The Nautilus Maldives
BAA ATOLL · MALDIVES
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The resort
The Nautilus Maldives is a 5-star private-island resort in the Baa Atoll, accessible by a 30-minute seaplane transfer. The property features 26 private villas, including overwater and beach houses, with interiors that echo the colors of the local environment; some overwater villas have glass floor panels for viewing marine life. Guests can choose from three restaurants, with meal plans including Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, or Full Board, and service is noted for its highly personalized attention. The resort is located within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering an exceptional house reef and proximity to the manta ray aggregation site at Hanifaru Bay. With its emphasis on personalized butler service and a flexible, no-dress-code policy, The Nautilus is designed for travelers seeking an ultra-luxury experience focused on bespoke service and direct access to a significant marine environment.
Why we love it
The Nautilus Maldives is a 5-star private-island resort in the Baa Atoll, accessible by a 30-minute seaplane transfer. The property features 26 private villas, including overwater and beach houses, with interiors that echo the colors of the local environment;…
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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.
Spacious single-bedroom beach house with a private deck overlooking the beach, plunge pool, and bohemian-chic interiors with personalized butler service.
Expansive two-bedroom beach residence with panoramic ocean views, master bedroom upstairs, private sun deck, and azure pool — ideal for families or groups.
Intimate overwater house perched above the turquoise lagoon with sunset views, private pool, and direct water access.
Generous two-bedroom overwater residence over the lagoon with sunset views, private pool, and bohemian-luxury décor throughout.
The resort's most exclusive villa — a two-bedroom residence on stilts over the lagoon with extraordinary sunset views, wide curved poolside sun deck, and unparalleled privacy.
Compare
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 House | Beachfront | Private pool | — | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Two-Bedroom Beach Residence | Beachfront | Private pool | — | Beachfront | Families | On request |
| Overwater House | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | — | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| Two-Bedroom Overwater Residence | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | — | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| The Nautilus Retreat | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | — | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
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Elegant restaurant serving European and Mediterranean cuisine with the signature 'unscripted dining' philosophy — no set mealtimes, no dress code, available anywhere on the island.
Inventive fusion restaurant showcasing Japanese and Latin-American flavours, with bold, creative dishes crafted by world-class chefs on demand.
International restaurant celebrating global culinary delicacies with personalized menus tailored to each guest, available 24/7.
Poolside lounge bar offering free-flow gourmet canapés, signature cocktails, and light bites throughout the day in a relaxed tropical setting.
24/7 in-villa dining available from all three restaurants — guests can order any dish, from any venue, delivered to their villa at any time.
Sustainability
Independently certified — verified against the issuing body.
Plan your stay
Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know The Nautilus Maldivesroom 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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Prices at The Nautilus Maldives start from $4,395 per night. Prices vary depending on season, room type and meal plan.
The Nautilus Maldives is located in Baa Atoll. Thiladhoo, Baa atoll 20066, Maldives
The Nautilus Maldives is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
The Nautilus Maldives offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Accessible, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Business center, Beach access and more.
The Nautilus Maldives offers 5 accommodation categories, including Beach House, Two-Bedroom Beach Residence, Overwater House, Two-Bedroom Overwater Residence, The Nautilus Retreat. Of these, 3 sit over the water and 5 have a private pool.
The Nautilus Maldives has 5 restaurants and bars, including Zetytoun, Ocaso, Thyme, Naiboli, In-Villa Dining. Cuisines span European & Mediterranean, Japanese & Latin American, Global, Cocktails & Canapés.
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