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  9. The Nautilus Retreat
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
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01The The Nautilus collection

About the The Nautilus Retreat

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.

This overwater villa with private pool accommodates up to 4 guests, configured with king + king. The Nautilus sits in Baa Atoll, part of the Resortlife curated DMC roster.

At a glance
Sleeps
4
Beds
King + King
Setting
Overwater
Pool
Private pool
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03Compare at The Nautilus

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05The setting

The The Nautilus experience

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…

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06How to reach

Getting there

30 min seaplane from MLE
  1. Fly to Malé
    Velana International Airport (MLE)
  2. Seaplane
    30 min from Malé
  3. Arrive at The Nautilus
    Baa Atoll

The Nautilus is reached by seaplane (30 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Baa Atoll. 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.

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07Frequently asked

Questions about the The Nautilus Retreat

  • Is the The Nautilus Retreat suitable for families?+
    The The Nautilus Retreat accommodates up to 4 guests with king + king, which makes it workable for families with children. Confirm child policy and rollaway availability with a Resortlife specialist before booking.
  • How big is the The Nautilus Retreat and how is it laid out?+
    Standard bedding is king + king. Final layouts can vary by sub-category — Resortlife can confirm the exact configuration for your travel dates.
  • Does the The Nautilus Retreat have a private pool?+
    Yes — the The Nautilus Retreat includes a private pool. Pool dimensions and orientation vary by villa position; we can share the current floor plan on request.
  • Is the The Nautilus Retreat overwater or on the beach?+
    The The Nautilus Retreat is an overwater villa, set on stilts directly above the lagoon at The Nautilus.
  • How do I book the The Nautilus Retreat?+
    Send a quote request via /contact with your travel dates, party size and any board basis preference (BB, HB, FB, AI). Resortlife books The Nautilus directly with the resort under negotiated agent rates and replies within one business day.
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Resortlife is a Maldives-only DMC contracted since 2006. Rates and availability are agent-only — share your dates and party size and we will quote the The Nautilus Retreat at The Nautilus directly with the resort.

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