
A FIVE-STAR TROPICAL
LUXURY HOTEL IN THE MALDIVES
At a Glimpse
- 134 villas and pavilions – from 1 to 3 Bedrooms
- The Crescent – a private playground of 5 pool villas
- Only 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport
- 10 unique dining experiences
- Explorers Kids Club for young VIPs
- Drift Spa by Niyama
Find a very private setting for intimate, one-of-a-kind experiences. With twin islands Play and Chill, Niyama Maldives offers up the luxury of choice.
At Play: Frolic in the treetops. Rush into the infinite horizon. Kick things up a notch in villas set on white sands and tailored to adventurous honeymooners, active couples and style-savvy families.
At Chill: Revel in a peaceful moment within the cocoon of Drift Spa. Explore culinary heaven offshore. Soothe your soul to the slow rhythms in over water villas. Lounge against the flowing oceanscape in an underwater playground.
Discover your tropical resort island niche and settle in, or jump back and forth between high-energy indulgences and cool serenity. Rated #4 in the ‘Best Resorts in the World’ category of the Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, and #2 ‘Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean’; Nature’s Playground beckons at one of the best resorts in the Maldives.

ACCOMMODATION
EXPLORE OUR ROOMS
VILLAS
Hide away in a thatch roofed haven tucked between jungle green and white sands. Drift into sleep to sounds of waves breaking gently outside the door of your over-water oasis.
- 135 – 255 sqm of indoor and outdoor space
- Choice of beach or water villas
- Direct beach and lagoon access
- Sunrise and sunset view selection
PAVILIONS
Slip into your private pool for a moonlit dip, or step down into the lagoon at sunrise. Pick your perfect sanctuary on Chill or Play for a one-of-a-kind Maldivian experience.
- 340 – 770 sqm of indoor and outdoor space
- Choice of one to three bedrooms with ensuite
- Direct beach or ocean access
- Spacious living and dining areas
- Exclusivity and privacy

YOUR NIYAMA MOMENTS
Location
ON AND AROUND THE ISLANDSDhaalu Atoll PO Box 2002 Republic of Maldives
Explore Nearby
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- Blu
- Dune
- Edge
- Epicure
- Nest
- Subsix
- Tribal
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- Active
- Adopt A Coral
- Cruising and Boating
- Private Snorkelling
- Pump
- Private Snorkelling and Boating
- The Lair
- Water Sports
NIYAMA EXPERIENCES
CHILL OR PLAY THE CHOICE IS YOURS.DISCOVER OUR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Niyama Private Islands Maldives is a 40-minute seaplane journey south of Malé or a 30-minute domestic flight to Dhaalu Atoll followed by a seven-minute speedboat transfer to the resort.
Seaplane journeys to Niyama Private Islands Maldives are available during daylight hours only. Guests arriving at Velana International Airport on international flights after 3.15 pm will be brought to the resort by domestic transfer.
Niyama Private Islands has a vast range of activities for all ages. We recommend heading out to sea to encounter dolphins or diving beneath the surface to swim with the turtles. You can also surf to your heart's content – we are the Maldives' only luxury resort with surfable waves that break directly onto the island. Or enjoy a romantic sunset cruise as the little ones enjoy nature activities at Explorers Kids' Club.
Niyama Private Islands is surrounded by the uncrowded, world-class waves of the Indian Ocean. Expect perfect sessions throughout the year with more favourable wind directions from October to May and the biggest swells from April to October.
Chill Island is perfect for couples with relaxing activities and spa treatments, and a mix of beach and overwater villas. Play has beach rooms only and is more family-oriented with exciting treetop restaurants, a swimming pool and the kids’ club.
Yes, Niyama Private Islands' award-winning kids' club, Explorers, is perhaps one of the biggest of its kind in all of the Indian Ocean. It offers a wide range of activities for children from 1 – 12 years old, and is open from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm daily.
Yes, at the moment we are offering a semi-buffet varieties for both breakfast & dinner as well as a A la carte selections at Epicure and Blu, which will be served by our team for the safety of our Guest and team members.
No quarantine is required when visiting the Maldives.
Yes, our resort doctor and nurse are on call 24 hours a day. Consultations and examinations are free for all guests with the exception of situations requiring further medical attention or referral, including and not limited to, laboratory testing and transfer to a government medical facility.