About SO/ Maldives

80 beach and water villas in bold contemporary design, each with its own striped pool and a wide terrace over turquoise Emboodhoo Lagoon. A resort for modern adventurers, from snorkelling the lagoon to Arabic dining at Hadaba.

Your own island in the Maldives

Welcome to paradise, reimagined. SO/ Maldives is bold contemporary design: a select collection of beach and water villas with wide views over the turquoise Emboodhoo Lagoon. It redefines luxury for modern adventurers, pairing comfort with experiences built around you.

The villas

Contemporary in feel and full of artistic touches, the resort's 80 beach and water villas are designed for open living and face striking seascapes. Every one has a private pool and a large terrace, with the sea a few steps away.

Beach villas

Glass-walled modern villas on white sand. Swimmers and snorkellers will want the Lagoon villas; for complete seclusion, the Ocean villas look out to endless sea. All have a freestanding bathtub, panoramic windows and bright artistic details.

Water villas

Modern villas stretching over the turquoise lagoon or facing the open ocean. Step from your striped pool straight into warm water, or relax in interiors that open onto the view.

Water sports and diving

Explore the colourful life of Emboodhoo Lagoon, or go looking for adrenaline with the water-sports team.

Accommodation

Rooms, suites and villas

3 Lagoon Beach Pool Villa On the white sand of a sheltered lagoon, a few steps from turquoise reefs made for snorkelling. Relax in your planted private garden beside the striped pool, looking out to the blue horizon. Details

3 Ocean Beach Pool Villa Tropical greenery, a private terrace on white sand and the turquoise ocean a few steps away. Unwind in the striped private pool with nothing but sea and horizon ahead. Details

3 Family Beach Pool Villa with Kids' Pod A modern villa with an organic feel and everything a family needs: room to play, rest and have fun, an elegant bedroom with an attached kids' pod for a touch of adventure, a private pool and a tropical garden. Details

6 Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Pool Loft Indoor-outdoor living with a private pool, a green tropical terrace and views across the lagoon and beyond. Details

5 Lagoon Water Pool Villa Suspended over the turquoise lagoon, a short swim from reefs made for snorkelling. Take a dip in the ocean, then come back to your elegant water villa and its private pool. Details

3 Ocean Water Pool Villa Jump from your striped pool straight into turquoise water, or stay in the bright, easy interior with its freestanding bathtub, panoramic windows and nature-led palette lifted by touches of colour. Details

4 Two-Bedroom Ocean Atelier A large master bedroom on the upper floor and a separate living and dining space with fine furniture, design details and craftsmanship. Wide terraces on both levels, and from this glass villa you can jump straight into the turquoise water. Details

5 Three-Bedroom Ocean Atelier A striking master bedroom and a panoramic terrace put this among the finest villas in the Maldives. Two more bedrooms sit on the first floor, with an elegant living and dining space for relaxing or entertaining. Details

Dining

At the table

A tour of flavours across the restaurants of SO/ Maldives, where global cooking meets the Maldivian setting. Choose the meal plan that suits you, whether you want everything taken care of or prefer more freedom.

The Citronelle ClubAll-day dining with Asian flavours in a calm, pan-Asian beachside room; think black cod, lamb ribs, dim sum and light salads. Lazuli Beach ClubA lively beach club in coastal Art Deco style, with healthy Mediterranean food and barbecue and paella evenings. HadabaArabic dining inspired by Egypt's Hadaba quarter, at the edge of the island with wide ocean views, serving Levantine and Gulf dishes such as fresh lavash, the day's ceviche and slow-cooked shawarma. Private diningPrivate DiningCandlelight, the sound of the waves and a meal prepared just for you. Floating breakfastFloating BreakfastBreakfast afloat in your private pool: tropical fruit, pastries and fresh coffee in the Maldivian sun. In-villa diningIn-Room DiningFine food and attentive service in the privacy of your villa.

Wellness

Rest and renewal

Serenity, redefined. Restore body and mind at a full wellness centre with spa rituals, yoga and meditation in nature, and healthy food. The Wellness Collection uses products by Codage Paris and Salomé C. Stellar.