The resort
Baros Maldives is an award-winning boutique luxury resort located in the southern reaches of North Malé Atoll, just 25 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. One of the first resorts to open in the Maldives over 46 years ago, Baros is designed exclusively for couples seeking romance, tranquillity and personalised service. The island is a motorised water sports-free, noise-free sanctuary surrounded by a pristine house reef. With 75 villas — all featuring a dedicated Villa Host — three restaurants, Serenity Spa hidden in the trees, and an Eco Dive Centre with 30 nearby dive sites, Baros remains the benchmark of boutique luxury in the Maldives. Nine-time winner of World's Most Romantic Resort.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Direct beach access
2 guests
Nestled in lush tropical vegetation by the beach. Features an ensuite bathroom with garden outdoor shower, bathtub, separate shower, private sun deck with loungers. All standard Baros villa amenities included: espresso machine, in-villa bar, wine chiller, yoga mat, pillow menu, flat-screen TV, free WiFi, AC and ceiling fan, in-room safe, electric kettle, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers.
Direct beach access
2 guests
Secluded beach villa tucked away in natural jungle with private outdoor shower, lush garden and sun deck. Baros villas are designed for total privacy with tropical foliage surroundings. All standard Baros villa amenities: espresso machine, in-villa bar, wine chiller, yoga mat, pillow menu, flat-screen TV, free WiFi, AC and ceiling fan, in-room safe.
Direct beach access
2 guests
Beach villa with private pool nestled in tropical jungle. Outdoor shower in garden setting, private plunge pool, sun deck with loungers. All standard Baros villa amenities: espresso machine, in-villa bar, wine chiller, yoga mat, pillow menu, flat-screen TV, free WiFi, AC and ceiling fan, bathtub, in-room safe.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
Cayenne Grill specialises in locally caught fish, shellfish, dry-aged prime cuts, vegetarian dishes and teppanyaki, including premium sharing cuts and seafood.
The Lighthouse is Baros Maldives’ overwater fine-dining restaurant, serving contemporary à la carte dishes, degustation menus and tableside guéridon preparations.
Lime is Baros Maldives’ relaxed lagoon-edge restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with international, Maldivian, Asian and plant-based choices.
Sails Bar serves casual daytime and evening food including mezze, skewers, salads, burgers, pizzas, tacos and wood-fired rotisserie dishes.
The Lighthouse Lounge is an overwater sunset venue for Baros signature cocktails, alcohol-free drinks, wine, beer, tea, coffee, cigars and shisha.
Personalised dining delivered to the villa, with breakfast from 06:00–11:00, all-day dining from 11:00–23:00 and a reduced overnight selection.
Private dining experiences pair curated multi-course menus with island, overwater Piano Deck, sandbank or traditional Nooma dhoni settings.
Serenity Spa at Baros Maldives has four private couples treatment suites, each with a changing room, toilet and steam bath, plus a manicure-pedicure suite, boutique, yoga pavilion and Thai sala.
Divers Baros Maldives provides PADI training, guided diving, house-reef access, snorkelling, water sports and marine-conservation activities. The official 2026 material maps training zones around 12 m, 18 m and 30 m; actual depth limits depend on certification and conditions.
Guided exploration of the Baros house reef, which begins about 20 metres from shore.
A guided outing seeking turtle habitat; sightings are never guaranteed.
Instruction for guests who want to build confidence and learn safe snorkelling technique.
A seasonal manta-search snorkelling excursion offered February to April; sightings depend on nature.
A guided after-dark house-reef snorkelling experience using a light.
Night snorkelling using specialist light to reveal fluorescent reef colours.
A guided boat snorkelling trip to a site associated with stingray sightings; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
A guided boat trip to snorkel one nearby reef.
A longer guided trip covering two snorkelling sites.
Revolutionary fluorescence night diving — unique experience
Private dinner cruise aboard traditional sailing dhoni for two
A private sunset boat cruise for a couple, with additional guests possible.
A private traditional sunset fishing trip for a couple, with additional guests possible.
A private boat trip seeking dolphins in their natural habitat; sightings are never guaranteed.
A privately arranged four-hour visit to Malé.
A private morning big-game fishing charter for a couple, with additional guests possible.
A private afternoon big-game fishing charter for a couple, with additional guests possible.
Exclusive gourmet meal on private Piano Deck in the lagoon with personal chef
Private dinner on isolated sandbank in the lagoon
Dining aboard the resort's private yacht Nooma
Private candlelit dinner on the beach
Group Ashtanga yoga at The Lighthouse Deck on selected mornings.
Group Hatha yoga at The Lighthouse Deck on the weekly programme.
A one-hour group aqua-yoga session on selected days.
A one-hour group sound-healing and meditation session.
A marine-conservation activity linked to coral restoration and reef stewardship.
A guided marine-life identification experience focused on reef fish.
An educational marine exploration activity with the Baros marine team.
A 90-minute guided double-paddleboard session.
A 60-minute double-kayak rental.
A 60-minute single-kayak rental.
A 60-minute clear-bottom double-kayak rental.
A 60-minute fully transparent double-kayak rental.
A 60-minute single stand-up paddleboard rental.
A 60-minute double stand-up paddleboard rental.
A 90-minute guided single-paddleboard session.
A 60-minute individual paddleboard lesson.
A 60-minute double paddleboard lesson.
A one-hour catamaran sailing session with a skipper.
A 90-minute catamaran sailing session with a skipper.
A 90-minute catamaran sailing lesson.
A 60-minute catamaran rental, subject to competence and centre approval.
A 60-minute windsurf-equipment rental.
A 90-minute windsurf lesson.
A 60-minute windsurf refresher.
A 60-minute wakeboard lesson.
A 60-minute water-ski lesson.
A 60-minute kneeboard lesson.
A 20-minute towable tube ride for one or two guests.
A 20-minute towable tube ride for three guests.
The Baros marine operation offers kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding and towable rides.
Private sunset sailing aboard Nooma, Baros Maldives’ traditional dhoni.
A three-hour private snorkelling trip aboard the traditional Nooma dhoni.
A four-hour private dinner cruise aboard Nooma for up to four guests.
A PADI Scuba Diver certification course offered by Divers Baros Maldives.
The full PADI Open Water Diver certification course.
Referral completion for guests who began their PADI Open Water training elsewhere.
Upgrade path from PADI Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver.
PADI enriched-air nitrox certification.
Advanced Open Water training through a selection of adventure dives.
A PADI Adventure Diver course built around selected adventure dives.
Specialty dive training; confirm the current specialty list, prerequisites and schedule with Divers Baros.
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Plan your stay
Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Baros Maldives room by room, transfer by transfer. Tell us your dates and travellers, and we'll shape the right villa, board and seaplane timing around them, with net B2B rates on agent login.
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Baros Maldives is located in North Malé Atoll. PO Box 2015, Male 20-02, Republic of Maldives
Baros Maldives offers 8 accommodation categories, including Deluxe Beach Villa, Baros Villa, Baros Pool Villa, Water Villa, Water Pool Villa, Baros Suite with Private Pool and more. Of these, 2 sit over the water and 5 have a private pool.
Baros Maldives has 3 restaurants and 2 bars, including Cayenne Grill, The Lighthouse Restaurant, Lime Restaurant, Sails Bar, The Lighthouse Lounge, In-Villa Dining and more. Cuisines span Seafood, prime cuts and teppanyaki, Fine dining and contemporary European, International and Asian, Mediterranean sharing plates, pizza and grills.
Yes — Baros Maldives features Serenity Spa (by Serenity Spa), with signature treatments such as Baros Forest Therapy, Walk in the Garden, Serenity Green Signature.
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