Huvafen Fushi has the world's first underwater spa and an underground wine cellar below the surface. The resort is compact, fast from the airport, and built around an overwater pavilion layout that feels like a private residence on the water rather than a hotel room. The house reef is among the best in North Male.
About the Resort
Champagne and caviar, underwater.
Huvafen Fushi is a compact, design-led island retreat in North Malé Atoll, combining easy airport access with a genuinely private feel. The resort is known for Huvafen Spa, home to the world’s first underwater treatment room, where marine life drifts past panoramic windows during selected treatments.
Accommodation spans 46 bungalows and pavilions, each with a private pool. Choose between beach and overwater settings, from intimate lagoon bungalows to expansive multi-bedroom residences for families and groups.
Dining moves between overwater Japanese-Latin cuisine at SALT, organic dishes at RAW, relaxed all-day meals at Celsius, Italian favourites at Fogliani’s, and Vinum—the Maldives’ first underground wine cellar. Private dining experiences, including underwater and sandbank dinners, can also be arranged.
The island’s house reef sits close to shore and is easy to explore independently or with the FLOAT team. Guests can also join PADI diving, water sports, marine-biologist-led experiences and coral-restoration activities. A personal Thakuru assistant and Dream Maker concierge help tailor each stay.
Accommodation
Villa Categories
Lagoon Bungalow with Pool
Sunrise-facing overwater living with direct lagoon access, a private freshwater plunge pool and a generous deck for slow island days.
130 m² · 1 bedroom · 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child
Beach Bungalow
Deluxe Beach Bungalow with Pools and Two Bedroom Beach House with Pool
Beachfront options range from the one-bedroom Deluxe Beach Bungalow, with two private plunge pools and direct beach access, to the expansive Two Bedroom Beach House, with a private pool, living and dining spaces, and kitchen.
196–800 m² · 1–2 bedrooms · 3–6 adults or 2–4 adults + 1–2 children
Ocean Bungalow with Pool
Sunset-facing overwater bungalow with three tiers of deck space, direct lagoon access and a private infinity pool.
160 m² · 1 bedroom · 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child
Pavillions
Two Bedroom Ocean Pavilion with Indoor-Outdoor Pool, Two Bedroom Ocean Pavilion with Outdoor Pool and Three Bedroom Beach Pavilion with Pool
For families and groups, the Ocean Pavilions pair two bedrooms with generous living areas, kitchens and private pools—choose a sunset-facing indoor-outdoor pool or sunrise-facing outdoor pool. The Three Bedroom Beach Pavilion adds direct beach access, an infinity pool and expansive indoor-outdoor living.
330–800 m² · 2–3 bedrooms · 6–9 adults or 4–6 adults + 2–3 children
Honest assessment
Who this resort fits, and who it doesn’t.
- +Couples and honeymooners wanting an intimate, design-led stay
- +Spa lovers, especially those drawn to underwater treatments
- +Snorkellers and divers who want easy house-reef access
- +Families and groups wanting spacious multi-bedroom villas without a large-resort feel
- ·Travellers seeking a large, sprawling resort with endless venues and activities
- ·Guests who want a remote, seaplane-only Maldives escape far from Malé
- ·Value-led travellers prioritising lower rates over a boutique luxury experience
Frequently Asked Questions
About Huvafen Fushi.
Yes. Huvafen Spa includes the world’s first underwater treatment room, with panoramic reef views, alongside overwater treatment pavilions. Spa treatments should be booked in advance.
The house reef is a genuine strength: it sits roughly 25 metres from shore and can be explored independently or on guided daytime and night snorkels. Marine life and visibility naturally vary with conditions.
Huvafen Fushi is reached by speedboat from Velana International Airport, with a journey time of around 30 minutes. Guests are met at the airport and escorted to the boat
No. Huvafen Fushi welcomes families and has two- and three-bedroom accommodation suitable for groups with children.
Huvafen Fushi has 46 private bungalows and pavilions, creating a notably intimate resort feel.
Yes. Every bungalow and pavilion has its own private pool or plunge pool, across both beach and overwater accommodation.
Dining includes Celsius for all-day meals, RAW for organic dishes and sunset drinks, SALT for Japanese-Latin cuisine, Fogliani’s for Italian, and Vinum, the Maldives’ first underground wine cellar. Private dining experiences can also be arranged.
Choose from Lagoon, Ocean and Deluxe Beach Bungalows; two-bedroom Ocean Pavilions; a Two Bedroom Beach House; and a Three Bedroom Beach Pavilion. Options range from one-bedroom escapes for couples to generous residences for families and groups.
Yes. Its small scale, private-pool villas, underwater spa, wine cellar, intimate dining and easy airport transfer make it especially well suited to couples and honeymoon stays.
Huvafen Fushi pairs a rare combination of an underwater spa, an underground wine cellar and a house reef close to shore with a compact, 46-villa setting just 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.