The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives.

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Transfer: Seaplane · 25 min
Accommodation: 112 villas & rooms
Villa styles: Overwater & beach villas
Dining: 3 restaurants & 2 bars

The resort

About The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives.

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives sits on Machchafushi Island in South Ari Atoll and is reached by a seaplane transfer of about 25 minutes from Velana International Airport, operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The property holds 112 villas across beach and overwater categories, with family configurations including bunk beds and some overwater options featuring plunge pools. The house reef is the island's stand-out feature and was recognised in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025 as one of the best house reefs in the Maldives; snorkellers access the reef directly from the shore, and a shipwreck dive site lies just off the island. Dining rotates through international theme nights at the Reef restaurant and additional outlets across the resort, with meal plans from bed and breakfast through half board plus, all-inclusive and the enhanced Centara Gold All Inclusive. Spa Cenvaree delivers Thai-rooted treatments with Vichy hydrotherapy and hot and cold plunge pools. The resort is well-suited to honeymooners, families using connecting overwater villas, and reef-focused divers prioritising short transfers and a productive home reef inside a marine protected area.

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The accommodation

Choose your perfect stay

From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.

Couples

Beachfront

2 guests

Beach Villa

Spacious beachfront villa with direct beach access, private terrace, and lush tropical garden views. Features an outdoor rain shower and king bed.

Up to 2 guestsBeachfrontDirect beach accessKing

Rates

On request

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Couples

Beachfront

3 guests · 87 m²

Duplex Beach Villa

87 sq m two-storey villa opening directly onto the beach. Upper floor king bedroom, ground-floor living room, and expansive outdoor shower bathroom. Ideal for families or guests wanting extra space.

Up to 3 guests87 m²BeachfrontDirect beach accessKing

Rates

On request

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HoneymoonersCouples

Overwater

Lagoon

2 guests · 86 m²

Overwater Villa

Overwater

An 86 sq m overwater retreat raised above Machchafushi's clear lagoon, finished in crisp all-white interiors lifted by tropical colour. A king bed anchors the room, while the bathroom pairs a deep soaking tub with a separate shower. The private sundeck steps straight down into the warm water for an unhurried morning swim.

Up to 2 guests86 m²LagoonOverwaterKing

Rates

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Overwater

Ocean

2 guests · 86 m²

Deluxe Overwater Villa

Overwater

93 sq m overwater villa with a private jacuzzi on the sundeck, direct lagoon access staircase, and elevated finishes throughout.

Up to 2 guests86 m²OceanOverwaterKing

Rates

On request

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HoneymoonersFamilies

Most spacious

Lagoon & ocean

4 guests · 93 m²

Family Overwater Villa with Kids Bedroom

Most spacious

93 sq m family-friendly overwater villa with a child-safe sundeck, private jacuzzi, direct lagoon access, separate kids bedroom with bunk beds and PlayStation console.

Up to 4 guests93 m²Lagoon & oceanOverwaterKing + Bunk Beds

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Compare

Compare the villas

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	—	—	Beachfront	Couples	On request
Duplex Beach Villa	Beachfront	—	87 m²	Beachfront	Couples	On request
Overwater Villa	Lagoon	—	86 m²	Overwater	Honeymooners	On request
Deluxe Overwater Villa	Ocean	—	86 m²	Overwater	Honeymooners	On request
Family Overwater Villa with Kids Bedroom	Lagoon & ocean	—	93 m²	Overwater	Honeymooners	On request

View
BeachfrontBeachfront
Pool
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Size
—87 m²
Access
BeachfrontBeachfront
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CouplesCouples

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Reef Restaurant

InternationalBuffet

The resort's all-day dining restaurant serving hearty international buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Features a live Teppanyaki grill station and ocean views.

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Mare Azzurro

ItalianA La Carte

Romantic Italian restaurant set directly over the lagoon, specialising in freshly-prepared pizzas, prime cuts of meat and locally-caught seafood. Dinner only.

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Suan Bua

ThaiA La Carte

Authentic Thai restaurant showcasing genuine Thai cuisine with a contemporary twist. Available for dinner; included in Half Board Plus and All Inclusive meal plans.

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Plan your stay

Getting here & good to know

Getting here

Seaplane: 25 min

Satellite view

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives · South Ari Atoll

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Good to know

House reef: Excellent
Check-in / out: 15:00 → 12:00
Board: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board Plus, All Inclusive, Centara Gold All Inclusive
Children: Children welcome. Family Overwater Villa available with kids bedroom, bunk beds and PlayStation.

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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa 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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Free Wi-Fi

Free breakfast

Parking

Outdoor pool

Air-conditioned

Laundry service

Business center

Beach access

Room service

Kid-friendly

Restaurant

All-inclusive available

Airport shuttle

Hot tub

Spa

Fitness center

Bar

Where is The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives located?

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives is located in South Ari Atoll. Centara Grand Island, 00000, Maldives

Is The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives located on a private island?

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.

What amenities does The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives offer?

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Parking, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Business center, Beach access and more.

What types of villas and rooms does The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives offer?

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives offers 5 accommodation categories, including Beach Villa, Duplex Beach Villa, Overwater Villa, Deluxe Overwater Villa, Family Overwater Villa with Kids Bedroom. Of these, 3 sit over the water.

What are the dining options at The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives?

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives has 3 restaurants and bars, including Reef Restaurant, Mare Azzurro, Suan Bua. Cuisines span International, Italian, Thai.

South Ari Atoll