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The Nautilus Maldives
Thiladhoo Island, Baa Atoll, Maldives · Independent · Grand Luxury
Dr. Ibrahim Umar Maniku, the Maldivian who also stood up Baros and Milaidhoo, meant Thiladhoo as a private house and opened it instead in November 2018 as The Nautilus: 26 beach and ocean houses on a 250-metre island inside Baa Atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. No clocks, no dress code, a House Master for each villa, and Hanifaru Bay's manta season a boat ride away. Conde Nast Traveller readers ranked it 16th in the world in 2025.
- 26 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Baa Atoll
About The Nautilus Maldives
- Twenty-six houses: 15 on the beach, 11 over the lagoon, each with a living room and a private pool.
- Thiladhoo is only about 250 metres across, inside Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- The late Dr. Ibrahim Umar Maniku designed the stay around the nautilus shell: no schedules, no dress codes.
History
Dr. Ibrahim Umar Maniku meant Thiladhoo as a private house and opened it instead in November 2018 as The Nautilus: 26 beach and ocean houses on a 250-metre island inside Baa Atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. No clocks, no dress code, a House Master for each villa.
Experiences
- Dedicated personal butler — A dedicated personal butler available 24/7, described as the most bespoke private island experience.
- Unscripted dining — Daily breakfast offered 'anywhere anytime' as part of direct-booking benefits.
- Full Moon Rituals — Aromatherapy massages, Shirodhara treatments and crystal singing bowl therapy designed around the full moon.
- Festive Season programme — Self-shaped programme of artistic encounters, unhurried dining, rituals, and evening music beneath the stars during the festive season.
- Michelin-starred Chef Darren Chin gourmet experience — Exclusive gourmet experience announced in June 2025.
- Culinary collaboration with Chef Pietro Catalano and CAAA — Exclusive culinary collaboration announced in 2024.
Amenities
- 24/7 dedicated personal butler service for every house
- Unscripted dining allowing guests to eat anywhere and anytime without fixed menus
- Solasta Spa featuring overwater treatment pavilions and adaptive wellness programs
- Complimentary non-motorized water sports and snorkeling equipment
- Daily sunset cocktails and deli-style snacks at the pool bar
- VIP arrival service with private fast-track immigration and seaplane transfers
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Beach
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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