Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

The first all-inclusive Pullman resort has landed and they have pulled out all the stops to create the ultimate beach holiday in paradise. Located on the picturesque island of Maamutaa and spanning over 19 hectares, Pullman is bursting with activities, excursions, and wellness programmes, meaning you will always have something to do, and seeing as it's all covered in their generous all-inclusive package you have the freedom to indulge without worrying about extra costs. Serving up their take on ‘eatertainment’ you can also enjoy unlimited dining and drinks across its six restaurants and bars, each offering diverse cuisine and gourmet options. Though luxurious and tranquil, Pullman Maldives is also family-friendly, offering a kids' club with supervised activities and a kids pool with waterslides, plus there's Skillz the resorts’ teens only area with snooker and a golf simulator. Looking for something unique? One of the standout features at Pullman Maldives is the Underwater Aqua Villa, where you can sleep in a bedroom submerged below the surface of the lagoon, offering an incredible view of the underwater world. Dive into the deep and earn some serious holiday bragging rights!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In the southern part of the Maldives, on a private island called Maamutaa. Access is via a 55-minute direct flight (90 minutes indirect) from the capital, Malé, to Kooddoo Airport, followed by a short 15 minute speedboat ride to the resort.

Hotel information

122 villas. All with modern amenities including HD TV, WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, mini-bar (replenished daily), indoor and outdoor showers. Beach Villas offer 200 sqm of living space and direct access to the sandy beach via a secluded pathway, indoor-outdoor bath area with two showers and tub. Villas have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive includes: breakfast at Mélange and Sol Rising. Lunch at Mélange and Souk Oven. Dinner at Mélange, Phat Chameleon and Souk Oven. Snacks at The HUB. Complimentary Shisha at Saffron Affair. High Tea and selection of canapés and sweets from Sol Rising. In-villa mini-bar (replenished twice per day, on request, with soft drinks, bottled juice, liquor, beer, wine, chocolate and snacks).

Long stay benefits

5-7 nights

Inclusive of ONE (1) excursion

- Guided Snorkeling at the House Reef

- Sunset Fishing

- Sunset Cruise

PLUS inclusive of ONE (1) of the following activities:

- 30-minute massage at The Pullman Spa (1 voucher)

- One tank dive for certified divers (1 voucher)

- 1 Bottle of Champagne & Canapés for two (2 vouchers)

- 3 Days - Bicycle Rental per person (1 voucher)

- 7 Days - Bicycle Rental per person (2 vouchers)

8+ nights

Inclusive of TWO (2) excursions

- Guided Snorkelling at the House Reef

- Sunset Fishing

- Sunset Cruise

PLUS inclusive of TWO (2) of the following activities:

- 30-minute massage at The Pullman Spa (1 voucher)

- One tank dive for certified divers (1 voucher)

- 1 Bottle of Champagne & Canapés for two (2 vouchers)

- 3 Days - Bicycle Rental per person (1 voucher)

- 7 Days - Bicycle Rental per person (2 vouchers)

Room upgrades

Spacious and ideal for families, Family Beach Villas are 270sqm and has an outdoor living area and 1 king-size bed plus a separate room with a bunk bed. Family Beach Pool Villas are also available.

Beach Pool Villas are 240 sqm with an outdoor living room, terrace area and private pool. Villas have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Two-bedroom Beach Pool Villas offer 580 sqm of space, with two bedrooms separated by a living room, each has it’s own bathroom.

Ocean Villas are built over the lagoon with direct access to the water below. These villas are 160sqm and have an open air living space and a netted hammock over the water. Villas have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Ocean Pool Villas are also available.

Sunset Ocean Pool Villas are similar to Ocean Pool Villas but with sunset views.

Ocean Pool Suites offer 185 sqm of space and features an open cabana with loungers, private pool, illuminated glass window in the floor, living room and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

For total seclusion the Two-bedroom Ocean Pool Villas offer 440 sqm of space, including two bedrooms separated by a living room. The master bedroom with 1king-size bed, the second bedroom with twin beds, each with separate bathrooms.

The Aqua Villa is a two-level villa with all the amenities of an Ocean Villa plus an exclusive pool facing East (perfect to watch the sunrise), open-air bathroom, a submerged master bedroom plus an overwater bedroom, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

6 restaurants and bars; Mélange (all-day dining, Maldivian, French, Arabic, Italian, Chinese and Indian cuisines). Souk Oven (Mediterranean and Levantine cuisine). Sol Rising (over-water cafe and bar, bar bites). The HUB - Pool Bar (cocktails and light bites). Saffron Affair - Sunset Bar (tapas). Phat Chameleon (vegan restaurant, à la carte and live cooking). Destination dining*.

Pullman Spa*. Gym. Yoga and meditation classes. 1-hour daily of non-motorised water sports (SUP, windsurfing, kayaks). Snorkelling equipment. PADI dive centre*. Kids playground (from 4-12 years) with kids pool and waterslides. Skillz - teens only area with snooker, table tennis, board games and a golf simulator. Beach volleyball. Tennis court. Pullman Fit Trail. Nature walks.

Complimentary 6 pieces of laundry per person upon arrival.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A magical place to escape too

Oct 28, 2024 TylerNelson Nelson, New Zealand

A stunning resort in a most tranquil location. I had a wonderful massage with Ayu at the resort spa. Spa prices are good and similar to other resorts around the world. This inclusive resort delivers on many levels, spacious villas, beautiful paths and boardwalks, exceptionally attentive staff, excellent food and a good range of wines from around… Read more
A stunning resort in a most tranquil location. I had a wonderful massage with Ayu at the resort spa. Spa prices are good and similar to other resorts around the world. This inclusive resort delivers on many levels, spacious villas, beautiful paths and boardwalks, exceptionally attentive staff, excellent food and a good range of wines from around the world. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful, but remote and overrated location

Oct 28, 2024 Rjanderegg Gainesville, Florida

I'm not quite sure why this resort has a 5-star rating. To start, they have failed to maintain the nearby airport/landing strip, which required us to take a longer domestic flight, combined with a longer boat transfer. After landing in Male at 8:30 AM in the morning, we did not arrive at the resort until almost 3 PM. Same issue on the return,… Read more
I'm not quite sure why this resort has a 5-star rating. To start, they have failed to maintain the nearby airport/landing strip, which required us to take a longer domestic flight, combined with a longer boat transfer. After landing in Male at 8:30 AM in the morning, we did not arrive at the resort until almost 3 PM. Same issue on the return, essentially losing a day at the resort and then letting us wait at the domestic airport for over an hour in the heat until the plane arrived. We stayed 9 nights total. First the "Beach Villa", which is in fact a "Jungle Villa" closest to the beach without view and a small footpath to the beach. Then the Overwater Bungalow has a water entry ladder with round bars, rather than flat steps, which makes stepping down the ladder into the water very uncomfortable/somewhat painful. We also agreed to purchase a 1-night upgrade into the "Aqua Villa" with the underwater bedroom for $1,600 (that's a $2,600 night), which was not worth the money. The unit was not as advertised. Windows both upstairs and downstairs were dirty. Below water, the fish were hard to see, everything was milky and the camera picked up dirty glass, rather than the fish. Upon immediate complaint, management offered no remedy, no discount since they had collected prepayment of this upgrade days before. Then main pool area (The Hub) is infested with crows that disturb the peace while they are hunting down leftovers from the poolside restaurant, cawing relentlessly. Despite plenty of staff, it takes a while for them to clear dirty glasses and dishes and don't seem to mind the crows. Foodwise, we've had stomach problems/diarrhea on several days. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very nice resort, away from the main area

Oct 26, 2024 Jezzman30 Chatswood, Australia

A beautiful resort with all the standard things to do in Maldives like snorkelling, fishing tours and white sandy beaches. The buffet was great and definitely recommend booking for the Italian restaurant. Being our second time to Maldives highlighted a couple drawbacks though. - Transfer was an absolute punish. They didn't tell us until the… Read more
A beautiful resort with all the standard things to do in Maldives like snorkelling, fishing tours and white sandy beaches. The buffet was great and definitely recommend booking for the Italian restaurant. Being our second time to Maldives highlighted a couple drawbacks though. - Transfer was an absolute punish. They didn't tell us until the week leading up that the preferred airport was closed. So we had to take a 1hr flight from Male and then 1hr speedboat transfer. Add in the time spent checking in and waiting, we left Singapore 1030am and arrived at the hotel around 7pm. - The last resort offered complimentary sunscreen and after sun, obviously crucial for Maldives, here you needed to buy for $75USD at their shop - Some staff weren't aware of what was and wasn't included. Our travelling partners were told they couldn't take paddleboards out as they were chargeable, but they were included. - The "reef" was a decent swim out and no real short cuts to drop in. If the current was strong its 200m+ against the tide to get to the drop off. Overall was a great experience but think if we went back again we'd just go somewhere within boat transfer of Male. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantasy Island

Oct 22, 2024 MrGTS Melbourne, Australia

What a pleasure to arrive after sitting for 4 hours at Mal’e Airport waiting on transfer to Resort . The waiting was in a lounge , but very average food and no alcohol!! However the next flight was a quick 1 hour and the speed boat was excellent. On arrival it’s like fantasy island. The island/ atoll is pristine, staff are immediately like old… Read more
What a pleasure to arrive after sitting for 4 hours at Mal’e Airport waiting on transfer to Resort . The waiting was in a lounge , but very average food and no alcohol!! However the next flight was a quick 1 hour and the speed boat was excellent. On arrival it’s like fantasy island. The island/ atoll is pristine, staff are immediately like old friends. The quality and quantity of food and beverages simply amazing. My overwater Villa was very large , perfectly clean. We watched a pod of Dolphins playing in the waves as we also played in our private pool. We stayed 5 nights, however 3 is probably perfect . The only thing missing was an Asian Restaurant, there was a little bit of Asian food at the Buffet restaurant , but uninspiring. The choices of wine was awesome, probably 200 to choose. All by the glass or the bottle. The Cocktails didn’t skimp on the spirits. Overall a great Once in a lifetime experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon Paradise

Oct 8, 2024 skyle2113 Sydney, Australia

From the moment we arrived at Pullman Maldives, we were enveloped in luxury and romance. The breathtaking views of turquoise waters and white sandy beaches set the perfect backdrop for our honeymoon. Our overwater villa was nothing short of spectacular and felt like our own slice of paradise. The culinary experience at Pullman was exceptional.… Read more
From the moment we arrived at Pullman Maldives, we were enveloped in luxury and romance. The breathtaking views of turquoise waters and white sandy beaches set the perfect backdrop for our honeymoon. Our overwater villa was nothing short of spectacular and felt like our own slice of paradise. The culinary experience at Pullman was exceptional. From casual beachside dining to exquisite fine dining options, every meal was a treat. Everything was so fresh and a delight to eat The romantic beach picnic was a highlight of our stay along with the Italian food served at Souq Oven. There was no shortage of activities to enjoy and the staff were AMAZING with many taking the time to learn our names!! Everyone was so attentive and made sure we had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our time together. The service was impeccable. Pullman Maldives exceeded our expectations. It was the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and romance. If you’re looking for a dreamy honeymoon destination, this is it! We left with our hearts full and memories to last a lifetime. Highly recommended! Read less