On a private island in the Indian Ocean, this high-end beachfront resort is within an hour’s speedboat ride from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport.

Relaxed rooms come with flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus terraces or balconies. Some are on the beach, while some are in huts on stilts over the ocean. Features in some rooms include whirlpool tubs and 4-poster beds. An upgraded villa has a pool and a butler service.

The 7 restaurants and bars include oceanfront dining and a bar offering live music. Among other amenities are 2 infinity pools, a spa and a kids’ club, plus a gym & tennis courts. Water sports include kayaking and waterskiing.

5 – Star           164 rooms