Premier Oceanfront Bungalow with Pool
99 m² interior + 91 m² outdoor space · Private plunge pool · Direct lagoon access
Four Seasons · Baa Atoll
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
- 40 min by seaplane
- Land by 15:00
- 4.9 on TripAdvisor · 1,891 reviews
- Travellers' Choice 2026
- All taxes in the price
The villas
On the beach
Family Oceanfront Bungalow with Pool
99 m² interior + 91 m² outdoor space · Private plunge pool · Direct lagoon access
Beach Villa with Pool
164 m² interior + 260 m² outdoor space · Private pool with garden setting · Direct beach and sand access
Family Beach Villa with Pool
164 m² interior + 260 m² outdoor space · Private pool with garden setting · Direct beach and sand access
Over the water
Water Villa with Pool — Partial Sea View
90 m² interior + 183 m² outdoor space · Private overwater pool · Partial sea and lagoon views
Sunrise Water Villa with Pool
90 m² interior + 183 m² outdoor space · Private overwater pool · East-facing sunrise views
Sunset Water Villa with Pool
90 m² interior + 183 m² outdoor space · Private overwater pool · West-facing sunset views
Sunrise Family Water Villa with Pool
112 m² interior + 183 m² outdoor space · Private overwater pool · East-facing sunrise views
Sunset Family Water Villa with Pool
90 m² interior + 183 m² outdoor space · Private overwater pool · West-facing sunset views
House reef
Our rating
3/5
Fine
The weakest reef of the big Baa islands, and the neighbours are the reason: Kihavah and Milaidhoo both beat it in the water. What is here is modest and largely the product of the resort's own coral regeneration frames, which have pulled in real fish life near the shore. The sunrise side is stomach-deep, good for children and not much else, and visibility goes when the wind gets up. Come here for the Marine Discovery Centre, the turtle rehabilitation and manta-on-call, which are the best in the country, not for snorkelling off your steps.
How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →Getting there
Route
Seaplane
- Journey
- 40 min, airport to island
- Last arrival that works
- 15:00
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.
Shared seaplane, daylight only. Land at Velana in the evening and you spend a night in Malé first, so send us your flights and we will check the connection before you book.
Transfer details last checked 18 August 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 · 1,891 reviews
Excellent resort in every respect
Sometimes a few words are enough: this is a very unique place and simply an excellent resort! Meanwhile there are quite a lot of luxurious resorts in the Maldives and everyone we...
Pure Luxury and Perfection
We just had the most incredible stay at Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru. From the moment we arrived, the service was VVIP — warm and attentive. We stayed in a 1,600 m²...
Well-being between the ocean and nature
After three days at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, we continue our journey by seaplane to another gem of Four Seasons: Landaa Giraavaru. There are places that you enjoy while you are there,...
Travellers' Choice 2026. Rating checked 21 September 2026. Read all the reviews on TripAdvisor →
About the resort
The best marine research operation in the Maldives, and the most modest house reef of the big Baa islands. Which of those matters more to you decides this island.
Four Seasons runs an India offer on the dates priced here: 15% off the villa rate with half board for two, the return seaplane and every Maldivian tax inside the figure. Three nights in a Premier Oceanfront Bungalow with Pool is the entry point.
What you pay
Pick a villa and a length above. Every figure is the whole stay for two adults: the villa and its pool, breakfast, dinner for two, the return shared seaplane and every Maldivian tax.
Read the transfer line before the villa line. On the entry category the seaplane is roughly a third of what you pay. That is the price of Baa Atoll, not of this resort, and there is one way around it.
Pair it with Four Seasons Kuda Huraa and the seaplane can come free. Three or more nights at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa with three or more here earns complimentary return seaplane transfers for two. The best-value structure either resort offers. Ask us whether your dates carry it.
On the high-season dates the water villa stops being an upgrade. The Premier Oceanfront Bungalow and the Water Villa with Pool are priced level over three nights, where the water villa is dearer on earlier dates. On those dates, do not book the bungalow.
What’s included, and what isn’t
In the price: the villa and its pool, breakfast, dinner for two, the return seaplane, and every Maldivian tax.
Not in the price: your flights to Malé, travel insurance, lunch, every drink, the spa, diving, excursions, Indian TCS, and anything not named above.
Nothing to drink is inside any plan here, on breakfast, half board or full board. At this level the bar bill is not a rounding error and neither is the spa, so ask us to price the extras in. Children under five eat free, and breakfast covers four in a family villa.
Who this isn’t for
Anyone who came to snorkel off their own steps. The most modest reef of the major Baa islands, much of it grown on the resort’s own coral frames. The resort’s own snorkelling trip goes out by boat. Two neighbours in this atoll do it better.
Anyone who wants somewhere small. 103 villas across 44 acres, four restaurants, four pools, and many children in the school holidays.
Before you book
The seaplane is 35 to 40 minutes, daylight only, last departure around 15:00. Land at Velana in the evening and Four Seasons puts you at Kuda Huraa overnight and flies you across next morning: a second resort, not a lost night. Luggage is 20 kg checked plus 5 kg cabin, counted separately.
Come in manta season. Hanifaru Bay is in this atoll and the research team here helped found the Manta Trust. The aggregation runs roughly May to November, the cheaper half of the year. Whale sharks are in Ari Atoll, not Baa.
The children’s club is complimentary from four to twelve across two age-split programmes, and thirteen to eighteen get a paid marine biology course. Four Seasons sets no minimum age for a child in a water villa. Under-twelves stay free sharing. The festive period sits outside this offer.
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We will send a transfer-inclusive costing, the Four Seasons Kuda Huraa pairing beside it, and a straight answer on which jetty your villa sits on. Message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru located?
The resort is set on a lush 44-hectare private island in Baa Atoll, the Maldives' only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, in the remote northern Maldives. It is one of the planet's richest manta ray and whale shark habitats, built on a former coconut plantation with its original vegetation preserved.
How do I get to Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru from Malé?
The resort is reached via a scenic seaplane flight of 35 to 40 minutes from Velana International Airport (Malé), in daylight only, with the last departure around 15:00. The seaplane journey itself is a highlight, offering breathtaking aerial views of the Baa Atoll lagoons and coral reefs.
What types of villas are available at the resort?
The resort offers 103 beach, oceanfront, and overwater villas, ranging from the 77 m² Premier Oceanfront Bungalow with Pool 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 views, and 24-hour in-villa dining.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM (noon). The resort's dedicated team can assist with early check-in or late check-out requests, subject to availability.
What dining options are available at the resort?
The resort features six restaurants and lounges: Blu (beachside Italian), Al Barakat (overwater Arabian), Cafe Landaa (teppanyaki), Fuego Grill (open-fire cooking), Five Degrees North (lounge), and the Poolside Bar. All are led by Executive Sous Chef Matteo Lusenti, using island-grown herbs and sustainably sourced seafood. 24-hour in-villa dining is also available.
What is AyurMa Wellbeing?
AyurMa, meaning "Mother of Life" in Sanskrit, is the resort's signature wellness sanctuary. 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.
Can I see manta rays and whale sharks at the resort?
Yes, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is the headquarters of the Manta Trust's Maldivian Manta Ray Project. Guests can enjoy PADI diving across Baa Atoll's reefs and manta cleaning stations, snorkelling on the house reef and 2-km lagoon, and seasonal whale shark excursions led by resident marine biologists.
Is the resort suitable for families with children?
Absolutely. The Kuda Velaa Kids Club offers supervised activities including painting, crafts, hermit-crab races, beach games, and dedicated yoga sessions. Children under 12 stay at no additional charge when sharing with parents (subject to space availability).
What sustainability initiatives does the resort have?
The resort is deeply committed to conservation through its Planetary Wellbeing initiative. Key programmes include the Manta Trust Maldivian Manta Ray Project, the Coral Propagation Project (Reefscapers), Sea Turtle Rescue and rehabilitation, a Fish Breeding Programme for clownfish and reef species, and island-wide conservation and community outreach efforts.
What recreational activities are available beyond diving?
Guests can enjoy four pools including a 50 m Olympic-size main pool with swim-up bar, one tennis court with lessons, a fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, boating, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, and a full complement of water toys. The resort also offers coral propagation experiences and reef restoration programmes.
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 the taxes inside the number, and quote dates outside the ones above on request. We reply within 24 hours.