The resort
Located on the private island of Falhumaafushi in the Maldives, The Residence Maldives is a 5-star twin-island resort. The property features 94 villas, including overwater options, and offers a range of meal plans from Bed & Breakfast to All Inclusive. The transfer involves a 75-minute domestic flight followed by a 30-minute speedboat journey. Guests can dine at three restaurants, including a buffet venue with live cooking stations, and the Falhumaa restaurant is noted for its sea views. The resort's 4.5-hectare island is surrounded by an excellent house reef, accessible directly from villas and the beach, with resident sharks, turtles, and vibrant coral. The resort is distinguished by its spacious villas, spa, and its combination of luxury experiences suitable for families, honeymooners, and diving enthusiasts.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Ocean
2 guests · 138 m²
Set along the shimmering seashore amid soothing greenery, the one-bedroom Beach Villa offers airy relaxation with direct access to a palm-fringed beach. A spacious living room leads out to a private terrace where you can bask in expansive ocean views. There are eleven villas of 138 sqm, each sleeping up to three adults.
Ocean
2 guests · 158 m²
A one-bedroom beachfront retreat set along the shimmering seashore amid soothing greenery, with direct beach access and a private swimming pool of 2.5m by 6m. The spacious living room opens onto a private terrace with expansive ocean views. Six villas of 158 sqm, each sleeping up to three adults.
Overwater
2 guests · 182 m²
Tucked away in one of the resort's most private locations, the one-bedroom Deluxe Water Pool Villa indulges you in the luxury of space and airy openness. An oversized living room is designed for absolute comfort while reading or unwinding, and a private pool sits on the verandah above the lagoon. The villa measures 182 sqm and sleeps up to three adults.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
The Sunset Grill at Falhumaafushi is an open-air setting for selected evening barbecue events as the sun goes down. The Residence’s official 2026 programme confirms the venue for a Sunset Grill BBQ dinner, while resort material places it on the island close to the beach and water’s edge.
The Dining Room is the resort’s main beachfront restaurant, serving an extensive à la carte breakfast, salads and light lunches, and World, Asian and Indian Ocean cuisine in the evening.
The Falhumaa is an overwater restaurant at the end of a 230-metre jetty, serving Western cuisine focused on fresh seafood and grilled meats, complemented by wines and an earlier afternoon tea service.
The Beach Bar serves light meals, drinks and tapas beside the infinity pool and beach, with infused spirits and relaxed daytime-to-evening service.
The Library Bar is a relaxed lounge above the lobby, pairing panoramic ocean views with cocktails and deli-style light bites.
Private Dining offers personalised meals with a chef in selected beach, villa and castaway-island settings, subject to advance reservation and availability.
Earth Table combines a guided garden exploration, harvested local ingredients, a cooking lesson and a three-course lunch.
Spa by Clarins is an overwater wellness retreat with six treatment pavilions, a hair salon and a yoga and meditation deck. The current page publishes daily opening from 10:00 to 20:00.
PADI training, guided dives and equipment rental are available to Falhumaafushi guests. For Falhumaafushi guests, the current official diving page says all Dive Centre and Water Sports activities are temporarily delivered at facilities on sister resort Dhigurah until further notice.
Three-hour introductory Discover Scuba Diving experience with theory, full equipment rental, one confined-water session and one open-water dive. For Falhumaafushi guests, the current official diving page says all Dive Centre and Water Sports activities are temporarily delivered at facilities on sister resort Dhigurah until further notice.
A guided 90-minute dhoni snorkelling excursion to nearby coral reefs. For Falhumaafushi guests, the current official diving page says all Dive Centre and Water Sports activities are temporarily delivered at facilities on sister resort Dhigurah until further notice.
A sunset dhoni cruise to look for wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins. The experience page lists a glass of bubbly; wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. For Falhumaafushi guests, the current official diving page says all Dive Centre and Water Sports activities are temporarily delivered at facilities on sister resort Dhigurah until further notice.
Visit the private picnic island Koduhutta by dhingi or kayak; picnic lunch and private dining can be arranged for a fee.
Plan your stay
Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi 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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Rates depend on travel dates, villa category, guest details and current availability. Request a quotation and it will show the inclusions of the meal plan you choose (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board or All Inclusive) and the transfer arrangements.
The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi is located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Falhumaafushi, Maldives
The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi offers: Free Wi-Fi, Paid breakfast, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Business center, Beach access, Room service and more.
The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi offers 5 accommodation categories, including Beach Villa, Beach Pool Villa, Deluxe Water Pool Villa, Sunset Water Villa, Family Water Pool Villa. Of these, 3 sit over the water and 4 have a private pool.
The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi has 3 restaurants and 4 bars, including The Sunset Grill, The Dining Room, The Falhumaa, The Beach Bar, The Library Bar, Private Dining and more. Cuisines span Grills & Seafood, World, Asian and Indian Ocean cuisine, Western seafood and grilled meats, Light meals, tapas and beverages.
Yes — The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi features Spa by Clarins (by Clarins, set over the water), with signature treatments such as Sea Serenity by Clarins, Essence of Residence, Balance.
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