The Nautilus Maldives

The Nautilus Maldives: a luxury resort in Baa Atoll

The Nautilus Maldives is a luxury resort located on Thiladhoo Island, in Baa Atoll, Maldives, an area declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The property presents itself as a luxury bohemian hideaway with 26 beach and ocean houses, each conceived as a private space with a separate living room, freshwater pool and a personal butler available 24 hours a day.

Accommodation: beach and ocean houses, residences and mansion

The accommodation offering is organised into beach and ocean houses, residences and a mansion. All units are described as secluded havens with ample space and privacy, located just steps from the sand or over turquoise waters. The resort indicates that it is possible to book the entire island through exclusive buyout options for groups or families seeking total privacy.

Dining with no set times or dress codes

The culinary offering is articulated across four venues. Zeytoun offers European and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine; Ocaso combines Japanese and Latin American creations in a sand setting; Thyme serves a variety of international dishes throughout the day; and Naiboli proposes simple options under the starry sky. The resort highlights that there are no opening or closing times and no dress codes, and that guests can have breakfast at any time and in any place, or dine in bed.

Experiences and activities

Among the experiences offered by the resort are sailing trips to private houses at sea, private screenings on a sandbank, breakfasts aboard a luxury yacht, private dinners and sandbank barbecues. Wellness activities and access to non-motorised water sports are also organised, with snorkelling equipment included during the stay and daily sunrise yoga sessions.

Wellness and spa

The resort has Solasta Spa, which offers treatments at a 15% discount according to the conditions indicated on its website, and AquaNautica for water sports activities, also with a 15% discount. The wellness offering is completed by the included sunrise yoga sessions.

Families and children's services

The resort has children's facilities that it presents as some of the best in the Maldives. The Young Wonderers programme, located in the centre of the island, offers interactive activities for children. Stay and meals are complimentary for two children under 12 who eat from the kids' menu.

Benefits of booking direct

Booking through the official website includes, according to the published information, a VIP welcome from the airplane with priority immigration and customs in the VIP lounge, a personal butler 24/7, welcome amenities with champagne and gourmet platter, daily breakfast with no set time, sunset cocktails and canapés at the Pool Bar, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the island, access to non-motorised water sports, snorkelling equipment, daily sunrise yoga and a 15% discount on treatments at Solasta Spa and on water sports at AquaNautica. These conditions are subject to terms and conditions.

Access and surroundings

Transfer from Velana International Airport is by seaplane, with an approximate duration of 30 minutes. The resort has its own luxury seaplane with an eight-seat business class configuration, as well as the option of the scheduled Manta Air seaplane with 14 seats. Baa Atoll, where it is located, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the southwest monsoon season (from May to October) is indicated as the ideal time to spot manta rays in Hanifaru Bay and other marine species.

Practical information for travellers

According to the guide published by the resort, tourists visiting the Maldives no longer need to present a negative PCR test on arrival, a measure that also applies to unvaccinated travellers. All travellers must complete and submit the Traveller Health Declaration within 96 hours prior to travel, through the electronic portal enabled by the Maldivian government. The climate is tropical, with average temperatures around 30 °C throughout the year.

Location and contact

Thiladhoo Island, Baa Atoll, Maldives · Phone: +960 730 98 18