Last updated: October 2026

Maldives — Traveler Guide

Best Hotels for a Cosy Winter Stay in Maldives (2026)

The best-rated 4- and 5-star hotels in Maldives for a winter break, ranked by Booking.com guest scores.

★ Our top pick

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive

★ 9.9 Exceptional · Raa Atoll

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The Best Hotels for a Cosy Winter Stay in Maldives (2026) at a Glance

1. Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive · Raa Atoll · ★ 9.9 Exceptional
2. Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive · Raa Atoll · ★ 9.9 Exceptional
3. Constance Halaveli · Bathala · ★ 9.8 Exceptional
4. Baros Maldives · Malé · ★ 9.5 Exceptional
5. Fushifaru Maldives · Fushifaru · ★ 9.6 Exceptional

7 places · Checked October 2026

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Best Hotels for a Cosy Winter Stay in Maldives (2026)

7 places · Checked October 2026

★ 9.9 Exceptional

Raa Atoll

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive

In Raa Atoll. Guests score it 9.9 out of 10 across 575 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.9 guest score from 575 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 9.9 Exceptional

Raa Atoll

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa - Deluxe All Inclusive

In Raa Atoll. Guests score it 9.9 out of 10 across 210 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.9 guest score from 210 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 9.8 Exceptional

Bathala

Constance Halaveli

In Bathala. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 169 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 9.8 guest score from 169 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 9.5 Exceptional

Malé

Baros Maldives

In Malé. Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 across 300 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 9.5 guest score from 300 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 9.6 Exceptional

Fushifaru

Fushifaru Maldives

In Fushifaru. Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 across 169 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 9.6 guest score from 169 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 9.1 Superb

South Male Atoll

Sun Siyam Olhuveli

In South Male Atoll. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 2,532 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.1 guest score from 2,532 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 9.5 Exceptional

Dhangethi

Nova Maldives

In Dhangethi. Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 across 296 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 9.5 guest score from 296 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

About This Guide

How we picked: the 7 places in this guide are 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts in Maldives with the strongest Booking.com guest scores, weighted by review count. Checked in October 2026.

Insider Tips

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Book directly with the hotel for the best rate guarantee and potential upgrades.
2
Read recent guest reviews for the most up-to-date assessment of facilities.
3
Consider visiting during shoulder season for better rates and fewer crowds.
4
Ask the concierge for local recommendations — they know Maldives better than any guidebook.

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Do these hotels have heating and warm amenities?

All featured hotels offer excellent heating systems, many with in-room fireplaces, heated bathroom floors, and cosy common areas with fireplaces and warm drinks.