Raffles' Maldivian property — 21 beach villas and 16 overwater villas on a private island in the remote Gaafu Alif Atoll.
BrandRaffles Hotels & Resorts
DestinationMaldives
RegionIndian Ocean
Price TierTier 5 ($10k+)
SettingBeach resort on a private island
Best ForCouples seeking remote-atoll privacy, repeat Maldives visitors who have done the North Malé rotation, Raffles loyalists collecting properties.
PrivacyUltra-Private
ServiceBespoke Raffles Butler service
Butler24-hour butlers on call
Private PoolYes
Built2019
Renovated2023
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo opened in 2019 on a private island in the Gaafu Alif Atoll, the southernmost atoll cluster in the Maldives and among the least developed for tourism. The property runs 37 villas total: 21 beach villas and 16 overwater villas, all with private pools and 24-hour butler servic
Key Features
Private villas with personal pools
World-class dining experiences
Spa and wellness facilities
Diving and water sports activities
Exclusive access to private beaches
Dining
Thari
Yuzu
The Firepit
Signature Experience
The seaplane descent into Gaafu Alif — the atoll's isolation becomes visible from the air, with fewer resort islands dotting the lagoon than the developed northern atolls.
Gaafu Alif Atoll's remoteness and low tourism development, combined with Raffles' butler-service standard and the all-villa-with-pool format at smaller scale than competing Maldivian luxury resorts.
Signature Suite: Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Villas
Private pools, 24-hour butler service, Private chef service
Accolades
2025 Global Recognition Award for innovative, sustainable luxury hospitality, TripAdvisor Travellers Choice (2021 - 2023), World Luxury Hotels Awards - Maldives Luxury Island Resort (2020 Country Winner)
