So Maldives Hotel - Emboodhoo Lagoon
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5-star resort in Emboodhoo Lagoon with a private beach and complimentary speedboat transfer for stays of 3 nights or more
Accommodation with Private Plunge Pools
So/ Maldives places each guest in a villa with an individual plunge pool. Lagoon Beach Pool Villas offer a larger terrace area, while Ocean Water Pool Villas provide direct ocean access and panoramic views. The open-living interiors include air-conditioning, a private terrace, and a sun deck with an over-water hammock.
Dining Venues and Cuisines
Three on-site restaurants serve distinct cuisines: Hadaba for Arabic and Egyptian dishes, Citronelle Club for all-day dining, and Lazuli Beach Club for snacks and stone-oven pizza. At Hadaba, the seabass and lamb are recommended by guests. A private beach dinner with a custom menu can be arranged for special occasions.
Wellness, Spa and Fitness
The spa offers a range of treatments including aromatherapy massage, body wraps, and couples massage in rooms with ocean views. Guests have access to a sauna, steam room, hot tub, and an outdoor infinity pool. The fitness centre provides yoga classes, personal training, and a wellness pool for a quick dip.
Children's Facilities and Activities
So Maldives resort runs a kids' club with supervised activities such as cooking classes, board games, and indoor/outdoor play areas. The property has a children's playground, bike rentals, and evening entertainment including live music and movie nights. Babysitting and child-friendly menus are available upon request.
Location and Complimentary Speedboat Transfer
So/ Maldives is located in Emboodhoo Lagoon, a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The hotel offers a free shared speedboat transfer for bookings of 3 nights or more until 20 December 2026. A short boat ride also connects guests to the Crossroads development with additional dining and shopping options.
- Private beach: Exclusive access to a white-sand beach with complimentary bicycles
- Pools: Two outdoor swimming pools, one infinity-edge pool
- Dining: Three restaurants - Hadaba, Citronelle Club, and Lazuli Beach Club
- Wellness: Full-service spa with sauna, steam room, and hot tub
- Kids: Children's playground and supervised kids' club
- Transfer: Free shared speedboat for stays of 3 nights or more until 20 Dec 2026
- Location: 10km from Velana International Airport
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Infinity pool
Game room
Children's play area
Kids club
Children's buffet
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
- Make up services
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about So Maldives Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 698 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.4 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Male, MLE |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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