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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
An idyllic isle with a wellness bent
Resting on the pristine shores of Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru showcases wellness, conservation and luxury island living.
While sun, sand and striking ocean views all come standard, the larger of the two Four Seasons properties in Maldives is also home to some impressive extras. Here, you’ll find the most extensive marine conservation center in the country, the world’s first resort offering accredited yoga therapy programs and the DeepFlight Super Falcon 3S — the forefront of submarine technology.
If you can pry yourself from the magnificent ocean hues and private pool villas, head for overwater signature restaurant Al Barakat for Arabian specialties or devour Italian favorites at the stunning beachside Blu.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Arrive in style on the Flying Triggerfish, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru’s colorful DHC-6-300 Twin Otter seaplane. Be spoiled for comfort on the 35-minute journey in one of the eight extra-wide Muirhead leather seats as you take in splendid views from above.
- Learn about your aquatic surroundings at the resort’s Marine Discovery Centre. Adopt and transplant your own coral, get up close and personal with resident sea turtles, and visit the indoor aquarium and hands-on touch tank.
- Enjoy your spa treatment in one of two tropical settings: the stilted overwater glass-floor villas or the alfresco Ayurveda pavilions nestled in the medicinal garden. With a strong focus on natural healing, services include blissful chakra massages, panchakarma (cleansing) therapies and multi-day Ayurvedic wellness retreats.
- Yoga enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with anti-gravity, hatha, ashtanga vinyasa, evening nidra and even aquatic classes. Landaa Giraavaru is the world’s first resort to offer yoga therapy courses and personalized programs in partnership with renowned yoga university S-VYASA.
- Explore the captivating underworld of Baa Atoll from inside Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru's exclusive DeepFlight Super Falcon 3S submarine (the most advanced model to date) and venture to depths of 120 feet. With only enough room for two (plus a pilot) onboard, this is a contender for one of the most romantic underwater experiences in the country.
Things to Know
- Begin your wellness journey with a complimentary Ayurvedic consultation and learn to pair your body type with the unique Ayurvedic food labels used across all menus at the luxury hotel.
- Become a marine biologist for a day and you may just get lucky enough to name your very own manta ray. Discover the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Hanifaru Bay with researchers from the world’s leading manta ray charity, Manta Trust, whose flagship Maldivian Manta Ray Project is headquartered at Landaa Giraavaru.
- Adults can squeeze in a workout by joining in on the daily fun of aqua aerobics in the island chain’s only Olympic-size pool, while tykes (ages four and older) can enjoy Kuda Velaa, the complimentary kids’ club named “little turtle” in Maldivian.
- Uncover the 15 workout stations of the Yoga Energy Trail in solitude or embark on a guided 75-minute group class. For a gentler way to start your day, enjoy 5:30 a.m. sunrise yoga sessions at the overwater pavilion.
The Rooms
- Check into one of the newly refurbished overwater villas. Debuted in November 2019, these Sunset and Sunrise Water Villas feature a huge 1,960-square-foot outdoor living space with its own 40-foot pool, a large overwater hammock, a cabana with day beds, an alfresco shower and a four-poster king bed with ocean vistas.
- The Three Bedroom Landaa Estate is one of the Maldives hotel’s most opulent accommodations. The retreat comes with 262 feet of secluded beach access, two infinity pools (a ground-floor beachside version and a second-story plunge pool), a stargazing loft and dedicated staff.
- Surrounded by daybeds, sun lounges and a private beachfront, the 65-foot pool is the centerpiece of the two-bedroom Royal Beach Villa complex. The Instagram-worthy master bedroom features titanium-oxide-polished concrete floors, a circular stand-alone bathtub and an alfresco garden shower.
- For direct access to the sands, book one of the Beach Villas. Tucked into the island’s verdant foliage, these serene hideaways also offer a private pool, an outdoor dining area and a garden shower.
The Restaurants
- Named for the North African scholar who made the Baa Atoll his home in the 12th century, Al Barakatis a stylish overwater Arabian restaurant. Sample the flavors of Lebanon, Morocco and Armenia beautifully presented by junior sous chef Saudy Sayed.
- Blu serves poolside Mediterranean delights by day and fine southern Italian dining by night. Neapolitan chef Ciro D'Amico’s suggestions include fedelini pasta vongole, clams and chili in a white wine parsley sauce.
- Made up of three open-air, thatched-roof dining pavilions, Café Landaa creates Asian cuisine ranging from Indian delights (tandoori lamb chops) to Southeast Asian specialties (five-spice wagyu strip loin) to Japanese favorites like sushi and teppanyaki.
- Flame-grilled fare and beach views come standard at Fuego Grill. Dine on simply prepared catch of the day with your toes in the sand before ending the evening with a nightcap and a lighter-than-air coconut soufflé.
- Indulge in a frozen margarita and tapas-style plates at the intimate overwater Sea Bar.
Amenities
24-hour room service 
Babysitting services
Bar
Beach
Fitness classes
Gym
Meeting rooms
Outdoor pool
Restaurants
Spa
Tennis
Getting There
Additional Details
From Male International Airport, take a 30- to 45-minute seaplane to the hotel or a 25-minute flight to Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport followed by a 20-minute speedboat ride. The hotel can help arrange transfers. Seaplanes operate from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., depending on weather.
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