Huvafen Fushi Maldives
Thirty minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Huvafen Fushi occupies a quiet stretch of North Malé Atoll built entirely around slowing down. Just 44 villas spread across the island's 350-by-100-metre footprint, split between beach bungalows, lagoon retreats, and two-bedroom pavilions, each centred on a private pool and styled with an editorial, design-led sensibility rather than standard resort polish. The signature draw is Huvafen Spa, the world's first underwater spa, alongside Vinum, the Maldives' first underground wine cellar, tucked eight metres beneath the island and stocked with rare vintages for intimate tasting evenings. Dining spans six venues, from wood-fired Neapolitan cooking at Forno to Japanese-Latin fusion at Salt, with private destination dinners arranged on sandbanks, floating tables, and lantern-lit lounges. Beyond the villas, guests can charter a traditional 65-foot dhoni for a private day on the water, dive or snorkel with mantas and whale sharks around the reef, or simply float in the saltwater pool at Lonu Veyo. Positioned and priced for romance, Huvafen Fushi leans into indulgence at every turn, making it a natural fit for honeymoons and anniversary trips alike.
Room Types
1/6Beach Bungalow With Pool
Facing a pristine lagoon, the Beach Bungalow with Pool comes with a daybed on the private deck for sunbathing, plus a plunge pool and an oversized bathtub with lagoon views. The interior carries the same modern, understated comfort throughout, making it an easy base for slow mornings and quiet evenings by the water.
1/6Lagoon Bungalow With Pool
Set beside the shimmering lagoon, this bungalow opens onto sweeping Indian Ocean views from its private deck and plunge pool. Facing east to catch the early sun, the villa is fitted with every essential amenity, offering a private, well-appointed base for settling into island time.
1/6Deluxe Beach Bungalow With Pool
This villa opens onto a private courtyard and sea view, with the natural surroundings folding into the interior's contemporary design. A freshwater infinity pool sits on the terrace, with a second, more private pool built into the bathroom area, alongside plush furnishings and an in-room screen for evenings spent unwinding.
1/8Ocean Bungalow With Pool
Positioned for wide-open Indian Ocean views, this three-tiered overwater bungalow includes an infinity pool, living spaces, and a daybed that all take in the horizon. A glass floor panel reveals the reef life below, while a home theatre system and oversized Jacuzzi round out the interior.
1/8Two-bedroom Ocean Pavilion With Pool
This 330-square-metre pool residence centres on a freshwater pool with an infinity edge that runs from the private deck into the living room, both shaded and open sections available, plus an outdoor Jacuzzi lit with fibre-optic lighting. Two bedrooms open onto their own balconies over turquoise water, and a stocked library rounds out the space.
1/8Two-bedroom Beach Pavilion With Pool
An elevated master bedroom with glass floors looks down onto an illuminated infinity pool and lagoon, connected by a staircase to the outdoor space below, which includes an open-air rain shower and garden bath. A second bedroom has its own deck, rain shower, entertainment system, and library, giving the villa two fully separate retreats.
1/5Dhoni
This traditional 65-foot dhoni lets guests sail the Maldives independently, exploring reefs by day with a 24-hour crew on hand, and can be booked alongside any villa. Below deck, the vessel holds a king bed, wine cellar, and a well-stocked minibar for private time on open water.
1/8CUBE
CUBE is built for groups, with a large living area and master bedroom opening onto shared social spaces, a private pool, and a barbecue setup made for gathering. It offers a self-contained corner of the resort for families or groups travelling together.
Dining
CELSIUS
International
Celsius serves throughout the day, opening with fresh coffee at breakfast and moving into relaxed seaside lunches, then evening dishes that include spiced curries, oysters, and a Wagyu sirloin served rare.
FORNO
Italian
Set beneath a grove of coconut palms with a wood-fired oven at its centre, Forno turns out contemporary Neapolitan dishes in a casual beachside setting — handmade pizzas and pastas for daily lunches, with themed dinners on select evenings.
VINUM
Wine Cellar
The Maldives' first underground wine cellar sits eight metres beneath the island, holding thousands of rare bottles. Degustation menus and wine flights are served in this intimate, art-filled subterranean space, with reservations required.
SALT
Japanese-Latin
Salt serves Japanese cuisine with a Latin twist in a relaxed, Izakaya-style setting, paired with a menu of distinctive cocktails.
UMBAR
Bar
Set on the sand with oversized cushions and the scent of shisha in the air, UMBar pours handcrafted cocktails and light snacks to a backdrop of jazz.
RAW CAFÉ
Café / Organic
This cosy, wood-finished café serves organic, ingredient-forward dishes designed to let fresh produce speak for itself.
DESTINATION DINING EXPERIENCES
Private Dining
Private chef-led dinners are arranged in some of the resort's most memorable spots, from a table set in the infinity pool to the Cardamom Lounge under the stars, beneath the palms, or on a private sandbank out in the ocean.
Activities
Huvafen Spa
Huvafen Spa includes the world's first underwater spa in the Maldives, an immersive, water-focused space designed for deep relaxation and healing treatments.
Wedding Venues in Maldives
Ceremonies can be arranged on the beach, deep within the Vinum wine cellar, or out at sea, each setting shaped around the resort's naturally dramatic surroundings.
Underwater
The waters around the island bring regular sightings of manta rays and whale sharks gliding through the currents just offshore.
Snorkelling and Diving
The house reef offers an easy way into the underwater world, with a range of dive sites nearby for a closer look at the marine life around Huvafen Fushi.
Around the Island
Private hideaways are tucked throughout the island, including Lonu Veyo, a saltwater pool for effortless floating, with seaplane transfers offering one more perspective on the island from above.
Transfers
30-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport
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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