Head to head
Baglioni Resort MaldivesvsIkos Aria
Baglioni Resort MaldivesIkos Aria
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
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Google Rating
4.7 (668)
From $467
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
40 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.8
9.3
Food
9.4
9.4
Service
9.4
9.4
Rooms
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9.2
Luxury
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8.1
Value
8.2
8.4
Family
9.3
9.5
Romance
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9.4
Quiet
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8.7
Adventure
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8.8
Wellness
—
Vibes
Baglioni Resort Maldives
RomanceQuietAdventure
Ikos Aria
QuietRomanceAdventure
Activities
Baglioni Resort Maldives
SpaWater sportsKids
Ikos Aria
SpaWater sportsKids
Baglioni Resort Maldives
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 min from MLE
Ikos Aria
- Infinite Lifestyle all-inclusive
- Michelin-starred dining
- Private beach with water sports
- Dine-out at local restaurants
Pros — Baglioni Resort Maldives
- Excellent beach and snorkeling consensus.
- Strong food and service feedback.
- Wide villa mix including private-pool and multi-bedroom options.
Pros — Ikos Aria
- Consistently strong guest sentiment for service, food and family ease.
- Beachfront setting with pools, kids facilities and upscale all-inclusive inclusions.
- Good fit for families and couples who want calm luxury rather than nightlife.
Cons — Baglioni Resort Maldives
- Seaplane transfer is extra.
- Private dining and premium experiences can still cost extra.
- Review volume is smaller than mass-market Caribbean resorts.
Cons — Ikos Aria
- Premium pricing can feel high if travelers do not use the included experiences.
- Restaurant reservations can require planning.
- Not ideal for travelers who want to walk into a large town every night.