Family holidays in the Maldives

With white powdery sands and crystal clear waters you'll find it hard to keep the kids away from the beach on your holidays in the Maldives. Active families will love the many water sports and activities on offer, including sailing, water skiing, scuba diving and lots more, while those who want to simply relax will find plenty of opportunities.

Our pick of the best family friendly hotels in the Maldives will ensure everyone is well taken care of on holiday. Kids' Clubs provide fun and games all day long, while evening entertainment will ensure the whole family laugh, dance and have fun together over dinner. Babysitting and family rooms are available in many of the hotels, leaving the adults to enjoy a relaxed evening or indulge with a massage.

Whatever you're looking for our expert Personal Travel Planners will find the perfect option for you. All of our hotels have been carefully tried and tested to ensure they match our exacting standards, as well as yours.

Why choose family holidays in the Maldives?

The beaches are the main draw of a family holiday in the Maldives, with warm and gentle sands. If you want to try something more active hit the waters and you'll find a plethora of activities. Learn to sail, windsurf, kitesurf and more, or head underwater and explore the incredible creatures that live below the surface with scuba diving and snorkelling. Families with younger children will love boat trips out to sea where you might even be able to see dolphins, rays and more.

There's lots to do inland in the Maldives too. Head to a lagoon and swim in the clear waters before enjoying a picnic on the beach. Trek or cycle through rainforests and make it to the top of mountains and volcanos where the spectacular views are worth the effort.

Atmosphere Kanifushi

Explore the lagoon and its reef with scuba diving and snorkelling trips, or relax by the pool and watch the children splash about. The Kids' Club will keep children entertained with a fun-filled activity programme and there is also babysitting for children under the age of 4.

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Lux South Ari Atoll

Each of the hotel's seven restaurants offers special menus for fussy little ones, and there is a supervised activities programme which runs throughout the day. Try scuba diving, tennis, banana boat rides and so much more.

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JA Manafaru

Nestled in a beautiful location in the Maldives, this resort offers exceptional dining experiences with plenty of choices and an all-inclusive offering perfect for the whole family.

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History and culture

Whether you like to explore alone or try guided tours there is a rich history and culture just waiting to be discovered on your family holidays. Wander through stunning mosques, or head to the fish market and bargain like a local before taking your catch to a restaurant to be cooked to perfection. Alternatively, the National Museum is ideal for those wanting to learn all about this wonderful country.

If you prefer to let the culture come to you many of our hotels offer a range of themed night and evenings. These allow you to taste some of the delicious local cuisine, dance the night away to local music or simply watch the bright and brilliant colours and dancers.

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OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo

Explore underwater with scuba diving and snorkelling, water skiing, wakeboarding, or even try canoeing in the hotel's lagoon. There are also excursions for those wanting to get out of the hotel and get to know the culture and beautiful landscapes of the country.

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