Deluxe Room
45 m²
Marriott International · North Malé Atoll
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
- 15 min by speedboat
- Any arrival time
- 4.5 on TripAdvisor · 3,978 reviews
- Travellers' Choice 2026
- All taxes in the price
- Visited Jan 2017
The villas
On the beach
Beach Front Deluxe Room
Island Cottage
70 m² · Two adults and two children
Beach Front Cottage
Two adults and two children
Cottage with Pool
Private pool · Two adults and two children
Two Bedroom Family Deluxe
Two connecting Deluxe Rooms · Immediate family only
Ocean View Pool Villa
Private pool
Over the water
Overwater Villa
54 m² · Overwater · Two adults and one child
Overwater Villa with Pool
Overwater · Private pool · Two adults and one child
Premium Overwater Villa with Pool
Overwater · Private pool · Four on the island · Confirmed before you pay
House reef
Our rating
2/5
Thin
No reef wall here. Furanafushi is close enough to Male that the coral took a beating. What you get instead is patches of regrowing reef and a coral-planting programme run with Reefscapers that you can book onto and take part in. Fish life is better than the coral suggests: blacktips, turtles and stingrays are routine, and there is a wreck dive off the house reef. The current under the water bungalows can be strong enough to make snorkelling hard work, so check before you get in.
How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →Getting there
Route
Speedboat
- Journey
- 15 min, airport to island
- Last arrival that works
- Any hour
Transfers run around the clock, so any arrival time connects and you never need a night in Malé on the way in.
Shared speedboat, running day and night, so any arrival time connects. Boats are scheduled rather than private, so allow a wait at Velana.
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
4.5out of 5 on TripAdvisor · 3,978 reviews
Amazing Resort. Five stars! Definitely stay here.
I can't say enough amazing things about this resort and its staff. A big thank you to Salwa and Shurafu at check-in, to Anastasia, Khadija and Sayed at the restaurants who gave...
Heaven on earth!!!!
Our days at this beautiful resort have been filled with so many memories and stories. A big thank you to Nais for always being so prepared and quick to answer all our...
Great experience!
Food was excellent. Service was great. The staff did a very good job. Liza organised a coconut painting activity for my niece who loves to paint. We were very happy! Thank you...
Travellers' Choice 2026. Rating checked 21 September 2026. Read all the reviews on TripAdvisor →
About the resort
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is the resort we reach for when a flight lands at midnight. The shared speedboat from Velana takes 15 minutes and runs around the clock, so there is no seaplane cut-off to miss and no night in Malé at either end.
It is a big, busy island in North Malé Atoll, with rooms, cottages and overwater villas, a kids' club and a choice of restaurants. Think easy family holiday or a short first trip, not a hideaway.
What you pay
Pick your dates, your nights and a room or villa, and the price is the whole stay for two adults: bed and breakfast, the return speedboat, green tax and every other tax. Two nights is the shortest stay.
The Island Cottage is the step most families should take. At 70 square metres against the Deluxe Room's 45, it takes two children, and the step up from the room is a modest one.
Over the water you are paying for the deck, not the space. The Overwater Villa is 54 square metres, smaller than a cottage, and priced well above it.
Half board, full board, all inclusive and premium all inclusive are all available but not priced on this page. Tell us which one you want and we will add it to your stay.
What's included, and what isn't
In the price: your room or villa for two adults, daily buffet breakfast, the shared return speedboat from Velana, green tax and every Maldivian tax.
Not in the price: your international flights, travel insurance, lunch, dinner and drinks unless you add a meal plan, excursions, diving, the spa, green tax for children, Indian TCS, and anything not named above.
Who this isn't for
Snorkellers who want a reef wall. The island is close enough to Malé that the coral has taken a beating. You get patches of regrowing reef and a coral-planting programme with Reefscapers you can join. Blacktip sharks, turtles and stingrays are routine, but the current under the overwater villas can make snorkelling hard work.
Anyone after an empty island. With close to two hundred rooms and villas, you will share the beach, the pool and the breakfast buffet.
Before you book
The boat is shared and scheduled. Any landing time connects, but allow for a wait at Velana, especially late at night. Children under 12 ride free.
Families: the overwater villas take two adults and one child, the cottages two adults and two children. The Two Bedroom Family Deluxe is two connecting Deluxe Rooms, for immediate family only. Tell us everyone's ages and we will price the children in.
The festive period is not priced on this page. Christmas Eve carries a compulsory gala dinner and festive rates run into the new year. We can still book it.
Two villas are held on request. The Premium Overwater Villa with Pool, of which there are four, is priced here but confirmed before you pay. The 205 square metre Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool, the only one on the island, is not priced on this page. Ask us about either.
Send us your dates, your flight times and the ages of anyone travelling, and we will price the room and meal plan that fit. Message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.
Our last visit
We were last here
January 2017
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has a great location, just a short speedboat ride from Malé, but still feels like a proper island escape. The lush island, lagoon and easy access to the reef make it very versatile, while the overwater Shine Spa is a nice touch. I particularly like it for its mix of convenience, good dining options and that classic Sheraton feel.
Read the visit note →Frequently asked questions
How far is Sheraton Maldives from the airport?
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is 15 minutes by shared speedboat from Velana International Airport in Malé. The boats run around the clock, so there is no cut-off to miss and no night in Malé at either end. They are scheduled rather than private, so allow for a wait at Velana, especially late at night.
What is the transfer type to the resort?
It is a shared speedboat, and we arrange the return trip for you. The return boat for two adults is inside every price on this page, and children under 12 ride free. Any landing time connects, day or night, because the boats run 24 hours. Send us your flight times and we will tell you what to expect on arrival.
Is Sheraton Maldives suitable for families?
Yes. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has a kids' club, and the cottages take two adults and two children, against two adults and one child in the overwater villas. The Two Bedroom Family Deluxe is two connecting Deluxe Rooms, for immediate family only. Tell us everyone's ages and we will price the children in.
What meal plans are available?
Every price on this page is bed and breakfast, with a daily buffet breakfast for two. Half board, full board, all inclusive and premium all inclusive are all available but not priced on this page. Tell us which one you want and we will add it to your stay. Lunch, dinner and drinks are extra unless you add a plan.
Is there a house reef for snorkelling?
There is a house reef, but not a reef wall. The island is close enough to Malé that the coral has taken a beating, so you get patches of regrowing reef and a coral-planting programme with Reefscapers you can join. Blacktip sharks, turtles and stingrays are routine, and there is a wreck dive off the house reef. The current under the overwater villas can be strong, so check before you get in.
The resort
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Tell us your dates and who is travelling
We will price two or three villas with the speedboat, and the taxes inside the number, and quote dates outside the ones above on request. We reply within 24 hours.