The Nautilus Maldives
Raa Atoll
Distance from Airport : 30Km
Numbers of Rooms : 26
Recommended for : Honeymoon Diving Spa Weddings Events and Meetings
Overview
Wine & Dine
Wellness
Facilities
Recreation
View On Map
Overview
Wander into a world of your own making at The Nautilus Maldives, your ultra-luxury private island hideaway. Located in the heart of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that is home to the world-renowned Hanifaru Bay, the island is enveloped by white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs – natural treasures the private island resort is committed to conserving.
The exclusive 26 houses and residences are designed with an eco-conscious vision and an organic, ultra-luxe bohemian style. The Nautilus is the only Maldives resort that offers a unique private island experience – without the need for an exclusive buyout. Your intimate island sanctuary takes bespoke luxury to a new level, boasting unrivalled space and utter privacy; personalised home comforts and a dedicated butler service; and unscripted dining – anytime, anywhere.
In this paradise where time stands still, the guest experience is one of liberation at every turn. From private picnics on castaway sandbanks and tailor-made treatments at the overwater spa, to spectacular underwater adventures and enriching and fun-filled children’s programmes, The Nautilus offers endless possibilities of free-spirited experiences tailored to your every whim. Here, at The Nautilus, you are invited to write your own narrative in a space of your own, embrace the freedom to create cherished moments and embark on a journey of discovery and wonder.
Welcome to the world of your own making.
Useful Information
○ Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, you are picked up directly from your aircraft and individually escorted to the exclusive CIP lounge, regardless of the house category booked. No queuing is required as all matters regarding immigration, baggage and customs will be handled on your behalf.
○ The Nautilus is just 30 minutes from Velana International Airport via The Nautilus’s seaplane, shared seaplane, or, a 20 minute domestic flight from Male’ to
Dharavandhoo domestic airport followed by a 20 minute yacht ride.
Wine & Dine
Unscripted dining – anywhere, anytime. The Nautilus’ three restaurants and two bars revel in the spontaneous, crafting bespoke culinary journeys tailored to each taste. Explore signature dining with a fusion of flavours of the wider Mediterranean at Zeytoun; Latin American and Japanese delights grilled to perfection at Ocaso; international gourmet choices in beach house ambience at Thyme; free-flow gourmet canapés at Naiboli poolside lounge bar. Private in-residence or around-the-island dining, no opening and closing hours, no constraints. Just a shared passion for extraordinary gastronomy.
Thyme Restaurant
This all-day dining venue wraps you in a welcoming beach house ambience with a bounty of gourmet flavours that bring happiness with every bite. Begin your day with a tailored breakfast, enjoy a luxurious lunch or choose your preferred international dishes for dinner.
Ocaso Restaurant
Smoke-laden flavours, infusions from distant shores – the grill embarks on a nightly journey from Latin America to the reaches of North Asia, specialising in Japanese, Mexican and Peruvian cuisine. Settle into teppanyaki by the beach, plates to savour under a moonlit sky, and revel in creations from the grill – food that pleases the soul.
Naiboli Poolside Bar
Great conversations, a perfectly mixed drink, delectable tapas plates served under the sparkle of theMaldivian sky. This poolside lounge bar lets you enjoy life’s simplest luxuries: sunset, kinship and the peace of an island sanctuary. The supreme comfort of loungers and cabanas – the ultimate seaside retreat with the refined ambience of a living room. Complimentary gourmet canapés are available throughout the day.
Zeytoun Restaurant
Positioned over the lagoon with rich sunset views, experience signature dining that showcases lesser-known spices and flavours from incredible indigenous cuisines of the wider Mediterranean. Pure olive oils from the Aegean, freshly baked crusty breads, and aromatic Turkish teas. All are exquisitely crafted and served in refined comfort.
Wellness
Solasta Spa
s
Solasta Spa is dedicated to subtly transformative moments – to stillness, the release of tension, the childlike liberation of unfettered movement. A moment to catch your breath; another to expel it. To dispel fatigue, or wholeheartedly embrace it. To revel in the freedom of a quiet mind. All at your own pace, in your way and at a time that suits your purpose. Free from rigidity and restraint. Three glass-bottomed, over-water treatment pavilions await at any hour. Or bring the spa to your house with an in-house treatment. Begin or end your moment in the sauna, steam bath or open-air bath. Surrender to utter bliss in one of the resort’s two over-water relaxation lounges. Solasta Spa, focuses on natural healing, enhanced by organic products by Maison Caulières and Omorovicza.
Facilities
○ Childrens Club
○ Laundry Service
○ Gymnasium
○ Wi-Fi
○ Butler service
○ Cinema
○ Unpacking/packing luggage service
○ In-house dining
○ Resident Marine Biologist
○ Champagne welcome on arrival with gourmet canapés
Recreation
○ Yoga
○ Fishing
○ Water Sports
○ Excursions
○ Scuba Diving
○ Snorkelling
○ Padel Tennis
View On Map
Beach House with Private Pool
Beach House with Private Pool
Nine elegant Beach Houses line the silvery shores, each just a few steps from the sea. Each house
features an oval bedroom and adjoining living room that opens up to a wide private sundeck,
sheltered by manicured gardens, overlooking the beach.
Your sundeck extends to your own private pool, where a covered Maldivian-style swing invites a lazy
day in the shade. A glass-walled, light-filled, air-conditioned en-suite bathroom provides garden
courtyard views, with a deep ceramic free-standing tub, an indoor walk-in rain shower and matching
granite vanities. An outdoor garden shower lets you bathe under tropical skies.
Room Size: 309 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 2 Children or 3 Adults + 1 Child
Useful Information
○ Early check-in/late check-out whenever possible
○ Up to two children under 12 stay free and enjoy dining from the childrens menu
○ Complimentary deli-style small-bites at Naiboli pool lounge bar daily until sunset
○ Free non-motorised watersports and use of snorkelling equipment
Room Facilities
○ Air Conditioning
○ Separate Bathtub and Shower
○ Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
○ Bathroom Amenities
○ Mini Bar
○ Flat Screen TV with Cable
○ Wi-Fi
○ Ceiling fan
○ Dining Table
○ Private Pool
○ Separate Living Area
○ Bottled drinking water
○ Butler service
○ Private deck with loungers
○ On-demand movies
○ Fresh fruit daily
○ Turn-down service
○ Wine fridge
○ Use of snorkelling equipment during stay
○ Champagne welcome on arrival
Ocean House with Private Pool
Ocean House with Private Pool
At the Ocean House, you exist free of time, with only sunset and dawn to mark the passing of days. A sundeck reaches out to the horizon, with steps that lead you down to the lagoon, while your own private infinity pool blends with the ocean’s blues. Revel in the intimate seclusion of a one-bedroom suite for two. Or connect with your clan in a residence of abundant space and privacy.
Room Size: 282 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 2 Children or 3 Adults + 1 Child
Useful Information
○ Early check-in/late check-out whenever possible
○ Up to two children under 12 stay free and enjoy dining from the childrens menu
○ Complimentary deli-style small-bites at Naiboli pool lounge bar daily until sunset
○ Free non-motorised watersports and use of snorkelling equipment
Room Facilities
○ Air Conditioning
○ Separate Bathtub and Shower
○ Laundry Service
○ Tea/Coffee Maker
○ Bathroom Amenities
○ Mini Bar
○ Rain Shower
○ Flat Screen TV with Cable
○ Wi-Fi
○ Ceiling fan
○ Private Pool
○ Separate Living Area
○ Bottled drinking water
○ Butler service
○ On-demand movies
○ Fresh fruit daily
○ Unpacking/packing luggage service
○ Wine fridge
○ Use of snorkelling equipment during stay
○ Champagne welcome on arrival
Beach Residence with Private Pool
Beach Residence with Private Pool
Elegant mansions by the sea, the two-storey beach residence at The Nautilus are sanctuaries of effortless chic. Each of the beach residences features curved walls and living spaces that recall the organic form of the nautilus shell, with hand-picked décor infusing each space with new bohemian charm.
Living and dining rooms on the ground floor open to an expansive deck and a sparkling private pool. Upstairs, a sun-drenched king bedroom with breathtaking beach and ocean views, and a balcony with a spiral staircase that leads to the deck downstairs. The light-filled, en-suite bathroom has a walk-in rain shower and free-standing tub with superb ocean views.
Room Size: 415 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 2 Children or 3 Adults +1 child
Useful Information
○ Early check-in/late check-out whenever possible
○ Up to two children under 12 stay free and enjoy dining from the childrens menu
○ Invitation to daily sunset cocktails
○ Complimentary deli-style small-bites at Naiboli pool lounge bar daily until sunset
○ Downstairs living room, separate dining area, bar, guest bathroom and pantry
○ Upstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and balcony
○ Unlimited complimentary non-motorised watersports and use of snorkelling equipment
Room Facilities
○ Air Conditioning
○ Separate Bathtub and Shower
○ Laundry Service
○ Tea/Coffee Maker
○ Bathroom Amenities
○ Walk-in Closet
○ Private Dining
○ Living Room
○ Rain Shower
○ Flat Screen TV with Cable
○ Wi-Fi
○ Balcony
○ Ceiling fan
○ Private Pool
○ Separate Living Area
○ Bottled drinking water
○ Butler service
○ Direct beach access
○ Fresh fruit daily
○ Unpacking/packing luggage service
○ Wine fridge
○ Use of snorkelling equipment during the stay
○ Champagne welcome on arrival
Two-Bedroom Beach Residence with Private Pool
Two-Bedroom Beach Residence with Private Pool
The Nautilus features two exquisite two-bedroom Beach Residences that are the perfect private beach home for family or friends. With one bedroom and living areas downstairs – including living room, dining room and powder room, and a spacious master bedroom upstairs, it ensures indulgent privacy and escape. Bespoke furnishings and curated objets d’art create a chic and cosy ambience, while panoramic ocean views stream into every room. A private sundeck and azure pool sprawl out from each residence across white, powder-fine sands.
Room Size: 610 sqm.
Room Capacity: 4 Adults + 2 Children or 5 Adults
Useful Information
○ Two bedrooms, each with en-suite air-conditioned bathroom
○ Downstairs living room, separate dining area, bar, guest bathroom, pantry and second
bedroom
○ Upstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and balcony
○ Early check-in/late check-out whenever possible
○ Two children under 12 stay free and eat for free when dining with parents
○ Invitation to daily sunset cocktails
○ Complimentary deli-style small-bites at Naiboli pool lounge bar daily until sunset
○ Unlimited complimentary non-motorised watersports and use of snorkelling equipment
Room Facilities
○ Air Conditioning
○ Separate Bathtub and Shower
○ Laundry Service
○ Tea/Coffee Maker
○ Bathroom Amenities
○ Walk-in Closet
○ Private Dining
○ Living Room
○ Rain Shower
○ Flat Screen TV with Cable
○ Wi-Fi
○ Balcony
○ Ceiling fan
○ Private Pool
○ Bottled drinking water
○ Butler service
○ On-demand movies
○ Fresh fruit daily
○ Unpacking/packing luggage service
○ Wine fridge
○ Use of snorkelling equipment during the stay
○ Champagne welcome on arrival
The Nautilus Retreat with Private Pool
The Nautilus Retreat with Private Pool
This two-bedroom private pool residence is a haven of refined bohemian lifestyle. Sprawling on stilts
over the lagoon, with simply extraordinary sunset views, its wide, curved sundeck and sleek infinity
pool lets you live the quintessential Maldivian dream. Two bedrooms radiate out from the central
living and dining rooms, each with their own brilliant view of the sea and en-suite bathroom. A
sanctuary for family reconnection, where long-lasting memories are made.
The Nautilus Retreat has been named one of the most outrageous villas in Maldives by the Travel +
Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024.
Room Size: 542 sqm.
Room Capacity: 4 Adults + 2 Children or 5 Adults
Useful Information
○ Complimentary deli-style small-bites at Naiboli pool lounge bar daily until sunset
○ Early check-in/late check-out whenever possible
○ Up to two children under 12 stay free and enjoy dining from the childrens menu
○ Unlimited complimentary non-motorised watersports and use of snorkelling equipment
Room Facilities
○ Air Conditioning
○ Separate Bathtub and Shower
○ Laundry Service
○ Tea/Coffee Maker
○ Bathroom Amenities
○ Mini Bar
○ Private Dining
○ Balcony
○ Private Pool
○ Living Room
○ Rain Shower
○ Wi-Fi
○ Flat Screen TV with Cable
○ Ceiling fan
○ Bottled drinking water
○ Butler service
○ Private bar
○ Kitchen
○ On-demand movies
○ Turn-down service
○ Unpacking/packing luggage service
○ Wine fridge
○ Champagne welcome on arrival
The Nautilus Mansion with Private Pool
The Nautilus Mansion with Private Pool
The island’s signature house, the three-bedroom The Nautilus Mansion, was designed as the ultimate private beach home. Available for once-in-a-lifetime stays, it’s a castle on the white sandy beach, located in a spectacular spot on the beach, with custom-made furnishings created with hand- selected materials. Objets d’art and décor capture the pure new bohemian spirit of the island, along with the Mansion’s elegant sunlit, breeze-cooled spaces promise serenity and privacy, enabling absolute freedom for you and your family.
Room Size: 992 sqm.
Room Capacity: 6 Adults + 2 Children or 7 Adults
Useful Information
○ Three bedrooms, each with en-suite air-conditioned bathroom
○ Complimentary deli-style small-bites at Naiboli pool bar daily until sunset
○ Early check-in/late check-out whenever possible
○ Up to two children under 12 stay free and enjoy dining from the childrens menu
○ Unlimited complimentary non-motorised watersports and use of snorkelling equipment
Room Facilities
○ Air Conditioning
○ Laundry Service
○ Bathroom Amenities
○ Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
○ Private Dining
○ Living Room
○ Rain Shower
○ Flat Screen TV with Cable
○ Ceiling fan
○ Private Pool
○ Bottled drinking water
○ Butler service
○ On-demand movies
○ Turn-down service
○ Unpacking/packing luggage service
○ Fresh fruit daily
○ Wine fridge
○ Use of snorkelling equipment during the stay
○ Champagne welcome on arrival
Ocean Residence with Private Pool
Ocean Residence with Private Pool
A residence of bohemian bliss on stilts over the lagoon. This refined ocean residence features a spacious living room and separate bedroom, all custom-furnished and richly decorated to create a precious cocoon. It has an additional dining room with an adjoining powder room and wet bar, and doors that open up to an expansive sundeck with a private infinity pool and steps descending into the ocean.
Room Size: 453 sqm.
Room Capacity: 2 Adults + 2 Children, 3 Adults + 1 Child
Useful Information
○ Complimentary deli-style small-bites at Naiboli pool lounge bar daily until sunset
○ Early check-in/late check-out whenever possible
○ Up to two children under 12 stay free and enjoy dining from the childrens menu
○ Unlimited complimentary non-motorised watersports and use of snorkelling equipment
Room Facilities
○ Air Conditioning
○ Laundry Service
○ Bathroom Amenities
○ Separate Toilet Area
○ Tea/Coffee Maker
○ Mini Bar
○ Rain Shower
○ Flat Screen TV with Cable
○ Ceiling fan
○ Wi-Fi
○ Bottled drinking water
○ Butler service
○ On-demand movies
○ Turn-down service
○ Unpacking / packing luggage service
○ Fresh fruit daily
○ Wine fridge
○ Champagne welcome on arrival