W Maldives

Name: W Maldives
Address: MV
Telephone: +960 666-2222
Rating: 4.8

, Maldives·4.8(696 reviews)

✦Bold W Hotels design aesthetic✦North Ari Atoll — whale sharks year-round✦Floor-to-ceiling ocean windows✦Sunset Water Escapes face west✦Vibrant nightlife + great dining

The Overwater Experience

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Floor-to-ceiling ocean windows

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Private deck

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Stairs to the lagoon

W Maldives in North Ari Atoll is the Marriott brand's luxury overwater resort — bold design, vibrant atmosphere and signature W style above the turquoise lagoon. The Water Escapes and Sunset Water Escapes are the overwater categories, with floor-to-ceiling windows and private decks.

Overwater Villas

Water Escape

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Floor-to-ceiling ocean windowsPrivate deckStairs to the lagoon

Sunset Water Escape

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West-facing sunsetsPrivate deckFloor-to-ceiling windows

Resort amenities

🦈 Whale sharks (North Ari Atoll)

🎵 Vibrant nightlife

🍽️ Multiple restaurants

💆 AWAY Spa

🏄 Water sports

📶 Free WiFi

Why the Maldives for overwater?

🏝️1,200+ islands — most resorts are private atolls

🐠World-class snorkeling & diving from your villa deck

☀️Warm, dry Nov–Apr. Over 300 sunny days/year

✈️Seaplane arrivals — scenic and unforgettable

Best time to visit

Nov – AprDry season

Calm seas, clear water. Book 3–4 months ahead.

May – OctWet season

Occasional rain, lower rates. Still warm.

💡 December–January most expensive. March–April: great weather, lower rates.

Quick info

Check-in/out

14:00 / 12:00

Transfer

Seaplane or speedboat

Currency

USD accepted

Language

Dhivehi / English

Best months

Nov – Apr

Overwater villas — FAQ

Is W Maldives good for couples?

Yes — the W brand's vibrant atmosphere and bold design appeals to younger couples. The sunset overwater villas are particularly popular for honeymoons.