Water Villas & Overwater Bungalows.
Wake up over turquoise lagoons. Our handpicked selection of water villas offers direct ocean access, glass floors and unforgettable sunsets.
The Iconic Maldives Experience.
Nothing epitomizes the Maldives more than waking up in a water villa with turquoise lagoon beneath your feet. These iconic accommodations offer direct ocean access, glass floor features and unobstructed sunset views from your private deck.
Price Range: Entry-level water villas start around $300–500/night, while premium options with private pools can cost $2,000–5,000+/night. The sweet spot for most travelers is $600–1,200/night.
Pro Tip: Water villas on the sunset side offer spectacular evening views, while sunrise villas are ideal for early risers and photographers.
What to Look For
Glass Floor Features for Reef Watching
Direct Lagoon Access with Stairs
Private Infinity Pool
Outdoor Shower & Bathtub
Sunset vs. Sunrise Location
Good House Reef for Snorkeling
Handpicked Collection
Best Resorts with Water Villas
24 Resorts with Overwater Accommodations
Speedboat· 20 min
Resort hotel·North Malé Atoll
Villa Nautica, Maldives
★4.8· 17.2k
SnorkelingDivingFamily Friendly
Domestic Flight· 17 min
Resort hotel·South Ari Atoll
Villa Park, Maldives
★4.7· 5k
DivingSnorkelingWhale Sharks
Speedboat· 45 min
Resort hotel·South Malé Atoll
Sun Siyam Olhuveli
★4.7· 4.9k
SnorkelingDivingFamily Friendly
Speedboat· 25 min
Resort hotel·North Malé Atoll
Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi
★4.7· 4.8k
All-InclusiveSnorkelingDiving
Speedboat· 15 min
Resort hotel·North Malé Atoll
Centara Ras Fushi Resort
★4.8· 4.1k
Adults OnlyAll-InclusiveOverwater Villas
Speedboat· 25 min
Resort hotel·North Malé Atoll
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
★4.8· 4k
SurfingSnorkelingDiving
Flight + Boat
Resort hotel·Gaafu Alifu Atoll
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, All-Inclusive Resort
★4.9· 3k
All-InclusiveOverwater VillasSnorkeling
Speedboat· 60 min
Resort hotel·North Ari Atoll
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
★4.8· 2.6k
DivingSnorkelingHouse Reef
Seaplane· 35 min
Resort hotel·Lhaviyani Atoll
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa
★4.8· 2.5k
DivingSnorkelingGolf
Seaplane· 40 min
Resort hotel·Noonu Atoll
Siyam World Maldives
★4.6· 2.4k
All-InclusiveOverwater VillasSurfing
Speedboat· 65 min
Resort hotel·Rasdhoo Atoll
Kuramathi Maldives
★4.8· 2.3k
DivingSnorkelingHouse Reef
Seaplane· 35 min
Resort hotel·Dhaalu Atoll
Sun Siyam Iru Veli
★4.8· 2.2k
All-InclusiveOverwater VillasDiving
Seaplane· 40 min
Resort hotel·Noonu Atoll
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
★4.8· 2.1k
All-InclusiveOverwater VillasDiving
Speedboat· 30 min
Resort hotel·North Malé Atoll
Club Med Kani - Maldives
★4.8· 1.9k
Adults OnlyAll-InclusiveClub Med
Seaplane· 35 min
Resort hotel·Lhaviyani Atoll
Cocoon Maldives
★4.8· 1.9k
Overwater VillasDivingSnorkeling
Speedboat· 10 min
Resort hotel·North Malé Atoll
Kurumba Maldives
★4.7· 1.8k
HistoricDivingSnorkeling
Speedboat· 45 min
Resort hotel·South Malé Atoll
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
★4.7· 1.8k
Overwater VillasBeach VillasSpa
Speedboat· 40 min
Resort hotel·North Malé Atoll
Meeru Maldives Resort Island
★4.8· 1.8k
Large ResortDivingSnorkeling
Seaplane· 25 min
Resort hotel·South Ari Atoll
The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives
★4.8· 1.7k
DivingSnorkelingHoneymoon
Seaplane· 45 min
Resort hotel·Raa Atoll
Adaaran Prestige Water Villas with 24Hr Premium All Inclusive
★4.9· 1.7k
Overwater VillasAll-InclusiveHoneymoon
Speedboat· 45 min
Resort hotel·North Malé Atoll
Summer Island Maldives
★4.7· 1.7k
Family FriendlySnorkelingDiving
Seaplane· 35 min
Resort hotel·Dhaalu Atoll
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
★4.8· 1.6k
DivingSnorkelingHoneymoon
Seaplane· 45 min
Resort hotel·Raa Atoll
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu with 24Hr Premium All-Inclusive
★4.8· 1.6k
All-InclusiveFamily FriendlyDiving
Flight + Boat
Resort hotel·Baa Atoll
Royal Island Resort & Spa
★4.7· 1.5k
All-InclusiveDivingSnorkeling
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