- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Hard Rock Hotel
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleAll-day dining
- SettingOpen kitchen with an optional private Chef's Studio
- ReservationWalk-in OK
About Sessions
Sessions is Hard Rock Hotel Maldives' ingredient-led all-day restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner through buffet, theme-night and international à-la-carte formats. The open kitchen anchors the room, and the Chef's Studio is presented for private groups of up to 12 guests.
Part of the dining roster at Hard Rock Hotel, this international restaurant runs a all-day dining format · open kitchen with an optional private chef's studio setting.
Opens the resort's official menu
Signature dishes
- Maldivian Tuna Curry
- Sessions Wagyu Burger
- Bibimbap
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:30-15:00
- breakfast
- 07:00-10:30
- buffet_dinner
- 19:00-22:00
- a_la_carte_and_theme_dinner
- 18:30-22:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Hard Rock Hotel
The Elephant and The ButterflyPan-LatinBeachfront restaurantOceanfront beside the main poolView restaurant- Pool BarPan-Latin light bites and beveragesSwim-up pool barInfinity pool with underwater stools and sound systemView restaurant
- Hard Rock Cafe MaldivesAmericanLive-music restaurant and barThe Marina @ CROSSROADS, reached by the resort footbridgeView restaurant
- Private DiningBespoke set menusPrivate destination diningSelected beach, pool-beach or villa locationsView restaurant
- In-Villa DiningInternationalIn-villa serviceGuest rooms and villasView restaurant
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant
Dhaalu AtollPalmat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, Outdoor TerraceView restaurant
Raa AtollAqua Restaurantat Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaInternationalBuffetView restaurant- MaldivesA La Turcaat Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites - Ultra All InclusiveInternationalView restaurant
North Malé AtollLohis Waveat Adaaran Select Hudhuran FushiInternationalCasualbeachfrontView restaurant
The Hard Rock Hotel experience
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives sits within Emboodhoo Lagoon in South Malé Atoll, part of the CROSSROADS Maldives integrated resort destination reached by a roughly 15 to 20 minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. The property comprises 178 guestrooms and villas across categories that include Silver…
Getting there
Hard Rock Hotel is reached by speedboat (15 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE).
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Sessions
What cuisine does Sessions serve?
Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel serves International in a all-day dining format, set open kitchen with an optional private chef's studio. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Sessions?
Walk-ins are welcomed at Sessions, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.What are the must-try dishes at Sessions?
Maldivian Tuna Curry, Sessions Wagyu Burger, Bibimbap. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Sessions included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Hard Rock Hotel cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Sessions sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at Sessions
Specialty restaurants at Hard Rock Hotel are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.