An all-inclusive private island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll built around Pullman's fitness-and-wellness identity, headlined by one of only two underwater-bedroom villas in the Maldives.
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122 villas
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Villas
Aqua Villa
One of only two Maldives villas with a genuine underwater bedroom — submerged below the lagoon, with a second overwater bedroom above and a private pool facing east.
Two bedrooms — a submerged underwater master plus a second overwater bedroom · Private pool, east-facing · Overwater, underwater bedroom
The resort's largest villa by a wide margin — four bedrooms over the water, a private gym, spa room and steam room, a games room with a billiard table, and one of the largest private overwater infinity pools in the Maldives.
Four bedrooms · Private infinity pool — among the largest overwater pools in the Maldives · Overwater
An overwater villa without a pool, built around its illuminated glass floor panel opening onto the marine life below, and a hammock slung above the lagoon.
A large beachfront villa split across two bedrooms — king master plus twin second room, each with its own bathroom — with a private pool and jacuzzi, a covered cabana, and a deck built for spreading out.
Two bedrooms — king master plus twin second room, each with its own bathroom · Private pool with jacuzzi · Beachfront
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa sits on its own 18-hectare island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, reached by a 55-minute flight from Malé and a short speedboat ride. The resort runs what the brand calls one of the most generous all-inclusive programmes in the Maldives, across 122 villas, seven dining venues, an overwater Phytomer spa, and a PADI Eco Center dive base built into a broader fitness-and-wellness identity.
Recommended For
Divers and watersports guests
The 5-star PADI Suvadiva Dive Centre is one of only four PADI Eco Centers in the Maldives, with courses running from beginner through Divemaster and a full Water Sports Centre alongside it.
Families with a range of ages
A Kids' Club Playground covers younger children while a teens-only Skillz Sports Centre runs its own golf simulator and snooker table, alongside family-sized villas built for two bedrooms rather than one.
Couples chasing the underwater bedroom
The Aqua Villa's submerged master bedroom is one of only two the brand operates in the Maldives — reason enough on its own for some couples to choose this island.
Wine & Dine
Mélange
Six-cuisine live cooking — Maldivian, French, Arabic, Italian, Chinese, Indian · Breakfast · lunch · dinner
Six live-cooking stations run at once across six cuisines, with the beach and pool in view and access to Vinoteca's 80-plus-bottle wine list.
Phat Chameleon
Plant-forward Maldivian, vegetarian and vegan · Dinner only
A plant-forward, sustainability-minded menu built on coconut, curry leaf and breadfruit, with responsibly sourced seafood alongside it.
Souq Oven
Mediterranean, open-fire cooking · Lunch · dinner
Open-fire Mediterranean cooking over the water, paired with a curated international wine selection.
A private meal on the beach, in a villa, a garden or an overwater deck, arranged by a private chef and butler outside the resort's own restaurants.
Dolphin Cruise
A dhoni or speedboat trip, usually timed to sunset, built around spotting wild dolphins — the most widely offered named excursion in the Maldives.
Group Fitness, Gym & Training Classes
Structured group fitness beyond a yoga mat — HIIT, TRX, Pilates, boxing and circuit training, run out of the resort's own gym or fitness pavilion.
Floating & Aerial Yoga
Yoga staged over or above water — aerial, floating-platform or paddleboard yoga, distinct from a standard mat class.
Floating Breakfast
Breakfast served on a floating tray in the villa's own pool, with nothing scheduled after it.
Kids' Club Programme
The resort's own kids' club — supervised, age-segmented crafts, sports, water play and themed activities, running under dozens of different in-house names.
Malé · domestic flight (55 min) + speedboat (15 min) · Maamutaa Island, Gaafu Alifu Atoll
Domestic flight
55 minutes from Malé to Kooddoo Airport, on a scheduled domestic flight.
Speedboat transfer
15 minutes from Kooddoo Airport to the resort by speedboat.
Private seaplane option
A direct private seaplane transfer from Malé is also offered.
Nearest airport
Kooddoo Airport, reached by a domestic flight from Malé.
At a glance
Villas
122 villas · Private pool in some villas · Largest 1474 m²
Dining
7 restaurants · All-inclusive available
Families
Kids' club (Pullman Kids' Club Playground) · Teens programme
Diving & reef
Dive centre (Suvadiva Dive Centre)
Spa
Pullman Spa · overwater treatment rooms
Before you book
How do you get to Pullman Maldives Maamutaa?
The resort sits in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, in the southern Maldives. From Malé, it's a 55-minute domestic flight to Kooddoo Airport, followed by a 15-minute speedboat ride to the island. A private seaplane transfer is also offered as a direct alternative.
Is the resort all-inclusive?
Yes — Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is built around what the brand describes as one of the most generous all-inclusive programmes in the Maldives, covering the resort's seven dining venues and its wider activities programme.
Is there a house reef for snorkeling?
The resort doesn't state a house reef for the island. Guided snorkeling trips run instead, alongside the 5-star PADI-certified Suvadiva Dive Centre — one of only four PADI Eco Centers in the Maldives — for reef diving further afield.
Is Pullman Maldives Maamutaa good for families?
Yes. The Pullman Kids' Club Playground covers younger children with indoor games, a kids' pool and waterslides, while a teens-only Skillz Sports Centre offers snooker, table tennis, a golf simulator and board games. Villa categories such as the Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa and Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa are built for family groups.
What is the Aqua Villa's underwater bedroom?
The Aqua Villa is a two-level overwater villa with a submerged master bedroom below the lagoon and a second bedroom above water, plus a private east-facing pool — one of only two villas of its kind the brand operates in the Maldives.
What is diving like at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa?
Diving runs through the 5-star PADI-certified Suvadiva Dive Centre, a certified PADI Eco Center and one of just four in the Maldives, with courses from beginner level through Divemaster plus specialty courses such as Nitrox, DPV and side-mount.
The factsheet
Every fact we hold on Pullman Maldives Maamutaa (villas, dining, transfers) in one document.