Imagine paradise. Tropical island sands. Swaying palms. Endless turquoise waters. Open your eyes and see Naladhu. Maldivian for “beautiful island,” Anantara’s sister island of Naladhu offers a mosaic of timeless moments on the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Every Naladhu experience is one to treasure. Every space is yours to own, for your time on our island. We offer expansive private homes fronting the azure Indian Ocean, unsurpassed luxury, the idyllic Maldives vacation experience, and a graceful elegance that never goes out of style.

• Coconut Grove Storytelling - A rich history of sailors, pirates, seafaring princes and sultans. An oral literary tradition that spans 1,000 years. Listen to a language and stories unlike any on Earth.

  Join Ahmed Didi, the Island Chief, for an evening of storytelling evening in our island's coconut grove. A native of our very island, Ahmed is a lively character with a richly detailed memory filled with island tales from his own lifetime and generations beyond.

  Naladhu is proud to preserve Maldivian culture and share it with our guests during this unique evening back in time.

• Cooking Course - Go behind the scenes with the colourful personalities in our kitchen and learn some - but not all - of their culinary secrets. Compose some of your favourite Naladhu dishes, then, feast on your very own creations. We invite you to explore and hone your creativity as we tantalise your taste buds.

• Deep Sea Fishing

  See what roams in deeper waters. Join us for a morning or afternoon on one of our deep-sea fishing excursions for sailfish, marlin and wahoo. Our elegant launch is outfitted with advanced equipment for the expedition, which is able to handle the weight of the bigger game you'll be catching. As always, your House Master and chef can arrange your outing however you please.

• Fitness Centre

  Keep up your fitness regimen at our island's fitness centre. Work up a sweat with treadmills, stationary bikes, weight machines, free weights and other fitness equipment. First-timers can explore weight or cardio training with one-on-one personal training sessions with our island's trainer. Even long-time fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our trainer's expertise - after even a short weekend holiday, elevate your exercise regimen to another level.

• Yoga & Meditation - Find physical and mental balance through yoga, Pilates or meditation. Our instructors can raise your state of mind through individual guided yoga or meditation sessions or organised group classes. Naladhu is also a great place to discover the benefits of Pilates, the world-famous discipline designed to provide greater flexibility, stability and balance.

• Siling -Feel the warm ocean breeze tickling your hair. Canvas sails rustle above. Naladhu's own fleet of luxury launches, catamarans and sailing yachts are available for charter all around the South Male Atoll. Sail her yourself in the calm waters of the Indian Ocean, or simply unwind on deck, while our experienced local skippers do all the work. For the ultimate in sailing style, relax on a luxurious dhoni, the traditional Maldivian sailboat. Cruise at your whim and picnic on a completely deserted island.

• Sunset Fishing - Sail across the lagoon on our elegant dhoni, the Riyaa. Let us provide you with all the equipment for a Private Sunset Fishing expedition. When you start craving dinner, we'll be back just in time for the chef to grill up your catch however you'd like.

• Tasting Course - Mystified by which cheese goes with which wine or what makes one caviar better than another? Naladhu's tasting classes are the perfect way to indulge your taste buds while turning you into a more well-rounded host and guest when you return home.

Houses

Discover an island resort hideaway – created just for you. Each of the resort's 19 secluded houses incorporates timeless design, idyllic views and – unique to Naladhu – an unmatched feeling of home found nowhere else in the Maldives. Explore and uncover luxurious surprises around every corner.

While most resorts offer rooms, Naladhu provides the unsurpassed luxury of an entire island house - all to yourself. With your choice of two romantic house types – the Beach House and the Ocean House – each provides its own distinct vantage point on the island, while offering identical amenities and luxurious comforts. Every house is outfitted with WiFi capabilities to keep you connected, while a Bose home theatre system and LCD satellite TV are the perfect accompaniment to laid-back evenings at home. And if the lapping ocean waves aren't enough, create your own soundtrack with the in-room iPod and surround-sound stereo system.

• Beach & Ocean House - The largest room in the house, the bedroom manages to be both expansive and intimate. Antique-style furnishings conjure up images of a romantic, bygone age. At night, the oversized King bed with 300-thread count cotton bed linens coaxes the sweetest of dreams as you fall asleep to the ebb and flow of the Indian Ocean just steps away.

  From your bedroom, enter the intimate dressing room. While long-since forgotten in the design of most modern houses, the dressing room allows you to sit in cozy reflection at the old-fashioned dressing table or step across the woven floor rug to the walk-in closet.

  Just a few steps away is the luxuriously appointed al fresco bathing pavilion. Unwind in an outdoor bath while gazing out at an endless moonlit sea or tropical garden. Or, cross playful flagstone steps to the outdoor waterfall shower. At the opposite end of the pavilion, be at one with the island's rhythm in the delightful outdoor soaking tub or your private steam room and shower.

  With natural fluidity, hardwood floors give way to an infinity-edge pool, accessed through sliding glass doors - an impeccable fusion of wood, water and light. Situated next to the pool, your house's multi-tiered deck and patio is perhaps its most unique feature - a luxurious touch you'll find only on Naladhu. Unwind on the plush, oversized swinging daybed suspended in the island breeze and just be - for as long as you'd like.

  It is the view from your daybed that makes the main difference between the Beach Houses and Ocean Houses apparent. Absorb the sight of the lagoon's emerald stillness and find your own stretch of pristine white beach at our Beach Houses. Meanwhile our Ocean Houses take in the panorama of the slowly rolling Indian Ocean and the natural symphony of the tides.

  Staying in a home at Naladhu means more than just a place to stay – each residence also includes a House Master. From the cool towel and mineral water he presents to you on arrival at the airport to the final toast before your departure, your House Master is butler, concierge, guide, personal assistant and an ever-familiar, smiling face during your stay at Naladhu. Let him cater to your every whim, 24 hours a day, and marvel at his close attention to the details that matter to you personally. From the type of flower you favour to your preferred midnight snack, your beloved scented soap or a fondly remembered novel, be treated by your House Master to all your treasured favourites – and find new ones with a Maldivian twist.