Beach Pool Villa
Direct beach access · Private garden pool · Tropical garden setting
IHG Hotels & Resorts · Raa Atoll
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
- 45 min by seaplane
- Land by 15:30
- 5.0 on TripAdvisor · 1,793 reviews
- Travellers' Choice 2026
- All taxes in the price
The villas
On the beach
One Bedroom Sunset Beach Pool Villa
Direct beach access · Sunset-facing terrace · Private pool
Between the beach and the lagoon
Sunrise One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa
Separate bedroom & living area · Private lagoon-view pool · East-facing sunrise
Sunset One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa
Separate bedroom & living area · Private lagoon-view pool · West-facing sunset
Over the water
Sunrise Overwater Pool Villa
Private infinity pool · Overwater hammock · Direct lagoon access
Sunset Overwater Pool Villa
Private infinity pool · West-facing sunset views · Overwater deck
Split stay · two villas
2 nights Sunrise Overwater Pool Villa + 2 nights Sunrise One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa
Two villas, one stay
2 nights Sunrise Overwater Pool Villa + 2 nights Beach Pool Villa
Two villas, one stay
2 nights Sunrise Overwater Pool Villa + 2 nights One Bedroom Sunset Beach Pool Villa
Two villas, one stay
House reef
Our rating
4/5
Strong
The draw here is not coral, it is the young manta rays resident in the lagoon, seen most reliably from December to April. That lagoon is the largest natural one in the country, which is the trade-off: most of the shoreline is sand rather than reef, and the usable shore entry is concentrated at the spa and gym end. Guests also report blacktips, turtles and eagle rays, and the island is a turtle nesting site. The reef took bleaching damage that is still visible in places. The Marine Discovery Centre runs daily snorkels and manta tracking, and we will confirm what is included.
How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →Getting there
Route
Seaplane
- Journey
- 45 min, airport to island
- Last arrival that works
- 15:30
Alternative
Domestic flight to Dharavandhoo + speedboat
- Journey
- 65 min
- Last arrival that works
- 16:20
Land at Velana after 15:30 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
5.0out of 5 on TripAdvisor · 1,793 reviews
excellent
We had an amazing stay here. Our butler April was incredibly attentive and responsive, arranging all our reservations and island activities smoothly.
Highly recommend
The overall experience is excellent. The island is open, the sand quality is good, and the lagoon has gentle waves, making it suitable for swimming.
Wonderful holidays with a baby
We stayed at your wonderful hotel in early September, and we were incredibly lucky with the weather: it was sunny all the time, and nature delighted us with beautiful sunsets.
Travellers' Choice 2026. Rating checked 25 September 2026. Read all the reviews on TripAdvisor →
About the resort
At InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort the entry plan already feeds you four times a day. Half board here means Club InterContinental: breakfast until 11:00, afternoon tea and cakes from 15:00, an aperitif hour from 17:00 to 19:00, and dinner at any of the restaurants on the Dine Around plan.
The island is in Raa Atoll, 45 minutes from Velana by seaplane. It has 81 villas, every one with its own pool. It suits couples and young families who like to be looked after, with seven restaurants and bars, the overwater AVI Spa, a PADI five-star dive centre and the Planet Trekkers kids' club.
What you pay
Pick your dates, villa and meal plan and the price is the whole stay for two: three nights (four on a split stay), your meals, the return seaplane with a private lounge at the seaplane terminal, and every Maldivian tax, green tax included.
The overwater villa is the cheaper one here. Three nights on half board in a Sunrise Overwater Pool Villa come to appreciably less than the Beach Pool Villa.
Skip full board and go straight to all inclusive. Full board only adds lunch. All inclusive is a modest step above full board over three nights for two, which is a fair price for three days of drinks.
The split stay is our usual answer for first-timers: two nights over the water, then two in a lagoon or beach villa, and the fourth night brings the floating breakfast. Longer stays in one villa are priced on request.
What's included, and what isn't
In the price: your villa for two with its private pool, the Club InterContinental meals above (plus lunch on full board, and drinks on all inclusive), butler service, Wi-Fi, non-motorised water sports, the return seaplane and lounge, one floating breakfast on stays of four nights or more, and every Maldivian tax including green tax. Children aged 2 to 11 stay and eat free.
Not in the price: your international flights, travel insurance, each child's seaplane and green tax, any extra adult, the spa, diving and excursions, Indian TCS, and anything not named above.
Who this isn't for
Three or four people who want to sleep over the water. Only the One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villas and the One Bedroom Sunset Beach Pool Villa take a third guest. The Overwater Pool Villas and the Beach Pool Villa take two, children included, so a family starts on the lagoon or the beach.
Anyone landing after about 16:20. Arrive by about 15:30 and the seaplane takes you straight across. Later, a 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo and a speedboat work until about 16:20. After that, you spend a night in Malé first.
Before you book
These are India package prices, with a booking deadline and a travel window. Christmas, New Year and the following season are not priced on this page. We can still book them.
Send us your international flights at least ten days before arrival. The resort needs them to hold your seaplane seats, and late details mean a long wait in the lounge.
Three nights is the shortest stay, and a split stay needs at least two nights in each villa.
Honeymooners get a welcome amenity, a bath ritual and a decorated bed if the wedding was within the last twelve months. Send the marriage certificate with the booking.
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and the ages of any children, and we will tell you which villas can take you and which meal plan earns its keep. Message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort?
The return shared seaplane from Velana International Airport is in the price and takes 45 minutes. It flies in daylight, so your international flight needs to land by about 15:30. Land later, up to about 16:20, and you go by a 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo and a speedboat. After that you spend a night in Malé first. Send us your flights at least ten days before arrival so the resort can hold your seaplane seats.
What types of villas are available?
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has 81 villas and residences: 30 on the beach, 26 on the lagoon and 25 over the water, every one with its own pool. Only the One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villas and the One Bedroom Sunset Beach Pool Villa take a third guest. The Overwater Pool Villas and the Beach Pool Villa take two. The two- and three-bedroom residences are not priced on this page, but we can book them.
What is included in the Club InterContinental benefits?
Every stay on this page includes Club InterContinental: breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00, afternoon tea and cakes from 15:00 to 17:00 and an evening aperitif from 17:00 to 19:00. Half board adds dinner daily on the Dine Around plan. You also get Island Curators, a butler, a 24-hour e-Butler and Wi-Fi across the resort.
What dining options are available at the resort?
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has seven restaurants and bars, including Fish Market (teppanyaki), Café Umi (all-day dining), The Collective, The Lighthouse (sunset bar) and The Retreat (adults only). Dinner on every plan is on the Dine Around plan, so you can move between restaurants through your stay. Full board adds lunch, and all inclusive adds drinks.
What wellness and activities are offered?
The overwater AVI Spa, a PADI five-star dive centre, daily yoga and stretching, complimentary non-motorised watersports, snorkelling on the house reef, marine conservation experiences with the Manta Trust, the Planet Trekkers kids' club and a fully equipped gym. The spa, diving and excursions are charged on top of your stay.
Is the resort suitable for families with children?
Yes, and children aged 2 to 11 stay and eat free in your villa. Each child's seaplane and green tax are charged. Plan the villa first: only the One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villas and the One Bedroom Sunset Beach Pool Villa take a third guest, so a family of three or four starts on the lagoon or the beach. The Planet Trekkers kids' club runs a full programme for younger guests.
How do I enquire about rates and availability?
Pick your dates, villa and meal plan above and the price panel shows the whole stay for two: three nights, or four on a split stay, your meals, the return seaplane and every Maldivian tax. Christmas, New Year and the following season are not priced on this page, but we can still book them. Tap Get this villa costed for your exact dates, or Ask about this villa to message us on WhatsApp.
What do guests think of InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort?
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort holds a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award and is rated 5.0 out of 5 across more than 1,750 guest reviews. If you want to know how it would suit your own trip, tell us your dates, who is travelling and the ages of any children, and we will tell you which villa fits.
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.