Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

This romantic island resort, opened in 2005, offers you over 70 stunning villas that allow total seclusion within their courtyard layout. Standard rooms come complete with plush daybeds, sumptuous Frette pillows and Molton Brown toiletries or why not upgrade to one of 44 Deluxe Beach Villas and enjoy your own private pool, beach views and garden. The Hilton Maldives Resort And Spa offers the ideal excuse to be pampered, rejuvenated and have the best holiday ever, aeons away from the mundane cares of everyday life.

Beach Villa - Hilton Maldives : These villas are on Rangalifinolhu Island, Beach Villa with sea view, outdoor terrace, private courtyard, outdoor bathroom with bathing pavilion and sea views from the bath tub, CD player, portable telephone, tea/coffee maker, minibar.

Deluxe Beach Villa - Hilton Maldives : These villas are on Rangalifinolhu Island, Deluxe Beach Villa with sae view, outdoor terrace, private courtyard, outdoor bathroom with bathing pavilion and sea views from the bath tub, CD player, portable telephone, tea/coffee maker, minibar, private garden, personal plunge pool, more living space.

Water Villa - Hilton Maldives : These villas are on Rangali Island, Over-Water wooden villa with private sun deck, open-view bath, CD player, tea/coffee maker, minibar, separate shower and bath and bulgari amenities.

Deluxe Water Villa - Hilton Maldives : Over-Water wooden villa with private sun deck, open-view bath, CD player, tea/coffee maker, minibar, separate shower and bath and bulgari amenities, larger room size, romantic four-poter bed, Jacuzzi on the deck, flat screen DVD player, surround sound system.

Superior Water Villa - Hilton Maldives : Over-Water wooden villa with private sun deck, open-view bath, CD player, tea/coffee maker, minibar, separate shower and bath and bulgari amenities, larger room size, romantic four-poter bed.

Premier Water Villa - Hilton Maldives : Over-Water wooden villa with private sun deck, open-view bath, CD player, tea/coffee maker, minibar, separate shower and bath and bulgari amenities, larger room size, romantic four-poter bed, Jacuzzi on the deck, flat screen DVD player, surround sound system, Jacuzzi with in-built TV in the bathroom, Pharo shower, satellite TV>

Sunset Water Villa : Two-bedroomed villas, standing in a private part of the lagoon with glass-floored living room, TV and satellite throughout, DVD and CD player, swimming pool in the ocean, kitchen, private butler service, circular rotating bed in the master bedroom, Philippe starck fittings, Jacuzzi on the sun deck.

Male International Airport (MLE): Approximate journey time is 60 minutes by coach and seaplane. Guests will be greated by a resort representative and escorted by shuttle bus to the Hilton Lounge at the Maldivian Air Taxi terminal for a seaplane transfer. This journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

There are a total of 7 restaurants on this Maldives vacation resort.

Koko Grill:  Sit at the grill and watch our chef prepare Japanese-European Teppanyaki, just how you like it. Situated between the lagoon and Japanese Water Garden, Koko Grill provides intimate dining in an idyllic beachfront setting.

The Wine Cellar:  Enjoy the finest hand-picked wines in the World combined with first class cuisine at our exclusive 12 seater oak table. Unique to the Maldives and six feet below sea level, the Wine Cellar is electronically chilled to perfection ensuring the 300 different types of wine are kept in the finest condition even on the hottest of days.

Sunset Grill:  Relax and view the fish as you sit 50 metres from shore suspended over a coral reef. The Sunset Bar and Grill offer an à la carte service that provides sea food specialities and sought after wines in the most unique of surroundings.

Vilu Restaurant:  Vilu Restaurant is the ultimate culinary experience at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. Providing guests with a delectable fusion of Euro-Asian cuisine set wondrously at the edge of the azure lagoon. Housing a cellar of the finest New and Old World wines, an extensive buffet breakfast and lazy Sunday brunch, Vilu offers unrivalled service and a gourmet choice of à la carte lunchtime and evening dining menu's which change daily for ultimate variety.

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant:  Eat your meal 5 metres below the ocean! Located on a coral reef with an innovative aquarium design, Ithaa is the only all glass undersea restaurant in the world where diners can enjoy 360-degree views of the local sea life. Offering exciting and novel fusion Maldivian-western menu, Ithaa, which means "pearl" in the local language, promises a unique dining experience that puts the humans in the fish bowl.

Mandhoo Spa Restaurant:  Mandhoo Spa restaurant offers innovative and enjoyable spa cuisine. Set on stilts over the lagoon nearly 100 metres out to sea, Mandhoo offers light and balanced cuisine with dishes made from the freshest organic foods, as well as freshly squeezed juices and smoothies. Named after a nearby island, Mandhoo's idyllic location in the lagoon ensures a refreshing tropical sea breeze and endless ocean vistas.

Atoll Market Place Restaurant:  Where the restaurant IS the kitchen... the Atoll Market Place restaurant is an interactive experience that treats all five senses. Guests can stroll through eight different show kitchens, each offering a different type of food.

The Deli:  crisp fresh salads and boutique sandwiches

Japanese Kitchen:  sushi, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki.

Market Grill:  fresh seafood, fish and meat, grilled to your liking.

Indian Ocean Kitchen:  flavours from India and Sri Lanka.

Italian Kitchen:  freshly baked pizza and home-made pasta.

Asian Wok:  a wealth of items from around Asia.

The patisserie:  choice of desserts including ice creams and sorbets.

Atoll Market dessert platter Bakery:  home-made, freshly baked produce from croissants in the morning to breads and pastries for lunch and dinner.

You choose what you want and how you want it, making the Atoll Market Place Restaurant the ultimate for customised cuisine.

Internet access - wireless Cable/satellite TV Air conditioning Direct-dial phone Minibar Coffee/tea maker Housekeeping Designer toiletries In-room safe

Services: Babysitting Children's activity Children's menu Cribs Laundry/Valet Services Gift Shop Baggage Storage Foreign Currency Exchange Guest Activity/Recreation Desk

Facilities: Swimming pool Private beach Health spa Water sports Airport transportation (complimentary) Concierge services Health club Coffee shop Bar/lounge Restaurants Room service Incoming Fax Internet access - wireless Multilingual staff Safe-deposit box - front desk Tour assistance Medical assistance