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
Best Resorts with Water Villas
24 Resorts with Overwater Accommodations
Villa Nautica, Maldives
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
Villa Park, Maldives
Sun Siyam Olhuveli

Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi
Centara Ras Fushi Resort
Adaaran Club Rannalhi with All-Inclusive

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, All-Inclusive Resort
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa
Siyam World Maldives
Kuramathi Maldives
Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Club Med Kani - Maldives

Cocoon Maldives
Kurumba Maldives
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
Meeru Maldives Resort Island

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Adaaran Prestige Water Villas with 24Hr Premium All Inclusive

