Harmoniously combining a Maldivian paradise with contemporary indulgences, Maafushivaru is the very epitome of an island hideaway, with barefoot luxury in the surrounds of idyllic turquoise waters and the archipelago’s finest coral reefs.

Location An island just 500m in length and situated in the South Ari Atoll. 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé.

Facilities The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine infused with local flavours, sumptuous buffets and outdoor dining. Options also include romantic candlelit dining or luxurious lobster dinners on a nearby deserted island. The beachfront infinity pool is conveniently next to the bar which also has seating on the beach. There is a lounge, library, boutique, Jacuzzi, overwater spa, table tennis, children's swimming pool, dive school and watersports. Guests can also take a boat across to the island's uninhabited sister for romantic picnics and an authentic Crusoe-esque experience.

Accommodation 50 stylish villas with Maldivian touches, each featuring airconditioning, kingsize bed, flat-screen television, DVD player, iPod dock, telephone, minibar, semi open-air bathroom and rainfall shower. Beach villas are directly on the beach with private terrace, while spacious Deluxe beach villas (on request) are in groups of two with a shared pool and are ideal for families. Water villas are scattered on stilts over the blue lagoon, have direct access to the water from your private wooden deck, a bath, rainfall shower and complimentary extras from poolside sun umbrellas to reserved restaurant seating at the lagoonside terrace.

Transfer time Approximately 30 minutes by seaplane from the airport.