Raffles Maldives Meradhoo 5 (formerly known as Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury Resort) is a luxurious resort managed by the hotel chain Accor Hotels. Spacious villas with private pools are situated just steps away from emerald lagoons and beaches with fine white sand. Guests can enjoy water sports and PADI diving centers, as well as a spa complex. Those who love underwater swimming will be interested in the house reef. The resort has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice certificate. The hotel is located on Meradhoo Island, in the North Gaafu Atoll, 401 km from Male International Airport. The island size is 317m x 244m. The transfer takes 55 minutes by domestic airline flight, followed by 15 minutes on a speedboat.


The uniqueness of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo lies in being a true paradise in the heart of the Indian Ocean. It comes highly recommended for family and romantic getaways. The resort offers a magnificent sandy beach and provides a children's menu in its restaurants.


In the rooms, guests can enjoy a private pool, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, a television, tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer, a bathrobe, a beach bag, and a yoga mat. The hotel amenities include an SPA center, a pool, wedding ceremonies, three restaurants, and two bars.

Sports and entertainment activities offered are Raffles SPA with four treatment rooms, individual or group fitness and yoga classes, a modern fitness center, an outdoor pool, and relaxation areas. The Watersports Centre offers a wide selection of water sports equipment. The Diving Center provides various diving programs accompanied by professional instructors. Water sports, fitness gym, diving center, water sports center, fishing, and yoga are among the activities available.


Regarding dining, Thari is a restaurant offering international cuisine with special menus available, such as kids', halal, gluten-free, vegetarian, low-sodium, and kosher. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Firepit is a beachfront barbecue restaurant with panoramic ocean views, open for dinner. Yuzu, Nikkei Cuisine, is a water restaurant offering Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine for dinner. Yapa Sunset Bar serves national drinks from South America and Japan, with a wide selection of wines, cocktails, and strong spirits. It opens from 12:00. Long Bar allows guests to enjoy the resort's exclusive cocktail, the "Maldivian Sling," made with gin, grapefruit, coconut, cinnamon, and cloves. It opens from 11:00.


Meal options available are Breakfast (BB), Half Board (HB), and Full Board (FB).

Room types:

04 Beach Residence (~260 sqm)

1 Overwater Residence (~300 sqm)

10 Beach Villa (~220 sqm)

7 Overwater Villa (~230 sqm)

Ocean-view beach residences. They consist of two bedrooms with king-size beds, two bathrooms, a walk-in closet, a terrace with a pool, sun loungers, swings, dining, and living areas. Maximum occupancy - 4 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

Water villa with a pool. It comprises a living room, two bedrooms with king-size beds, 2 bathrooms with a bathtub and shower, a terrace with a pool, sun loungers, a hammock, a relaxation area, a dining area, and direct access to the water. Maximum occupancy - 4 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

Oceanfront villas with ocean views. They consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a walk-in closet, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a terrace with a pool and a relaxation area. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Water villas. They consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a walk-in closet, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a terrace with a pool, a relaxation area, and direct access to the water with ocean views. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

1 Raffles Royal Residence (~1250 sqm)

1 Sunset Overwater Residence (~300 sqm)

A luxurious villa with a private beach area. It comprises a living room with a dining area, three bedrooms with king-size beds, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped rooftop terrace, a ground-floor terrace with a pool, sun loungers, and a relaxation area. Maximum occupancy - 6 adults and 2 children or 4 adults and 4 children. Note: This residence can be expanded to 6 bedrooms and accommodate up to 12 adults and 2 children.

Water villa with a sunset view. It consists of a living room, two bedrooms with king-size beds, 2 bathrooms, a terrace with a pool, sun loungers, a hammock, a relaxation area, and a dining area with direct access to the water. Maximum occupancy - 4 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

7 Sunset Overwater Villa (~230 sqm)

3 Sunset Beach Villa (~220 sqm)

Water villas with ocean and sunset views. They consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a walk-in closet, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a terrace with a pool, a relaxation area, and direct access to the water. Maximum occupancy - 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults.

Beachfront villas with a sunset view. They consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area, a walk-in closet, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a terrace with a pool, and a relaxation area. Maximum occupancy - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beach residences with a sunset view. They consist of two bedrooms with king-size beds, two bathrooms, a walk-in closet, a terrace with a pool, sun loungers, swings, dining, and living areas. Maximum occupancy - 4 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

4 Sunset Beach Residence (~260 sqm)