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Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

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A music-themed, family-friendly resort in Emboodhoo Lagoon, with 178 rooms and villas, all-inclusive options, and a footbridge to the CROSSROADS marina.

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At a glance

The first Hard Rock Hotel in the Maldives, this music-led resort sits on Akasdhoo Island in the Emboodhoo Lagoon of the South Malé Atoll, around a 15-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport. It forms part of CROSSROADS Maldives, the country’s first integrated leisure destination, linked by a 500-meter footbridge to The Marina @ CROSSROADS, a dining and entertainment hub it shares with sister property SAii Lagoon.

Accommodation covers 178 rooms and villas, from beach and family studios up to one- and two-bedroom overwater pool villas and the signature Rock Star Villa, which adds a tuk-tuk bar and private infinity pool.

The Hard Rock identity carries throughout, with Fender guitars and turntables in the rooms through the Sound of Your Stay program, live music, and all-inclusive meal plans available across the resort.

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In detail

Food and Drink

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives has three on-property venues. Sessions is the all-day signature, an ingredient-driven, around-the-world menu served from an open kitchen, with theme nights and a private Chef’s Studio for up to 12. The Elephant and The Butterfly is the beachfront Mexican and Latin American restaurant, themed on the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera love story, with ceviche, tiradito, and tableside guacamole.

The Pool Bar handles swim-up drinks and bites. The marina adds seven more restaurants.

Spa and Wellness

Wellness follows the Hard Rock playbook. The Rock Spa covers massages, vitamin therapies, and body wraps across its treatment rooms, while Rock Om brings DJ-scored yoga classes to in-room smart TVs.

The 24-hour oceanfront Body Rock fitness center handles the gym side, and the outdoor pool comes with a waterslide and an underwater sound system. The Sound of Your Stay program rounds it out, with Fender guitars and turntables available to every room.

Location

The resort is on Akasdhoo Island in the Emboodhoo Lagoon of the South Malé Atoll, around a 15-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport. It anchors one side of CROSSROADS Maldives, the country’s first integrated destination, with a 500-meter footbridge leading to The Marina @ CROSSROADS for further dining, a beach club, shopping, and the Marine Discovery Centre.

Water sports operate from the on-island base, including parasailing, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, and snorkeling across the lagoon.

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Room Types

Rock Star Villa

The Rock Star Villa is an overwater villa with direct lagoon access and a spacious outdoor deck. It comes with a private tuk-tuk bar, a cabana, and an infinity pool, plus a jukebox in keeping with the rock and roll theme.

The flagship villa, built for guests wanting the full Hard Rock headline experience.

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Rock Royalty Villa

The Rock Royalty Overwater Pool Villa offers more space, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms separated by a living room. The outdoor area has a terrace, an infinity pool, a hammock, and sun loungers, plus three Smart TVs and full luxury amenities.

The natural pick for families or groups wanting a generous overwater footprint.

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Platinum Overwater Pool Villa

The Platinum Overwater Pool Villa has an infinity plunge pool, two terraces, and direct lagoon access, with the pool seeming to merge into the surrounding lagoon.

A strong overwater pick for couples wanting a private pool over the water.

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Gold Beach Villa

The Gold Beach Villas are generous beachfront villas, not overwater, with direct beach access, easy reach of the lagoon, ocean views, and signature amenities.

The natural beachfront pick for guests who prefer sand to lagoon.

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Silver Family Suite

The Silver Family Suites are spacious, designed for larger groups and fitting four adults and two children. The open-plan layout adds an upstairs floor, with a private terrace and direct beach access.

The right pick for families wanting room to spread out close to the sand.

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