One of the first things you’ll notice as you approach Baros by speedboat is the striking lighthouse restaurant with its iconic white sail roof, and as you spend some time on this enchanting little island you’ll continue to be impressed. With stylish, secluded accommodation, wonderfully attentive staff and a unique ambience that is both hopelessly romantic and supremely relaxing, you’ll soon see why visitors rate Baros so highly.

Just a 25-minute speedboat transfer from Malé airport.

In the North Malé Atoll.

The resort’s 75 spacious villas are crafted from timber and sandstone to blend with their natural surroundings. All are equipped with air conditioning, a flat screen TV with a selection of movies, surround sound system, iPod docking station, complimentary WiFi, mini bar and a private verandah or sundeck furnished with sun loungers and a sofa or day bed. Deluxe Villas are dotted along the shorefront and feature an open-air bathroom with outdoor rain shower, while the Water Villas have an indoor bathroom with stunning ocean views. We recommend upgrading to a Baros Pool Villa or Water Pool Villa to enjoy your own private plunge pool set into the sundeck. The exquisite Baros Suites, on the eastern shore of the island, are a haven of seclusion and offer additional space with a separate lounge, an expansive sundeck with thatched gazebo, a private infinity pool and direct beach access. The one-bedroom Baros Residence, hidden away within a walled garden, comes with a larger private pool, dedicated butler service, a spacious sundeck with four poster day bed and beach access.

Buffet breakfast is served at the chic Lime, right by the lagoon, and the restaurant remains open for lunch and dinner, serving Asian-inspired dishes and seafood specialities from the grill. Cayenne’s al fresco deck provides an intimate dinner setting and offers teppanyaki and the finest steaks, while the striking over-water pavilion of The Lighthouse Restaurant makes for an unforgettable fine dining experience. After dinner, head upstairs to The Lighthouse Lounge for magical views out across the ocean, accompanied by weekly jazz and blues, and select a bottle from the extensive wine cellar. You can also enjoy a private dining experience on the beach or your villa deck.

Bed & Breakfast Half Board

The beautiful over-water pool at Lime makes this the central hub of the island. There’s also a well-equipped gym and an excellent dive centre with resident marine biologist. Other watersports include windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing and snorkelling, or try a private voyage on the Nooma, the resort’s Maldivian dhoni boat. End the day with a romantic dinner on an isolated sandbank out in the lagoon or visit Serenity Spa, set within a tranquil garden and specialising in revitalising treatments from across Asia.

Children under 8 yrs are not permitted at the resort.