Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
Unfolding across a lush 44-hectare private island in the remote northern Baa Atoll — the Maldives' only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve — Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is one of the planet's richest manta and whale-shark habitats. Built on a former coconut plantation with its original vegetation preserved, the Resort's 103 villas rise in native Maldivian style, with steeply pitched thatched roofs, coral walls and expansive outdoor living.
Accommodations
103 beach, oceanfront and overwater villas — from 77 m² Premier Oceanfront Bungalows to the magnificent 800 m² Four-Bedroom Landaa Estate with 2,000 m² of private outdoor space. Every villa features a private plunge or infinity pool, floor-to-ceiling ocean or garden views, 24-hour in-villa dining and complimentary premium Wi-Fi.
AyurMa Wellbeing
AyurMa — Mother of Life in Sanskrit — is the heart of Landaa's Planetary Wellbeing ethos. Ayurvedic doctors, naturopaths and yoga therapists design bespoke, science-informed programmes across open-air garden pavilions and overwater treatment rooms. Highlights include AntiGravity Yoga, Aqua Float, Teresa Tarmey facials and daily live-stream Yoga Connection classes for guests worldwide.
Marine Discovery
Headquarters of the Manta Trust's flagship Maldivian Manta Ray Project. Guests enjoy PADI diving across Baa Atoll's reefs and manta cleaning stations, snorkelling on the house reef and 2-km lagoon, seasonal whale-shark excursions, coral propagation and reef restoration programmes led by resident marine biologists.
Dining
Six restaurants and lounges: beachside Italian Blu, overwater Arabian Al Barakat, teppanyaki Cafe Landaa, open-fire Fuego Grill, lounge Five Degrees North and the Poolside Bar — led by Executive Sous Chef Matteo Lusenti using island-grown herbs, vegetables and sustainably sourced seafood.
Recreation and Experiences
- PADI dive centre — Baa Atoll reefs, channels and manta cleaning stations
- Seasonal manta-ray and whale-shark excursions in the wider biosphere reserve
- Four pools including a 50 m Olympic-size main pool with swim-up bar
- One tennis court with lessons; fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling glass walls
- Boating, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing and full complement of water toys
Families and Younger Guests
The Kuda Velaa Kids Club offers supervised activities — painting, crafts, hermit-crab race, beach games and dedicated yoga. No additional charge for children under 12 sharing with parents (space permitting).
Weddings and Celebrations
Beaches, sandbanks, gardens and overwater pavilions set the scene for weddings, vow renewals and honeymoons within a UNESCO biosphere reserve, supported by dedicated planners and bespoke private-dining experiences.
Sustainability and Marine Conservation
- Marine Discovery Centre and Manta Trust Maldivian Manta Ray Project HQ
- Coral Propagation Project and Reefscapers coral-frame programme
- Sea Turtle Rescue and rehabilitation
- Fish Breeding Programme — clownfish and reef-species rearing
- Island-wide Planetary Wellbeing initiative spanning conservation, regeneration and community outreach
Good to Know
- Check-in / Check-out: 2:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Airport transfer: 35-minute scenic seaplane flight from Velana International Airport (Male)
- Connectivity: Complimentary premium Wi-Fi throughout
- Dining: 24-hour in-villa dining
- Payment: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, JCB, China UnionPay
- Children: No additional charge for children under 12 sharing with parents