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South Male' Atoll

Maafushi-South Male' Atoll

Distance from MLE (km):

28

Transport Options:

Speedboat

Population (2022 Census)

 population

What is this island Popular for:

Pioneer of local island tourism and numerous guesthouses

Maafushi-South Male' Atoll

Maafushi pioneered the guesthouse tourism model in the Maldives. It's internationally famous for budget travel, watersports, and vibrant nightlife. Locally, it's seen as a model for tourism entrepreneurship.

Island Population Stat

Title
Total Both Sexes
Total Female
Total Male
MV Both Sexes
MV Female
MV Male
Foreign Both Sexes
Foreign Female
Foreign Male
Males per 100 Female Maldivian

Accommodation Near by

Resort

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

5-star Anantara Dhigu on Dhigufinolhu, South Malé Atoll, boasts 110 pool villas, gourmet dining, spa bliss, and wreck dives—30 minutes by speedboat from Malé. A Maldives Online Guide top pick for eco-romance, family fun, and surf-diving thrills.

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

Resort

Meeru Maldives Resort Island

5-star Meeru Maldives on Meerufenfushi, North Malé Atoll, boasts 282 villas, gourmet dining, spa serenity, and diving—55 minutes by speedboat from Malé. A Maldives Online Guide gem for eco-luxury, honeymoons, and family adventures.

Meeru Maldives Resort Island

Resort

SO/ Maldives

5-star SO/ Maldives on Funadhoo, South Malé Atoll, dazzles with stylish pool villas, fusion dining, spa serenity, and snorkel-ready reefs—20 minutes by speedboat from Malé. A Maldives Online Guide fave for chic eco-escapes, couples, and families chasing reef magic.

SO/ Maldives

Resort

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

5-star Waldorf Astoria Maldives on South Male's Ithaafushi captivates with pool villas, fine dining, spa luxury, and shark dives-45-min speedboat from Male. A Maldives pinnacle for elite romance and diving.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Resort

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

5-star Hard Rock Maldives on South Male's Manafaru captivates with pool villas, fusion dining, spa energy, and shark dives-25-min seaplane from Male. A Maldives hotspot for family rock and eco-adventures.

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Resort

SAii Lagoon Maldives - Curio Collection by Hilton

5-star SAii Lagoon Maldives - Curio Collection by Hilton in South Malé Atoll's Emboodhoo Lagoon delivers boho villas, spa serenity, diverse dining, and reef dives—15 minutes by speedboat from Malé. A Maldives must for eco-families, couples, and explorers seeking lively luxury.

SAii Lagoon Maldives - Curio Collection by Hilton

Resort

Velassaru Maldives

5-star Velassaru Maldives in South Malé Atoll boasts 130 pool villas, underwater dining, spa serenity, and top-tier diving—25-minute speedboat from Malé. A premier Maldives luxury resort for eco-romance and family fun.

Velassaru Maldives

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