Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Full Moon Island. Overwater and beach, five minutes from Malé.
Sheraton Full Moon is the accessible entry point into Maldives overwater accommodation. Furanafushi Island sits in North Malé Atoll, reachable by speedboat in under fifteen minutes from the airport. The combination of overwater villas, beach cottages, and a dedicated spa island gives the resort a range that most single-island properties cannot match.
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A mid-tier overwater resort on Furanafushi Island, North Malé Atoll, with a dedicated spa island and a speedboat transfer under fifteen minutes from the airport.
A full-range island resort within speedboat distance of the airport.
Sheraton Full Moon is the resort OV recommends when the brief includes a short transfer, a mix of villa types, and a recognisable international brand at a mid-tier price point. It is not the most remote or the most exclusive property in the portfolio. It is the one that delivers a credible overwater Maldives experience without the seaplane logistics.
Furanafushi Island sits in North Malé Atoll, 142,634 square metres including the adjacent spa island. The resort carries overwater villas, beach cottages, and ocean-view pool villas across a single island footprint. Dining options span multiple venues. The scale is generous for a property at this tier.
The spa island is the operational differentiator. A dedicated island for wellness, separate from the main resort, is a configuration that most mid-tier properties do not have. Guests who want a serious spa programme alongside the standard Maldives overwater experience will find the combination here.
The speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport takes under fifteen minutes, making this one of the most accessible resorts in the North Malé range. That proximity is a practical advantage for guests with tight arrival windows, late flights, or onward connections requiring an early departure.
Sheraton Full Moon is a 4-star Marriott property, and the service standard reflects that positioning. Guests expecting the personalised attention of a smaller boutique resort or a private-island operator will find the experience more operational than bespoke.
The proximity to the airport is a genuine advantage, but it also means the resort sits within sight of Malé and the airport approach path. Guests for whom total seclusion is the primary requirement should look further afield.
OV advises on Sheraton Full Moon alongside Niyama and Waldorf Astoria Maldives as properties that cover different needs in the accessible-to-mid-tier North and South Malé range. Niyama for guests who want a more design-led island experience with a stronger food and beverage programme. Waldorf Astoria for guests who want a step up in service standard and villa finish within a comparable transfer window.
Who this is for
Guests who want a credible overwater Maldives stay without the seaplane transfer or the crown-tier price point. Couples and honeymooners for whom the Sheraton brand standard is a reassuring baseline. Families who need the flexibility of beach and overwater options on the same island. Guests with tight itineraries who need a short, reliable transfer from Velana International Airport.
Selected villa categories, and OV's advice on each.
OV advises specifically on villa positioning at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa: orientation, view, size relative to your group. The decisions are consequential and the price differential is real.
Beach Front Deluxe
The beach-front deluxe cottage is the entry-level beach category at Sheraton Full Moon. Direct sand access, Sheraton-standard finishes, and a generous floor area for the tier. The island position gives consistent lagoon views from the terrace. A practical choice for guests who prefer beach over overwater.
Beach Front Cottage
The standard beach cottage at Sheraton Full Moon. Direct beach access with a private terrace facing the lagoon. The floor area is comfortable for two. A straightforward beach proposition for guests who want the island experience without the overwater premium.
Family Overwater Villa
The family-configured overwater villa at Sheraton Full Moon. Multiple bedrooms above the lagoon, with a deck suitable for children. Direct water access from the villa. The overwater family category is rare at this tier and price point, and it is the configuration OV recommends for families who want the overwater experience without a private-island budget.
Ocean View Pool Villa
The premium beach villa at Sheraton Full Moon, with a private pool and ocean views. The pool configuration is the differentiator within the beach category. Finishes are at the upper end of the Sheraton standard. OV recommends this villa for couples who want a private outdoor space and the beach proposition over the overwater experience.
Overwater Villa
The signature overwater villa at Sheraton Full Moon. Built above the lagoon on Furanafushi Island, with a deck for direct water access. Sheraton-standard finishes at a mid-tier price point. The most sought-after category for couples who want the canonical overwater Maldives experience within a short speedboat transfer of the airport.
The details that define this stay are confirmed before you arrive.
Transfer timing from Velana International Airport, villa category selection, and any onward connections are confirmed before you travel. The speedboat schedule and resort check-in window are coordinated in advance.
At Sheraton Full Moon, the difference between an overwater villa and a beach cottage is a meaningful one for the guest experience. OV advises on orientation, lagoon proximity, and villa type for your group before booking, because the category is difficult to change after confirmation.
The dedicated spa island at Sheraton Full Moon operates on a separate booking system from the main resort. OV reserves treatment times at the planning stage so your preferred sessions are available when you arrive.
Sheraton Full Moon has multiple dining venues. OV reserves tables at the restaurants you want to experience before you travel, so availability is not a constraint on arrival during peak season.
Room category upgrades, arrival floral and food arrangements, and dining credits for honeymoon and anniversary guests are confirmed with the property before you book. These are not left to the resort's discretion on arrival.
The speedboat from Velana International Airport is a short transfer, but timing against your flight arrival matters. OV coordinates the transfer window, any Malé overnight if required, and departure-day logistics so the connection is seamless.
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