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Guests can also opt for a private dining experience at Bodu Finolhu.
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Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa is on Thilamaafushi island. All photos: Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa
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The hotel is about a 35-minute flight from the recently opened seaplane terminal in Male.
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The property is located in the Lhaviyani Atoll.
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It offers several accommodation options, including sunrise and sunset overwater villas.
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The reception area of Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa is an open space, called the Hub.
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Lagoon villas come with endless watery views.
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All rooms feature king-size beds.
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The fitting colour scheme includes pops of turquoise, mirroring the lagoon outside.
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Bathrooms feature his and hers sink, a free-standing bath and ocean views.
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The Thilamaafushi Villa is the largest accommodation on the island, with three bedrooms.
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The creative studio at Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa offers guests the chance to take part in painting lessons.
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Children are well looked after at the Kids' Club.
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Explore Spa at the resort.
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All treatment rooms offer sea views.
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The fitness centre at Waves Lifestyle Hub.
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The resort has its own greenhouse, where organic produce is grown then used at the hotel's dining outlets.
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Unwind with an al fresco film screening on the beach.
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Deli-style bites and speciality coffee are served at Latitude.
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All-day dining is available at Turquoise.
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Part of the breakfast spread at Turquoise.
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Velaa Bar + Grill has a number of meat and seafood dishes on the menu.
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Riviera bar offers a wide selection of drinks and fantastic sunset views.
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Tabemasu is the property's Japanese restaurant.
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Guests can also opt for a private dining experience at Bodu Finolhu.
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Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa is on Thilamaafushi island. All photos: Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa
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The hotel is about a 35-minute flight from the recently opened seaplane terminal in Male.
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The property is located in the Lhaviyani Atoll.
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It offers several accommodation options, including sunrise and sunset overwater villas.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ICOQAZTCWBBANF6Q427QF5CNCA.jpg?smart=true&auth=00ad47898397f3ed0358f00520ff08ab09dc9c0acf149b5ed1225875ceac0a0a&width=400&height=225)
The reception area of Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa is an open space, called the Hub.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UBZRX6XBCNCIDGOFOEC7V5SZOQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=8a8f49cd8011fe5fcc23e4f391920ab90cbd7b426f88b3a12a65b4e10720c607&width=400&height=225)
Lagoon villas come with endless watery views.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VEYFUOUKFZF63M7LCUXDE72LFU.jpg?smart=true&auth=5a1f47d15ea7e4a785799c8314b4bf39e3ca7078f67d5e7917e1e66491ce5764&width=400&height=225)
All rooms feature king-size beds.
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The fitting colour scheme includes pops of turquoise, mirroring the lagoon outside.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7OY3KICVNZFUPBM3LVSZMFVQHQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=c0fdeac7c6103abb74ca43c52e8162b9a945b1e0ef748efeef0a895ce2cb60af&width=400&height=225)
Bathrooms feature his and hers sink, a free-standing bath and ocean views.
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The Thilamaafushi Villa is the largest accommodation on the island, with three bedrooms.
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The creative studio at Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa offers guests the chance to take part in painting lessons.
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Children are well looked after at the Kids' Club.
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Explore Spa at the resort.
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All treatment rooms offer sea views.
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The fitness centre at Waves Lifestyle Hub.
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The resort has its own greenhouse, where organic produce is grown then used at the hotel's dining outlets.
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Unwind with an al fresco film screening on the beach.
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Deli-style bites and speciality coffee are served at Latitude.
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All-day dining is available at Turquoise.
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Part of the breakfast spread at Turquoise.
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Velaa Bar + Grill has a number of meat and seafood dishes on the menu.
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Riviera bar offers a wide selection of drinks and fantastic sunset views.
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Tabemasu is the property's Japanese restaurant.
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Guests can also opt for a private dining experience at Bodu Finolhu.
Hotel insider: Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa is the ideal island getaway
The five-star hotel in the Indian Ocean offers several culinary experiences, unique activities and plenty of accommodation options
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