Your bohemian hideaway in The Maldives. The Nautilus is a highly personalised, immensely private resort of 26 beach and ocean houses. A refuge beyond the bounds of time and expectations, where every moment is tailored to you. Inspired by the enduring form of the nautilus shell, each of The Nautilus’s beach and ocean houses is a unique and sophisticated escape. Curved lines and spiralled elements echo throughout design. The philosophy too, reiterates the timelssenes and longevity of this icon of the deep. At this Maldives 5-star resort you are free to immersions yourself in the magic of Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. To discover its depths, its shimmering reefs and cays. You’ve all the time in the world to explore. In the end, its these simple, elemental pleasures – that simply be – that form the greatest luxury of all.

Useful Information

  • Opened February 2019
  • On Thiladhoo Island in the UNESCO World Biosphere, Baa Atoll, Maldives
  • Bespoke culinary journeys
  • Boho beach weddings
  • Private Yacht
  • The Nautilus welcomes private bookings of the entire island
  • VIP welcome for each and every guest

Transfer Information

  • 35 minutes from Malé by seaplane
  • 20-minute domestic flight + 20-minute speedboat transfer
  • 4-hour private yacht transfer
  • All guests booked and staying at The Nautilus will receive a CIP (commercially important person) welcome on arrival at Velana International Airport (MLE).

The Nautilus Maldives Room & Villa Prices

Embrace overwater life in your very own Maldives Ocean Villa ocean house in the middle of the turquoise lagoon. Here, you exist free of time, with only sunset and dawn to mark the passing of days. A sundeck reaches out to the horizon, with steps that lead you down to the lagoon, while your own private infinity pool blends with the ocean’s blues. Revel in the intimate seclusion of a one-bedroom suite for two. Or connect with your clan in a residence of abundant space and privacy.

  •   8 282 sqm
  •   Free WiFi
  •   2 persons
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Nine elegant Beach Houses line the silvery shores, each just a few steps from the sea. Each Maldives Beach House features an oval bedroom and adjoining living room open up to a wide private sundeck, sheltered by manicured gardens, overlooking the beach.

  •   9 309 sqm
  •   Free WiFi
  •   2 persons
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A 453sqm residence of bohemian bliss on stilts over the lagoon. This refined retreat features a spacious living room with glass-floor panel and separate bedroom, all custom-furnished and richly decorated to create a precious cocoon. It has an additional dining room with adjoining powder room and wet bar, and doors that open up to an expansive sundeck with a private infinity pool and steps into the ocean below.

  •   2 453 sqm
  •   Free WiFi
  •   2 persons
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Elegant mansions by the sea, our two-storey residences are sanctuaries of effortless chic. Each of our beach residences in the Maldives features curved walls and living spaces that recall the organic form of the nautilus shell, with hand-picked décor infusing each space with new bohemian charm. Living and dining rooms on the ground floor open to an expansive deck and a sparkling private pool. Upstairs, a sun-drenched king bedroom with breathtaking beach and ocean views, and a balcony with a spiral staircase that leads to the deck downstairs. The light-filled, en-suite bathroom is a haven with walk-in rain shower and free-standing tub with superb ocean views.

  •   10 415 sqm
  •   Free WiFi
  •   2 persons
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As one of the best luxury hotels in Maldives, The Nautilus features two exquisite duplex two-bedroom Beach Residences that are the perfect beach home for family or friends. With one bedroom and living areas downstairs – including living room, dining room and powder room, and a spacious master bedroom upstairs, it ensures indulgent privacy and escape. Bespoke furnishings and curated objects d’art create a chic and cozy ambience, while panoramic ocean views stream into every room. A private sundeck and azure pool sprawl out from each residence across white, powder-fine sands.

  •   2 610 sqm
  •   Free WiFi
  •   4 persons
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This 542sqm two-bedroom overwater residence is a haven of refined bohemian lifestyle and a destination of true retreat at our Hanifaru Bay resort. Sprawling on stilts over the lagoon, with simply extraordinary sunset views, its wide, curved sundeck and sleek infinity pool lets you live the quintessential Maldivian dream. Two bedrooms radiate out from the central living and dining rooms, each with their own brilliant view of the sea and en-suite bathroom. A sanctuary for family reconnection, where long-lasting memories are made.

  •   1 542 sqm
  •   Free WiFi
  •   2 persons
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The island’s signature house, the duplex three-bedroom Nautilus Retreat, was designed by the owner as his ultimate beach home at a top luxury resort in the Maldives. Available for once-in-a-lifetime stays, it’s a castle on the sand, located in a spectacular spot on the beach, with custom-made furnishings created with hand-selected materials. Objects d’art and décor capture the pure new bohemian spirit of the island, while the retreat’s elegant sunlit, breeze-cooled spaces promise serenity and privacy, enabling absolute freedom.

  •   1 922 sqm
  •   Free WiFI
  •   2 to 4 persons
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2 Adults · 0 Children · 1 Room

Wine & dine

Zeytoun Restaurant

Positioned over the lagoon with rich sunset views. Experience signature dining that showcases lesser-known spices and flavours from incredible indigenous cuisines. Savour Mediterranean Middle Eastern flavours – pure olive oils from the Aegean, freshly baked crusty breads, aromatic Turkish teas. All exquisitely crafted and served in refined comfort.

Service Hours: Breakfast 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Zeytoun Restaurant

Ocaso

Smoke-laden flavours, infusions from distant shores – the grill embarks on a nightly journey from Latin America to the reaches of North Asia, specialising in Japanese, Mexican and Peruvian. As one of the best restaurants in the Maldives, settle into teppanyaki by the beach, plates to savour under a moonlit sky, and revel in creations from the grill –food that pleases the soul.

Service Hours: Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Ocaso

Thyme

This beachfront all-day dining venue wraps you in a welcoming beach-house ambience with a bounty of gourmet flavours that bring happiness with every bite. Begin your day with a tailored breakfast, enjoy a luxurious lunch or choose your preferred dishes for dinner.

Service Hours: Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Thyme

Naiboli

Great conversation, a perfectly mixed drink, delicious tapas plates served under the sparkle of the Maldivian sky. This Maldives poolside bar lets you enjoy life’s simplest luxuries: sunset, kinship and the peace of an island sanctuary. The supreme comfort of loungers and cabanas – the ultimate seaside retreat with the refined ambience of a living room. Complimentary gourmet canapés are available throughout the day.

Service Hours: daily: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Naiboli

Activities & Facilities

  • Kids Club
  • Unpacking / packing luggage service
  • Champagne welcome on arrival
  • In-room dining
  • Butler service
  • Laundry Service
  • Gymnasium
  • Cinema
  • Marine Biologist
  • Wi-Fi
  • Scuba Diving
  • Water Sports
  • Fishing
  • Excursions
  • Fitness Programs
  • Yoga

Resort Transfer Options

The Nautilus Maldives offers convenient transfer options from Velana International Airport. Guests can enjoy a scenic 25-minute seaplane journey directly to the resort, providing a spectacular aerial view of the Maldivian atolls.