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.
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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.
Nine elegant beach houses line the resort's silvery shores, each just steps from the sea. An oval bedroom and adjoining living room open onto a wide private sundeck sheltered by manicured gardens, extending to a private pool with a covered Maldivian-style swing. The glass-walled, air-conditioned en-suite has a free-standing tub, indoor rain shower and an outdoor garden shower.
A two-bedroom beach residence set on powder-fine sands, ideal as a private beach home for family or friends. The ground floor holds a living room, dining room and powder room, with a spacious master bedroom upstairs. Bespoke furnishings and curated objets d'art create a chic, cosy ambience, while a private sundeck and pool sprawl out toward the ocean.
An overwater house set in the middle of a turquoise lagoon, arranged as a one-bedroom suite for two. A sundeck reaches out toward the horizon with steps leading down to the lagoon, while a private infinity pool blends into the ocean's blues. Days here are marked only by sunrise and sunset, in intimate seclusion over the water.
A refined overwater residence of around 453 square metres, raised on stilts over the lagoon. It features a spacious living room and bedroom, all custom-furnished and richly decorated, plus a separate dining room with adjoining powder room and wet bar. Doors open onto an expansive sundeck with a private infinity pool and steps descending into the ocean.
A 542 square metre, two-bedroom overwater villa sprawling on stilts over the lagoon, with extraordinary sunset views. A wide, curved sundeck and sleek infinity pool anchor the retreat, while two bedrooms radiate from the central living and dining rooms, each with its own sea view and en-suite bathroom. A sanctuary designed for family reconnection.
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 | 309 m² | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Two-Bedroom Beach Residence | Beachfront | Private pool | 610 m² | Beachfront | Families | On request |
| Overwater House | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | 282 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| Two-Bedroom Overwater Residence | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | 453 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| The Nautilus Retreat | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | 542 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
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Thyme is the resort's beachfront all-day dining venue, wrapping guests in a welcoming beach-house ambience with a bounty of gourmet flavours. The kitchen tailors each experience to personal preference, from a made-to-order breakfast to a leisurely lunch or a dinner of chosen dishes, all in a relaxed, home-like setting beside the sand.
Private dining brings a tailored menu into the freedom of your own house or residence, served across the whole evening at your own pace. A live band plays acoustic music well into the night beneath a wash of stars, turning dinner and its entertainment into an intimate occasion in complete seclusion.
Positioned over the lagoon with rich sunset views, Zeytoun is the resort's signature fine-dining venue. The kitchen weaves lesser-known spices and flavours from indigenous cuisines with the elegance of European and Mediterranean gastronomy, built around fresh local seafood, tropical fruits and spices. An upper-deck lounge suits an intimate pre-dinner rendezvous.
An al fresco grill on pristine sands where the menu travels nightly from Latin America to North Asia, specialising in Japanese, Mexican and Peruvian cooking. Settle into teppanyaki by the beach and savour smoke-laden plates under a moonlit sky. An adjoining wine cellar showcases more than 200 labels for connoisseurs.
Naiboli is the resort's poolside lounge, where great conversation meets a perfectly mixed drink and tapas plates served under the Maldivian sky. Loungers and cabanas offer the comfort of an open-air living room, with complimentary gourmet canapes through the day and live music at sunset. The ultimate seaside spot for life's simple pleasures.
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 Thyme, In-Villa Dining, Zetytoun, Ocaso, Naiboli. Cuisines span International, All-Day Dining, In-Villa Private Dining, European & Mediterranean, Japanese & Latin American Grill.
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