One&Only Reethi Rah
Review 2026
The verdict
One&Only Reethi Rah has the finest beaches of any resort in the Maldives — the island's 14 beaches of white sand are extraordinary in length, quality, and natural beauty. The resort is also the largest luxury island in North Male Atoll — 109 hectares of lush vegetation with 130 villas, the most comprehensive water sports programme in the country, and the One&Only service standard delivered by a team that consistently ranks among the best trained in the Maldives. For guests who prioritise the beach and water sports experience over house reef snorkelling, Reethi Rah is the definitive choice.
Getting there
North Male Atoll — 60-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport, available at any hour.
The beaches
Reethi Rah has the finest beaches of any resort in the Maldives. The island's 109 hectares contain 14 distinct beaches of extraordinary quality — long, wide, white sand with the turquoise North Male Atoll lagoon beyond. No other resort in the country offers this breadth and quality of beach environment. Guests who have stayed at multiple Maldives resorts consistently cite the Reethi Rah beaches as the defining memory of the stay — not the villas, not the dining, the beaches.
Water sports
The One&Only Reethi Rah water sports centre is the most comprehensive of any resort in the Maldives. Kite surfing, wake boarding, water skiing, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, SUP, kayaking, and jet skiing are all available with professional instruction. The lagoon conditions at Reethi Rah — consistent wind from the northeast monsoon and a large protected bay — create ideal conditions for kite surfing and sailing that are available at very few other Maldives resorts. For guests who want to combine ultra-luxury accommodation with active water sports, Reethi Rah is the only resort in the Maldives that consistently delivers both at the highest level.
The villas
130 villas across beach and overwater categories — all with private pools. The Beach Villa is the entry category and features a private pool and direct beach access. The Overwater Villa is suspended above the lagoon with direct water access. The Grand Overwater Villa is the pinnacle — an expansive overwater residence with a private infinity pool and panoramic lagoon views. All villas reflect the One&Only design aesthetic — contemporary, natural materials, understated luxury.
The service standard
The One&Only training programme is considered among the most rigorous in the luxury hotel industry, and Reethi Rah consistently delivers service that matches and occasionally exceeds the Cheval Blanc and Velaa standard despite operating at nearly three times the scale. The villa host programme — a dedicated team member for each villa — creates a personalised service experience across 130 villas that most boutique resorts with 40-50 villas struggle to match.
How to book
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