Superior Beach Villa
58 m² on the beach · Sundeck facing the sea · Outdoor shower · Two adults only
Indian Hotels Company Limited · North Malé Atoll
Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives
- 45 min by speedboat
- Any arrival time
- 4.7 on TripAdvisor · 2,727 reviews
- Travellers' Choice 2026
- All taxes in the price
The villas
On the beach
Deluxe Beach Villa
66 m² on the beach · Secluded sundeck · Outdoor shower · Up to 4 guests
Nirvana Presidential Suite
215 m² two-storey suite · Two bedrooms · Private plunge pool · Up to 6 guests, priced for four
Over the water
Premium Water Villa
85 m² over the lagoon · Wide ladder from the deck into the water · Up to 4 guests
We price these villas on request. Ask about any of them and we send back the whole stay for your dates, with the speedboat and every tax inside the number, within 24 hours.
The Nirvana Presidential Suite is priced for four guests. Every other villa is priced for two.
House reef
Our rating
5/5
Exceptional
The name is earned. A continuous reef circles this small island and you get onto it straight off the beach or down a ladder from a water villa deck, with live hard coral and a lot of fish. Nurse sharks are close to a daily event, and guests also report turtles, octopus, eagle rays and batfish, with a wreck on the snorkelling circuit. Masks and fins are free for the stay and a guided tour is included to show you the good sections. One stretch near the solar panels gets a red flag for current, so watch for it and stay out.
How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →Getting there
Route
Speedboat
- Journey
- 45 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.
Taj Coral Reef's own speedboat, running day and night, so any arrival time connects. The boat is inside the price on every stay priced on this page.
Transfer details last checked 15 October 2026. We re-check yours against your actual ticket before we quote. See what your flight can reach →
What guests say
4.7out of 5 on TripAdvisor · 2,727 reviews
Beautiful place!
We had a fantastic time at the Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa. It exceeded all our expectations! From the food to the service, everything was perfect. A special thank you to...
Loved every bit of my solo trip at Taj Coral Reef and Spa Maldives
My solo stay at Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives was an absolutely wonderful experience! From the breathtaking ocean views and crystal-clear waters to the peaceful atmosphere and exceptional hospitality, every...
Best experience ever!!! I didn’t know I love the ocean that much
We were kindly approached by Ranil during our stay and TAJ. Booked 2 tours - jet ski & snorkeling w turtles and sharks snorkeling. We had a blast!
Travellers' Choice 2026. Rating checked 15 October 2026. Read all the reviews on TripAdvisor →
About the resort
Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives is a small, heart-shaped island in North Malé Atoll with a reef all the way round it. You can swim onto live coral straight off the beach or down the ladder from a water villa deck, and the resort's own speedboat reaches it in about 45 minutes, day or night.
This is a snorkeller's island sold all inclusive. It is quiet, thatched and close to the water, with 62 villas and no private pools outside the one suite. Guests come for the reef and write home about the staff.
What you pay
Every price on this page is three nights for two, all inclusive, with the boat and every Maldivian tax inside it. The Nirvana Presidential Suite is priced for four.
Take the water villa. The Premium Water Villa is slightly cheaper than the Deluxe Beach Villa, it is the larger of the two, and its ladder drops you straight into the lagoon over the reef. The Superior Beach Villa is the way in, but it is the smallest villa and sleeps two adults only.
The green season is the cheap window on this page. The week from Christmas Eve to New Year's Eve is not priced here: pick those nights and they come through to us with the dates filled in. Stays starting on New Year's Day or the two days after are priced, and carry no gala dinner.
What's included, and what isn't
In the price: the villa, return speedboat transfers, the all inclusive meal plan for every day of the stay, snorkel gear, one guided snorkel, one sunset dhoni cruise, evening tea at the Reef Bar, the gym, infinity pool and outdoor jacuzzi, wifi, and every Maldivian tax.
A resort credit is added each day for every villa. Couples celebrating a honeymoon, birthday or anniversary also get a cake and a decorated bed.
Not in the price: your international flights, travel insurance, diving, excursions beyond the ones named, the spa, Indian TCS, and anything not named above.
The daily credit comes with conditions on where it can be spent. Ask us for the list and for what the all inclusive plan covers before you choose drinks and outings.
Who this isn't for
Anyone who wants a private pool. Only the Nirvana Presidential Suite has one. Every other villa is about the sea in front of it.
Travellers who want a new resort. Taj Coral Reef has been here a long time, and some guests find the villas dated even when they love the island.
A family of three or more in the cheapest villa. The Superior Beach Villa takes two adults and nobody else. Families start at the Deluxe Beach Villa or the Premium Water Villa.
Christmas and New Year's Eve. Both carry compulsory gala dinners, which is why that week is not priced on this page.
Before you book
Three nights is the shortest stay we sell here, and it is also the length that brings the cruise, the guided snorkel and the daily credit into the price.
The reef is the reason to come, so use it. Masks and fins are yours for the stay. One stretch near the solar panels carries a strong current and is flagged red, so keep to the marked entry points.
The speedboat runs at any hour, so a late flight still reaches the island the same night.
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and which airport you fly from. We will price the villas side by side with the boat and taxes inside one figure. Message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives?
By the resort's own speedboat from Velana International Airport. The crossing takes about 45 minutes and runs at any hour, so a late-night landing still reaches the island the same night. The return boat is inside every price on this page.
What is included in the all inclusive plan at Taj Coral Reef?
Meals for every day of the stay on the resort's all inclusive plan, plus snorkel gear, one guided snorkel, one sunset dhoni cruise, evening tea at the Reef Bar and a resort credit each day. Ask us for what the plan covers in drinks before you travel.
Does Taj Coral Reef have a good house reef?
Yes, it is the reason to come. The reef rings the island and you reach live coral from the beach or the ladder on a water villa deck. Nurse sharks and turtles are regulars. One stretch near the solar panels has a strong current, so keep to the marked entry points.
Is Taj Coral Reef good for families?
Yes, in the right villa. The Deluxe Beach Villa and the Premium Water Villa take up to four guests, and the Nirvana Presidential Suite takes six and is priced for four. The Superior Beach Villa takes two adults only, so it does not suit a family.
Is Taj Coral Reef good for a honeymoon?
It suits couples who want quiet and the sea at the door. The water villas sit over the reef with a ladder into the lagoon, and couples celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary get a cake and a decorated bed. There are no private pools outside the one suite.
Which villa should we choose at Taj Coral Reef?
The Premium Water Villa. It is slightly cheaper than the Deluxe Beach Villa, it is larger, and its ladder takes you straight into the lagoon over the reef. Choose the Deluxe Beach Villa if you want sand under your feet instead.
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 every tax included, and we can quote any dates outside the ones above. We reply within 24 hours.