In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 16 guest reviews of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and The rooms. The most common complaints: Expensive, from the villas to the restaurants and activities. Some find the cooking only average and the choice of restaurants limited.
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Featuring lush jungle interior and a sparkling 2-kilometre lagoon, Four Seasons Resort Maldives is located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It is a 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport. Guests can enjoy the meals at any of the four in-house restaurants.
Land-based accommodations have private beach access, pool, outdoor showers and lush private gardens. Water Villas offer panoramic Indian Ocean views through floor to ceiling windows, spacious sundecks, outdoor showers, and nets for over-water lazing.
Experience Anti Gravity Yoga, Panchakarma, the Night Spa and a Rossano Ferretti Hair Salon at the Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat, complemented by Ayurvedic options in all four restaurants and bars. You can swim with seasonal groups of manta rays and whale sharks. Join coral reefscaping and turtle rehabilitation projects at the Marine Discovery Centre.
The property also offers kite-surfing, X-Jetblades and parasailing.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru suits travellers prioritising marine conservation and wellness alongside luxury. The in-house Marine Discovery Center supports coral and turtle conservation work, and seasonal sightings of manta rays and whale sharks are a genuine draw for divers and snorkellers. The Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat offers Panchakarma treatments, while four distinct restaurants provide variety across a stay. Water Villas open onto panoramic Indian Ocean views. The honest downside is logistics: reaching the resort involves a 30-minute seaplane transfer, and its remote setting means spontaneous excursions off-property are simply not an option.
Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 — the average across the 6 hotels we list on Baa Atoll is 9.4.
What Guests Loved
- The on-site Marine Discovery Center allows guests to join hands-on reefscaping and turtle rehabilitation projects, offering a rare, active connection to the Baa Atoll's protected marine ecosystem.
- Depending on season, guests can swim alongside manta rays and whale sharks in the surrounding waters, a wildlife encounter tied directly to the atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status.
Things to Consider
- Reaching the resort involves a scenic but time-consuming 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport, which depends on daylight hours and weather conditions.
- As with most Maldivian island resorts, guests are largely confined to the property once they arrive, with limited options for exploring beyond the atoll.
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 16 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book. Few guests have left written reviews for this hotel, so the analysis rests on just 16. Treat it as a pointer rather than the full picture.
Food & restaurants
- +Delicious food across the restaurants
- –Some find the cooking only average and the choice of restaurants limited
”Hospitality was amazing. The food was delicious in all the restaurants.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff with an eye for detail
- +Especially caring towards children and babies
”Nobody can match the service and attention to detail they provide, especially with babies.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Abundant marine life, from sharks and rays to mantas
- +A beautiful beach and clear sea
- +A great dive centre and morning snorkelling lessons
- –Some found the house reef hard to reach or disappointing
”Very beautiful beach, and a free snorkelling course every morning with a good instructor.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, well-built overwater villas
- +Comfortable, modern villas, with beach villas that suit families
”Everything in the villa is set up for comfort.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotless and impeccably maintained
”Excellent housekeeping. New, modern villas.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A beautiful, green island with a calm atmosphere
”Beautiful island with lots of greenery.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Expensive, from the villas to the restaurants and activities
- –Some feel the price outweighs what they get
”The room rates and meals are far too expensive.” — guest, translated
Noise levels are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru from the airport?
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is 131 km from Velana International Airport (MLE).
How far is Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru from the centre of Baa Atoll?
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is 11.8 km from the centre of Baa Atoll.
How do guests rate Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru?
On Booking.com it scores 9.2/10 from 38 guest reviews.
How many stars does Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru have?
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru offer?
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru offers 2 swimming pools, free Wifi, family rooms, airport shuttle, beachfront and non-smoking rooms.
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20215 Baa Atoll, Maldives