Beach Villa
On the beach · Sleeps three adults, or two adults and two children
Dusit Hotels & Resorts · Baa Atoll
Dusit Thani Maldives
- 35 min by seaplane
- Land by 15:00
- 4.9 on TripAdvisor · 3,661 reviews
- Travellers' Choice 2026
- All taxes in the price
The villas
On the beach
Beach Plunge Pool Villa
122 m² · On the beach · Plunge pool
Beachfront Pool Villa
122 m² · On the beach · Private pool · Contemporary Thai interiors
Two Bedrooms Beach Pool Villa (4 adults)
Two bedrooms on the beach · Private pool · Priced for four adults, sleeps up to six
Over the water
Waterfront Pool Villa
150 m² · Over the lagoon · Pool on the private terrace
Overwater Pool Villa
180 m² · Over the water · Private pool · Direct access to the reef
House reef
Our rating
4/5
Strong
Dusit Thani Maldives is ringed by a reef that runs right round the island, so snorkelling starts straight off the island rather than from a boat. Guests describe the reef as easy to reach, a few minutes' swim out, and the Overwater Pool Villas have direct access to it. Turtles come up most often in guest reports, along with reef sharks, rays, octopus and plenty of colourful fish. The caveat is current: guests report a strong pull on some stretches, so check conditions with the dive centre before a long swim. For a guided outing, the dive centre runs turtle safaris and night snorkelling, for groups or privately.
How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →Getting there
Route
Seaplane
- Journey
- 35 min, airport to island
- Last arrival that works
- 15:00
Alternative
Domestic flight to Dharavandhoo + speedboat
- Journey
- 35 min
Land at Velana after 15:00 and the last seaplane of the day will have gone, which means a night in Malé before you reach the island.
The 35-minute seaplane flies in daylight only, from 06:30 to 16:00. After the seaplanes stop, the route is a 25-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo, operating until 23:30, and a 10-minute speedboat to Dusit Thani Maldives.
Transfer details last checked 20 October 2026. We re-check yours against your actual ticket before we quote. See what your flight can reach →
What guests say
4.9out of 5 on TripAdvisor · 3,661 reviews
Amazing resort and amazing house reef!
We had an amazing stay at Dusit Thani Maldives! The Beach Pool Villa was incredible, with so many beautiful spots to relax and enjoy the views, like the cabana daybed, sun loungers...
Thanks so much for this ingredible holiday!
An unforgettable stay made special by the most wonderful people! We had an absolutely amazing time at Dusit Thani Maldives and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The resort itself is...
Great experience at Dusit Thani Maldives
We have a very pleasant experience at Dusit Thani Maldives! We spent 4nights on the island. The room is quite large and very clean and the privacy is great too. Our Butler...
Travellers' Choice 2026. Rating checked 20 October 2026. Read all the reviews on TripAdvisor →
About the resort
Dusit Thani Maldives is on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, and its house reef runs right round the island, so the snorkelling starts from the shore rather than from a boat. The seaplane from Velana takes 35 minutes, and a domestic flight with a ten-minute speedboat covers the evening.
It is a large, green island with Thai roots: Thai cooking at Benjarong, Thai massage in the treetop rooms of Devarana Spa, and one of the largest infinity pools in the Maldives. Hanifaru Bay, where manta rays gather in season, is 15 minutes away by boat.
What you pay
Every price on this page is for four nights, two adults sharing (four in the Two Bedrooms Beach Pool Villa), on half board or all inclusive, with the return domestic flight, the speedboat and every Maldivian tax in one figure.
The dates move the price more than the villa does. The green season comes in more than a third below the dearest weeks of the dry season, while the Overwater Pool Villa runs between a sixth and a quarter above the Beach Villa. All inclusive adds roughly a tenth to a fifth to the half-board price for the same villa and dates.
The Beach Villa is the simplest way in. The Beach Plunge Pool Villa and the Beachfront Pool Villa are the same size on the sand, each with its own pool. Over the water, the Waterfront Pool Villa has its pool on the terrace, and the Overwater Pool Villa, the largest, opens onto the reef.
For families or two couples, the Two Bedrooms Beach Pool Villa is priced for four adults and sleeps up to six.
The two weeks over New Year are not priced on this page, because the New Year's Eve gala dinner is compulsory and charged per person. Tell us your dates and we will price them.
What's included, and what isn't
In the price: your villa, breakfast and dinner at The Market, Sea Grill, Benjarong or Sala, the return domestic flight and speedboat, and every Maldivian tax. All inclusive adds lunch, drinks in the bars and restaurants during opening hours, and a daily minibar refill.
Not in the price: your international flights, travel insurance, Indian TCS, drinks on half board, room service, the seaplane if you would rather fly straight in, the Hanifaru Bay manta trip and other excursions, and anything not named above.
Who this isn't for
Anyone who wants a wide white beach outside every villa. Guests find the beaches narrower than at many resorts, and the island is planted thick with coconut palms rather than open sand.
Snorkellers who want to wander in from anywhere. Guests report only a few easy entry points and a strong current on some stretches, so ask the dive centre before a long swim.
Late arrivals hoping for the seaplane. It flies in daylight only, so an evening landing means the domestic flight and boat instead.
Before you book
There are five places to eat and drink: The Market's buffets, Benjarong for Thai food over the water, Sea Grill by the pool, Sala for plant-based dishes, and the Sand Bar for sunset drinks. The kids' club has a tree house, and the dive centre runs turtle safaris.
Up to two children under twelve stay free in their parents' villa and eat from the kids' menu. Over New Year the shortest stay is four nights, and nobody checks out on New Year's Eve.
The villas are being refurbished in stages. Ask us which are finished for your dates.
For current rates, villa availability and transfers, message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dusit Thani Maldives?
Dusit Thani Maldives is on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve north of Malé. Hanifaru Bay, where manta rays and whale sharks gather in season, is about 15 minutes away by speedboat.
How do I get to Dusit Thani Maldives?
There are two routes from Velana International Airport. The seaplane takes 35 minutes and lands at the resort, but it flies in daylight only, from 06:30 to 16:00. After that, a 25-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo runs until 23:30, followed by a 10-minute speedboat. The prices on this page include the domestic flight and speedboat; the seaplane is charged extra per person. Send us your flight times before you book them.
What villas are there?
Six villas are priced on this page. On the beach are the Beach Villa, the Beach Plunge Pool Villa and Beachfront Pool Villa, both 122 m² with a pool, and the Two Bedrooms Beach Pool Villa, priced for four adults. Over the water are the Waterfront Pool Villa (150 m², pool on the terrace) and the Overwater Pool Villa (180 m²). The resort also has an overwater pavilion and beach residences with two or three bedrooms for larger groups. Ask us about those.
How good is the house reef?
The reef runs right round the island, so you can snorkel straight from the shore, and the Overwater Pool Villas have direct access to it. Guests most often report turtles, along with reef sharks, rays and plenty of fish. There are only a few easy entry points and some stretches have a strong current, so check conditions with the dive centre first.
When can I see the mantas at Hanifaru Bay?
Manta rays and whale sharks gather at Hanifaru Bay from May to November. The bay is about 15 minutes from Dusit Thani Maldives by speedboat, and the resort runs manta snorkelling trips there in season. The trips are not included in the room price.
Where can I eat?
The Market serves breakfast and dinner buffets, Benjarong serves Thai food over the water, Sea Grill is the poolside grill, Sala serves plant-based dishes with produce from the resort's own gardens, and the Sand Bar beside the infinity pool is the place for sunset drinks.
Is Dusit Thani Maldives good for children?
Yes. The kids' club has a tree house, indoor and outdoor play areas and a daily programme of activities, and babysitting can be arranged. Tell us the ages of anyone travelling and we will suggest the right villa.
What do the meal plans include?
Half board is breakfast at The Market and dinner at your choice of Sea Grill, Benjarong, Sala or The Market buffet, without drinks. All inclusive, which the resort calls Pure Indulgence, adds lunch, beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks in the restaurants and bars during opening hours, and a daily minibar refill. Room service is charged on every plan.
Can I stay over Christmas and New Year?
Yes, but the two weeks over New Year are priced on request. The New Year's Eve gala dinner is compulsory and charged per person, the shortest stay is four nights, and nobody checks out on New Year's Eve. Christmas Eve dinner is optional. Tell us your dates and we will price them.
What else is there to do?
Devarana Spa has treatment rooms raised among the palm trees and offers Thai massage. The dive centre runs PADI courses, turtle safaris and night snorkelling, and there are water sports, tennis, padel, a Thai cooking class and sunset dolphin cruises.
The resort
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Tell us your dates and who is travelling
We will price two or three villas with the seaplane and every tax included, and we can quote any dates outside the ones above. We reply within 24 hours.