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Aerial view of over water bungalows

Overwater Bungalows at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.Credit:Courtesy of Hilton

Theres no communal pool, but nearly every villa comes with its own private plunge pool.

The Water Reserves are newer additions to the property, and feature more modern design than the Water Retreats.

This hotel also landed on our Worlds Best Awards list in 2022.

Resort with waterslide

Exterior of Soneva Fushi resort.Courtesy of Soneva Fushi

Their most generous packages also include a 25 percent discount off spa treatments and return seaplane transfers.

The overwater villas are spaced fairly close together.

There are only three dining opinions: Thai, Italian, and international.

Exterior of resort

Exterior of Soneva Jani.Courtesy of Soneva Jani

Half-board options include breakfast and dinner, while all-inclusive plans add on all-day snacks and premium alcoholic beverages.

There is no room service available.

Komandoo Maldives Island Resort

Courtesy of Komandoo Maldives Island Resort.

Paddleboarding in the ocean

Paddleboarding tour near One&Only Reethi Rah.Courtesy of One&Only

The All-Inclusive Gold Package covers three meals a day, plus unlimited snacks and select alcoholic beverages.

Some guests report the seaplane flight departures can be a bit disorganized.

Another major draw is a complimentary 60-minute treatment at the spectacular treetop spa, plus a group dolphin cruise.

Overwater bungalow

Overwater bungalow at Ritz-Carlton Maldives.Courtesy of Marriot

The full-board program only extends to food and alcohol extras like spa treatments are a separate expense.

Couple entering water from bungalow

Overwater bungalow at Komandoo Maldives Island Resort.Courtesy of Komandoo Maldives Island Resort.

Patio with pool overlooking ocean

Guest villa at Kudadoo Maldives.Courtesy of Kudadoo Maldives

Dining patio overlooking sunset

Restaurant at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives.Courtesy of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Private villa

Guest patio at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa.Courtesy of Hyatt