The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands in Male City offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views, a sun terrace, and a lush garden.
The resort features a spa, sauna, fitness centre, tennis court, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a hot tub, steam room, and yoga classes.
Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and sea views. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all guests.
A family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, Italian, Japanese, and Mediterranean cuisines. Dining options include brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is suited to guests who want extensive choice at dinner without leaving the resort, with seven distinct restaurants and direct private beach access from spacious sea-view rooms. Ground-floor units add a level of accessibility not always found on private islands, and the wellness facilities extend across a sizeable spa. Dining across so many venues comes at a premium, and cultural excursions off the resort are limited given the remote setting. Travellers wanting to combine beach time with variety at the table, rather than off-island exploration, will get the most from a stay here.
Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 — the average across the 8 hotels we list on North Malé Atoll is 9.5.
What Guests Loved
- The resort's private beach area offers uninterrupted stretches of sand and direct water access, allowing guests to move between sun terrace, garden, and shoreline without crossing shared public space.
- With seven restaurants spanning Indian, Italian, Japanese, and Mediterranean cuisines, guests can vary their dining experience daily, from casual lunches to structured brunch and high tea service.
Things to Consider
- As with most Maldivian island resorts, reaching the property involves a seaplane or speedboat transfer from Malé, adding time and cost to the overall journey.
- Dining across seven restaurants and a well-equipped spa comes at rates consistent with luxury resort pricing, so incidental costs can add up beyond the room rate.
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands from the airport?
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is 2.9 km from Velana International Airport (MLE).
How far is The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands from the centre of North Malé Atoll?
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is 25 km from the centre of North Malé Atoll.
How do guests rate The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands?
On Booking.com it scores 9.7/10 from 33 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands have?
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands offer?
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands offers beachfront, free Wifi, family rooms, spa and wellness center, 7 restaurants and fitness center.
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North Male Atoll, Fari Islands, 20013 Malé, Maldives