Kaafu is a region of the Maldives, which covers North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll and the islands of Kaashidhoo and Gaafaru.
Surrounding both the capital Male and its airport, North and South Male have seen the heaviest amount of tourist development in the country. Practically all uninhabited islands of this atoll became tourist resorts during the two final decades of the 20th century; Club Med and Sheraton are two of the companies with resorts there.
Practically all visitors fly into Velana International Airport, near the capital island Malé. from where all resorts in Kaafu are accessible from Velana International Airport in an hour by speedboat or 15 minutes by Seaplane.
Scuba diving and snorkelling are the main activities.
All resorts listed here are on private islands.
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Dhigufinolhu (25 min from airport by speedboat), +960 6644100, dhigumaldives@anantara.com. Formerly Dhigufinolhu. Great spa, several restaurants, poor house reef. Starting from US$516
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, Veligandu, 3.967428°, 73.505765°, +960 6644100, velimaldives@anantara.com. Tropical wooden bungalows have flat-screen TV, DVD player and espresso machine. Starting from US$705
Kurumba Maldives, +960 6642324, reservations@kurumba.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. 4.5 star resort with 8 restaurants, 3 bars, spa, water sports, dive centre, recreation centre, kids club, entertainment, house reef and nice beaches. Range of meal plans including all inclusive menu options. US$300-1500
Naladhu Maldives, 3.971591°, 73.506913°, +960 664 4105, stay@naladhu.com. Houses have either beach or ocean views. Each house has a private pool, steam room and personal 24-hour butler service. Starting from US$999
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Eh’mafushi, South Atoll, 4.120763°, 73.468377°, +960 665-1300, rsvn.lagoon@SAiiResorts.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. A 5-star modern resort with 198 rooms and villas on the beach and overwater, with offer 12 restaurants, retail shops, event hall, watersports and dive centre. Starting from US$225
Huvafen Fushi Maldives, North Atoll, 4.368665°, 73.370262°, +960 664 4222, stay@huvafenfushi.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. It features overwater and beach bungalows with private pools, free Wi-Fi throughout the property and 6 dining outlets. Starting from US$700
Velassaru Maldives, Velassaru, South Atoll, 4.121528°, 73.436828°, +960 665 6100, info@velassaru.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Offers luxurious beachfront and over-water accommodations with uninterrupted ocean views. It features a wide range of water and adventure sports, as well as sunset cruises and yoga classes Starting from US$215
Grand Park Kodhipparu, North Atoll, +960 665 1111, info.gpkd@parkhotelgroup.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Starting from US$442
Hard Rock Maldives, Akasdhoo, South Atoll, 4.122867153°, 73.47151966°, +960 665-1400, rsvn@hrhmaldives.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is a five-star beach resort in the Indian Ocean where Music is the forte and is infused into the underwater tunes at Pool Bar, memorabilia at Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, and Crosley turntable amenity.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, North Atoll, 4.318088°, 73.59169°, +960 6640066, dhonveli@cinnamonhotels.com. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Starting from US$225
Most resorts run shopping and sightseeing excursions to Male.