Maldives Family Paradise: but which one is right for your family?
By Carly Watling on 1st August, 2025
Planning a family escape to the Maldives? Yay!
Whether your crew is craving luxury, water sports, or first-time dives, these islands serve up unforgettable family-friendly experiences.
When planning family adventures in the Maldives, pick the island that suits your family’s rhythm.
Love luxe with action? Pullman Maldives Maamutaa offers all‑inclusive ease paired with brilliant marine exploration. Just starting with scuba? Helengeli (Oblu) could be for you, with a breezy, relaxed vibe perfect for first dives and peaceful family time.
I’ve pulled together a few of my favourites here in this blog, and find more on our Maldives for Families pages
It’s great to take some advice from other families, but its going to vary and you know your children best. Think about kids’ ages & energy levels. And while the younger ones may thrive with clubs and calm lagoons while teens may love diving, slides and adrenaline adventures.
Do you want to have ‘stuff going on’ all the time of just relax together in tropical surrounds?
Budget is a big factor too of course. An all inclusive booking can make everything easier to manage while away, leaving you able to say ‘yes’ all the time but costs remain predicable.
And don’t overlook the transfers – some atolls require seaplane or domestic flight which after the international flight might feel like a slog.
I’m always here to help – drop a note to maldives@fleewinter.com for a chat.
Active + Luxury =Â Â Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Island
Ideal for the people who call me and say ‘will we be bored?’
A true all‑inclusive gem nestled in the south, Pullman offers spacious villas, lush natural landscape and a calm leafy island vibe. Kids’ club, water sports, spa and fine dining all included. The warm, attentive staff go the extra mile – the chefs remembered names, preferences and even surprised with custom meals. Bird watching, marine life exploration, stand‑up paddling and reef snorkelling add extra fun for all ages.
Learn to scuba + Chilled vibes =Â HelengeliÂ
A mile away from honeymoon style. Helengeli is compact, relaxed and ideal for families taking adventurous first steps underwater. The vibe is laid‑back cool, with a friendly team and excellent beginners’ dive centre. Perfect place to try your first scuba lesson, explore reefs together, and soak in slow‑paced island living. The staff are wonderfully engaging with children, and the small size means everyone feels safe and seen. Super competitive prices out of season too.
Space + Variety =Â Kuramathi Island Resort
A large, green island offering countless activities: watersports, dolphin cruises, forest trails and beachside yoga. With multiple restaurants, a pirate‑ship kids’ club and unforgettable marine excursions, Kuramathi suits families who want islands with substance and space. A brilliant pick for multi‑generation trips or longer stays.
Thrill seekers + keep them busy = Siyam World
A sweeping resort packed with a waterpark, jungle go‑karting, ocean slides, semisubmersible rides and even horses. With Kidz World, tennis courts, football pitches and a jungle cinema included, there’s never a dull moment. This is the Maldives at full throttle for high-energy families.
Grown up ‘wow’ factor + relaxation = Soneva Jani
This luxury atoll retreat blends barefoot glamour with family-favourite experiences. Signature offerings include stargazing cinema, chocolate and ice‑cream parlour, treasure hunts and marine education at the Soneva Academy. A hit with families seeking immersive luxury and deep relaxation.
