Ocean Pool Villa
A one-bedroom villa on the sunrise side of the island, the private infinity pool and sundeck running straight out from the bedroom.
1 King bed plus a sofa bed · Private infinity pool · Sunrise-facing, with a private sundeck
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
A Ritz-Carlton-service resort on the Fari Islands, built around a daily arrival-and-sunset ritual, a dedicated island butler in every villa, and seven distinct dining concepts across the island.
- Getting there
- Speedboat, On-demand, 24 hours a day
- Atoll
- North Malé Atoll
- Island
- Fari Islands
- Villas
- 9 categories
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands opens each stay with a Sangu conch shell blown at arrival and closes each day with Bodu Beru drummers and a flaming ceremony at sunset. Every villa — across nine categories, up to the four-bedroom Ritz-Carlton Estate — carries a dedicated Aris Meeha butler. Seven dining concepts, a lagoon-set spa, and a Dive Center run by a resident Marine Biologist round out the island.
The villas
Lagoon Pool Villa
The sunset-facing counterpart to the Ocean Pool Villa, built around the same private infinity pool but timed for the evening light.
1 King bed plus a sofa bed · Private infinity pool · Sunset-facing
Ocean & Beach Pool Villa
A sunrise-facing villa set directly on the beach, the living area opening straight onto the sand and a private pool.
1 King bed plus a sofa bed · Private pool · Sunrise-facing, beachfront
Beach Pool Villa (1 Bedroom)
Set on its own beach cove, the bedroom stepping directly onto the sand and the private infinity pool beyond it.
1 King bed plus a sofa bed · Private infinity pool · Beach cove, sunrise-facing
Sunset Beach Pool Villa (1 Bedroom)
The Beach Pool Villa's sunset-facing sibling, holding the same beachfront pool but built to catch the evening light.
1 King bed plus a sofa bed · Private pool · Beachfront, sunset-facing
Two Bedroom Overwater Villa
A generous overwater villa with two master bedrooms and a private deck set straight over the ocean.
1 King bed and 2 Double beds across two bedrooms, plus a sofa bed · No private pool — a private deck over the water · Overwater
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
The beachfront equivalent of the Two Bedroom Overwater Villa, with the same two-master-bedroom layout and a private pool on the sand.
1 King bed and 2 Double beds across two bedrooms, plus a sofa bed · Private pool · Beachfront
Sunset Beach Pool Villa (2 Bedroom)
Two bedrooms on the sunset side of the island, with a private pool and sundeck for evenings that run long.
Two bedrooms · Private pool · Beachfront, sunset-facing, with a private sundeck
The Ritz-Carlton Estate
A secluded four-bedroom residence across 16,000+ sq ft of private grounds, with its own kitchen, sundeck dining, and a dedicated Aris Meeha butler.
Four bedrooms · Private infinity pool · Secluded beach cove, 16,000+ sq ft of private grounds
Wine & Dine
La Locanda
- Cuisine
- Southern Italian
- Setting
- Overwater and alfresco, with a wood-fired oven at the breakfast buffet
- Hours
- Hours vary — confirm at resort
- Reserve
- At the resort, or via IMJ
Artisan coffee and a world-inspired breakfast open the day at the wood-fired oven; by evening it turns to homemade pasta and Italian-inspired cocktails, overwater or under the open air.
Summer Pavilion
- Cuisine
- Cantonese
- Setting
- Lantern-inspired dining room over the lagoon
- Hours
- Hours vary — confirm at resort
- Reserve
- At the resort, or via IMJ
A lantern-inspired Cantonese room built around a Chef's tasting menu — stir-fried Maldivian lobster, Peking duck, and a list of Chinese teas.
Experiences & activities
Art & Design Walk
Afternoon · for two, restorative
A curated on-island art collection or sited installation guests can walk through, on their own or with a guide.
Boduberu Cultural Show
Evening · all ages, for two
Live Boduberu drumming and dance, paired with the evening or arrival cultural programming resorts run alongside it — culture talks, on-site museums, welcome ceremonies.
Coral Adoption & Restoration
Morning · all ages, restorative
Hands-on reef and marine conservation guests can join directly — adopting or planting coral frames, mangrove planting, and turtle-rescue visits with a hatchling release.
Chef's Table Dining
Evening · for two
A fixed seat at the chef's own counter, served a bespoke tasting menu while it is prepared in front of you.
The factsheet
Every fact we hold on The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands (villas, dining, transfers) in one document.
Recommended For
Families
Ritz Kids runs a genuine program across four age-appropriate pillars, Beach Shack is built as the barefoot family table, and the Two Bedroom and Estate villas give a family real separation rather than a connecting door.
Divers and the ocean-curious
A resident Marine Biologist runs the Dive Center's programs, guided 'Cities Under the Sea' snorkeling, and the dolphin cruise — a resort built around its marine team, not just its reef.
Seclusion seekers
The Fari Islands run on shared energy — Fari Marina Village sits a short ride from every resort in the archipelago, this one included. For guests who measure a stay in total privacy, we'd sooner show them Cheval Blanc Randheli or Soneva Fushi.
Malé · speedboat, on demand 24 hours · Fari Islands
- Nearest airport
- Velana International Airport (MLE)
- Transfer fee
- USD 1,027 net per adult, USD 514 net per child (roundtrip, inclusive of 10% service charge and 17% government tax)
- Departures
- On-demand roundtrip speedboat, operating 24 hours a day — no seaplane or domestic flight option
- Location
- North Malé Atoll, Fari Islands — part of the wider Fari Islands archipelago alongside Fari Marina Village
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands · North Malé Atoll · 10 photographs
Before you book
How do we get to The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands?
By on-demand speedboat only — the resort runs roundtrip transfers from Velana International Airport 24 hours a day, so there's no seaplane daylight window to plan around. The transfer fee is USD 1,027 net per adult and USD 514 net per child, inclusive of 10% service charge and 17% government tax. The resort's own site doesn't publish an exact minutes figure for the crossing; IMJ confirms current timing directly with the resort when booking.
Is this a good resort for families?
Yes — Ritz Kids runs programming for ages 4 to 12 built around land, water, environmental responsibility and culture, with its own outdoor pool open 9:00am to 9:00pm, playgrounds, napping pods and video games, and babysitting is available on request. Beach Shack, the barefoot Mediterranean venue by the water, is built specifically as the family-friendly table. The Two Bedroom Villas and the four-bedroom Ritz-Carlton Estate give larger family groups genuine separation.
What diving and watersports are on offer?
The Dive Center runs watersports, diving and marine biology programs under a resident Marine Biologist, including the guided 'Cities Under the Sea' snorkeling program and a Dhoni Sunset Dolphin Cruise. Fari Marina Village, a short ride away, also runs its own Fari Lagoon Coral Adoption & Marine Biology Center. Kayaking, volleyball and a lit tennis court with a resident pro round out the sports program.
What villa categories does the resort offer, and is there something for larger groups?
Nine villa categories run from one-bedroom Ocean and Lagoon Pool Villas through Two Bedroom Overwater and Beach Pool Villas. For larger groups, The Ritz-Carlton Estate offers a secluded four-bedroom beach-cove residence across 16,000+ sq ft of private grounds, with its own kitchen, sundeck dining and a dedicated Aris Meeha butler — the same butler service every villa category carries.
What dining options are there?
Seven venues: La Locanda (Southern Italian), Summer Pavilion (Cantonese), IWAU (Japanese, Chef's Table), EAU Bar (day-to-night around the round infinity pool), Beach Shack (family-friendly Mediterranean), Arabesque (Middle Eastern) and Tum Tum, a casual street-food spot at Fari Marina Village. Exact service hours aren't published on the resort's site — IMJ confirms current hours and books tables as part of the itinerary.
What's the spa like?
The Ritz-Carlton Spa is a ring-shaped sanctuary built over the lagoon, with nine treatment rooms — including a spa suite with its own relaxation lounge — arranged along the cardinal directions, plus a salon and boutique. Treatments use an organic Bamford body and skincare collection, with signatures including the 150-minute Bamford Signature Journey, a Bamboo Massage and the Maldivian Signature Rejuvenation. The Ritz-Carlton Gym and yoga studio operate 24 hours a day alongside it.
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