturally want your children to have the most amazing time on vacation, but it\u2019s important that all generations are looked after, rather than just being an afterthought. <\/p>\n

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Holidays are a precious time for families so, to save you some leg-work, here we identify those resorts that offer the best balance of escapism and comfort. <\/p>\n

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas \u2013 Baa Atoll<\/h2>\n

Anchored in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Anantara Kihavah is the ultimate family retreat. Choose from spacious two\u2011bedroom beach pool residences and over\u2011water villas \u2013 both with enough space for all the family to unwind, yet plenty of shared space to connect. <\/p>\n

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Little ones will love discovering Thiththi\u202fBoli Kids\u2019 Club which offers a range of activities from treasure hunts to marine-themed crafts, as well as babysitting services allow parents to slip away\u2014perhaps to the resort\u2019s famed underwater restaurant, SEA. Kids and grown-ups alike will also love to snorkel house reefs, chase dolphins at sunset and even dine in a private cinema under the stars. Sporty souls will appreciate volleyball, tennis, gym and table tennis facilities; one thing you won\u2019t be is bored!<\/p>\n

Soneva Jani \u2013 Noonu Atoll<\/h2>\n

Wouldn\u2019t it be amazing to wake up in a water villa with a slide \u2013 yes, really \u2013 and launch yourself into a turquoise lagoon? That\u2019s Soneva Jani\u2019s signature splash \u2013 it might sound a little gimmicky but it\u2019s loved by children young and old. <\/p>\n

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Family villas range from two to four bedrooms, and The Den\u2014an extraordinary kids\u2019 kingdom\u2014is where your kids will be in their element! It is home to a pirate ship, Lego cubbyholes, climbing walls, a cinema and even a music room. All resort activities have sustainability at their core \u2013 pick from marine biology, organic gardening or stargazing. Oh, and did we mention the complimentary ice\u2011cream, cheese and chocolate rooms? Moments of pure joy, served on tap.<\/p>\n

Ozen Reserve Bolifushi \u2013 South Mal\u00e9 Atoll<\/h2>\n

If \u201chassle\u2011free luxury\u201d were a location, it\u2019d be Ozen Reserve Bolifushi. All\u2011inclusive elegance means food, drink, excursions and water sports are discoverable without worrying about the bill. Every villa \u2014 beach or over\u2011water \u2014 comes with a private pool; some even feature their own slides, ensuring fun from dawn till dusk. <\/p>\n

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The Ozen Kids\u2019 Club marshals cooking classes, crafts and marine adventures while parents unwind. Calm, shallow lagoons and accessible house reefs make snorkelling a safe, shared delight. It\u2019s resort living pared back to family perfection: indulgent yet effortless.<\/p>\n

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Vakkaru Maldives \u2013 Baa Atoll<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a family wishing to prioritise an imate stay, then look no further than Vakkaru Maldives delivers for a more secluded, storybook paradise. Its elegant two\u2011bedroom beach residences are super spacious, and the Parrotfish Kids\u2019 Club will ignite the curiosity of even most inquisitive children, through cooking, snorkelling and nature classes. <\/p>\n

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If sports are more their thing, there\u2019s volleyball or tennis, or fun to be had at the watersports centre. And with privacy woven into Vakkaru\u2019s design and a gentle pace permeating its service, this is a resort that allows families to dive deep into quality time together\u2014as well as drift away from the rush of everyday life.<\/p>\n

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi \u2013 South Mal\u00e9 Atoll<\/h2>\n

In just 40 minutes by boat from Mal\u00e9, you can be at Waldorf Astoria\u2019s private island, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Home to spacious two\u2011 and three\u2011bedroom villas, each with their own private pools, there\u2019s luxury here for all generations. Whilst kids rush to the wonderland of creative activity that is The Young Discovery Park is a wonderland of creative activity\u2014think arts, crafts and eco\u2011play\u2014 adults will likely revel in the 11 restaurants with dining delights for every palate. <\/p>\n

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Family excursions offer excellent opportunities for inter-generational bonding, with activities that include nurse\u2011shark snorkelling, dolphin cruising, sunset fishing and more. At Waldorf Astoria, luxury is a shared feeling, not just a service.<\/p>\n

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Resorts Collection.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel \u2018Best Travel Influencer\u2019 Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted \u201cone of the world\u2019s best travel blogs\u201d and \u201cbest for luxury\u201d by The Telegraph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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