Baa Atoll

The Nautilus Maldives

Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, you are picked up directly from your aircraft and individually escorted to the exclusive CIP lounge (Maamehi Executive 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 or shared seaplane.

Thilaidhoo Island Maldives, Nautilus Maldives, 20066 Baa Atoll, Maldives
The Nautilus Maldives

About The Nautilus Maldives

Insider tip

Immersed in the raw beauty of Baa Atoll, in the middle of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and renowned Hanifaru Bay, a hub for manta rays and whale sharks.

In the hotel’s own words

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, our island is enveloped by white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs – natural treasures we’re committed to conserving. Our exclusive 26 island houses and residences are designed with an eco-conscious vision and an organic, bohemian flavour. 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 exquisite fine 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 our overwater spa, to spectacular underwater adventures and enriching and fun-filled childrens’ programmes, The Nautilus offers endless possibilities of free-spirited experiences tailored to your every whim. Here, on our shores, you are invited to write your own narrative in a space of your own, to embrace the freedom to create cherished moments and embark on a journey of discovery and wonder.

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Welcome to a world of your own making.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $150 hotel credit per stay
  • Complimentary "Jet Lag Massage" 30 min massage for up to 2 guests per House/Residence, once during the stay
  • Additional $100 credit on stays of 7+ nights
  • A Complimentary 60 min spa treatment for up to 2 guests per room, once during stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

7 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Ocean House with Private Pool
Embrace overwater life in your very own Maldives ocean villa in the middle of a turquoise lagoon. Here, in our ocean house Maldives, you exist free of time, with only sunset and dawn to mark the passing of days.
2Beach House with Private Pool
Nine elegant Maldives Beach Houses line our silvery shores, each just a few steps from the sea. Each Maldives Beach Villa features an oval bedroom and adjoining living room that opens up to a wide private sundeck, sheltered by manicured gardens, overlooking the beach.
3Nautilus Retreat with Private Pool
This, two-bedroom Maldives private pool villa is a haven of refined bohemian lifestyle and a destination of true retreat at our Hanifaru Bay resort.
Members only
4Nautilus Mansion with Private Pool
Our island’s signature house, the three-bedroom Nautilus Mansion, was designed as the ultimate private beach home at a Maldives private villa.
Residences
Size
5Beach Residence with Private Pool
Elegant mansions by the sea, our two-story beach residence in Maldives are sanctuaries of effortless chic. Each of our beach residence in Maldives 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.
6Ocean Residence with Private Pool
A residence of bohemian bliss on stilts over the lagoon. This refined Maldives ocean villa features a spacious living room and separate bedroom, all custom-furnished and richly decorated to create a precious cocoon.
Members only
7Two-Bdrm Beach Residence w/ Private Pool
As a best Maldives island resort, The Nautilus features two exquisite two-bedroom Beach Residences that are the perfect private beach home for family or friends.

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $150 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

Rates are shown to members

Rialto is invitation-only. Apply for access and hear back within 24 hours.