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Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
A five-star resort island in Baa Atoll, scored 4.8 out of 5 from 378 reviews, with diving, water sports, fishing, a pool and free Wi-Fi listed. The main trade-off is the transfer: a seaplane in daylight, or a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo and a boat, with no night arrivals.
- Resort island
- Baa Atoll
- 5-star
- 4.8 / 5
- Seaplane
Decide
Who Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru suits
- Stay typeResort island
- AtollBaa Atoll
- IslandNot named in the record
- Star class5 stars
- Guest score4.8 / 5 (378 reviews)
- TransferSeaplane, or a domestic flight and a boat
- From Velanaabout 130 km
- Live sampleBookable on 4 of 5 sampled stays
- Relative price bandTop-end
Suits
- Divers and snorkellers: diving is listed, and guest reviews describe snorkelling with manta rays and turtles
- Families: family rooms, a kids pool and babysitting service are listed
- Travellers wanting a full-service resort: bars, a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk are listed
- Manta-ray trips in the southwest monsoon: Hanifaru Bay is about 13 km in a straight line
- Guests who value service: all three reviews praise the staff
May not suit
- Arrivals after dark: seaplanes fly in daylight only, so a first night near Malé or in Hulhumalé may be needed
- Travellers wanting a house reef guarantee: the record holds no house reef evidence
- Guests seeking overwater villas: no evidence in the record
- Independent travellers wanting local-island life: this is a resort island where the resort runs every restaurant and bar
Live availability
Seen bookable on 4 of 5 sampled dates
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 1 night: returned
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 2 nights: returned
- Mon, 28 Dec 2026, 1 night: not returned
- Mon, 25 Jan 2027, 1 night: returned
- Mon, 22 Feb 2027, 1 night: returned
Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru came back from the booking search on 4 of the 5 sampled stays searched near it, for check-ins on 30 November 2026, 25 January 2027 and 22 February 2027; on the others it was not returned, which usually means no room was on sale for those nights. Against the other stays the sample returned, its lowest rates sit in the top-end band; the site shows no figures, so the booking page gives the rate for your dates.
In the sweep the search returned this stay 21 times across the searches near it. Rates are not shown on this site; the booking card opens them for your dates.
Getting there
Getting to Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
- Usual transferSeaplane, or a domestic flight and a boat
- From Velana airportabout 130 km, straight line
- Nearest domestic airportDharavandhoo, about 15 km
The usual transfer is a seaplane, or a domestic flight and a boat. The property is 130 km from Velana in a straight line, and 15 km from Dharavandhoo, the nearest domestic airport. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so if your international flight lands after dark, plan for a first night near Malé or in Hulhumalé. In Baa Atoll, resorts typically arrange a seaplane from the seaplane terminal on the airport island.
In Baa Atoll, the domestic flight route to Dharavandhoo followed by a boat is the usual route for guesthouse stays on Dharavandhoo and nearby inhabited islands, and some resorts use it as well. Guesthouses on inhabited islands are the best source for the current timetable. Guest reviews describe the private seaplane transfers as perfect for getting from Malé to the island.
More on transfers: getting from Velana to your island and what a seaplane flight is like.
The island
a resort island
This is a resort island in Baa Atoll, one island and one property, with 5 stars and a guest score of 4.8 out of 5 from 378 reviews. Because it is a resort island, alcohol is served and swimwear is normal across the island. Transfers are arranged by the resort. The listing does not state whether the island is inhabited; the nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses are Kamadhoo at 2.7 km, Dharavandhoo at 14 km and Maalhos at 17 km in straight lines.
In Baa Atoll, resort islands usually have their own beaches, and many have a house reef close to shore, with quality varying from island to island. That is the atoll-wide picture, not a statement about this property. The atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve north of Malé, a working atoll of fishing islands and craft villages, and it rewards a stay of several nights more than a day visit. Its administrative code letter is F, used on island signs and ferry boards.
Nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses, measured from coordinates: Kamadhoo about 2.7 km (13 guesthouses listed); Dharavandhoo about 14 km (22 guesthouses listed); Maalhos about 17 km (11 guesthouses listed); Velidhoo about 46 km (4 guesthouses listed); Goidhoo about 47 km (8 guesthouses listed). Resort islands within 10 km: 11.
House rules by island type: alcohol, local-island etiquette, resort or local island.
Beach and lagoon
Beach and lagoon at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
- Private beach listedno
- Beachfront listedno
- Beach access listedno
- Water sports listedyes
- Diving listedyes
- Reviews mentioning the beach0
- Reviews mentioning a house reef0
- Reviews mentioning overwater villas0
The record lists beach nearby, a pool, water sports, diving, surf and fishing, but does not list a private beach, beachfront or beach access, so how the beach is arranged at this property is not stated. Guest reviews mention snorkelling, turtles and mantas, and one describes clear snorkelling around the island with plenty to see. There is no house reef evidence in the record, and no review mentions the beach, lagoon or sandbank.
Atoll levelIn Baa Atoll, resort islands usually have their own beaches, and many have a house reef close to shore; quality varies from island to island. Across the atoll, the Biosphere Reserve status covers the whole atoll, its inhabited islands, resort islands and reefs, and is why Baa has a Biosphere Reserve office, ranger-managed sites and a set of rules for visitors that other atolls do not.
Sea and reef
The sea and reef around Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
- Hanifaru Bay · about 13 kmMantas gather to feed when currents push plankton into the bay during the southwest monsoon, broadly May to November.
- Turtle snorkelling in Baa · in Baa AtollBaa is an atoll with regular sea-turtle sightings; sightings vary with conditions.
Hanifaru Bay is about 13 km in a straight line from the property. Mantas gather to feed when currents push plankton into the bay during the southwest monsoon, broadly May to November. Visits are snorkel only, diving inside the bay is not allowed, and rangers manage how many groups enter at a time under rules set by the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve office. Baa Atoll became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2011.
Turtle snorkelling in Baa has no exact position in the record; Baa is an atoll with regular sea-turtle sightings, and sightings vary with conditions. Guest reviews describe snorkelling with manta rays, turtles and many different exotic fish. Recreational diving is capped at 30 metres. In Baa Atoll, during the southwest monsoon plankton and currents can draw larger animals into channels on the eastern side.
Seasons
Seasons in Baa Atoll
The year turns on two monsoons. Iruvai, the northeast monsoon, runs roughly from December to April and is the drier, calmer half of the year. Hulhangu, the southwest monsoon, runs roughly from May to November, with more wind, passing showers and choppier crossings. Air and sea stay warm all year. During the northeast monsoon mantas move to cleaning stations, often on the western sides of atolls.
For divers and snorkellers, the southwest monsoon is the season for Hanifaru Bay, about 13 km in a straight line, when plankton and currents draw mantas to feed, broadly May to November. In the southwest monsoon plankton and currents can also draw larger animals into channels on the eastern side. The surf season runs roughly March to October, with the biggest swells around June to August. Seaplanes fly in daylight only.
Month by month: the weather guide and the two monsoons.
Day trips
Day trips and island hopping from here
In Baa Atoll, the inhabited islands with guesthouses include Dharavandhoo, Goidhoo and Thulhaadhoo, and the nearest to this property are Kamadhoo at 2.7 km, Dharavandhoo at 14 km and Maalhos at 17 km, all straight-line distances. There are 11 resorts within 10 km. The atoll is a working atoll of fishing islands and craft villages, and it rewards a stay of several nights more than a day visit.
Excursion types common to the atoll include house-reef snorkelling, a sandbank afternoon, a dolphin cruise at dusk, visiting a local island, kayaking and paddleboarding a lagoon, sunset handline fishing and learning to freedive. The listing does not confirm which of these this property runs. Hanifaru Bay, about 13 km in a straight line, is snorkel only, with ranger-managed group numbers.
Trips like these on this site: house-reef snorkelling, a sandbank afternoon, a dolphin cruise at dusk, visiting a local island, kayak and paddleboard a lagoon, sunset handline fishing, learning to freedive.
Guest reviews
What guests say about the sea and beach
reef and snorkelling
One review describes snorkelling as second to none, with manta rays, turtles and many exotic fish seen, and clear snorkelling around the island. No review discusses a house reef.
“The snorkeling experiences are second to none, I was fortunate enough to see Manta Rays, turtles and many different exotic fish.”Neal B.
getting there
One review calls the private seaplane transfers perfect for getting from Malé to the island. No other review discusses the transfer.
“Recommendations, the private seaplane transfers are perfect for getting from Male to the island.”Neal B.
What guests say about the stay
staff and service
All three reviews praise the team, describing professional, kind and welcoming service, with named managers singled out for personal attention. One rates it the most superior level of service received anywhere.
“Amazing location, fantastic team from the GM to room staff.”Neal B.
“We were absolutely blown away by the incredible hospitality and warm atmosphere from the moment we arrived.”Sara S.
food
One review states that the food and everything else was perfect during a May 2024 stay. No other review discusses dining.
“The service, the food and everything was perfect.”Deemah G.
Practical
Practical island life
Free Wi-Fi is listed for this property, and a restaurant, room service and a snack bar or café are listed. Bars are listed, and on a resort island the resort runs every restaurant and bar. Currency exchange, a 24-hour front desk, laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage are listed. In Baa Atoll, inhabited islands have cafes and shops; on a resort island the resort runs all food and drink.
General point: resorts generally provide Wi-Fi, often in rooms and public areas, and speeds vary. Mobile coverage is good on inhabited islands and patchy at sea. Prepaid SIM cards are sold at Velana International Airport and in Malé and Hulhumalé. Seaplane baggage allowances are usually stricter than international ones, and resorts publish their own.
Compare
Against the 3 nearest similar stays
| Stay | Class | Guest score | Transfer | Distance | Live sample | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru (this stay) | 5-star resort island | 4.8 (378 reviews) | Seaplane, 130 km | — | 4/5 | Check dates |
| Milaidhoo Maldives | 5-star resort island | 4.8 (228 reviews) | Seaplane, 128 km | 2.7 km away | 5/5 | Check dates |
| The Nautilus Maldives | 5-star resort island | 4.8 (89 reviews) | Seaplane, 126 km | 5.3 km away | 1/5 | Check dates |
| Amilla Maldives | 5-star resort island | 4.8 (416 reviews) | Seaplane, 125 km | 5.7 km away | 4/5 | Check dates |
Facilities listed
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Babysitting service
- Badminton
- Balcony
- Banquet
- Snack bar / café
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Beach nearby
- Bidet
- Breakfast in room
- Buffet
- Business Center
- CD Player
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Cot
- Currency exchange
- Dinner
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- DVD
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Ipod dock
- Iron and board
- Kids pool
- Laundry Service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Massage
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Pool bar
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Salt water pool
- Security Features
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Sofa bed
- Spa
- Special diets
- Steam room
- Surf
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Table tennis
- Telephone
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wake-up service
- Water sports
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yoga
Questions about Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
How do you get to the property?
The usual transfer is a seaplane, or a domestic flight and a boat. It is 130 km from Velana in a straight line and 15 km from Dharavandhoo, the nearest domestic airport. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so a landing after dark needs a first night near Malé or in Hulhumalé.
What are the alcohol, dress and swimwear rules here?
This is a resort island, one island and one property. Alcohol is served and swimwear is normal across the island, and transfers are arranged by the resort. The listing does not state whether the island is inhabited; the nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses are Kamadhoo, Dharavandhoo and Maalhos.
Is there a beach and a house reef?
The record lists beach nearby, a pool and water sports, but not a private beach, beachfront or beach access, so the beach arrangement is not stated. There is no house reef evidence in the record. In Baa Atoll, resort islands usually have their own beaches and many have a house reef close to shore, with quality varying.
What does the listing show about meals at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru?
The facility list for Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru names a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, room service and special diets. Which meal plans are on sale, from room only to full board or all-inclusive where offered, depends on your dates and shows on the booking page.
When is the best season in Baa Atoll?
Iruvai, the northeast monsoon, runs roughly December to April and is the drier, calmer half of the year. Hulhangu, the southwest monsoon, runs roughly May to November, with more wind, passing showers and choppier crossings. Mantas gather at Hanifaru Bay in the southwest monsoon, broadly May to November.
Is it better for families or couples?
Family rooms, a kids pool and babysitting service are listed, so families are provided for. The listing does not state whether the property is adults only. One guest review describes an anniversary stay, so couples are also represented. The record does not give a split between the two.
What nearby sea or island experience is there?
Hanifaru Bay is about 13 km in a straight line, where mantas gather to feed in the southwest monsoon, broadly May to November. Visits are snorkel only and rangers manage group numbers. Turtle snorkelling in Baa has no exact position in the record, and sightings vary with conditions.
Was Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru bookable in the live sample?
Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru came back on 4 of the 5 sampled stays searched near it (check-ins on 30 November 2026, 25 January 2027 and 22 February 2027). On the other dates it was not returned, usually because nothing was on sale. Your own dates are checked live on the booking page.
How this page was made: bookability comes from a live sweep of the IMPT booking search on 5 sample stays; facilities, photos and reviews from the IMPT hotel database; distances from coordinates; sea, season and island context from this site's own pages. The written sections were drafted by an AI model from this record only and checked against it.
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