

Niyama Private Islands Maldives
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There are so many opportunities to create your own Maldivian experiences across tropical twin islands – Chill and Play.
Niyama Private Islands extends the conventional concept of luxury. Chill and Play are both blessed with exceptional natural beauty but offer distinct atmospheres. Discover new depths of relaxation at The Drift Spa on Chill or find delightful diversions on Play when you’re looking for more active pursuits like kayaking, parasailing or even surfing at the resort's own wave break, Vodi Point. Bicycles come as standard in each villa, so expect to see guests exploring paradise on two wheels, weaving between the pool, the spa, restaurants galore, and activities aplenty. Then retreat to quintessentially Maldivian villas and pavilions, each with contemporary styling and splashes of colour that give them an edge yet remain the epitome of exclusive hideaways.
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Why our experts like it
We've done the exploring, asked the locals, made the mistakes, and found the gems... so you don't have to start from scratch! These are the bits we think you'll love the most. Think of it as travel advice from a friend who just got back and can't wait to tell you everything.

If you love French cuisine, look no further than La Belle Vie

An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”


The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.

Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”


Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
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We book this hotel the way you want it
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
Rooms available at Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Rooms and suites
Every room type we can book, with what is included in each.

Beach Villa
Direct access to the beach and ample space for two adults and two children, many guests don’t look further than these entry-grade villas that tick a lot of boxes. A huge semi-open-air bathroom features a rain shower and soaking tub, plus a double vanity. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • large terrace • 135m² • Occupancy 3 adults & 1 child

Deluxe Beach Villa
The ‘deluxe’ grading means you get a sunset view, rather than sunrise. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • large terrace • 135m² • Occupancy 3 adults & 1 child

Beach Pool Villa
Running a little large than Beach Villas, this is a great option if you and the gang want a private pool. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • large terrace • Maldivian swing • pool • 190m² • Occupancy 3 adults & 1 child

Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
Just like a Beach Pool Villa, but with the bonus of a sunset-facing position. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • large terrace • Maldivian swing • pool • 190m² • Occupancy 3 adults & 1 child

Water Pool Villa
Set over the water with direct access to the lagoon and an infinity pool that sleeps up to three adults. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • large terrace • pool • 175m² • Occupancy 3 adults & 1 child

Deluxe Water Pool Villa
A larger over-water villa that also has an outdoor jacuzzi. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • living area • large terrace • pool • Jacuzzi • 190m² • Occupancy 3 adults & 1 child

Family Beach Pool Villa
A family oasis where the daybed in the living room doubles up as a kids’ bed that’s separate from the bedroom. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • large terrace • indoor living room with day bed • Maldivian swing • pool • 255m² • Occupancy 4 adults & 1 child

Deluxe Family Beach Pool Villa
Just like the Family Beach Pool Villas with the bonus of a sunset view. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • large terrace • indoor living room with day bed • Maldivian swing • pool • 255m² • Occupancy 4 adults & 1 child

One Bedroom Beach Pool Pavilion
24-hour butler service and direct beach access. Set on the beach and in a prime sunset-facing position, this spacious option has an infinity pool between your bedroom and the beach. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • large terrace • living area • dining area • pool • personal butler service • 400m² • Occupancy 3 adults & 1 child

One Bedroom Ocean Pool Pavilion
Decked out in soothing aqua tones that mirror the view, these spacious pavilions have direct lagoon access – but the private infinity pool competes for your attention. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • living area • cocktail bar* • large terrace • pool • personal butler service • 340m² • Occupancy 3 adults & 1 child

Two Bedroom Beach Pool Pavilion
One king bedroom and one twin with a bathroom apiece, plus a central living area with sunken seating, and a huge infinity pool overlooking the beach. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • wine fridge* • large terrace • sunken living area • dining area with cocktail bar • pool • Jacuzzi • personal butler service • 635m² • Occupancy 6 adults & 2 children

Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Pavilion
With room for six adults and two children, this is a fabulous option for multi-generational holidays. You get direct lagoon access, sunset views, and a private infinity pool with a jacuzzi. We also love the sunken lounge, set just at the right level for an eye-level view of the horizon. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • wine fridge* • sunken living area • dining area with cocktail bar • large terrace • pool • personal butler service • 515m² • Occupancy 6 adults & 2 children

Three Bedroom Beach Pool Pavilion
One pool not enough? This pavilion has one for the kids and another for the adults. Sleeping up to nine adults, there are three bedrooms plus a private spa treatment room and a pantry stocked with extra treats. • air-conditioning • tea and coffee facilities • telephone • flat-screen television • Wi-Fi • fridge stocked with delicatessen foods* • wine fridge* • large terrace • sunken living area • dining area with cocktail bar • pool • Jacuzzi • personal butler service • 770m² • Occupancy 9 adults
The Crescent
Perfect for multi-generational holidays or groups of friends travelling together, The Crescent is a private collection of five overwater villas and pavilions each with a private pool sleeping up to 14 adults and eight children.
Food & drink
Famous for its culinary diversity, you’ll find an almost unparalleled variety of restaurants and dining experiences across Niyama’s two islands. Epicure or Blu are your best bet for all-day dining, both overlooking the Indian Ocean. You can savour Asian avant-garde cuisine in a treetop setting at Nest and African meets South American dining amid blazing fires in the jungle at Tribal. Under the sea, indulge in Champagne breakfasts six metres below the ocean’s surface at Subsix. And you’ll find modern fine dining cast half a kilometre from the shore at Edge. Look out for exceptional beach dining experiences such as Braai Night on the Beach, Took Took Street Food on the Beach, and Rum, Ribs and Reggae at Surf Shack. Parents can enjoy the various gastronomic experiences on offer with peace of mind that all restaurants have a kids menu to ensure everyone's appetites are fulfilled.
What could be more exclusive than a restaurant that’s only accessible by boat? Edge is NIYAMA’s floating restaurant, offering modern cuisine with local flavours, with dining inside against floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor dining on the jetty and a chill-out bar. Tribal creates a luxury campfire dining experience with outdoor hot-rock grills, live cooking, dining pods for two set directly by the beach and South American, Asian and African flavours. Epicure offers relaxed all-day international dining by the pool and The Deli provides a range of gourmet snacks and treats to take away. The three bars each offer something quite different – Dune is a chilled-out beach hub, Fahrenheit is a cool rooftop bar with ocean views, and of course there’s the epic underwater den, Subsix.
BLU — offers all-day family-friendly dining around the pool, with Mediterranean-inspired dishes and a poolside ice-cream parlour packed with home-made treats from smoothies to crêpes. Nest is a real one-of-a-kind in the Maldives – a modern, multi-level treehouse in the heart of the jungle, with private pods suspended six metres from the ground and domed pavilions hidden amongst the trees, where you can enjoy a range of Asian specialties from Thai to teppanyaki.
Golden hour at Fahrenheit is wonderfully atmospheric and has a killer cocktail menu.
A la carte Beach Snack Bar Beach bar Choice of restaurant Bar



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Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.

Diving in the Maldives
In the South Malé Atoll, Hukrueli is another place to see rays and cleaner fish, and Maaya Thila, a protected marine area, is home to white-tip sharks, turtles, zebra morays and the elusive guitar shark. Hanifaru lagoon in the Baa Atoll is one of the best places to see whale sharks and manta rays – June to September being the best time as this is during the monsoon season and equinox when the lagoon is filled with plankton. The Scuba Diver course provides pre-entry level certification in three days and on completion you can then upgrade to an Open Water Diver qualification by taking the additional five day course. Our Ten Dives and Six Consecutive Days diving allow qualified divers to make the most of their time in these beautiful islands. Courses are available at Kurumba Maldives, Dhigali Maldives, Velidhu and Meeru.
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A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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In the area
Set across two islands in the Dhaalu Atoll

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Trip ideas
You've come this far - and the world has more to offer. Why not pair Niva Kuramathi with another island, add a stopover in Dubai on the way for city lights and desert skies, or extend to Sri Lanka for tea, temples and safari? Below you'll find our recommendations for maximising your time away...







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When to visit
Whether you're chasing guaranteed sunshine or don't mind a little rain with your relaxation, here's how the weather stacks up throughout the year. Use the chart below to find your perfect window, or just pick whenever suits you best, paradise doesn't really have a bad season.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 27°C | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C |
| Average rainfall | 86mm | 43mm | 59mm | 121mm | 234mm | 140mm | 148mm | 154mm | 185mm | 203mm | 226mm | 219mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
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Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.

Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure

Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026

Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026

Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027

Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more

Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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Questions? Sorted.
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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