All-inclusive holidays to the Maldives

Where to stay in the Maldives

Cheap all-inclusive holidays in the Maldives are available on many inhabited islands that make up this sovereign nation. With so many islands with distinctive features and characteristics, holidaymakers will find themselves spoilt for choice.

Travel between the islands is undertaken by plane or ferry. A journey may consist of a domestic flight or seaplane and a boat trip. The boat most typically used is a Dhoni, similar to an Arabian dhow. However, some hotels will offer speedboats for travel to and from Velena International Airport (on Hulhule Island, 2km from Male). For most hotels in the Maldives, the transfer is included with your holiday package.

Despite the country’s reputation for offering luxury resorts, of which there are many, there are also numerous options for those looking for something a bit cheaper when it comes to all-inclusive holidays in the Maldives.

• Baa Atoll is a Unesco Protected Biosphere and one of the archipelago's most photographed locations. Impeccably soft white sand beaches and unearthly turquoise waters make it popular with snorkellers and divers, hoping to spot a hammerhead shark, hawksbill turtle or angel fish. It’s also home to many upscale hotels and is the island of choice for many A-listers. 
• Maafushi Island is the most cosmopolitan destination in the Maldives; with a progressive attitude to tourism, visitors will find a bikini beach and even a choice of off-shore floating bars. It also provides the perfect backdrop for a yoga retreat and is ideal for nature lovers. One of the best places to find cheap all-inclusive holidays to the Maldives. 
• North Male Atoll is home to the capital city, Male. North Male is home to the country's most significant number of hotels, businesses and resorts and is undoubtedly the most developed. It is ideal for those who want access to the best shopping, sports and entertainment. You can find a number of more secluded resorts along the island's northern coast. The city of Male is home to the country’s most significant landmark, the Old Friday Mosque, built from coral in the 17th century.

Accommodation in the Maldives

There is a wide choice of accommodation in the Maldives, from low-cost backpacker hotels in Maafushi to upscale and exclusive five-star resorts found in every corner of the nation, as well as guesthouses and beachside villas.

Those looking for an all-inclusive holiday will find a superb selection of 5-star hotels with excellent facilities in a range of budgets. The best all-inclusive resorts often feature a swimming pool, a private beach, a bar and a restaurant and frequently encompass an entire island.

All-inclusive packages mean your accommodation, meals, and usually transfers to the hotel are included in the price. Holidaymakers can save by booking a flight + all-inclusive hotel together with lastminute.com, where you'll find the very best Maldives holiday deals.