The Nautilus Maldives

The nine elegant, 309sq m beach houses line the silvery shores, each just a few steps from the sea. Each has an oval-shaped bedroom and an adjoining living room that opens up to a wide private sundeck sheltered by manicured gardens. There’s a private plunge pool, a furnished sundeck and a swing for shade-seekers. The bedroom has a king-size bed and a free-standing ceramic bath tub. The glass-walled, light-filled ensuite bathroom has private courtyard views, a walk-in shower and twin granite vanities, plus an addition outdoor shower. You’ll also find a bottle of champagne on arrival, fruit basket replenished daily, free laundry service (up to four pieces a day), TV with free on-demand movies, a desk, air-conditioning, a minibar which can be personalised for an extra cost, free bottled water, tea and coffee and black-out curtains.

Embrace life on stilts in your own 282sq m thatched Maldivian ocean house in the middle of the turquoise lagoon. Your private sundeck has steps that lead you down to the ocean and a private infinity pool that blends with the sky; these houses are perfect for honeymooners or privacy-seeking family clans. Inside the oval-shaped bedroom there are floor-to-ceiling windows, a king-size bed and (best of all, in our opinion), a glass-bottomed floor so you can see the bright fish darting around beneath you. There’s also a separate living room. The ensuite bathroom has a rainfall shower, a separate bath tub big enough for two and panoramic views of the brilliant Baa Atoll. You’ll also find a bottle of champagne on arrival, fruit basket replenished daily, free laundry service (up to four pieces a day), TV with free on-demand movies, a desk, air-conditioning, a minibar which can be personalised for an extra cost, free bottled water, tea and coffee and black-out curtains.

These refined 453sq m houses sit on stilts over the lagoon. There’s a spacious living room with glass floor panels (the better to see the fluoro fishes through) and a separate, richly decorated bedroom. The living and dining area open up to an expansive private sundeck with a private infinity pool and steps into the ocean below. Inside, there’s a king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a bath tub and a shower. You’ll also find a bottle of champagne on arrival, fruit basket replenished daily, free laundry service (up to four pieces a day), TV with free on-demand movies, a desk, air-conditioning, a minibar which can be personalised for an extra cost, free bottled water, tea and coffee and black-out curtains.

This beachy 415sq m bolthole is set over two storeys. Curved walls and circular living spaces pay homage to the Nautilus shell, with hand-picked decor and objets infusing each space with bohemian charm. On the ground floor, there’s a living room, dining area and a bar, which all open on to an expansive deck and a private infinity pool. Upstairs, a sun-drenched bedroom with a king-size bed looks out over breathtaking beach and ocean views and the upstairs terrace has a spiral staircase connecting it to the ground floor. The ensuite bathroom has a bath tub and a walk-in shower. You’ll also find a bottle of champagne on arrival, fruit basket replenished daily, free laundry service (up to four pieces a day), TV with free on-demand movies, a desk, air-conditioning, a minibar which can be personalised for an extra cost, free bottled water, tea and coffee and black-out curtains.

These two-bedroom 545sq m beach houses are spread over two floors and perfect for families or groups of friends. There’s a private sundeck that’s ideal for sunset gatherings and a private pool which sprawls into the floury sand. The ground floor has a living room, a dining room and one bedroom with a king-size bed. Upstairs, there’s a spacious master bedroom with panoramic ocean views. Each bedroom has a king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a bath tub and a shower. You’ll also find a bottle of champagne on arrival, fruit basket replenished daily, free laundry service (up to four pieces a day), TV with free on-demand movies, a desk, air-conditioning, a minibar which can be personalised for an extra cost, free bottled water, tea and coffee and black-out curtains.