Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa carries the intimacy of a traditional Maldivian village, dressed up with the polish Four Seasons is known for. Coconut-thatched villas line pathways framed by bougainvillea, frangipani, and hibiscus, while curved stone walls and dense garden foliage keep each of the resort's 96 villas feeling properly private. Every interior leans into a relaxed, contemporary-tropical style that matches the island's unhurried pace. A 35-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport in North Malé Atoll, the resort has built a genuine reputation around surfing, running its own Tropicsurf school and hosting the annual Surfing Champions Trophy. Beyond the waves, guests can sail by traditional dhoni to The Island Spa — the only spa in the Maldives set on its own private islet — or wind down at the Sunset Lounge as the sky turns colour each evening. It's a setting equally suited to families, honeymooners, and anyone chasing a proper surf trip.
Room Types
BEACH PAVILION WITH POOL
This traditional indoor-outdoor sanctuary looks straight out over the ocean, giving guests a choice between a private plunge pool and a white-sand beach just steps away. A spacious garden with its own gazebo adds a further spot to unwind outdoors.
1/4SUNRISE FAMILY WATER VILLA WITH POOL
Set at the far end of the water villa jetty for maximum privacy, this villa offers separate sleeping areas for restful evenings and overwater pool nets for lazing above the lagoon. A private stretch of water right outside makes for easy sunrise snorkelling.
1/5TWO-BEDROOM BEACH PAVILION WITH POOL
Two full bedrooms and bathrooms give families genuine breathing room in this beachfront pavilion, complemented by a free-form plunge pool, private garden, and open-air gazebo built for outdoor living.
1/5SUNSET TWO-BEDROOM WATER SUITE
Open-concept living gives this water suite plenty of room for families or small groups, with an extended deck and private pool positioned perfectly to catch a classic Maldivian sunset.
1/4DELUXE BEACH PAVILION WITH POOL
Bright and secluded, this pavilion sits just steps from the beach with a private garden, free-form pool, and day-bed gazebo, made for guests who want indoor-outdoor living without compromise.
SUNRISE WATER VILLA WITH POOL
An infinity pool sits right off the bedroom, with overwater hammocks and a water's-edge living and dining pavilion completing the setting. Steps lead directly down into a warm lagoon dotted with reef fish and coral.
1/7SUNSET WATER VILLA WITH POOL
This over-water villa mirrors its sunrise-facing counterpart, with an infinity pool by the bedroom, overwater hammocks, and steps down into a lagoon rich with reef fish and coral.
1/2SUNRISE BEACH BUNGALOW WITH POOL
Set among tropical foliage and mature palms, this bungalow moves easily from indoor privacy to the white-sand beach, with a private deck for sunbathing and a plunge pool for cooling off.
1/2SUNSET BEACH BUNGALOW WITH POOL
Sharing the same garden setting as its sunrise counterpart, this bungalow offers a private deck and plunge pool amid tropical foliage and mature palms, ideal for indoor-outdoor beach living.
1/4SUNSET FAMILY BEACH BUNGALOW WITH POOL
A private plunge pool, deck, and traditional thatched hut give families their own beachfront space to reconnect, with a cosy trundle bed on hand for younger guests at night.
SUNRISE FAMILY BEACH BUNGALOW WITH POOL
This family bungalow mirrors its sunset counterpart with a private plunge pool, deck, and thatched hut just steps from the beach, plus a trundle bed for children at bedtime.
1/4SUNSET THREE-BEDROOM WATER SUITE
The resort's most expansive over-water accommodation, this three-bedroom suite represents the top tier of ocean-based living at Kuda Huraa.
1/2TWO-BEDROOM ROYAL BEACH VILLA
This secluded villa comes with its own stretch of beach, giving families and guests who need extra room a genuinely private slice of beachside living.
1/3SUNRISE TWO-BEDROOM WATER SUITE
A dramatically extended deck holds a large infinity pool, sun platform, shaded lounge, al fresco showers, and overwater hammocks in this palatial ocean-top retreat, and the interior matches the ambition of the outdoor space.
1/4SUNRISE THREE-BEDROOM WATER SUITE
As the sunrise-facing counterpart to the resort's flagship three-bedroom suite, this villa offers the same level of lavish, ocean-based living at Kuda Huraa.
GARDEN PAVILION WITH POOL
Built with couples in mind, this secluded pavilion looks out from the bed onto a spacious private garden complete with a free-form pool, day-bed, and gazebo.
1/3PREMIER FAMILY BEACH BUNGALOW WITH POOL
This top-tier family bungalow offers a private plunge pool, deck, and traditional thatched hut just steps from the beach, with a cosy trundle bed keeping younger guests comfortable at night.
Dining
CAFÉ HURAA
International
Set beside the swimming pool beneath two al fresco pavilions, this all-day restaurant serves Western, Asian, and Maldivian dishes on a raised floor that maximises views across the pool and ocean.
REEF CLUB
Italian
Tucked away at the island's quieter southern end, this restaurant focuses on Italian fine dining, with seafood, homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and grilled meats served on a deck overlooking baby black-tip reef sharks in the shallows.
BARAABARU
Indian
Open for dinner only, this restaurant serves made-to-order, home-style Indian cuisine including Jain, Sattvic, and organic dishes, with seating beneath timber columns inspired by Kerala or on a torch-lit deck extending 25 metres over the sea.
KANDU GRILL
Grill
Set beside the main pool, this dinner-only venue serves the fresh catch of the day alongside meats, seafood, and sides from an open kitchen pavilion.
SUNSET LOUNGE
Bar
An open-sided pavilion overlooking the main jetty, this lounge pairs picture-perfect sunset views beyond The Island Spa with a billiards table, creative cocktails, and access to Turtle Beach.
POOLSIDE BAR
Bar
A swim-up bar and adjacent terrace serving cocktails, juices, and snacks throughout the day, with poolside gazebos offering shade by day and a romantic dining setting by night.
IN-BUNGALOW DINING
In-Villa
Available around the clock, in-bungalow dining covers everything from a sunrise Champagne breakfast to a candlelit dinner under the stars.
Activities
Surfing
Guests can build an entire trip around surfing at Kuda Huraa, with on-site instructors from Tropicsurf running classes for ages six and up, private Seaplane Surfaris on offer, and the annual Surfing Champions Trophy bringing world champions to the island.
Family Activities
The resort runs a wide range of activities for younger guests and families, from surf lessons and lagoon diving courses to marine talks, coral reefscaping, dolphin cruises, shark snorkel safaris, and cooking classes, with staff on hand to help throughout.
Excursions
Guided trips range from short outings to full-day adventures, including visits to Malé, island-hopping, dolphin-watching cruises, sunset fishing, champagne cruises, and private yacht charters.
THE ISLAND SPA SEA SANCTUARY
Reached by traditional dhoni across the lagoon, The Island Spa is the only spa in the Maldives set on its own private islet, with a treatment menu built around the healing properties of the ocean.
“Secrets of the Sea” Night Spa Ritual
This 150-minute evening ritual focuses on the vagus nerve for deep relaxation, delivered beneath a canopy of stars.
KIDS FOR ALL SEASONS
Open to children aged four to twelve, the Kuda Mas Club runs an action-packed programme of beach activities, creative crafts, and games designed to be both fun and culturally enriching.
Transfers
35-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport in North Malé Atoll.
Policies
Check-in, check-out, cancellation and other resort-specific policies are confirmed directly with the resort at the time of booking.
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