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Amilla Maldives
Updated 1 July 2026
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- Kid
- Teen
Amilla brings a fresh, contemporary feel to the family Maldives, on a green island in the UNESCO Baa Atoll just a thirty-minute seaplane from Male. The Sultan's Village kids club is built around a pirate ship and treasure maps and takes children from age four, with cribs, nannies and a mini marine biology programme for the very keen. It sits only ten minutes from Hanifaru Bay, one of the world's top manta snorkelling sites, and layers in a football academy, tennis with a pro and calm lagoon beaches. It is ultra-luxe without being stuffy, and it clearly likes children.
Our verdict
A stylish, warm-hearted ultra-luxe island that welcomes children properly, with brilliant family villas and mantas on the doorstep.
The rooms
Amilla is a design-led island that takes families seriously, with airy villas and standout multi-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom lagoon villas sleep four comfortably and stretch to six, while the treetop and beach pool villas suit a family of four with a toddler in tow. Cribs, strollers, changing tables, babysitting and nanny services are all on request, and the multi-bedroom residences are a genuine option for two families travelling together.
At a glance
- Transfer
- 30-min seaplane, daylight only
- Kids club
- Sultan's Village, free, from age 4
- Best family villa
- Two-bedroom lagoon villa, sleeps four to six
- Nature
- Ten minutes from Hanifaru Bay mantas
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Sultan's Village kids club with a pirate ship, from age 4
- Two-bedroom and multi-bedroom villas for bigger families
- Ten minutes from Hanifaru Bay's manta rays
- Football academy, tennis pro and calm lagoon beaches
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Villa breakfast
Order breakfast to the villa terrace by the pool.
- 10:00
Kids club or football
Drop the kids at Sultan's Village or the academy.
- 12:30
Lagoon swim and lunch
Calm, shallow water then a relaxed family lunch.
- 15:30
Manta snorkel trip
In season, head to Hanifaru Bay ten minutes away.
Family things to do nearby
Sultan's Village club
A pirate-ship kids club with a mini marine biology programme and a farm to visit.
Hanifaru manta snorkel
Just ten minutes away, snorkel with mantas in season at the UNESCO bay.
Football academy
Coached sessions on a real pitch, a hit with sporty older kids.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Well set up for babies, with a full baby kit and nannies on request, though the seaplane and cost still apply.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The calm lagoon and villa pools are ideal, and interconnecting villas let a toddler nap in peace.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The best age here: Sultan's Village, the football academy and Hanifaru's mantas fill every day.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Diving, tennis, water sports and stylish dining treat teens like the young adults they think they are.
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Parents also ask
From what age does the kids club take children?
The Sultan's Village club is for ages four and up, but cribs, nannies and babysitting are available for younger children on request.
Is it worth it with young kids given the cost?
For a milestone trip, yes: the family villas, the baby kit and the mantas at Hanifaru make it special, but budget for the seaplane and full-board on top.
How close are the manta rays?
Hanifaru Bay is only about ten minutes away by boat, one of the world's best places to snorkel with mantas in season.
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