Milaidhoo Maldives

Set on stilts over the ocean, these 245sq m thatched-roof villas each have a huge deck with a swing chair, day-bed, sunloungers and steps leading into the ocean below. The private infinity pool – lit from underneath at night – is 42sq m. Inside each villa, there’s a king-size bed dressed in crisp white linens and covered in a brightly-coloured bedspread; a sofa and chairs in matching shades; and a separate dressing room. The ensuite bathroom has a freestanding bath tub and a glass-walled, walk-in shower; both have views of the ocean. All rooms have a flatscreen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, free WiFi, air-conditioning, minibar (with a free bottle of champagne on arrival), tea- and Nespresso-coffee-making facilities and Acqua di Parma bath products.

These magnificent, 290sq m villas are set directly on the beach and hidden amongst tropical greenery and private gardens, with unparalleled privacy and views of the Indian Ocean. Each villa opens up entirely on one side to reveal a deck with a swing chair, day-bed and sunloungers. There’s also a 36sq m pool that’s softly lit at night, plus a jacuzzi. The interior is elegantly designed in pale wood and neutral colours; there’s a king-size bed dressed in white linens and brightly-coloured blankets; a separate living room with a sofa and chairs in matching shades; and a separate dressing room. The ensuite, circular bathroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, a bath tub and two showers: one indoors and one in the garden. All rooms have a flatscreen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, free WiFi, air-conditioning, minibar (with a free bottle of champagne on arrival), tea- and Nespresso-coffee-making facilities and Acqua di Parma bath products.

Each of these 490sqm beachfront thatched-roof villas has a large private sun deck with a 60sq m freshwater infinity pool, swing chair, sunloungers, shade-providing parasols, an oversized daybed and an alfresco dining area. The circular living room has beach views and an adjoining kitchenette; the bedroom has a king-size bed and floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views. In the large bathroom there’s a deep soaking tub, Acqua di Parma bath products and two walk-in showers – one indoors and one outdoors. There’s also a welcome bottle of champagne, a fruit basket, free WiFi, included laundry services, snorkelling equipment to borrow, on-demand films, water and fruit (replenished daily), and tea- and coffee-making kit. Guests staying in residences will be tended to by a dedicated butler and private chef and have included daily breakfast, group yoga and meditation classes, gourmet in-villa turndown service, one private outdoor cinema experience on your sundeck and one private half-day excursion.

These 425sq m thatched-roof villas are at the end of the over-water jetty and have uninterrupted ocean views. Each has a large sundeck with a private freshwater infinity pool, swing chair, sunloungers and a daybed; there’s also a rooftop deck with lounge seating. Inside, there’a king-size bed, sea-facing sofa and a large ensuite bathroom with ocean views, a walk-in rainfall shower, a deep soaking tub and Acqua di Parma bath products. There’s also a welcome bottle of champagne, a fruit basket, free WiFi, included laundry services, snorkelling equipment to borrow, on-demand films, water and fruit (replenished daily), and tea- and coffee-making kit. Guests staying in residences will be tended to by a dedicated butler and private chef and have included daily breakfast, group yoga and meditation classes, gourmet in-villa turndown service, one private outdoor cinema experience on your sundeck and one private half-day excursion.