FOUR SEASONS MALDIVES AT LANDAA GIRAAVARU
exceptional four seasons service, iconic blu beach & extraordinary marine encounters
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is heaven on earth. Located in the incredible Baa Atoll, it’s blessed with a picture perfect island in a first class location. With a luxurious Maldivian Island theme, the villas are the perfect fusion of modern luxury and traditional Maldivian design. With it’s natural island beauty, coupled with the Four Seasons' world-renowned style and service, you’ll never want to leave.
TRANSFER: 35 minute Seaplane
Where Is This Resort Located?
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its exceptional marine life and coral reefs. Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, guests are welcomed by a Four Seasons representative and escorted to the seaplane terminal for the 35-minute journey to the resort. Guests may also choose to elevate their arrival experience with Four Seasons’ premium Flying Boxfish or luxury Flying Triggerfish seaplane transfers. Baa Atoll is home to the world-famous Hanifaru Bay, where manta rays and whale sharks gather to feed between May and October, creating one of the Maldives’ most extraordinary marine experiences.
Why We Recommend This Resort
We recommend Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru for its exceptional service, stunning island setting and unrivalled access to the marine wonders of Baa Atoll. Home to the pioneering Marine Discovery Centre, the resort offers guests unique opportunities to engage with marine biologists, conservation initiatives and the world-renowned Manta Trust, while providing privileged access to the extraordinary manta ray and whale shark encounters of Hanifaru Bay. Combined with exceptional dining, the iconic Blu Beach, beautiful surroundings and the renowned Four Seasons experience, it remains one of the Maldives’ most iconic luxury resorts.
Our recommendations are based on first-hand resort knowledge, direct relationships and more than 23 years of Maldives expertise.
Who This Resort Suits
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is particularly well suited to couples, families, multi-generational travellers and private groups seeking exceptional service, outstanding dining and a classic luxury Maldives experience. It is especially appealing to guests with a passion for marine life, conservation and meaningful wildlife encounters, as well as those wanting the Maldives’ most comprehensive manta ray and whale shark experience.
Iconic Blu Restaurant and Blu Beach
This location in the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere is known for its abundant marine life and one of the world's most famous sites for snorkelling with Manta Rays. The island itself has the perfect balance of luscious jungle vegetation, expansive white sandy beaches and an iridescent turquoise lagoon. It’s the ultimate island escape for families and couples as it's 44 acres allows everyone to find their own piece of paradise. Blu Beach is arguably the most stunning beach in the Maldives, a huge stretch of perfectly white sand set-up European Style with stunning aqua deck chairs, umbrellas and attentive staff.
VILLAS
The 103 thatched bungalows and villas designed by renowned architect Murad Ismail, have a stylish Maldivian theme carried through the beautiful design and furnishings. These extremely spacious villas offer a fusion of Maldivian design with modern luxury, all featuring Maldivian rock walls, teak carved beds, polished concrete bathrooms and luxurious bedding.
The Beach Bungalow and Beach Villas have huge private grounds with their own private plunge pools and own beach access. Secluded behind beautiful turquoise front gates, a traditional bell is rung upon entry to the villa. The outdoor areas of the villas are expansive with outdoor tables and couches to provide an alfresco dining option amongst the lush private gardens. For Families, the Four Seasons have very cleverly designed the Family Beach Villas that have a study and the Family Beach Bungalows which are a huge two-bedroom villa. Some two-bedroom villas in the Maldives do not truly inter-connect and are therefore not suitable for younger children.
What We Love About The four seasons landaa giraavaru Villas
“The Family Villas at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru are among our favourite in the Maldives. They combine space, privacy and flexibility in a way that few resorts can match.”
The Water Villas beautifully sprawl out from Blu Beach. With four categories of over-water villas, sunrise, sunset, sunrise with pool and sunset with pool, each villa has an expansive sundeck with a daybed to enjoy the Indian Ocean views. These Villas are uniquely 'L' shaped with the bedroom on one side and the bathroom on the other. . On the deck they have a suspended net hammock and double seater swing, perfect for relaxing over water and enjoying the sea breezes.
DINING
With many first class dining options, the Four Seasons provides guests with an incredible culinary experience. Dining here is also about the setting of their restaurants as they take you to a different 'destination' each evening. Blu is arguably the best restaurant in the Maldives. It’s the Sicilian Chef, the stunning vista watching the sun set and the beautiful interior décor that makes it so special.
Al Barakat set over water, where you can also view the sunset at the downstairs Middle Eastern Style Shisha Bar. Fuego Grill is very relaxed and set for dinner right on the beach next to the seawater pool’s edge. The three thatched-roofed pavilions of Café Landaa overlook the swimming pool and beach and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What We Love About The four seasons landaa giraavaru Dining
“Dinner at Blu and Al Barakat are experiences not to be missed. At Blu, there’s one table set privately on its own and makes for a perfect evening. At Al Barakat, the place to dine is the outdoor couches on the rooftop terrace. Dining high over water is an amazing experience.”
Let us create the ultimate dining experience for you - a beach picnic, a private candlelit sandbank dinner, breakfast on a Dhoni or private party for two or many. Or simply enjoy the fine dining offered by the extensive in-villa menu in the comfort and privacy of your own bungalow, villa or suite, available 24 hours a day.
ACTIVITIES
Snorkeling with Manta Rays in the Baa Atoll
There's so much to do, or not do, whatever you prefer. Bicycles are offered to ride around the island and as there are only guests and staff on the island, children are free to ride and explore. The island has four amazing pools, the infinity pool near the main restaurant (this is the only Olympic-sized pool in the Maldives); a 20m seawater pool, the pool at Blu Beach and the shallow free-form children’s pool at the Kids Club. For Families, there’s no better spot than Blu Beach to enjoy a sunset. The Kids Club set up hermit crab races to entertain the children and provide some complimentary snacks.
The Kids Club - Kuda Velaa (“little turtle”) for children aged four to 12 years is first class. They’re kept busy with an active program of educational and fun activities. For those a little older, there’s the Young Adults Centre “Majaa Maizan” (ages 13 – 18). The beach and water sports activities here are endless or they can just hang out and enjoy a game of pool, table tennis/football, watch a movie, use the PlayStation or WI-FI.
Activities we love to do at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
“If you’re visiting during Manta Season you must do the ‘Manta on Call’ excursion, it’s a once in a lifetime experience - amazing!”
The house reef here is a man-made reef made entirely by the Four Seasons and their incredible Marine Biologists. Being only a few metres from the beach, the reef is in the perfect location for an easy snorkel. The Marine Discovery Centre is somewhere marine enthusiasts can spend hours each day. The Centre has a touch tank for children to see special marine creatures such as sea cucumbers and star fish. During Manta season in the Baa Atoll, the Four Seasons run a unique activity called 'Manta on Call'. Once you register, you’re given a phone and called if Mantas are spotted for your excursion to begin. The Four Seasons place a huge emphasis on their responsibility to care for the coral reefs and offer guests a chance to build their own Coal Frame. This is a fantastic activity for the entire family.
Activities we love to do at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
“Building a Coral Frame at the Marine Discovery Centre is fantastic. You can sponsor your very own frame and watch it grow year after year. We built one in 2010 and we find it each time we are at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru!”
SPA
With 10 open-air pavilions - The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat is the perfect fusion of east meets west set over 3-acres from the heart of the island to the middle of the lagoon. There are two distinct sides to this award winning Spa. The over-water side has stunning open-air treatment rooms all with their own private change area.
What We Love At The four seasons landaa giraavaru Spa
“For an amazing night’s sleep, try the Om Supti Night Spa Ritual, set under moonlight in a private jungle clearing with an outdoor bath and swinging bed.”
The other side of the Spa has three pavilions dedicated to Ayurveda, these are also open air and built amongst gardens that grow herbs used in the treatments. It’s the setting of the Ayurvedic Spa that sets this Spa apart from other offering Ayurvedic treatments. The Ayurvedic Spa’s Physicians are there to provide an initial consultation and guide you through your personalised journey.
Ready to Plan Your Maldives Escape?
Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has been personally inspected and curated by Extraordinary Escapes.
Speak with a Maldives expert to determine whether Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is the right fit for your preferred style of luxury travel. With over 23 years of first hand Maldives experience, Extraordinary Escapes designs every aspect of your stay, from selecting the ideal villa category through to dining recommendations and tailored experiences. For a deeper insight into the resort, explore our ‘Inside the Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru’ Guide.
