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You’ve probably imagined paradise. Tropical island sands. Swaying palms. Endless turquoise waters. The fantasy of an exclusive tropical island getaway in the Maldives is as timeless as Naladhu itself.
Set on Velighandu Huraa amidst the cluster of private island gems that comprise the South Male Atoll, Naladhu is the realisation of this dream – our own interpretation of the classic beach house fantasy. Elegant, spacious private houses fronting the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Fringed by the powder-fine white sand of a desert island beach. Accented by the spectrum of greens in a tropical coconut grove. Naladhu is a true tropical island paradise – just as you’d imagined it to be.
With the stunning island beauty of the Maldives as our backdrop, dramatic arrivals – whether by day or night – are all part of the Naladhu experience. Naladhu’s own style of pampering begins from the moment you arrive. Upon touchdown at Male International Airport (and clearing customs and immigration formalities), you will be met by your own personal House Master, who will serve as your exclusive concierge, butler and personal assistant for the duration of your stay on our beautiful island
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Beach House and Ocean Houses (rooms)Your own island hideaway. Private. Intimate. Created for you. Each of Naladhu’s 19 secluded houses incorporates timeless design, idyllic views and – unique to Naladhu – an unmatched feeling of home. Free-flowing spaces that allow you to drift from one perfect moment to the next. From the expansive bedroom to the classic, intimate comfort of the dressing room, to the open-air bath, steam room and garden rain shower, out to the private plunge pool and gardens and multi-tiered hardwood deck and dining sala, your house abounds in space, beckoning you to explore and uncover the luxurious surprises around every corner.
Naladhu offers two house types, each offering identical amenities and luxurious comforts, but with two distinct vantage points. Guests looking for their own stretch of pristine white beach will revel in our Beach Houses, facing the tranquil beach and lagoon side of the island. Meanwhile our Ocean Houses provide an evocative view over the rolling Indian Ocean, with hardwood deck stretching out into the lapping waves, and a live soundtrack of the tides.
Antique furnishings, such as an early 20th-century writer’s desk and an elaborate dressing screen, conjure up images of a romantic, bygone age. Intricate carvings on the wooden shutters above the daybed let in the perfect amount of island sunlight for reading a classic from the bookshelf. At night, the sublime feather mattress on the oversized king bed, featuring elegant hardwood and rattan fittings, and 300-thread count cotton bed linens coax the sweetest of dreams as you fall asleep to the ebb and flow of the Indian Ocean just steps away. With natural fluidity, the hardwood floors of the bedroom give way to the infinity-edged pool, accessed through sliding glass doors – an impeccable fusion of wood, water and light.
Every house is outfitted with Wi-fi capabilities to keep you connected, while a Bose home theatre system and LCD satellite TV are the perfect accompaniment to laid-back evenings at home. And if the lapping ocean waves aren’t enough, create the perfect soundtrack with the in-room iPod and surround-sound stereo system
Other Services
As the perfect Naladhu day winds down – or, as the perfect beginning – unwind with your choice of luxury spa therapies designed to pamper your body and restore your soul. It’s the job of our team of spa professionals, trained in Ayurvedic, Thai, Balinese, Western and other holistic healing traditions, to draw from the best of our island surroundings to bring you treatments and therapies to perfectly complement your Maldives holiday (or honeymoon) experience. Allow them to personalise the perfect treatment for the perfect, timeless moment.
Choose where you want to get pampered. The comfort of your spacious bedroom. Your sun-bleached deck as twilight falls. Under the shade of a towering palm on the beach. Or, embark on a spa journey to your choice of three spas on nearby islands. At Naladhu, relaxation is never more than a few steps away
The warm ocean breeze tickling your hair. The rustle of canvas sails above. Naladhu’s own fleet of luxury launches, catamarans and sailing yachts are available for charter, fishing trips and island-hopping adventures all around the South Male Atoll. The experienced (or adventurous) can harness the power of the winds and hone their knot-tying skills in the calm waters of the Indian Ocean, or more relaxed residents can simply unwind on deck with champagne or a cocktail (and awe-inspiring tropical views) while our experienced local skippers do all the work.
All aboard our elegant dhoni, the Riyaa, for a sail across the lagoon. Let us provide you with all the equipment for a Private Sunset Fishing expedition. When you start craving dinner, we’ll be back just in time for the chef to grill up your catch however you’d like!
After you’ve taken a dive in the reefs of Naladhu, you’ll be curious to see what roams in deeper waters. Join us for an afternoon or morning on one of our deep-sea fishing excursions. You’ll first cruise past smaller atolls until you reach open ocean, where Sailfish, Marlin and Wahoo thrive.
Some of the best views in the Maldives can be found below the surface. Naladhu’s on-site PADI Dive Centre offers a full range of scuba certification courses. With classes ranging from scuba discovery to advanced open-water, wreck diving and even rescue dives, our Naladhu residents, from first-timer to fanatic, are sure to find an adventure suited to their abilities. Every day, the centre offers up to four dives at a variety of locations – in fact, within a half-hour radius of our island, there are no less than 20 world-class dives to enjoy.
All dives are guided and divided into small groups for maximum comfort and enjoyment underwater. Just bring yourself, as the Dive Centre has everything else you require – towels, equipment, suits and onboard refreshments. Your House Master can arrange a gourmet picnic lunch of your choice. Just choose your desert island.
Dining
Welcome to a brave new world of dining adventures. At Naladhu, dining tantalises more than just your taste buds. Here, we cater to all your senses. Your sense of home. Your sense of romance. Your sense of adventure. With our endless dining options, and wide-range of cuisines, you can tailor every meal to your moment’s desires. Grilled Maldivian yellowfin on a desert island. Chianti with roasted rack of lamb aboard a dhoni sailing across an emerald-blue lagoon. You’ll find dining at Naladhu a fantastic voyage through sights, sounds, scents and flavours that you’ve never before encountered, in a setting you’ve probably only seen in dreams.
Sometimes, indulgence means spending a cozy night in your private house, dressed as you wish, watching the waves roll in from your deck, or with a favourite classic film on the home theatre system. For these times, you’ll be happy to know that the chefs of the Living Room can cater to your every whim, right in the privacy of your home, at just about any time day or night.
Satisfy tastes ranging from the classic to the eccentric, whenever, wherever. Dine in privacy on your terrace, under the stars or the sun. Enjoy a barbecue on your deck, complete with your own private chef and waiter. Or, for the true romantic, surprise your loved one and organise a champagne breakfast.
Our chefs also offer a variety of set dinners for every craving, including Thai, Indian, Maldivian and Western. Or, kick back on your deck at sunset with a platter of our chef’s favourite canapés and a bottle of Krug. Have a favourite that isn’t listed in our menu? Your House Master will see to it that we provide it – or at least our own creative interpretation
Romance abounds on Naladhu and its spectacular surrounds. Being a bit romantic themselves, our chefs have designed a range of truly unique dining opportunities called ‘Intimate Dining Affairs’, in which they bring their favourite menus to the destination of your choice around the island. Complete with candles, tablecloths, silver and all the little touches of perfection, our Intimate Affairs offer some of Naladhu’s most precious timeless moments for you both to cherish.
Escape to a nearby desert island for a private beach dinner. Feast onboard an elegant dhoni, the traditional Maldivian sailboat, as you sail into the sunset. Our chefs and staff can cater private parties, pre-dinner cocktails or afternoon tea in the comfort of your pavilion. For the health conscious, guests can consult with our chef to discuss individual dietary requirements, spa menus or other special meal requests. |
