How many MICHELIN Keys does The Nautilus have?

Two, awarded in 2026 in its first year in the MICHELIN hotel selection.

How do you get to The Nautilus Maldives?

Fly into Velana International in Malé, then take a seaplane of about 30 minutes to the island. After dark, fly to Dharavandhoo and continue by speedboat.

Are there set meal times at The Nautilus?

No. The restaurants keep no set opening hours and fix no menus, so meals follow the guest's day.

Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Baa Atoll?

Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Baa Atoll, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

Five-star Two MICHELIN Keys Thiladhoo, Baa Atoll, Baa Atoll

The Nautilus Maldives

Twenty-six houses on a reef-ringed island in Baa Atoll, each with its own pool, and no clocks to obey: the restaurants keep no hours and check-in has no set time.

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MICHELIN: Two Keys, in its first year in the selection
Houses: 26, each with its own pool
Opened: February 2019
From the airport: About 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé

The hotel

An island without a timetable.

The Nautilus opened on 3 February 2019 on Thiladhoo, a small island ringed by coral in Baa Atoll, inside the UNESCO biosphere reserve. The first guests stepped ashore to Bodu Beru drums, and at sunset staff lit the nautilus shell set into the pool, a moment the resort calls Nautilus Rising. The shell gives the resort its name and inspired its design.

The idea from the start was to drop the rules. Restaurants keep no opening hours and set no menus or dress codes; a House Master plans each day around the guest. There are only twenty-six houses, some on the beach and some out over the lagoon. Hanifaru Bay, where manta rays and whale sharks gather to feed in the wet season, is a short boat ride away.

Solasta Spa Built over the lagoon, with yoga classes at sunrise.
Hanifaru Bay The protected bay of the atoll, where mantas and whale sharks come to feed, within reach by boat.
Bohemian houses Interiors in a relaxed, bohemian style, every house with a pool and direct access to the beach or the lagoon.

Rooms & suites

Houses on the beach or over the water.

All 26 are houses or residences with a pool of their own. Sizes are from the resort's fact sheet.

Over the lagoon Ocean House One bedroom and about 252 square metres, with a pool and the lagoon below.
On the sand Beach House One bedroom and about 280 square metres, with a pool and the beach in front.
For a family Beach Residence From 400 square metres with one bedroom to 545 square metres with two. There is also one three-bedroom house, The Nautilus Retreat.

Dining

Eat when you like.

Venues as listed by the resort. None keeps set hours. There is no MICHELIN Guide for restaurants in the Maldives. Shown for information.

Zeytoun European and Mediterranean The signature restaurant, with a lounge on the upper deck
Ocaso Japanese, Mexican and Peruvian grill On the beach, over the fire
Thyme Dishes from around the world An all-day beach house
Naiboli Canapés and drinks Poolside lounge with cabanas
Ananda Ayurvedic Menus set to each guest's dosha

Recognition

Recognition.

Two MICHELIN Keys 2026, its first year in the selection

Good to know

Before you go.

Arrival No set check-in or check-out times. The seaplane flies only in daylight.
Dress No dress code anywhere on the island.
Butler Every stay comes with butler service.

Getting there

Flying to Baa Atoll.

Scheduled flights and private jets land at Velana International in Malé. The seaplane to Thiladhoo takes about 30 minutes; after dark, a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo and a speedboat of about 15 minutes replace it. The resort yacht makes the trip in about two and a half hours.

Business & First Class Scheduled flights From London, two airlines fly to Velana without a stop, both out of Heathrow. The seaplane to Baa takes about 35 minutes and flies only in daylight, between about 6.30 am and 4 pm; after that, a domestic flight of 25 minutes to Dharavandhoo runs until late evening. Request a fare Private Jet Private jets Private jets land at Velana, and the resort’s seaplane meets the aircraft for the flight north. After the seaplanes stop for the day, the onward route is the domestic flight to Dharavandhoo. Request a jet

Approximate flying time by midsize jet to Baa Atoll

Colombo 1 h 20
Mumbai 2 h 30
Dubai 4 h 20
Riyadh 5 h 10
Geneva 10 h 45 long-range jet

Questions

What guests ask first.

How many MICHELIN Keys does The Nautilus have?: Two, awarded in 2026 in its first year in the MICHELIN hotel selection.
How do you get to The Nautilus Maldives?: Fly into Velana International in Malé, then take a seaplane of about 30 minutes to the island. After dark, fly to Dharavandhoo and continue by speedboat.
Are there set meal times at The Nautilus?: No. The restaurants keep no set opening hours and fix no menus, so meals follow the guest's day.
Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Baa Atoll?: Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Baa Atoll, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

Also in Baa Atoll

Other hotels worth the trip.

Staying at The Nautilus Maldives?

Book the room, then the flight.

Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Baa Atoll, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.

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