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The Nautilus Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Ocean Residence | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, hydromassage showerhead
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Baa Atoll, Thiladhoo, 20066
  • Place, Hanifaru Bay
  • Place, Dharavandhoo Mosque
  • Place, Kuredu Beach
  • Airport, Dharavandhoo Island (DRV)

Room options

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Beach House | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Beach House

  • 3035 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach Residence | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Beach Residence

  • 3326 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean House | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Ocean House

  • 3035 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Residence

  • 4876 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Nautilus Mansion | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

The Nautilus Mansion

  • 9924 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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2 Bedroom Beach Residence | Exterior

2 Bedroom Beach Residence

  • 6566 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Nautilus Retreat | Exterior

The Nautilus Retreat

  • 5834 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Thiladhoo

The Nautilus Maldives places you within the area of popular sights such as Hanifaru Bay. This 26-room, 5-star resort has private in-room pools along with 4 restaurants and a private beach.
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Restaurants

  • ‪Malaafaiy Restaurant Kihaad - ‬119 min drive
  • ‪Blu Bar - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Bar - ‬68 min drive
  • Beach Bar
  • SeaBar

About this property

The Nautilus Maldives

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of The Nautilus Maldives have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 1750 per person roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach resort include a 24-hour gym, a steam room, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 65-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Memory foam beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include private pools, dining areas, and sitting areas. Change of towels is available on request.
A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a 24-hour health club are featured at the resort. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Solasta has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

The Nautilus Maldives is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Naiboli
  • Ocaso
  • Thyme
  • Zeytoun

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Private plunge pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Floatplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Guests check-in in their house]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The listed transfer fee covers shared seaplane transfers. Private seaplane transfers are available for USD 7,500 per way. Transfer fees are collected by the property at check-out and are not applicable for packages that already include transfers.
The listed transfer fee covers shared seaplane transfers. Private seaplane transfers are available for USD 7,500 per way.
This property is accessible via shared and private seaplane from Velana International Airport (MLE). Flights are approximately 30 minutes in duration. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before arrival. Transfers are operated by The Nautilus Maldives via an 8-seat luxury seaplane with business-class leather seating. This flight goes directly to the property with no stops and operates only during daylight hours.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory shared seaplane transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 10
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 375 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 10
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 575 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 1750 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

The listed transfer fee covers shared seaplane transfers. Private seaplane transfers are available for USD 7,500 per way.
The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 1750 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 1150 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 12 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Nautilus Maldives Resort Thiladhoo
Nautilus Maldives Thiladhoo
The Nautilus Maldives Resort
The Nautilus Maldives Thiladhoo
The Nautilus Maldives Resort Thiladhoo
The Nautilus Beach Ocean Houses Maldives

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Nautilus Maldives?

The Nautilus Maldives offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around The Nautilus Maldives?

This resort is located in Thiladhoo, close to Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach, Hanifaru Bay, and Kihaadhuffaru Island Pier.

Will I be able to park at The Nautilus Maldives?

No, there isn't parking at this resort.

Is a spa located at The Nautilus Maldives?

Solasta is the resort's spa and services include Thai massages, Swedish massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy.

Does The Nautilus Maldives feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Nautilus Maldives doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Nautilus Maldives?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about The Nautilus Maldives?

There are many amenities for couples at this resort, including a private pool and Champagne service in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Does The Nautilus Maldives have a hot tub?

Yes, this resort has a spa tub.

Does The Nautilus Maldives have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Nautilus Maldives has 4 restaurants, and serves free full breakfasts each morning.

Does The Nautilus Maldives allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Nautilus Maldives.

Does The Nautilus Maldives have connecting rooms?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Nautilus Maldives?

The closest major airport to The Nautilus Maldives is Dharavandhoo Island (DRV), which is about 7.5 mi away. Another top airport is Naifaru (LMV-Madivaru), which is around 20 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Nautilus Maldives?

Yes, every guestroom at The Nautilus Maldives comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Reviews

The Nautilus Maldives Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

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Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews

8/10 Good

VLAD, uk

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely new hotel. Excellent management and a great team of staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

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