Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

The Hard Rock name has hit the Maldives, bringing its inimitable chill out scene to the ultimate laidback location. A new concept in the Maldives, it’s more than just barefoot luxury and days of sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling (although there’s plenty of that too). A footbridge links you to the Marina @ CROSSROADS, where a Hard Rock Café, Beach Club, and a dining village await. And, being a Hard Rock hotel, you’ll also find VIP-worthy treats in store, like Rock Spa® treatments, super-chic eateries (The All-Inclusive option here takes your taste buds beyond the resort too, meaning you can dine around at SAii Lagoon and The Marina @ CROSSROADS), and exclusive ‘Sound of Your Stay’ music moments, including complimentary use of Fender guitars and Crosley turntables — all just 15 minutes speedboat ride from the airport.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water Skiing
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

In the Emboodhoo Lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, this resort has direct access to the Marina @ CROSSROADS entertainment, shopping, and dining island. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 15 minutes by speedboat.

Hotel information

178 studios, family suites, beach villas, and overwater villas. All with complimentary Sound of Your Stay music experiences (including Tracks® playlists, Picks® Fender guitar use, and Wax® Crosley turntable use), outdoor deck, balcony, or terrace, Rock Om in-room yoga program, air-conditioning, Simmons “Cool Max” bed (pillow menu on request), 49” LCD TV with IPTV, high-speed WiFi, Sound bar with Bluetooth connectivity, mini-bar*, tea, coffee, bottled water, hairdryer, safe, and iron and board. 

Silver Sky Studios are 46sqm, and have a balcony with ocean views, waterfall shower, and 1 king-size bed plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Board basis options:

Half Board option: includes breakfast and 3-course dinner or buffet at Sessions, The Elephant and The Butterfly, Hard Rock Café, Miss Olive Oyl (SAii), Mr. Tomyam (SAii), Jiao Wu, Kinkao Thai Bistro and Kebab & Kurry. Plus Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue, Kalhu Odi and Carne Diem with a $50 food and beverage credit per person, and $25 for children, towards dinner only.

Full Board option: includes breakfast, lunch, and 3-course dinner or buffet at Sessions, The Elephant and The Butterfly, Hard Rock Café, Miss Olive Oyl (SAii), Mr. Tomyam (SAii), Jiao Wu, Kinkao Thai Bistro and Kebab & Kurry. Plus Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue, Kalhu Odi and Carne Diem with a $50 food and beverage credit per person, and $25 for children, towards dinner only.

Full Board Plus option: features the same benefits of Full Board, plus house still and sparkling water, and non-alcoholic beverages by glass during meals.

All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast, plus lunch and 3-course dinner or buffet at Sessions, The Elephant and The Butterfly, Hard Rock Café, Miss Olive Oyl (SAii), Terra & Mar (SAii), Jiao Wu, Kinkao Thai Bistro and Kebab & Kurry. Unlimited non-alcoholic and selected alcoholic drinks by the glass, from selected menu. Plus Ministry of Crab, Nihonbashi Blue, Sansation Beach Club, Kalhu Odi and Carne Diem with a $50 food and beverage credit per person, and $25 for children, towards dinner only (All-Inclusive beverages not included at these restaurants).

Premium All-Inclusive option: includes all the inclusions of the All-Inclusive package plus:

- One complimentary floating fruit platter (for guests staying in Water Villa with pool, Beach Pool Villa, Rock Royalty and Rock Star Villa; 5-night stay minimum stay)

- Complimentary one-time full mini-bar (5-night stay minimum)

- Complimentary one shisha at The Elephant & The Butterfly (5-night stay minimum stay)

-Maldivian High Tea for two for two at The Elephant & The Butterfly restaurant and the pool bar area, per stay

- Complimentary Kids Meal Upgrade, from kids menu to regular/adult menu (only in Hard Rock Hotel Maldives outlets)

- Exclusivity to order beer buckets OR bottle of wine during meal period in the restaurant & pool bar area. (only in Hard Rock Hotel Maldives outlets)

- Rock Spa credit of US$100 per stay (5 night stay minimum)

- Choice of ONE group excursion for two persons from Male city tour OR Maafushi village tour OR afternoon snorkeling trip, depends on weather and availability (7 night stay minimum) and more!

Room upgrades

Beach Studios are 46sqm, and have a private terrace with direct beach access, ocean views, sun loungers, indoor and outdoor showers, and either 1 king-size bed plus a sofa bed, or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Silver Family Suites (Duplex) are 107sqm, and have a private terrace with direct beach access, ocean views, indoor and outdoor showers. The ground floor features a master bedroom with king-size bed and sofa bed, with a second bedroom on the upper floor with bunk beds, with a bathroom on both floors, sleeping maximum 6 people, with a maximum of 4 adults.

Gold Beach Villas are 62sqm, and have a private terrace with direct beach access, ocean views, sun loungers, 55” TV, waterfall shower, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people with a maximum of 3 adults.

Gold Beach Pool Villas are 62sqm, with direct beach access from the private terrace as well as a private plunge pool, sun loungers, 55" TV, en suite with bathtub, and 1 king-size bed plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people with a maximum of 3 adults.

Diamond Overwater Pool Villas are 76sqm, and sit over the water with an infinity pool, private terrace, direct lagoon access, sun loungers, 55” TV, en suite with bathtub and rain shower, and either 1 king-size or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping a maximum of 3 adults.

Platinum Overwater Villas are 75sqm, and sit over the water with a private terrace, direct lagoon access, sun loungers, 55” TV, en suite with bathtub and shower, and either 1 king-size or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people with a maximum of 3 adults.

Platinum Overwater Pool Villas are 76sqm, and sit over the water with an infinity pool, private terrace, direct lagoon access, sun loungers, 55” TV, en suite with shower, and either 1 king-size or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Rock Royalty Overwater Pool Villas** (2 bedroom) are 144sqm, and sit over the water with an infinity pool, private outdoor lounge area, direct lagoon access, sun loungers, indoor chill out zone with dining table and pantry with fridge and welcome amenities, 2 smart TVs, bathtub and rain shower, and 2 bedrooms (one with 1 king-size bed, and one with 2 twin beds), sleeping maximum 7 adults.

Rock Star Villa** (1 bedroom) is 445sqm, and sit over the water with an infinity pool, private boat docking access, private butler, large outdoor living deck with direct lagoon access, sun loungers, outdoor dining space, overwater relaxing net, tuk-tuk bar, jukebox, service pantry, spacious indoor living room, 86” TV, tuk tuk bar, indoor dining area, en suite bathroom with bathtub and waterfall shower, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

**Rock Royalty® rooms include in-villa check-in, late checkout (subject to availability), dedicated Butler services, upgraded room amenities, and complimentary afternoon snacks.

Hard Rock Café®* (American, located at The Marina @ CROSSROADS, with live music, memorabilia, and cocktails; open for lunch and dinner, 12:00pm-00:30am). Sessions* (international dining; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 6:30am-10:30pm). The Elephant & The Butterfly™* (Pan-Latin menu, oceanfront dining, live music six days a week; open for lunch and dinner, 11:30am-10:00pm). The Pool Bar* (poolside casual bites with children’s menu, underwater sound system, DJs; open 9:00am-10:30pm). Upgrade your board basis to All-Inclusive and indulge in a captivating culinary journey, with the Dine Around option you can savour an array of exquisite dishes across SAii Lagoon and The Marina @ CROSSROADS. Private beach dining*.

Infinity swimming pool. Rock Spa®* (four treatment rooms). Body Rock®* oceanfront fitness centre. Dive and Water sports Centre*. Rock Om®* (Hard Rock’s signature music-meets-yoga program). Rock Shop®* (signature clothing and collectibles). Roxity Kids’ Club® and Teen Spirit®* (activities include movies, video games, air guitar shows, lip sync battles, music classes with private sessions* available, water sports including snorkelling, pedalos, kayaking, SUP*, sailing*, windsurfing* and beach and pool activities). The Marina @ CROSSROADS (direct access via 450m footbridge from Hard Rock Maldives) features 800m lifestyle beach, luxury yacht marina (30 berth), village of dining, entertainment and retail outlets (including Hard Rock Café® and Saii Beach Club), Maldives Discovery Centre (cultural and natural attractions), Marine Discovery Centre and PADI dive centre*. Aerial art classes. Brazilian jiu jitsu classes.

24-hour room service*. Babysitting* (Sittertrain-certified). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12. 

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Apr 8, 2025 Joanna D

Our stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives was nothing short of spectacular! We spent 4 days in a Sky Studio and 2 days in a Diamond Water Villa, and it was truly a slice of paradise. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the incredible hospitality of the entire team. The staff at the resort are absolutely amazing – they are not just… Read more
Our stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives was nothing short of spectacular! We spent 4 days in a Sky Studio and 2 days in a Diamond Water Villa, and it was truly a slice of paradise. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the incredible hospitality of the entire team. The staff at the resort are absolutely amazing – they are not just friendly, but genuinely go out of their way to make you feel special and cared for. Every single member of the crew, from the front desk to the housekeeping team, made our experience unforgettable. Their warmth and attention to detail were beyond what we could have expected. The Sky Studio was a dream – beautifully designed with modern amenities, offering a fantastic view and a cozy yet luxurious atmosphere. The Diamond Water Villa, however, was pure magic. Waking up to the serene view of the ocean, stepping right into the water from the villa, and having everything at our fingertips was an experience we'll cherish forever. The level of privacy and exclusivity was exceptional, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Maldives. The resort itself is stunning, with every corner offering something special. Whether it was dining at the amazing restaurants, enjoying the beautiful pools, or just relaxing in the tropical surroundings, we felt pampered every step of the way. The food was incredible, and the service was always prompt and courteous. But it was the staff that truly made our stay unforgettable. Their dedication to providing outstanding service made us feel like VIPs throughout our entire visit. We felt like we were in the care of friends rather than just hotel staff. The Hard Rock Hotel Maldives has definitely earned a place in our hearts, and we cannot wait to return to this little piece of paradise! Read less
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Apr 8, 2025 Relax60847705565

Excellent service all round From the moment we arrived to the time we left... service of the highest quality All the staff were very helpful and the food selection was v good Special mention to Kishore for going out of his way to make our family trip amazing Well done Hard Rock team By order of the peaky blinders
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Apr 7, 2025 LeChiffre01 Zurich, Switzerland

Back for the second time - and it was, once again, a wonderful experience! - Clean Room with warm welcome - Tasty food every night at every restaurant - Very good gym equipment - Awesome Jiu Jitsu classes with the best professor Miguel! - Fun Yoga activity with coach Lauren - Overall, super friendly staff! Always helpful and accommodating!… Read more
Back for the second time - and it was, once again, a wonderful experience! - Clean Room with warm welcome - Tasty food every night at every restaurant - Very good gym equipment - Awesome Jiu Jitsu classes with the best professor Miguel! - Fun Yoga activity with coach Lauren - Overall, super friendly staff! Always helpful and accommodating! - Nice shisha - Fast Wifi - Turtle snorkelling + shark diving was epic - The Hard Rock live band never disappoints with super cool karaoke night! We will definitely be back for a 3rd time! Thank you to the whole staff for making this experience unforgettable! <3 Read less
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Apr 7, 2025 Steven S

Going to the Hard Rock Hotel in the Maldives is a must-have experience! The islands feel just about right in terms of size (not like other resorts that feel tiny), and the food is amazing! The all-inclusive package gives you access to not only the hotel restaurants, but includes several other really good restaurants as well - so one is spoilt for… Read more
Going to the Hard Rock Hotel in the Maldives is a must-have experience! The islands feel just about right in terms of size (not like other resorts that feel tiny), and the food is amazing! The all-inclusive package gives you access to not only the hotel restaurants, but includes several other really good restaurants as well - so one is spoilt for choice every day. Activities like snorkeling with turtles or swimming with sharks are awesome too, not to be missed when going. A special shout out and huge thank you to Miguel and Lauren, who run the Brazilian jiu jitsu classes and aerial classes respectively! They're both very patient with beginners and make sure you learn something cool while you're there! Read less
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Apr 7, 2025 eblamey Benfleet, United Kingdom

I can’t understand why the bad reviews I have seen !!! What an amazing experience staying at HRM . Staff clearly enjoy working here no grumpy faces at all smiles and all willing to help . We first talked to Charlie who explained our all inclusive package so well , some things we found for ourselves. I give tips at end Thank to all the staff that… Read more
I can’t understand why the bad reviews I have seen !!! What an amazing experience staying at HRM . Staff clearly enjoy working here no grumpy faces at all smiles and all willing to help . We first talked to Charlie who explained our all inclusive package so well , some things we found for ourselves. I give tips at end Thank to all the staff that helped us as we got lost a few times the first day trying to get to our room we found it funny we lost all sense of direction. Ha ha Thol at sessions for breakfast and lunch is a great ! So happy and sorted issues quickly (management give him a well deserved pat on the back ) also the barista didn’t catch his name Go to kinka restaurant at marina excellent Thai food as good as in Thailand and meet Kannan what a great waiter !we went twice Miss olive oyl also great for lunch and dinner Hard Rock Cafe excellent All The bands work so hard Around the resort at lunch and evenings too If staying silver beach villas ask for rooms 125 . Tips house keeping hit and miss if u get it we didn’t mind as didn’t want to be disturbed if u haven’t just call them up or order on app . and they will be there quickly !! Buggy’s to marina (where restaurants are) give yourself plenty of time once ordered they generally take 15 - 20 . (Ground workers do fog the areas to try to stop bugs) but still got bit twice hay hoo on hols where there will be bugs Take own tea bags if u crave a good cup of tea they do tea but yorkie gold much better Read less