LE MERIDIEN MALDIVES RESORT & SPA, Kurendhoo

Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa has 141 villas set within a tropical landscape overlooking the Indian Ocean. The property sits on Thilamaafushi, a natural island surrounded by blue lagoons and accessible via a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport. Guests can choose from overwater, beach, and lagoon villa categories, each with private decks and direct access to the ocean or beach.

The resort offers six restaurants and bars. Tabemasu provides a teppanyaki counter alongside omakase menus, while Turquoise is a beachside marketplace with global and local dishes. Riviera brings Mediterranean cuisine to the Maldives, and Velaa Bar + Grill serves wood-fired pizzas by the pool before turning into a premium steakhouse each evening. La Vie is an adults-only bar with an oceanfront infinity pool and private beach.

The hotel operates a marine conservation hub where guests can observe green and hawksbill turtles among other marine life. Families can use the Le Méridien Family and Kids' Hub, which offers day and night nature trails, folklore storytelling, and art classes. The property also provides snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, canoeing, bicycle rental, a Padel court, and stargazing sessions.

The resort runs an on-site hydroponic greenhouse that supplies fresh ingredients to its restaurants. Guests can participate in micro-green planting and family foraging and cooking classes at the Greenhouse. These eco-conscious efforts are supported by coral restoration activities and the resort's commitment to minimizing food waste through its dining program.

Explore Spa by Le Méridien offers treatments that include body scrubs, wraps, massages, facials, and hydrotherapy sessions in a setting surrounded by natural beauty. The property has two infinity pools, one of which is adults-only, and a fitness center with yoga classes, personal training, and boot camp sessions. Spa facilities include treatment rooms with glass floors overlooking the marine life, a spa lounge, and locker rooms.

Accommodation: 141 villas with ocean views

Access: 35-minute seaplane from Male

Conservation: On-site marine hub with turtle rehabilitation

Dining: 6 restaurants and bars including teppanyaki and omakase

Sustainability: Hydroponic greenhouse supplies restaurants

Family: Dedicated Kids' Hub with nature trails and art classes

Wellness: Spa with glass-floor treatment rooms