Look no further than the Maldives for the ideal luxury honeymoon location. The Maldives, once known as King’s Island, is a place of private island resorts, overwater villas, Michelin-star-quality cuisine, and endless views of turquoise crystal-clear oceans. It almost seems too good to be true. The Maldives are filled with exquisite honeymoon resort options, so today we gave in and selected The 11 Most Extraordinary Luxury Resorts in the Maldives, each of which promises a memorable vacation. Prepared with credit cards…

1 Six Senses Resort Laamu

The only resort in the Laamu Atoll Six Senses is comprised of luxury on-land and overwater villas, a beach spa and 6 organic restaurants and bars. Although impeccably luxurious this resort retains a welcoming, laid back vibe. Each private villa overlooks the ocean and lush palm trees if you’re lucky you’ll even spot some dolphins.

2 One & Only, Reethi-Rah

One & Only is one of the biggest and most well-known resorts in the world, as the name suggests. There are 12 beaches, adult-only pools, the only sun spa in the Maldives, a climbing wall, and everything else is well planned out, including the luxury yacht transfer from the airport and the top-notch crew. The height of luxury for a honeymoon.

3 Gili Lankanfushi, Lankanfushi Island

Gili Lankanfushi is the ideal romantic getaway since it offers rooftop bedrooms for stargazing, private candlelight dinners, your own butler, and private “sea garden” villas. Visit the Over Water Bar if you’d like some company, where you may observe marine life via a circular cutout in the bar floor.

4 Amilla Fushi, Baa Atoll, Maldives

A more modern choice for a honeymoon in the Maldives Amilla Fushi is a chic all white haven with architectural decor and on-trend accents of grey. Choose to stay in one of the new tree houses, which are 12 meters above ground and surrounded by coconut palm trees, for a truly unique experience.Gili Lankanfushi is the ideal romantic getaway since it offers rooftop bedrooms for stargazing, private candlelight dinners, your own butler, and private “sea garden” villas. Visit the Over Water Bar if you’d like some company, where you may observe marine life via a circular cutout in the bar floor.

5. Soneva Jani, Medhufaru, Maldives

This small, personal resort with just 24 private villas is a recent addition to the luxury resort industry and offers it everything. To enjoy some playful fun, you can visit the floating silent movie or use your private villa water slide into the ocean. Each villa has its own private pool and retractable bedroom roof to allow for late-night stargazing.

6. Cheval Blanc

Cheval Blanc screams high-end and was created by renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, who also created the amazing Aman resorts. In addition to the immaculate surroundings and private infinity pool, this location also offers Michelin-starred cuisine prepared by French chef Laurent Chancelle and opulent Guerlain spa services.

7. Como Island by Coco

An understated, tranquil resort made out of unique boathouses, surrounded by fascinating marine life, and home to the renowned Shambhala Retreat Spa (which, by itself, makes this resort well worth a visit).

8. Huvafen Fushi

Underwater spa treatment rooms, an impressive freshwater pool that lights up come dusk and a selection of beach bungalows facing the ocean.

9. W Maldives

The Maldives are for good reason known to be an oasis of relaxation, but what about if you want to have some fun too? W Maldives is home to the Maldives only underground nightclub allowing you to chill be the day (with a bespoke poolside cocktail) and dance by night.

10. Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

Located on a small private island Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is the perfect resort to forget the real world and embrace life’s luxuries – from fine dining on your own private beach to holistic couples massages in the high-end spa.

11. Velaa Private Island

Owned by a prince who fell in love with the beauty of the Maldives the Velaa Private island resort is just as luxurious as you’d imagine. No detail has been left unattended here and you’re guaranteed to feel like royalty from the moment you arrive.