The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
There’s an unmistakable air of luxury surrounding the tropical paradise that is The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. It could be the secluded chain of private islands, the boldly designed overwater villas or the above-and-beyond private butler service. Or it could simply be postcard-perfect natural surroundings: sparkling turquoise waters, lush vegetation and blue sky as far as the eye can see.
This ultra-luxe resort is a feast for the eyes. One hundred villas are all created with a unique curvature and lined with strategically placed wooden slats to maintain a sense of privacy. The circular overwater villas — a marked departure from the thatched-roof villas prevalent in the Maldives — form an oval around the ring-shaped spa. Indoor/outdoor living spaces feel seamless, with retractable wall-to-wall windows and spacious outdoor showers.
In fact, The Ritz-Carlton eschews the barefoot luxury look of other Maldives resorts in favor of a sleek, modern aesthetic. You won’t find gimmicks like waterslides into the ocean or glass-bottomed bathrooms — just pure, unadulterated luxury.
- Every guest is treated like royalty at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by the sound of a traditional Sangu horn as well as your private butler or aris meeha, the local Dhivehi term for an attendant to the royal family.
- The Maldives hotel takes sustainability seriously, installing solar panels on each of the 100 villas, removing single-use plastic from the property and bottling its own water onsite.
- Eau Bar serves as the resort’s striking centerpiece with a round pool jutting out into the Indian Ocean. Laze the day away in a plush lounger with a cocktail, stop in for afternoon tea or visit at dusk to catch the hotel’s nightly Maldivian sunset ritual.
- Almost any activity is at your fingertips at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Whether you’re interested in sunrise yoga, tennis, watersports, spa treatments or even a private charter of a superyacht, you’ll find it here.
- Seven unique restaurants and bars cater to almost any palate. Feast on Cantonese-style favorites at Summer Pavilion, tacos at Beach Shack, Middle Eastern fare at Arabesque (located in nearby Fari Marina Village), Italian classics at La Locanda and teppanyaki at Iwau.
- Floor-to-ceiling glass doors make the airy 1,600-square-foot accommodations feel even larger, especially when retracted to create a walk-out balcony.
- Furnished with a plush chaise lounge, couch and private infinity pool overlooking the endless ocean, the villa’s picturesque terrace might tempt you to spend an entire day here.
- The luxury resort's rooms boast an excellent bathroom. A large marble soaking tub and two showers (one indoor, one outdoor) let you soak up views while washing off the sand with high-end Bamford toiletries. An impossibly soft robe waits to envelop you in vacation relaxation afterward.
- Each of the 100 villas offers a private dock with ocean and lagoon access and a catamaran net so you can soak up the sun just inches above crystal-clear waters.
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