Where to stay in the Maldives?

Simple hotel on Rah Dhebai Magu, in the heart of Malé, 200 m from the centre. For a short stopover in the capital, with the seafront and the fish market on foot.

Resort on its own private island, 5.7 km from Malé, a short speedboat crossing from the airport. For starting or ending the trip in peace, with the comfort of a resort and no long transfer.

Kurumba was the first resort to open in the Maldives, in 1972: the country's entire tourism industry began on this islet.

Resort on Furanafushi island, 9 km from Malé, reached by speedboat from the airport. For a first resort night close to the capital, with reef and lagoon from the moment you arrive.

Guesthouse on Valu Magu, 500 m from the island centre, near the beach where swimwear is allowed. For those who want the lagoon on foot and boat trips arranged from the village.

Hotel on Miskiyy Magu, 500 m from the centre of Maafushi, upmarket for a local island. For those who want the comfort of a hotel without the budget of a private resort.

Beach hotel on Miskiyy Magu, 500 m from the centre of Maafushi. For sleeping close to the sand, with dolphin and sandbank excursions to arrange from the island.

Guesthouse on Beach Road, on the local island of Dhigurah, in South Ari Atoll. For the whale sharks that frequent the area, at local-island rather than resort prices.