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OMaldives / Resorts / One&Only Reethi Rah vs Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

One&Only Reethi Rah vs
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

Two of the most celebrated resorts in North Male Atoll — One&Only Reethi Rah with its 12 private beaches and Jean-Michel Gathy design versus Four Seasons Kuda Huraa with its exceptional diving and family programme.

One and Only Reethi Rah North Male Atoll
One&Only Reethi Rah
North Male Atoll
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa North Male Atoll
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
North Male Atoll

One&Only Reethi Rah is the better choice for couples who want the most spacious island in North Male Atoll, 12 private beaches, and world-class tennis. Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is the better choice for families, serious divers, and guests who want the Four Seasons service standard with a faster airport connection.

Side-by-side comparison

North Male Atoll
One&Only Reethi Rah
North Male Atoll
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
Atoll
North Male Atoll
North Male Atoll
Transfer
45-min speedboat
25-min speedboat
Total villas
118 villas
96 villas
Entry price
From USD 1,737/night
From USD 1,400/night
Private beaches
12 private beaches
2 main beaches
Tennis
World-class — 9 courts
Yes
Diving
Good
Excellent — dedicated centre
Kids club
Yes
Yes — one of the best
Design
Jean-Michel Gathy
Four Seasons tropical
Best for
Couples, tennis, beach lovers
Families, divers

Which should you choose?

You want the most private beaches
One&Only Reethi Rah
Reethi Rah has 12 private beaches — more than any other resort in North Male Atoll. The island is large enough that guests rarely encounter each other. The closest thing to a private island without a full buyout.
You love tennis
One&Only Reethi Rah
9 courts including a floodlit stadium court, resident tennis professionals, and a coaching programme. No other resort in the Maldives matches it.
You are travelling with children
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa has one of the finest kids clubs in the Maldives — Kids For All Seasons covers ages 4 to 12 with structured activities, coral planting, and marine education.
You want the best diving
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
The Four Seasons dive centre is among the most professional in North Male Atoll — daily excursions, whale shark programmes, and strong marine conservation. The nearby channel sites are exceptional.
You want the fastest airport connection
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
Kuda Huraa is 25 minutes by speedboat — one of the fastest connections in the atoll. Reethi Rah is 45 minutes. For guests with tight connections or late arrivals, Kuda Huraa is easier.
You want designer architecture
One&Only Reethi Rah
Jean-Michel Gathy designed Reethi Rah with natural materials, sweeping rooflines, and a resort aesthetic that has aged beautifully. The architectural quality is a level above most resorts in the atoll.
North Male Atoll
One&Only Reethi Rah

118 Jean-Michel Gathy designed villas, 12 private beaches, world-class tennis, and 45 minutes by speedboat from the airport. The most spacious resort island in North Male Atoll.

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North Male Atoll
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

96 villas with one of the finest diving programmes in North Male Atoll, an exceptional kids club, and 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport. Four Seasons service at its most accessible.

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