NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi
VAAVU ATOLL · MALDIVES
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The resort
NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi is a private island resort in the Vaavu Atoll, also known as "Wow Atoll" for its vibrant marine life. The resort features 72 villas, including overwater and beach categories, and three restaurants offering fresh seafood and beach dinners. Guests can choose from Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, or Full Board meal plans. The transfer is by a 25-minute seaplane or a 75-minute speedboat. The location provides access to a rich coral ecosystem, with nurse sharks and eagle rays frequenting the excellent house reef, making it a notable destination for snorkeling and diving. With a 4.7/5 rating from 181 reviews, the resort is distinguished by its contemporary design, family-friendly facilities including a kids club, and highly praised, polite service.
Why we love it
NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi is a private island resort in the Vaavu Atoll, also known as "Wow Atoll" for its vibrant marine life.
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The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Opening directly onto our soft white sandy beach. The most protected area of the island for enjoying the sun, snorkelling and swimming, making it the perfect island get-away. Each villa is generously designed, leaving you to wonder whether it is a day to relax in, or head out into the sun.
A 62 sqm beachfront villa set on the sunset side of the island, opening onto soft white sand and sleeping up to three guests. Like all of NOOE Kunaavashi's villas it is designed to offer privacy and stunning ocean views, ideal for taking in the Vaavu Atoll sunset.
An extraordinary villa for those looking to get away from it all. With the master bedroom on the upper floor and a large downstairs lounge, you can choose where to spend your time. Imagine starting each day with a floating breakfast in your private plunge pool, soaking up the sun on your deck, and ending the night with an intimate dinner under a starry sky.
A spacious 350 sqm two-bedroom beach villa with its own private pool and jacuzzi, sleeping up to six guests. Set on NOOE Kunaavashi's soft white sand in Vaavu Atoll, it is designed to offer privacy and stunning ocean views, well suited to families or groups travelling together.
One of the largest retreats at NOOE Kunaavashi, this 370 sqm two-bedroom overwater villa comes with a private pool and jacuzzi and sleeps up to six guests. Perched above the lagoon in Vaavu Atoll, it is designed to offer privacy and stunning ocean views.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
| Villa | View | Pool | Size | Access | Best for | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Villa | Beachfront | — | 62 m² | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Sunset Beach Villa | Beachfront | — | 62 m² | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Duplex Overwater Villa with Private Pool | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | 119 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| Grand Solana Two-Bedroom Beach Villa | Beachfront | Private pool | 350 m² | Beachfront | Families | On request |
| Grand Atlantis Two-Bedroom Overwater Villa | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | 370 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
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Flame is the signature chargrill restaurant, perched over Vaavu Atoll. It offers the finest local seafood, juicy poultry and dry-aged meats, grilled with precision for a perfect balance of flavours and textures. Enjoy the aroma of sizzling char, breathtaking ocean views and a perfectly paired wine, then end the night with a nightcap on the deck.
Social hub of the resort offering a curated drinks menu, light snacks, and a relaxed lounge atmosphere with ocean views — perfect for sunset gatherings and evening cocktails.
Iru, meaning 'Sun' in Maldivian, is the all-day dining restaurant. Guests enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner from a buffet featuring seven different themed nights on a weekly rotation, crafted with fresh, local ingredients and global inspiration. From the Maldives to a global palate, Iru presents a sensory feast in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.
A journey of Japanese-inspired dining, where 'wa' means peace or harmony and 'shoku' means meal. Ingredients are internationally sourced, organic and full of flavour, from the quiet, considered preparation of handcrafted sushi to the precision and showmanship of the teppanyaki master. Washoku is a zen space of elegant contemplation and joy.
Veli, meaning 'Sand', is NOOE Kunaavashi's day club, pool and bar, perched on the edge of the infinity pool's crystal-clear waters. The menu features a selection of pizzas, burgers and fresh, crisp salads, all paired with deliciously infused sundowners, plus a hand-rolled ice cream cart. Relax poolside with a cocktail, tropical drink or freshly squeezed juice.
Plan your stay
Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know NOOE Maldives Kunaavashiroom 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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NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi is located in Vaavu Atoll. Vaavu Kunaavashi Island, NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi, 10010, Maldives
NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi offers: Free Wi-Fi, Paid breakfast, Free parking, Accessible, Pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access and more.
NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi offers 5 accommodation categories, including Beach Villa, Sunset Beach Villa, Duplex Overwater Villa with Private Pool, Grand Solana Two-Bedroom Beach Villa, Grand Atlantis Two-Bedroom Overwater Villa. Of these, 2 sit over the water and 3 have a private pool.
NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi has 5 restaurants and bars, including Flare, Clubhouse, Iru, Washoku, Pool Bar. Cuisines span Grill & Seafood, Beverages & Snacks, All-Day Dining, International, Japanese (Teppanyaki).
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