Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru Resort, Maldives

Beach Villas are located on the south side of the island with direct access to the beach and lagoon. View sapphire waters from the loft of the sand-floor living/dining gazebo, or enjoy an aquatic workout in the lap pool. The 260 sq m. outdoor area features a 12 metre lap pool surrounded by a deck with daybeds and a traditional Maldivian swing. The living/dining pavilion is a sand-floor open-air pavilion with comfortable sofas and an over-sized daybed on the loft level for ocean viewing. The sleeping pavilion is air-conditioned and features teak furniture, including a four-poster king bed or twin beds with mosquito netting. Additional amenities include a plasma-screen television, audiovisual system with DVD-player, coffee/tea-making facilities, private bar and separate dressing area. The large full bathroom has a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower.

Located along a double-loaded jetty off the north-western end of the island, Sunrise Water Villas are perfectly positioned for viewing sunrise or sunset from an elevated loft. Sunrise Water Villas feature a 53 sq m. deck with access by spiral staircase to the furnished sea-gazing loft. The living/dining area is glass-fronted and features comfortable sofas. A bedroom, adjacent to the living room, is also glass-fronted, creating a double-width glass façade for taking in the spectacular views. This spacious room is air conditioned and features teak furniture, including a four-poster king bed or twin beds with mosquito netting. Additional amenities include a plasma-screen television, audiovisual system with DVD- player, coffee/tea-making facilities, private bar and separate dressing area. The large full bathroom has a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower. An additional outdoor shower is located on the deck for use after a quick dip in the lagoon.

The two-bedroom Royal Beach Villa, located on the western end of the island, overlooks 2 kilometres of glistening turquoise lagoon. This one-of-a-kind villa comprises master, living/dining and guest pavilions, linked by outdoor teak verandas dotted with water features. Nestled in the vast 890 sq m. outdoor space is a 30 metre lap pool with an island dining room "floating" over the 10 metre reflecting pool section near the east end. Nearby, a beach-side bale (traditional thatched hut) provides shade where you can enjoy the hypnotising ocean breeze. A large, open living/dining pavilion features comfortable lounges and sofas, direct access to an outdoor courtyard and a furnished veranda. Indoors, a dining area seats eight. Adjacent to the dining area is a full kitchen complete with refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster, juicer and espresso machine. A full bathroom and maid's room are located off the living area. The air-conditioned master and guest pavilions feature bedrooms with a sitting area and oversized closet. Additional amenities include a plasma-screen television, audiovisual system with DVD-player, private bar, coffee/tea-making facilities, writing desk and high-speed Internet access. The garden courtyard is furnished with two massage beds; the veranda has two sun lounges. The spacious full bathrooms each have a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower.

Located along a double-loaded jetty off the north-western end of the island, Sunset Water Villas are perfectly positioned for viewing sunrise or sunset from an elevated loft. Sunset Water Villas feature a 53 sq m. deck with access by spiral staircase to the furnished sea-gazing loft. The living/dining area is glass-fronted and features comfortable sofas. A bedroom, adjacent to the living room, is also glass-fronted, creating a double-width glass façade for taking in the spectacular views. This spacious room is air conditioned and features teak furniture, including a four-poster king bed or twin beds with mosquito netting. Additional amenities include a plasma-screen television, audiovisual system with DVD- player, coffee/tea-making facilities, private bar and separate dressing area. The large full bathroom has a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower. An additional outdoor shower is located on the deck for use after a quick dip in the lagoon.

With the same amenities as the Water Villa, the Sunset Water Villas with Pool feature a 67 sq m. deck overlooking the pool, with access by spiral staircase to a furnished sea-gazing loft.

These two-bedroom suites are located at the north-western corner of the island, at the end of the Water Villa jetty. They command stunning views of either the sunset or sunrise. A spacious deck features plunge pool and direct access to the beach and lagoon. The 200 sq m. outdoor area features a deck with sun lounges, a dining table that seats six and access to a sea-gazing loft with two over-sized daybeds. Steps from the deck lead to a 15 metre plunge pool and a platform with outdoor shower, leading to the lagoon. The living and dining area, overlooking the plunge pool and deck, features comfortable lounges and sofas, a plasma-screen television, audiovisual system with DVD-player, dual-line telephone, high-speed Internet access, private bar, coffee/tea-making facilities and an espresso machine. The dining area seats six. Each air-conditioned bedroom has a sitting area and closet. Additional amenities include a plasma-screen television, audiovisual system with DVD-player and dual-line telephone. The spacious full bathrooms each have a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area featuring a traditional Maldivian shower.

Uniquely designed Two-Bedroom Land & Ocean Suites are built over land and water on the north-eastern shore of the island. A land pavilion houses the living area. From a wooden walkway, past a plunge pool, the sleeping pavilion "floats" on water. The foliage-filled 400 sq m. outdoor garden features an 11 metre pool with built-in seating, a sundeck, a bale (traditional thatched hut) and sun lounges. Private beach access to the lagoon is available from a platform with outdoor shower. The land pavilion features alfresco living and dining areas, a library that can also be used as a guest room, dining area that seats six, a full kitchen and a maid's bedroom. Amenities in the living and dining areas include comfortable sofas and lounges, a plasma-screen television, audiovisual system with DVD-player, private bar, writing desk, dual-line telephone and high-speed Internet access. The full kitchen features a refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, toaster, juicer, espresso machine and a full range of cooking utensils and crockery. From the living pavilion, a teak veranda leads to the sleeping pavilion, which is built on stilts over the water and features two air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a separate dressing area. From a spacious deck outside the sleeping area, a sea-gazing open-air pavilion provides stunning views of the lagoon and ocean beyond. Steps lead to a lower platform for direct access to the beach. Three spacious full bathrooms each feature a deep soaking tub, double vanity and separate family-size indoor rain shower that opens onto an outdoor walled area with a traditional Maldivian shower. A guest powder room is located in the living pavilion. An additional outdoor shower is located on the deck for use after a quick dip in the lagoon.

Bask in beautiful sunrises from these villas at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, ideally positioned on a double-loaded jetty off the northwestern end of the island.

Just steps from the crystal lagoon, the Family Beach Villa with Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru features a 12-metre (39-foot) lap pool, sand-floor living room and spacious study with two twin beds – ideal for families with small children travelling to the Maldives.

With fresh, seaside-chic interiors and their own beachfront, these bungalows at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru feature a second bedroom linked by a short corridor, making them ideal for families travelling to the Maldives with older children and teenagers.