Nova Maldives

Nova Maldives has a really easy-going feel to it. We loved the combination of its clean, contemporary overwater villas and the more natural, thatched-roof spaces around the island. The lagoon is beautifully clear, and there’s plenty of that classic Maldivian turquoise around the walkways and beach. One of my favourite memories was simply sitting out on the boat in the late afternoon on a sunset cruise, watching the sun soften over the ocean. It felt relaxed and unpretentious—more about enjoying the island and the sea than dressing things up too much.

This note is from October 2022. Villas, restaurants and reefs change between visits. Ask us what's new there.

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