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The Nautilus Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
4 restaurants, Mediterranean cuisine
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$5,882
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Explore the area

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Baa Atoll, Thiladhoo, 20066
  • Place, Hanifaru Bay
  • Place, Dharavandhoo Mosque
  • Place, Kuredu Beach
  • Airport, Dharavandhoo Island (DRV)

Room options

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Beach House

Beach House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 282 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach Residence

Beach Residence

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 309 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean House

Ocean House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 282 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Residence | Exterior

Ocean Residence

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 453 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Nautilus Mansion

The Nautilus Mansion

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 922 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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2 Bedroom Beach Residence | Exterior

2 Bedroom Beach Residence

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 610 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Nautilus Retreat | Exterior

The Nautilus Retreat

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 542 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Thiladhoo

A luxury stay in Thiladhoo awaits you at The Nautilus Maldives, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2021. You'll find Hanifaru Bay and Dharavandhoo Mosque in the region. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 4 restaurants, a full-service spa and a private beach. .A day of pampering at Solasta can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and reflexology along with access to the mud bath and sauna. The restaurant, Zeytoun, serves Mediterranean cuisine. Naiboli is the resort's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free kids' club, 24-hour gym and outdoor tennis court. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a Turkish bath/hammam and a steam room. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Thiladhoo resort, you'll be 9.9 km (6.1 mi) from Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach and 16.8 km (10.4 mi) from Hibalhidoo.
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Restaurants

  • ‪Malaafaiy Restaurant Kihaad - ‬119 min drive
  • ‪Blu Bar - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Bar - ‬68 min drive
  • Beach Bar
  • SeaBar

About this property

The Nautilus Maldives

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Nautilus Maldives such as a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a 24-hour health club and a steam room.

This 5-star Thiladhoo resort is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • Built in 2019
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
The Nautilus Maldives offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features private pools and private plunge pools. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Solasta has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

The Nautilus Maldives is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Naiboli
  • Ocaso
  • Thyme
  • Zeytoun

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Private plunge pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via floatplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Guests check-in in their house]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The listed transfer fee covers shared seaplane transfers. Private seaplane transfers are available for USD 7,500 per way. Transfer fees are collected by the property at check-out and are not applicable for packages that already include transfers.
The listed transfer fee covers shared seaplane transfers. Private seaplane transfers are available for USD 7,500 per way.
This property is accessible via shared and private seaplane from Velana International Airport (MLE). Flights are approximately 30 minutes in duration. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before arrival. Transfers are operated by The Nautilus Maldives via an 8-seat luxury seaplane with business-class leather seating. This flight goes directly to the property with no stops and operates only during daylight hours.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory shared seaplane transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Nautilus Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 10
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 375 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 10
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 575 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee for children (from 13 years old to 17 years old): USD 1750 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed transfer fee covers shared seaplane transfers. Private seaplane transfers are available for USD 7,500 per way.
The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 13-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 1750 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 1150 (return), (from 2 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nautilus Maldives Resort Thiladhoo
Nautilus Maldives Thiladhoo
The Nautilus Maldives Resort
The Nautilus Maldives Thiladhoo
The Nautilus Maldives Resort Thiladhoo
The Nautilus Beach Ocean Houses Maldives

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Nautilus Maldives?

The Nautilus Maldives offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nautilus Maldives?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nautilus Maldives on 20 Dec 2025 start from NZ$5,840.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Nautilus Maldives?

The closest beach to The Nautilus Maldives is Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach (8.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Nautilus Maldives?

Yep, Solasta is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Thai massages.

Does The Nautilus Maldives have a pool?

The Nautilus Maldives has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at The Nautilus Maldives?

The Nautilus Maldives features a private beach, a full-service spa and a 24-hour health club. All guestrooms come with private plunge pools, deep soaking tubs and hydromassage showerheads.

What makes The Nautilus Maldives a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Nautilus Maldives.

Is The Nautilus Maldives family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and supervised childcare, as well as baby monitors and highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Nautilus Maldives is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Nautilus Maldives?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.

Does The Nautilus Maldives serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nautilus Maldives?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Nautilus Maldives?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nautilus Maldives?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Nautilus Maldives?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

The Nautilus Maldives Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews

8/10 Good

VLAD, uk

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely new hotel. Excellent management and a great team of staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019