{"id":3165,"date":"2026-02-08T11:59:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T11:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/maldives\/?p=3165"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:34:13","slug":"top-10-bungalows-and-villas-in-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/top-10-bungalows-and-villas-in-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 10 bungalows and water villas in Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone dreams of staying in water villas in Maldives, you know what I mean: the azure Indian Ocean, a hut on stilts over the water, with your own private pool and a slide right into the ocean. These images are in the minds of many, and such a vacation in the Maldives is very popular. Yes, such private bungalows are not cheap, but you will remember this vacation forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>It will be difficult for you to plan your dream trip to Maldives without these websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/y9Loq1Pp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/tXjdIZsr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel.png\" alt=\"maldives top hotels\" class=\"wp-image-3963\" style=\"width:64px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel.png 512w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Hotels<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/top-10-bungalows-and-villas-in-maldives\/#Houses_bungalows_and_water_villas_in_Maldives_general_information\" >Houses, bungalows and water villas in Maldives: general information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/top-10-bungalows-and-villas-in-maldives\/#The_best_resorts_with_water_villas_in_Maldives\" >The best resorts with water villas in Maldives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/top-10-bungalows-and-villas-in-maldives\/#Travel_tips\" >Travel tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Houses_bungalows_and_water_villas_in_Maldives_general_information\"><\/span>Houses, bungalows and water villas in Maldives: general information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In brief, let me summarize the general aspects so that we have a common understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This type of accommodation we are talking about is only found on private resort islands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically, these are only 4 and 5-star hotels. But there are a few 3-star hotels with their over water villas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some hotels, they call them bungalows, while in others, they call them villas, and often, they are the same thing. If you come across terms like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overwater bungalows in the Maldives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or water villas <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when booking a package or hotel, they often mean the same thing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/bungalo-1.jpg\" alt=\"water villas in maldives\" class=\"wp-image-3203\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is what overwater bungalows in the Maldives look like. These are expensive options because each house has its own pool. This is a distinctive feature of expensive water villas as opposed to cheaper ones.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These overwater bungalows are very popular among newlyweds who come for their honeymoon. But in recent years, many couples have been holding their wedding ceremonies right here. You can read about the cost of a <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wedding-in-maldives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>wedding on a private resort island<\/strong><\/a> in the article through the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any good resort hotel in the Maldives is not just villas, houses, and overwater bungalows. There are also private secluded villas on the beach among palm trees. When you have a completely separate villa, not a hotel room in a building with other tourists. In this ranking, we will only talk about hotels that have villas and overwater bungalows in the Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_resorts_with_water_villas_in_Maldives\"><\/span>The best resorts with water villas in Maldives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the list below, all links are clickable. By clicking on them, you will open a page with up-to-date reviews, photos, hotel descriptions, and you can also find out the exact price of accommodation for your dates. And for those who love to travel on a package, you can find out the price of a package from your city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brief description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From Male, km &#8211; the distance from the hotel to the international airport in Male, where you will arrive. The closer the resort is, the cheaper and faster the transfer to the hotel will be. The ideal distance for a resort is up to 100km.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room rate, $ &#8211; the price of stay in a villa or bungalow over the water for two people for one night in dollars. This is for those who separately buy tickets and separately book a hotel. By clicking on the links, you can see prices for your dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Package with a flight from your city, transfer to the hotel, and accommodation in villa or bungalow can be purchased here &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/WIfYw5H4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/bungalo-2.jpg\" alt=\"bungalows in the maldives\" class=\"wp-image-3201\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Relatively cheap water villas, as they do not have a pool, but you can rent such a bungalow for $400-500 per day, almost for free \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hotel<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>from Male, km<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Room rate, $<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grand Park Kodhipparu<\/td><td>18<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/3uI7OiRI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 300<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Four Seasons Resort Landaa<\/td><td>120<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/l9oKHH6X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 2000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conrad Maldives Rangali Island*<\/td><td>90<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/5cRJn564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 700<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMO Maalifushi<\/td><td>220<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/TA5T1EvK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 1000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kandima Maldives <\/td><td>170<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/fGRczyid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 290<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Embudu Village 3* <\/td><td>12<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/uh9Dw7Jx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 280<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Villa Park Sun Island Resort<br><strong>(the cheapest water villas)<\/strong><\/td><td>100<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/UL9erwEj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 250<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fihalhohi Island Resort<\/td><td>29<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/mOZT13x4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 340<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dreamland Maldives Resort<\/td><td>120<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/aehk77PN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 270<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reethi Faru Resort<\/td><td>150<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/ScB27dJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 300<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">* Conrad Maldives Rangali Island &#8211; this hotel boasts an underwater glass villa called The Muraka. However, it&#8217;s better not to know the prices (starting at $10,000 per night).<br>The prices in the table are the minimum rates, excluding taxes and fees, for stays in water villas during the low season (typically from May to September).<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The prices for overwater bungalows in the Maldives vary widely, but to give you a general idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The most budget-friendly overwater bungalows will cost you around $350. For this price, you may not have your own private pool, but you will have a small terrace with lounge chairs and a ladder straight into the ocean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The standard price for 4-star hotels offering such bungalows is around $400-$600 per night for a couple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And the luxurious villas over the water with large square footage, multiple stories, private pools, and bars start at a minimum of $1000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_tips\"><\/span>Travel tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a few tips that can help you prepare for additional expenses, if not to save money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&#8217;re booking a hotel separately from a package, make sure to find out the cost of the transfer to the hotel in advance. These are closed resorts where public transportation does not operate. You will still need to purchase the transfer from the hotel, and sometimes the cost of transfer from the airport alone can be over $1000. However, if you book a package, the transfer is usually included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s always more advantageous to book an overwater bungalow in the Maldives or purchase an all-inclusive package. Often, prices for accommodation with only breakfast included are much cheaper, and this applies to all hotels in the Maldives. However, prices at private resorts are very high, and in the end, dinners, lunches, and alcohol that you pay for separately will cost you much more than taking the &#8220;all-inclusive&#8221; package right away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>One more great list: <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/hotels-with-the-best-house-reef\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top hotels with amazing house reefs for snorkeling.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, bungalows and water villas in Maldives are a unique vacation experience. For many, this type of lodging is considered the gold standard for a vacation, and I would have to agree. Waking up over the water in such a place evokes strong emotions, and the only downside is the price. Everything else is a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Resources to help you plan your dream trip to the Maldives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/CcIwZcSL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flight tickets<\/a><\/strong> and the best deals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vacation packages<\/strong> (from budget to luxury): <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/CFVzNXiR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and guesthouses<\/strong> on any island: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/EXHzrU8J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a> compares prices among a dozen other services and platforms and offers to choose the best one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/ogKzqY3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; the most popular service for booking accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.tp.st\/l5sSc3oJ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/12go.tp.st\/l5sSc3oJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12go <\/a>is the largest Asian ferry and speedboat reservation service. It gathers all Maldivian carriers, even the small ones that operate between local islands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours and excursions<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/DWWL0pHJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a> &#8211; a limited selection of excursions, but convenient and reliable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive insurance<\/strong>: <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/VomskiGi\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/VomskiGi\" target=\"_blank\">EKTA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/OPi1AJhc\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/OPi1AJhc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSIM<\/a><\/strong> at the same price as in telecom office in Male airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone dreams of staying in water villas in Maldives, you know what I mean: the azure Indian Ocean, a hut on stilts over the water,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resorts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3165","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3165"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4762,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3165\/revisions\/4762"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}