Nova Maldives

Paulomi Lodh

Refined luxury with exceptional service at Nova Maldives We visited Nova Maldives from India in October for five nights on a Full Board Plus package, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. An upgrade to a Water Villa with Jacuzzi added an extra layer of indulgence, making our stay truly memorable. From Malé Airport to the seaplane transfer, everything was seamlessly coordinated by Farish, setting the tone for a refined and stress-free arrival. Anar at Reception ensured a smooth and welcoming check-in, reflecting the resort’s understated elegance and a truly customer-centric approach. The Soul Kitchen team — Salil, Sabo Hassar, Shivangi, Sagar, Lavish, Saho, Pawan, Bhisma, and Anggun — delivered impeccable service and elevated dining experiences throughout our stay. Special appreciation for the thoughtful care taken with my husband’s pure vegetarian preferences, which were handled over and beyond expectations. Vijay at Wink Bar added charm and sophistication to our beachside evenings, while Ashraf from Housekeeping maintained exceptional standards of comfort and cleanliness. A special mention to Thaol, the in-house photographer, for capturing beautiful, timeless moments from our fifth anniversary with remarkable finesse. Thanks to Ablo for making this experience memorable for the lifetime A few minor areas for improvement were handled professionally — concerns regarding brown water in the washroom were promptly acknowledged and resolved. The checkout experience could have been smoother, as a two-hour seaplane delay resulted in waiting during the afternoon heat after vacating the room. The return journey with Manta Air seaplane was also uncomfortable due to the heat. Overall, Nova Maldives is a destination where luxury feels effortless, personal, and deeply memorable. Highly recommended.

Bijal Shah

Amazing place. Went with five other couples. Staff could not do enough for us, always going out of their way, even making specific food for us. The rooms were amazing, having everything that you would need. Onsite, there was a gym, infinity pool, badminton and volleyball courts. Set on a beach among trees and plants. Snorkeling and canoeing facilities on site. You can book sessions to be taught how to Snorkeling, diving and boats to take you to see whale sharks etc. Onsite, you could see baby sharks, sting rays and tropical fish. Even when Snorkeling, I experienced baby sharks swim near. Paradise for honeymooning couples, great location for photos,having hired a professional photographer onsite. Food was just wow, and staff really made us welcomed. You could see the sunset in the infinity pool, and staying in the beach accommodation, it felt like we had our our private beach to walk straight on to. Entertainment kept our evening and days busy. The resort took dollars, euros and credit cards ... Great place to come to.

Felix K

We spent two wonderful weeks at the Nova Resort in the Maldives and truly enjoyed every moment. The atmosphere on the island is incredibly relaxing and absolutely perfect for switching off and leaving everyday life behind. The resort is beautifully designed, very well maintained, and offers everything you need for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. Our stay was perfect in every way. What truly elevated our experience to the next level was the exceptional bar team. With remarkable friendliness, motivation, and genuine passion for their work, they not only served fantastic drinks but also created a special atmosphere that left a lasting impression on us. Their dedication, positive energy, and great teamwork deserve the highest praise. A big thank you to this amazing team: Fayyash - Vijay - Sandun - Nirosh You were the absolute highlight of our stay! Thank you very much for your service once again! We can highly recommend the Nova Resort and would definitely return - especially because of the wonderful people who make this place so special.

Safia

What a wonderful experience at Nova just like paradise on earth. Amenities and facilities were high class luxury. Small island but more beautiful than I seen in the pictures. Wink bar leave a great impression by Amazing service and drinks.Staff were very helpful and friendly Special thanks to Vijay and His colleagues Chamoda,Sohita and Niros.

Harry G

This was our 3rd time in the Maldives but Nova was by far the very best – it is faultless. The island is jaw droppingly beautiful as you would expect but our stay was particularly memorable because of the wonderful people that work there. I have travelled all around the world but I have never experienced the level of service that we received at Nova. My wife & I chose Nova Maldives as our Wedding destination and from the moment that we booked our holiday the team were superb in the way they helped coordinate and plan our special day. Particular thanks to Jaleel & Sandun for going over & above with how we hoped the day would go. The extra surprises that you kept from us were such a nice thoughtful touch. We are a family of ‘foodies’ so the bar was very high before we even got there but the quality of food was exceptional in the Solis Restaurant, Flames & Mizu. The team is run by Soba & Lavish who make it their mission to ensure every guest in the restaurant is happy & proactively asks whether they would like any dish that isn’t on the menu. I have never seen this before anywhere else that I have stayed! Both Soba & Lavish’s dedication to their work is so impressive that I am convinced a Michelin star isn’t too far away. Aside from the delicious food a real highlight for us was going to see the restaurant team every meal. They have that perfect balance of being super professional but also extremely friendly. Each one knew our name & room number before we had even introduced ourselves! Thank you so much to Anggun, Sushmita, Hannah, Ziyaan, Vega & Rima for making our stay so memorable. We decided to upgrade our Villas during our stay to the Overwater Villas which were perfect. I would highly recommend anyone looking to stay at Nova to spend at least a few nights in one of these. Kevin, Mari & Alises thank you so much for all you did for us here. Lastly and certainly not least thank you to Boihi for the incredible massages. After a 20-hour journey to the resort my back & neck were in pieces, but the spa treatments relieved all my aches & pains! Thank you so much to everyone at Nova for making our families stay so perfect. We would so love to come back.