Stay in sumptuous style in the spacious and impeccably designed villas, soaking up elevated island living with your very own butler attending to your every need. From the moment you arrive till the time you leave you’ll enjoy unparalleled luxury. Embark on extraordinary culinary adventures; relax and unwind on pristine beaches; discover a world of exotic marine life; and regain equilibrium with sublime spa and wellness experiences. Discover Raffles Royal Residence - an exclusive world within an island, where your every wish is fulfilled and luxury is taken to another level.

Nestled on Gaafu Alifu, one of the world’s most remote and pristine atolls, on the southern tip of the Maldives archipelago, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is a rare haven that remote location far from civilisation in Male makes it about as removed from the rhythm of everyday life as is possible.
Ease into a paradise from which to forget the world outside. Explore crystalline Indian Ocean waters – home to unspoilt reefs and their incredible inhabitants. Tune into nature, relax, reconnect and realign.

This discreet and luxurious private island is home to 38 villas divided in two separate experiences, 22 Beach villas in the main island, including Beach Villas, Beach Residences and ultra exclusive Royal Residence, and 16 Overwater villas and Residences on the Ocean Pearl island.

On the stunning Overwater Island many villas face east to greet the rising sun and others west to capture the magnificent Maldivian sunset. The Nikkei-inspired restaurant Yuzu, and adjacent bar Yapa are also found on Overwater. Here you’ll be able to savor delicious food and drink while taking in breathtaking views of the sun dipping below the endless Maldivian horizon.

The resort also boasts the Overwater Raffles Spa, the main pool and a pristine white sand beach housing restaurants Thari and The Firepit, as well as the legendary Long Bar. It takes just two minutes to transfer between both islands by speedboat, affording guests the possibility to enjoy rich marine life during the short trip.

ROYAL RESIDENCE
Raffles Royal Residence is beyond compare: the definitive ultra-luxury destination. Offering all the splendour Raffles is known for in a most incredible natural setting, it occupies an unblemished stretch of the resort’s blissful Beach Island.
Expandable up to six bedrooms and stretching comfortably over 1,700 square metres, it accommodates up to 15 guests. A stay here provides absolute exclusivity; from savoring a fully catered barbecue cooked by expert chefs from the Firepit restaurant, to enjoying a party in the 40-metre pool with music playing from villa’s state-of-the-art surround sound system, or simply admiring another staggering sunset on the property’s private beach.
Why not have your private Butler arrange an indulgent spa treatments or early morning yoga session on the property’s expansive outdoor terrace, and you could even ask them to enlist Raffles’ Children’s Butlers to entertain your little ones at the same time. Then you could all enjoy a guided exploration of the resort’s two spectacular house reefs led by expert Marine Butlers.
Up to 24 guests can gather for a feast in the villa’s kitchen and dining room. Overlooking the lagoon, you and your guests will be able to make use of the private bar stocked with rare spirits and the finest cigars.
Whether you’re relaxing here with the family or celebrating a special occasion with friends. we will make sure your every need and desire is met within this most stately of villas.
• Enjoy the most amazing views of the Maldivian sunset
• Receive unparalleled Raffles service around-the-clock with two Butlers and a private chef
• Treat yourself to cigars and shisha whenever you like thanks to the Cigars and Shisha service
• Watch films under the stars in the outdoor cinema area

DINING
From fusion Peruvian-Japanese delights and flavorsome firepit feasts to freshly baked pastries and vibrant salads, at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo you’ll embark on a culinary journey you’ll never forget.
• THARI
Relax in this informal, open space with a gentle ocean breeze to cool you down while you feast on freshly baked pastries and fresh fruits at breakfast, or an array of vibrant salads and a la carté dishes at lunch, as well as exotic themed dinner nights.
• THE FIREPIT
Here you’ll be able to sip handcrafted cocktails or a glass of wine expertly chosen by sommelier while watching the chefs create a sumptuous feast on the firepit. This romantic, relaxed setting is the perfect place from which to watch the magical starlit sky.
• YUZU NIKKEI
Romantically set over the lagoon the unique Nikkei restaurant offers an innovative culinary experience, blending traditional Peruvian dishes with influences from Spain, Italy, China and Japan.
• LONG BAR
An expert mixologists will create delicious handcrafted concoctions for you as you relax and enjoy the sunsetting over the endless horizon at the legendary Long Bar.
• YAPA BAR
Sample authentic Japanese Sake or a cocktail using Pisco, Mezcal or Tequila, accompanied by sushi, sliders or oysters.

SPA
Experience a profound sense of relaxation in the peaceful embrace of the overwater spa, Here you can enjoy wellness treatments combining the power of nature with ancient rituals or be pampered by innovative beauty treatments perfectly tailored to your needs.
And if you’re feeling active, take a jog round a beautiful garden jogging track; or revive and invigorate in a state-of-the-art fitness center. The fitness experts and therapists will ensure that you have the finest, most personalized wellbeing experience.

MARINE LIFE
Unravel the mysteries of the deep with a guided dive or snorkel. Surrounding waters and house reefs are teaming with some of the richest marine life located above the equator and it’s all just waiting to be discovered.
The ocean is a natural playground offering an extensive array of exciting watersports and diving activities to explore throughout your time. Unique Marine Butlers will take you on a guided dive or snorkel around two beautiful house reefs during which you’ll be able to see stunning marine life and tropical fish as well as 25 resident turtles.