Paradise Island

Introduction

Paradise Island Resort is a proven Maldives resort conveniently situated only a short speedboat ride away from the main airport. This large and welcoming resort (it has 282 ocean-front rooms) offers the classic Maldivian lifestyle of bright white beaches, an aquamarine lagoon and tall coconut palms. There are a multitude of sport and leisure activities to satisfy the most restless traveller, an array of restaurants, lush grounds and all the comforts associated with a five-star resort.

Accommodation

Whether you hanker after spacious beach villas with direct access to the beach, or luxury water villas with private hot tubs, accommodation at Paradise Island has something for everyone. All rooms have a/c, tea/coffee facilities, bath, shower, hair dryer, wi-fi, minibar, safe, TV, private terrace with sunbeds as standard.

Two-Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool (391 sq m): The stunning open-plan 391sqm design with a private sundeck overlooking the lagoon offers a serene setting for a family or group of friends. Two king-beds.
Maximum occupancy: 6

One-Bedroom Ocean Suite with Pool (255 sq m): A contemporary open-plan design overlooking the lagoon. One king bed.
Maximum occupancy: 3 (or 2 adults and 2 children under 12)

Two-Bedroom Family Beach Villa (108 sq m): Secluded by foliage; the family villa has a private veranda overlooking a glittering beach and exceptional views over the turquoise lagoon. A perfect Maldivian retreat for families. Two king beds.
Maximum occupancy: 6

Ocean Beach Pool Villa (150 sq m): This accommodation category has its own small pool and sundeck next to the lagoon. One king bed
Maximum occupancy: 3 (or 2 adults and 2 children under 12)

Water Villa with Whirlpool (86 sq m): The Water Villas with Whirlpools sat on a private deck above the water and offer an appealing indoor-outdoor feel. One king bed.
Maximum occupancy: 3

Sunset Beach Pool Villa (140 sq m): The chance to enjoy mesmerizing sunsets over the ocean from your personal swimming pool is a chief attraction of the Sunset Beach Pool villa. One king bed.
Maximum occupancy: 3

Deluxe Beach Pool Villa (150 sq m): Relax in your private pool shielded by coconut palms or wander down to the crystal-clear waters just steps away from your thatched villa. One king bed.
Maximum occupancy: 3

Water Villa (77 sq m): Wade into the turquoise lagoon from your villa on stilts above it. The underwater world is on your doorstep. One king bed.
Maximum occupancy: 3

Beach Villa (54 sq m): This brightly-furnished beach villa is the cheapest of the offerings at Paradise Island. One king bed.
Maximum occupancy: 3

Facilities

Bageecha Buffet Restaurant: Attractive pavilion restaurant serving buffet-style meals throughout the day.

Farumathi Seafood Restaurant: Seafood restaurant perched on the edge of the reef.

Fukuya Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant: The Japanese restaurant offers a complete à la carte menu and live teppanyaki-style cooking

Ristorante Al Tramonto Italian Restaurant: Airy restaurant on the jetty.

Haven (Main Lagoon Restaurant): All-day restaurant on the lagoon.

Hulhangu Bar: The main bar overlooks the pool and offers cultural sgows, live bands, resort DJs and an evening dance floor.

Athiri Bar: Simple beachside bar for daytime refreshments

The list of facilities is extensive. Dive Oceanus is a PADI-approved diving centre: Watersports also include snorkelling, canoeing, para-sailing, dinghy, trimaran and catamaran sailing, windsurfing, kneeboards and wake boards, jet skis. Other sports includes two floodlit outdoor tennis courts, swimming pool with children’s pool, billiards, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton and a gymnasium. The Wavy Navy kids club offers a variety of fun activities. Araamu Spa offers a variety of treatments including Thai massages, body scrub and facials, manicure and pedicure, sauna, jacuzzi and steam baths, and Indian Ayurvedic therapies. Fishing trips can be arranged. There is also a convention centre and conference facilities, wedding ceremonies.

Why we like it

Proximity to the main airport makes this resort super convenient for those seeking easy access to an abundance of leisure facilities in classic Maldives surroundings

Location

This island of 1000m x 230m is conveniently placed on North Male Atoll, about 10kms from Malé airport. A shared speedboat ride of 20 minutes takes you to the resort.