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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

A The Ritz-Carlton hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

If butler-serviced villas, private infinity pools, and overwater hammocks sound like your kind of getaway, put The Ritz-Carlton Maldives at the top of your Wanderlist. You won’t find typical thatched-roof villas here. What you will find is 100 modern yet minimalist accommodations, plus seven restaurants and bars serving an array of global cuisines (including mimosas, bloody mary, and prosecco served with breakfast). There’s also a tennis court, dive center, kids’ club with napping pods and a children’s pool, as well as a floating spa perched right in the center of the lagoon.

North Male Atoll, Fari Islands, 20013 Male, Maldives
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
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4th Night Free
Stays until Dec 17, 2026 · Book by Dec 17
5th Night Free
Stays until Dec 17, 2026 · Book by Dec 17

About The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Insider tip

The resort is spread across three islands and connected by walkways. Explore the property by bike and discover the secluded beaches along the way.

In the hotel’s own words

Set within an integrated development, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands hotel takes a minimalist approach to luxury. Modern waterfront villas include private pools; simple ingredients are transformed by skilled chefs and mixologists; healing is guided by directional energy and nature is explored with respect and wonder. The resort’s three islands and overwater quay serve as a base for discovering all the archipelago has to offer.

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Five onsite restaurants and bars showcasing global cuisines

Two Fari Marina Village restaurants including an Asian food trailer and Lebanese grill

The Ritz-Carlton Spa with nine treatment rooms including a Spa suite, relaxation areas and a salon

Indoor-outdoor Ritz Kids Club with daily activities, playgrounds, napping pods and a children´s pool

Tennis court, tournaments and private lessons

Dive center, with a selection of watersports and underwater activities

24-hour fitness center with yoga studio, sauna and steam room

Photography studio offering portrait sessions and workshops

Access to shopping, dining and entertainment at Fari Marina Village

The Art Collection - A selection of art pieces, paintings and murals from world-renowned artists and local talents.

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

9 room types.
Villas
Size
Bed options
1Ocean or Beach Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom
Sunrise-facing villa with a private pool, assigned as either an overwater ocean villa or a beachfront villa.
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1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
2Ocean Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom
Overwater villa with a private pool facing the sunrise over the ocean.
1,620 ft²
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
3Lagoon Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom
Villa floating over a crystal-clear lagoon with a private pool and sunset outlook.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
4Beach Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom
Beachfront villa tucked into lush vegetation with a private pathway and pool, facing the sunrise.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
5Sunset Beach Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom
Beachfront villa among coconut trees with a private pool and an expansive sunset-facing beach.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
6Overwater Pool Villa, 2 Bedroom
Two-bedroom overwater villa with panoramic ocean views, a king bed in the master and two queens in the second bedroom.
Members only
7Beach Pool Villa, 2 Bedroom, Sunrise View
Two-bedroom beachfront villa opening to an expansive sunrise-facing beach, with a king in the master bedroom.
Members only
8Sunset Beach Pool Villa, 2 Bedroom, Sunset View
Two-bedroom beachfront villa enveloped in vegetation, opening to a wide beach facing the sunset.
Members only
Residences
Size
Bed options
9The Ritz-Carlton Estate, 4 Bedroom, Sunset View
A private four-bedroom beach residence hidden in a cove at the end of the island, with its own beach.
Members only

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

No - VIP rates under Marriott STARS 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.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 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.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

What room types does The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands offer?

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands lists Ocean or Beach Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beach Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom, Sunset Beach Pool Villa, 1 Bedroom, Overwater Pool Villa, 2 Bedroom and 3 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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.

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