A Slice of Heaven on Earth! From the moment we arrived at The Nautilus Maldives, we were immersed in pure luxury and warmth. Every detail was thoughtfully curated, and the personalized service was beyond exceptional. Our villa was stunning - spacious, private, and elegantly designed with breathtaking views. The food was incredible, offering a perfect blend of international cuisine and local flavors. What truly set this resort apart was the genuine hospitality we felt not just like guests, but like cherished friends. This was more than a holiday it was a transformative experience. We can’t wait to return! Thank you Nappe and Team for always assuring we were taken care of from every possible…
About this stay
Set in Baa Atoll, The Nautilus Maldives is a 5-star resort. Listed facilities include a private beach, a swimming pool and spa treatments. Guests rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 89 reviews.
The feed lists 58 facilities for The Nautilus Maldives. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, bars, breakfast, breakfast in room and buffet. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing, surf and water sports.
Wellness and leisure entries: fitness center, jacuzzi, massage, outdoor pool and pool bar. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, bath, free wi-fi, iron and board, safe and terrace. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, babysitting service, concierge and express check in.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting service
- Badminton
- Snack bar / café
- Bars
- Bath
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Buffet
- Business Center
- Canoe
- Concierge
- Cot
- Darts
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
All 58 facilities
- Entertainment activities
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Garden
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry Service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- Massage
- Non smoking rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Pool bar
- Private beach
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Security Features
- Shuttle service
- Smoke detector
- Spa
- Special diets
- Steam room
- Surf
- Swimming pool
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Water sports
- Yoga
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Getting there
The Nautilus Maldives lies about 126 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Dharavandhoo, roughly 12 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
Resorts this far from Malé are usually reached by seaplane, or by a domestic flight followed by a boat ride; the resort confirms which applies and the timing, and seaplanes fly in daylight only.
The nearest other stays in this guide are NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort (1.2 km), Villa Kamadhoo (2.9 km) and Nest by Hawks Hotels Kamadhoo Baa Atoll (2.9 km). On resort islands, neighbours are usually separate islands reached only by boat, so distance says little about walking access.
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The Nautilus Maldives averages 4.8 out of 5 across 89 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Beautiful place and lovely staff. However, add to the price you pay for everything besides breakfast and a sundowner. Food and drinks otherwise are extremely expensive. It would seem like for the price more would be included. And as you’re on a secluded atoll, you’re stuck with the extra cost.
Having been to numerous resorts in the Maldives, our experience at The Nautilus was overall decent. However, as an ultra-luxury resort that focuses on exclusivity, we found that nothing in particular stood out or impressed us. It was a good, but rather underwhelming experience. The property itself is small and private, the modern rooms and facilities are on-par with other top resorts in the world. We all got great sleeping experiences thanks to the comfort of the beds. However, where the property falls short is the service and general soft-product. To start, our butlers were very standard, carrying out their responsibility well but never going the extra mile that is expected at such a…
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service, cot, family rooms and playground.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Before you book The Nautilus Maldives, check what the rate includes: Maldives rates can be quoted with or without the green tax, service charge, meals and the transfer from Malé, and transfers are often priced per person. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About Baa Atoll
Baa Atoll has 112 stays in this guide: 21 resorts and 91 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, The Nautilus Maldives ranks 15 of the 48 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.6 out of 5.
Baa Atoll lies about 119 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and is known administratively as Baa. The atoll offers 112 stays listed in this guide, made up of 21 resorts and 91 guesthouses on local inhabited islands, with no city hotels. Of these, 48 stays are rated, with an average guest score of 4.6 out of 5. Some 38 stays list a private beach and 60 list diving, reflecting the atoll's appeal for beach and underwater activities. Resorts occupy their own islands, while guesthouses sit on inhabited local islands.
Read the Baa Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 112 stays in Baa.
Questions about The Nautilus Maldives
Where is The Nautilus Maldives?
The Nautilus Maldives is in Baa Atoll, Maldives, about 126 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort (1.2 km).
Is The Nautilus Maldives a resort or a guesthouse?
The Nautilus Maldives is listed as a resort. It carries a 5-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about The Nautilus Maldives?
Guests rate The Nautilus Maldives 4.8 out of 5 across 89 reviews.
What facilities does The Nautilus Maldives have?
The feed lists 58 facilities, including a private beach, a pool, spa treatments, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to The Nautilus Maldives from the airport?
The Nautilus Maldives is about 126 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by seaplane, or by a domestic flight and a boat. The nearest domestic airport is Dharavandhoo, about 12 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is The Nautilus Maldives suitable for families with children?
The facility list for The Nautilus Maldives includes babysitting service, cot, family rooms and playground. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near The Nautilus Maldives?
The nearest other stays in this guide are NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort (1.2 km), Villa Kamadhoo (2.9 km) and Nest by Hawks Hotels Kamadhoo Baa Atoll (2.9 km).
How do I check availability at The Nautilus Maldives?
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