Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Nestled in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives is luxury fun at its finest. With more than half the villas with their own private pool, you’ll have your own slice of serenity for some well-deserved R&R. Try some tasty cuisine with stunning surroundings at the Beach Club, where local and international dishes are complimented by views of the water, and spend your days relaxing sea-side or pool-side. With a range of complimentary water sports to try, a luxurious spa ready to pamper you, and an exciting Kids Club for the little ones, you can make your Maldives dream a reality that’s perfect just for you. However you choose to spend your time here, you’ll be sure to never want to leave.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

Located in the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, home to some of the Maldives’ richest waters. Stretching across 4 islands with beaches around 2km long. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 30 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

All villas feature complimentary high-speed WiFi, flat screen TV with satellite channels, Marshall sound system, overhead fans and air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor daybed, outdoor seating and sun loungers, indoor bathroom with bathtub and rain shower, outdoor rain shower, private veranda, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar and wine chiller, complimentary bottled water, in-room safe, telephone, and hairdryer. Lagoon Villas are 145sqm overwater villas with direct lagoon access. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

 

All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at Beach Kitchen. Pizza at Pizza Counter or Beach Club available 13:00–22:00 (one pizza per person, no takeaway). Includes a selection of fresh juices, standard alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the selected All Inclusive Standard Beverage list (served during the opening hours of the bars and restaurants only) plus 30% discount on drinks from the All-Inclusive Premium and Exclusive Beverage Selection list, with all drinks served by the glass only. Includes non-alcoholic beverages from the in-villa mini bar, replenished once daily (all other mini-bar items are chargeable as per consumption). Stay for 5 nights or more and enjoy an a la carte specialty restaurant experience, with one meal Crab Shack, one dinner at Kanusan and one dinner at Arabian Grill. For any subsequent visits to the a la carte restaurants, receive a credit of $50 per adult per day and $25 per child per day for dinner (non-cumulative, prior reservation required). For stays below 5 nights there is no credit entitlement. Some dishes at the a la carte restaurants may be subject to a surcharge as per the restaurant menu. Meal plan excludes Milk Lab and a la carte food menu at Beach Club, destination dining, and in-villa dining.

All-Inclusive Premium option: includes breakfast at Beach Kitchen. Dine around experience for lunch and dinner at any restaurant of your choice (prior reservation is advised to secure a table; certain dishes in a la carte restaurants may be subject to a surcharge as per the restaurant menu) with lunch available at Beach Kitchen or Crab Shack, and dinner at Beach Kitchen, Kanusan or Arabian Grill. Pizza available at Pizza Counter or Beach Club 13:00–22:00 (one pizza per person, no takeaway). Milk Lab with a choice of pastries, sandwiches, selection of juices and coffees. Includes a selection of fresh juices, daily unlimited Premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the selected All Inclusive Premium Beverage list (served by the glass during the opening hours of the bars and restaurants only), plus 40% discount from the Exclusive Beverage Selection, and $50 credit on each bottle of champagne or wine from the Exclusive Beverage Selection list. Includes all drinks and snacks from the in-villa mini-bar and wine fridge, replenished once per day. Meal plan excludes a la carte food menu at Beach Club, destination dining, and in-villa dining.

Bed & Breakfast option: includes breakfast at Beach Kitchen (includes Finolhu water, coffee and tea). Meal plan excludes Milk Lab, in-villa mini-bar, destination dining and in-villa dining. All other meals and beverages are charged in full.

Half Board option: includes breakfast at Beach Kitchen (includes Finolhu water, coffee and tea). Dinner at either Beach Kitchen or Pizza Counter (excludes beverages). Plus, stay 5 nights or more and receive $50 per adult per day for dinner or $25 per child per day for dinner, when you dine at the specialty restaurants (noncumulative, reservations required). Meal plan excludes Milk Lab, in-villa mini-bar, destination dining and in-villa dining. All other meals and beverages are charged in full.

Beach Villas are 205sqm with a garden shower and direct beach access. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

Private Pool Villas are 205sqm secluded, ocean-facing luxury villas, with a garden shower and private pool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

Ocean Pool Villas are 180sqm with sunset views and direct ocean access, with a private infinity pool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Beach Pool Villas are 205sqm with direct beach access facing the lagoon, garden shower, and a private pool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

Two-Bedroom Interconnecting Beach Villas, a combination of the Beach Pool Villa and Beach Villa, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 4 children, or 6 adults.

Two-Bedroom Water Villas with Pool are 460sqm overwater villas, perfect for friends or family. These villas boast an enormous sun deck, private infinity pool, direct ocean or lagoon access, and 2 separate bedrooms each with a king-size bed, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villas are 530sqm with direct private beach access, a 10m private pool, sunset views, and 2 separate bedrooms each with a king-size bed. Sleeping maximum 4 adults and 4 children, or 6 adults.

3-Bedroom Ocean Beach Pool Villas are also available, and are ideal for groups.

Rockstar Two-Bedroom Ocean Pool Villas are 460sqm overwater villas with a large living space, two master bedrooms, an 8-metre infinity pool and direct access to the ocean. Complete with fully stocked cocktail bar, seventies-style disco ball, and your own personal Rockstar Buggy. With 2 king-size beds sleeping maximum 6 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Jan '25 to receive up to 35% off the accommodation cost between 07 Jan–30 Apr '25.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 20 Dec '24 to receive up to 35% off the accommodation cost between 08 Nov–23 Dec '24.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

4 restaurants, plus bars and light-bites. Beach Kitchen (international themed buffet, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily). Kanusan (modern Japanese and Asian cuisine with a contemporary twist, open for dinner 5 days a week). Arabian Grill (North African grill, open for dinner 5 days a week). Crab Shack (seafood, open 5 days a week for lunch and once a week for dinner, weather permitting). Milk Lab (open 6 days a week for homemade pastries and healthy refreshments). Beach Club (open 7 days a week for light bites). Beach Bar (open 7 days a week for drinks and entertainment).

Year-round performances, including DJ sessions, live music, ‘meet the mermaid’, and outdoor movie night.

Spa with 10 treatment rooms, and sauna and steam rooms. Hair and beauty salon. Tennis court. Padel tennis. Yoga pavilion. Outdoor and indoor gym. Personal trainers*. Oceaneers Kids Club (ages 4-12, with daily activities schedule, kid’s pool, TV & play room, and baby-sitting services* for ages 0-4. Teen Hut and Art Lab (launching mid-December). Art studio with art, pottery, jewellery-making and coconut painting classes*. The Luxury Edition Boutique. Golf Studio indoor simulator. Dive centre*. Water sports*. Complimentary non-motorised water sports (including kayaks and stand-up paddle). Excursions* including snorkelling, marine biology and fishing trips. Beach Bubble Experience* (romantic night sleeping under the stars in the Finolhu Bubble).

Complimentary WiFi across the resort. In-room safe.

* 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 The most fantastic resort - beautiful and the best staff in a stunning setting

Dec 5, 2024 Liz_Stoke Cobham, United Kingdom

Just retuned from a 12 night stay at Finolhu. What a wonderful place, stunning location and beaches with the most attentive staff. We were celebrating a special anniversary and stayed in an over water pool villa, which was just lovely. The villa had a super comfortable bed and was furnished perfectly with lots of outdoor furniture. Saw a lot of… Read more
Just retuned from a 12 night stay at Finolhu. What a wonderful place, stunning location and beaches with the most attentive staff. We were celebrating a special anniversary and stayed in an over water pool villa, which was just lovely. The villa had a super comfortable bed and was furnished perfectly with lots of outdoor furniture. Saw a lot of beautiful fish even from the deck. Restaurants - superb especially Kanusan - Japanese with wonderful Lobster as an option Crab Shack - our favourite for a lazy lunch and open one evening Milk Lab - amazing coffee and shakes. Also sandwiches and fab cakes (gluten free carrot cupcake my favourite) Accommodated my gluten free diet seamlessly - home made GF bread at the breakfast buffet was divine We did the turtle and dolphin trip which was great fun. Did a lot of snorkelling. Spa - excellent and would recommend. We had struggled to pick a resort for this trip and feel we picked well. Finolhu is AMAZING Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Incredible Holiday

Dec 5, 2024 Andrew A Wrentham, United Kingdom

We booked Finolhu after doing lots of research on the Internet/trip adviser etc and were not disappointed! This place is amazing. All restaurants, especially The Crab Shack 🦀 were incredible, I highly recommend the all inclusive premium package as that allows you to eat at all of the restaurants as much as you like, also you can have all… Read more
We booked Finolhu after doing lots of research on the Internet/trip adviser etc and were not disappointed! This place is amazing. All restaurants, especially The Crab Shack 🦀 were incredible, I highly recommend the all inclusive premium package as that allows you to eat at all of the restaurants as much as you like, also you can have all premium brand drinks. My wife was drinking Taittinger every day/ night and the spirit measures were unbelievable, as soon as your glass was low they topped it up without asking. We went to 2 white party's which are help at the Crab shack every Friday night. These were fantastic fun, after the white party finished we all went to the beach club to party until 1pm with a DJ Anal. We had a standard water villa which was beautiful, 3 showers and a big bath. There was lots of wine, spirits, soft drinks, crisps, nuts etc etc and they were replenished every day. On arrival you are allocated your own butler who was always available if you needed anything, he would pick you up in a buggy if you messaged him at any time, his name was Nashwan, a lovely man. We went on the Mantra snorkeling trip which was really good, I would highly recommend it, we had lots of Mantras swimming with us. All of the staff were so nice, friendly, helpful and remembered our names every day we see them. I would like to especially thank the following staff; Nashwan (personal butler) Steve (food & beverages manager) Asif (senior butler) Ashan, Charles, Upal, Ali, Mostafa. All of these gave amazing customer service and are a credit to the resort! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I miss Finolhu - A lot!

Dec 3, 2024 Jon W

Stunning island! Stunning staff! Stunning food! I had 5 nights in Finolhu and they were 5 of the best nights I've had! The island is peaceful with lovely villas, large beaches and a very long sand bank to Crab Shack! Make this walk in the morning, rather than later in the day! House reef is long! Swam with shark (grey reef & black tip), turtles… Read more
Stunning island! Stunning staff! Stunning food! I had 5 nights in Finolhu and they were 5 of the best nights I've had! The island is peaceful with lovely villas, large beaches and a very long sand bank to Crab Shack! Make this walk in the morning, rather than later in the day! House reef is long! Swam with shark (grey reef & black tip), turtles rays (Eagle and sting) and also a lovely dolphin cruise where the Spinners were just showing off. But what makes the island really special, is the staff. Just how i like my service. Very attentive, without being overbearing. Always smiling and genuinely happy. Our personal Roohu, Miss Saju, was perfect. Thank you everyone at the island! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Magical Experience at Finolhu Seaside Baa Atoll Maldives

Dec 3, 2024 Joanie N Brisbane, Australia

From start to finish, our journey at Finolhu Baa Atoll was absolutely remarkable! The experience began the moment we were greeted at the jetty by Nayyif, the airport representative, who was incredibly warm and helpful. He assisted us with check-in and then personally escorted us to a sleek Mercedes MPV, which took us to a private lounge. The… Read more
From start to finish, our journey at Finolhu Baa Atoll was absolutely remarkable! The experience began the moment we were greeted at the jetty by Nayyif, the airport representative, who was incredibly warm and helpful. He assisted us with check-in and then personally escorted us to a sleek Mercedes MPV, which took us to a private lounge. The lounge itself was a beautiful oasis—immaculate, cozy, and bespoke. We were welcomed with cold towels and a delicious breakfast spread, setting the tone for the exceptional service we would continue to experience. Upon arrival at the island, we were warmly greeted by Steven Phillips, the General Manager, who took the time to welcome us personally, making us feel immediately at home. We were then introduced to our ‘Ruhoo’ (butler), who took us on a buggy ride to our villa. From the moment we met him, he made us feel like old friends, walking us through the villa and ensuring we had everything we needed. He even provided us with his WhatsApp number for any questions or requests during our stay—such a personal touch! The water villa was beyond words—absolutely splendid! The cleanliness, the beauty of the villa, and the lagoon beneath us were all exceptional and truly reflective of a five-star luxury property. It felt like paradise, and we found ourselves pinching each other to make sure we weren’t dreaming. Our ‘wow’ moments continued throughout our stay. We dined at every restaurant on the property, and the food and service were consistently outstanding. Our two favorites were the Arabic restaurant and Kanusan, the fine dining Japanese restaurant and one of the best in Asia, where the quality of both food and service far surpassed what we’ve experienced in cities like Kuala Lumpur or Melbourne. We also had the pleasure of meeting Mara and Maria at the Dive Centre, where we signed up for the Manta Rays snorkeling experience. As someone who’s terrified of the ocean, I truly appreciated Mara’s thoughtful approach. She arranged for a personal guide to ensure I felt safe and comfortable in the water. It was an unforgettable experience! The all-day dining at the Kitchen Club offered wonderful themed buffets, and we were lucky enough to witness a stunning fire dance performance, showcasing the incredible talent of professional dancers. A special highlight was the White Party hosted by the resort’s management team. The free flow of wine, cocktails, mocktails, and canapés was generous, and the evening at Crab Shack—overlooking the sunset and cool breeze—was enchanting. We also had the opportunity to learn from a marine biologist, who gave an insightful presentation on the reef and corals, further deepening our appreciation of the island's natural beauty. The night ended on a high with another mesmerizing fire performance. It’s not just the island that makes Finolhu special—it’s the people. From Steven and Steve, to Chef Gayan, Chef Suresh, Chef Beni, Asif, Nashwan, Jin (our second Ruhoo), Mara & Maria from the dive centre, Ali at the Beach kitchen, Dani at the pool bar, Nayyif at the airport, and the water sports team, every single person went above and beyond to make our stay truly special and unforgettable. The team at Finolhu has truly lived up to the promises of the brand and resort, and we are so incredibly grateful for the magical journey they helped create. This is a place we will undoubtedly return to. With love and thanks, 
Joanie & Scott Andrews
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Holiday of a lifetime

Dec 3, 2024 Andrew A

We booked Finolhu after doing lots of research on the Internet /trip adviser etc and were not disappointed! This place is amazing. All restaurants, especially The Crab Shack 🦀 were incredible, I highly recommend the all inclusive premium package as that allows you to eat at all of the restaurants as much as you like, also you can have all… Read more
We booked Finolhu after doing lots of research on the Internet /trip adviser etc and were not disappointed! This place is amazing. All restaurants, especially The Crab Shack 🦀 were incredible, I highly recommend the all inclusive premium package as that allows you to eat at all of the restaurants as much as you like, also you can have all premium brand drinks. My wife was drinking Tatinger Champagne every day / night and the spirit measures were unbelievable, as soon as soon as your glass was low the just topped it up without asking. We went to 2 Friday night white party's which were great fun then after that we all went to the beach club to party until 1pm with the really good DJ. We had a standard water villa which was beautiful, 3 showers and a big bath. There was lots of wine, spirits, soft drinks, crisps, nuts etc etc and they were replenished every day if used. You are allocated your own butler who was always available if you needed anything, he would pick you up in a buggy if you messaged him at any time, his name was Nashwan, a lovely man. We went on the Manta snorkeling trip which is really good, I highly recommend it, we had loads of Mantras swimming with us. All of the staff were so nice, friendly, helpful and remembered our names every day we see them. I would like to especially thanks the following staff; Nashwan (personal butler), Ashan, Charles, Upul, Ali, Steve (manger of food & beverages), Asif (senior butler) , Moustafa who all gave amazing customer service and are a credit to the resort! Read less