All-inclusive is usually the best-value way to do the Maldives. Every resort sits on its own island, so every meal, drink and snack for your whole stay comes from the resort, at resort prices. Paying up front fixes the cost and lets you relax. But “all-inclusive” means different things at different resorts, and the upgrade tiers matter. Here is what you really get, which resorts do it best, and what it costs with flights.
You’ll find on this page
- Is all-inclusive worth it in the Maldives?
- All-inclusive, Plus and Premium: what each level includes
- Our comparison table of all-inclusive resorts, with live prices
- The best all-inclusive resorts, by type of holiday
- What is never included, so there are no surprises
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
Is all-inclusive worth it in the Maldives?
For most couples and families, yes. There is nowhere else to eat on a resort island, and prices reflect that: a cocktail typically costs what you would pay at a smart London bar, and a service charge and government tax are added to every bill. Two people having breakfast, lunch, dinner, a few soft drinks, a couple of beers and a glass of wine each day can easily spend more on half board plus drinks than the all-inclusive supplement.
Full board can still make sense if you hardly drink alcohol, or if you are staying at a resort with a great à la carte restaurant you want to explore night by night. For everyone else, all-inclusive means no bill shock at checkout and no mental arithmetic every time you order a drink by the pool.
The short version
- Choose all-inclusive if you drink alcohol, have teenagers who are always hungry, or simply want a fixed cost.
- Choose Plus or Premium if you want excursions, à la carte dinners, premium brands or spa time already paid for.
- Choose full board if you rarely drink and prefer to pay for the extras you actually use.
All-inclusive, Plus and Premium: what is included
Most Maldives resorts offer two or three levels. Names vary, but the pattern is consistent:
| All-inclusive | All-inclusive Plus | Premium all-inclusive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals | Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner | As all-inclusive, plus some à la carte meals | Most restaurants, often à la carte |
| Drinks | House wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, in set bars and hours | Wider choice, longer hours, minibar | Premium brands, champagne at some resorts |
| Activities | Non-motorised watersports, snorkel gear | Often one or two excursions or a snorkel trip | Excursions, sometimes a dive or spa treatment |
| Best for | Value | Couples who want variety | Honeymoons and special trips |
A typical pattern. Inclusions differ by resort and can change; your Travel Designer will send the exact list for your resort and dates.
Watch the small print on three things: which bars and restaurants are included (often not the signature restaurant), drink hours (some plans stop at midnight), and the minibar (usually only in the higher tiers).
All-inclusive Maldives resorts compared
All of these resorts offer an all-inclusive plan. Prices are today’s lowest per person for a holiday of about a week with flights from London and transfers; the board in the lowest price can be full board or B&B, and your Travel Designer will quote all-inclusive for your dates.
| Resort | Atoll and transfer | Stars | All-inclusive plans | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaaran Club Rannalhi | South Malé · speedboat | 4★ | All-inclusive only | £2,028 |
| Kuredu Resort & Spa | Lhaviyani · seaplane | 4★ | All-inclusive, Plus | £1,651 |
| Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives | North Malé · speedboat | 4★ | All-inclusive, Plus | £1,788 |
| Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon | North Ari · about 90 min by speedboat | 4★ | All-inclusive, Plus | £1,912 |
| Sun Siyam Olhuveli | South Malé · about 45 min by speedboat | 4★ | All-inclusive | £2,393 |
| Villa Park Sun Island | South Ari · flight and boat or long speedboat | 5★ | All-inclusive, Plus | £2,136 |
| Villa Nautica Paradise Island | North Malé · speedboat | 5★ | All-inclusive | £2,904 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Maldives | South Malé · 15 min by speedboat | 5★ | All-inclusive | £2,004 |
| SAii Lagoon Maldives | South Malé · 15 min by speedboat | 5★ | All-inclusive | £2,059 |
| Reethi Faru Resort | Raa · flight and boat | 4★ | All-inclusive, Plus | £1,884 |
Prices update automatically from our live searches and can apply to a specific date.
The best all-inclusive Maldives resorts
Best value
Adaaran Club Rannalhi
- Rannalhi Island, South Malé Atoll
- 4-star
- All-inclusive only
- from £2,028 pp
Adaaran Club Rannalhi is all-inclusive by design, so everyone is on the same plan and nothing feels like an extra. It is a small, easy-going private island in South Malé Atoll with a house reef, beach and water bungalows, a spa and a dive centre, reached by speedboat.
Best for: All-inclusive value
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
- Dhonveli, North Malé Atoll
- 4-star
- All-inclusive, All-inclusive Plus
- from £1,788 pp
Cinnamon Dhonveli has beach and overwater bungalows, a pool, a spa and diving, and it sits next to the Pasta Point surf break. Its all-inclusive plans make it a good-value choice for couples and friends, surfers or not.
Best for: Surfers and couples
Best for families
Kuredu Resort & Spa
- Kuredu Island, Lhaviyani Atoll
- 4-star
- All-inclusive, All-inclusive Plus
- from £1,651 pp
Kuredu is the Maldives for people who get restless on a sunbed: a 3.5 km beach, three freshwater pools, lots of restaurants and bars, a kids’ club, tennis and a spa. On the higher plan you get more restaurants and more included activities, which suits families who want to keep busy.
Best for: Active families
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Emboodhoo Lagoon, South Malé Atoll
- 5-star
- All-inclusive
- from £2,004 pp
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is 15 minutes from the airport by speedboat, so young children are on the beach soon after landing. It has beach and overwater villas, family suites, a kids’ club, a pool and beach club, live music and plenty of watersports.
Best for: Families with younger children
Best for snorkelling and diving
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
- Ellaidhoo Island, North Ari Atoll
- 4-star
- All-inclusive, All-inclusive Plus
- from £1,912 pp
Ellaidhoo has one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, close to the beach, with reef sharks, turtles and rays. The dive centre is the heart of the island, and on an all-inclusive plan the main extra is your diving.
Best for: Divers and snorkellers
Best for a bigger island and choice
Villa Park Sun Island
- Sun Island, South Ari Atoll
- 5-star
- All-inclusive, All-inclusive Plus
- from £2,136 pp
Villa Park Sun Island is one of the largest resort islands in the Maldives, with overwater and beach villas, many restaurants and bars, a spa and a marine-protected area nearby where whale sharks are seen all year.
Best for: Choice and space
Sun Siyam Olhuveli
- Olhuveli Island, South Malé Atoll
- 4-star
- All-inclusive
- from £2,393 pp
Sun Siyam Olhuveli spreads across three linked islands with sandbanks, a house reef, an adults-only infinity pool and a long list of restaurants, about 45 minutes from Malé by speedboat.
Best for: Couples who like variety
All-inclusive deals right now
Resorts often add free all-inclusive upgrades, room upgrades or free transfers for selected dates, particularly in May, June, September and October. Our Maldives offers start from £1,582 pp with flights, and our all-inclusive offers cover the Maldives alongside other long-haul and Mediterranean favourites. For the best weather, read the best time to visit the Maldives.
What all-inclusive never includes
- Transfers: included in our package prices, but a seaplane costs much more than a speedboat, which is why resorts near Malé are better value.
- Motorised watersports and diving: jet skis, parasailing and dives are almost always extra, except some dives on premium plans.
- Spa treatments: extra, except for an occasional treatment on top-tier plans.
- Private dinners and the signature restaurant: usually a supplement.
- Premium wines and champagne: extra on standard plans.
- Green tax: the Maldives charges a nightly green tax per guest; we show it clearly in your quote.
Combine the Maldives with a city stopover
Most flights from the UK to the Maldives connect in the Gulf, so a few nights in a city can be added for little extra. Popular options are Dubai & Maldives, Abu Dhabi & Maldives and Sri Lanka & Maldives, all with a week in the Maldives. See Dubai and Maldives holidays: how many nights where.
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Frequently asked questions
Is all-inclusive worth it in the Maldives?
Usually, yes. Each resort is on its own island, so all your meals and drinks come from the resort at resort prices, plus a service charge and tax. If you drink alcohol, all-inclusive is normally cheaper than paying as you go.
What is the difference between all-inclusive and premium all-inclusive in the Maldives?
Standard all-inclusive covers buffet meals and house drinks in set bars and hours. Plus and Premium plans add à la carte restaurants, premium brands, the minibar and often excursions, a dive or a spa treatment.
Which Maldives resorts are all-inclusive only?
Adaaran Club Rannalhi is sold on all-inclusive only. Kuredu, Cinnamon Dhonveli, Ellaidhoo, Villa Park Sun Island, Hard Rock, SAii Lagoon and Villa Nautica all offer all-inclusive alongside other board options.
What is the cheapest all-inclusive Maldives holiday?
Resorts near Malé reached by speedboat, such as Adaaran Club Rannalhi and Cinnamon Dhonveli, travelling in May, June, September or early November, usually give the lowest all-inclusive prices.
Are transfers included in an all-inclusive Maldives holiday?
In our packages, yes: flights, transfers and your board basis are all included. Seaplane transfers cost more than speedboats, which is reflected in the price.
Is a Maldives all-inclusive holiday good for families?
Yes. Resorts such as Kuredu and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives have kids’ clubs, pools and family rooms, and all-inclusive makes the cost of feeding a family predictable.
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Updated October 2026. Prices are per person, two sharing, with flights and transfers, and update automatically from our live searches; the lowest price can apply to a specific date. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected. A Travel Designer will confirm everything before you book.
