South Malé Atoll
Transfer: Speedboat
Kandooma Maldives
All-inclusive South Malé island a short speedboat ride away — Kandooma Right surf, family villas and easy island days.
Why it’s here: Family villa options and Kandoo Kids' Club
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Best Maldives resorts for families
Eight hand-picked resorts that work well for families, with kids’ clubs, family villas and plenty to do.
How we picked
We started with the resorts we list for families. A resort ranks higher when it has a kids’ club or kids’ programme, when its own page names families or multi-generation trips, and when it offers family villas, residences or duplex rooms.
Our picks, in order
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- 2South Malé Atoll
Transfer: Speedboat
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Music-led Hard Rock energy in South Malé — family pools, rock nostalgia, and short boat rides.
Why it’s here: Families and groups seeking a social, music-led stay
- 3South Ari Atoll
Transfer: Seaplane
LUX South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Playful LUX energy on South Ari — vibrant dining, beach clubs, and wide villa choice.
Why it’s here: A fit for families, couples and friend groups
- 4North Malé Atoll
Transfer: Speedboat
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Full Moon’s Sheraton classic near Malé — broad beaches, Marriott service, and short transfers.
Why it’s here: Families looking for a full-service resort with a short speedboat transfer
- 5Baa Atoll
Transfer: Seaplane or domestic flight
Avani + Fares
Playful Avani+ stay in Baa Atoll — family energy, soft beaches, and biosphere-side reefs.
Why it’s here: Family-friendly stay in Baa Atoll · A gentle lagoon, kids’ programmes and snorkel or dive day trips
- 6South Malé Atoll
Transfer: Speedboat
Saii Lagoon Maldives
Crossroads-area family lagoon resort — water villas, kids’ energy, and marina convenience.
Why it’s here: Family holidays with a kids’ club and sociable resort atmosphere · Lagoon and overwater villas for multi-generation stays
- 7Dhaalu Atoll
Transfer: Seaplane or domestic flight
Kandima Maldives
Colourful Dhaalu playground — long island walks, skate culture, and villas for every generation.
Why it’s here: Beach rooms, overwater villas and duplex options for groups and families · A lively fit for multi-generational trips, teenagers and friend groups
- 8North Ari Atoll
Transfer: Seaplane
Ananea Madivaru
Two-island North Ari resort linked by boardwalk, with pool villas and strong dive access.
Why it’s here: Kids’ club & family pools
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