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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

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8.5 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on service and beach

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa at a glance

Guests
All ages welcome
The plan
All-inclusive
Setting
Near the coast
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 on Google1,814 reviews
Pools
3 pools
Airport transfer
MLEAbout 15 minutes
Dining
5 restaurants
Drinks
2 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Island view: $637
Deluxe Guest room, 2 Double, Island view: $637
Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Island view: $637
Deluxe Guest room, 2 Double, Island view: $637
Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Island view: $475
Deluxe Guest room, 2 Double, Island view: $475
Checked Oct 17, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 3 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Things to know
before you go

  1. This is one of the easiest Maldives private-island resorts to reach, with a short speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport.

  2. The convenience comes with a tradeoff:some guests consider it less remote or less exclusive than far-flung seaplane resorts.

  3. The resort has a broad room mix, from standard rooms and cottages to overwater villas, so the experience can vary significantly by category.

  4. It is a strong fit for shorter Maldives stays, families, Marriott loyalists, and travelers who want to avoid long transfer logistics.

  5. Hidden tips

    Use this resort strategically for a first or last Maldives night if your flight schedule makes a distant atoll transfer inconvenient.

  6. Review meal-plan inclusions carefully because dining costs can materially affect total value.

  7. Things guests wish they had known

    The resort is close enough to Malé that it feels more convenient but less remote than many Maldives resorts.

  8. It may be especially practical for short stays or transit-sensitive itineraries.

  9. Overwater and premium categories can feel materially different from entry-level room types.

  10. Strengths from our research

    Very convenient 15-minute speedboat transfer from MLE.

  11. Private-island setting with beach, spa, water sports, and multiple dining venues.

  12. Marriott Bonvoy participation adds value for points travelers.

  13. Recurring guest praise for service, grounds, and overall ease.

  14. Other considerations from our research

    Less remote-feeling than resorts reached by seaplane or domestic flight.

  15. Some guests mention airport proximity or aircraft activity as a drawback.

  16. Dining value depends heavily on package choice.

  17. Not the strongest choice for travelers seeking a highly secluded honeymoon-only atmosphere.

What guests say

Most loved

  • Convenient speedboat transfer
  • Friendly service
  • Well-maintained island grounds
  • Beach and lagoon setting
  • Useful for Marriott Bonvoy stays

Most complained about

  • Airport proximity
  • Less secluded Maldives feel
  • Dining cost and meal-plan value
  • Entertainment limitations

From Reddit

Reddit feedback is mixed but useful: some guests praise service, food, grounds, and convenience, while others frame the property as better for a short or stopover-style Maldives stay because of airport proximity and a less secluded feel.

What’s included

Included

  • In-room minibarIncluded

    Existing included classification retained pending plan confirmation: undated fact sheet excludes minibar from its standard meal plans, but official 2025 Premium AI launch included a daily refill for stays only through 20 December 2025. Neither proves universal current inclusion; confirm contracted plan/date.

  • Non-motorized water sportsIncluded

    complimentary windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling gear

  • Kids' clubIncluded

    Sheraton Adventure Club, ages 4-12

Not included

  • Spa treatmentsCosts extra

Included with limits

  • Premium & à la carte diningPartly included

    Undated supplier sheet standard AI: selected three-course menus, item supplements, USD 45 food credit at Baan Thai/Sea Salt; one venue per meal and second meal charged. Official Premium AI launch offered USD 60 per person/night but expired 20 December 2025. Current credit amount and plan eligibility remain UNVERIFIED; do not apply expired offer universally.

  • Top-shelf liquorPartly included

    house/selected drinks on the all-inclusive plan; premium labels extra

  • Airport transfersPartly included

    Supplier fact sheet lists complimentary shared scheduled speedboat transfers, excluding group bookings of more than ten rooms. Private/other arrangements and booked contract need confirmation; not universally a charged transfer or free private boat.

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts
Rooms and suites
176

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.5 / 10How we score
Value
8.0 out of 10
Service
8.6 out of 10
Beach
8.4 out of 10
Dining
8.2 out of 10
Rooms
8.3 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining and rooms, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources
The Palmprint file

How we scored Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

5 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jun 28, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

kayak · reddit · expedia · official · hotels_com · coordinates · tripadvisor · official_rooms · official_dining · reddit_secondary · official_experiences

The six that set the score

Value8.0
Service8.6
Beach8.4
Dining8.2
Rooms8.3

Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining and rooms, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value8.0Medium confidence
Brand Points Value
8.5
Seclusion Constraint
7.4
Transfer Convenience
9.2
Dining Cost Constraint
7.2
Method: Provisional value score considering speedboat access marriott bonvoy and dining cost caveatsMarriott · Expedia · Hotels.com · KAYAK · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026
Service8.6Medium confidence
Arrival Transfer
8.8
Staff Helpfulness
8.8
Service Consistency
8.2
Method: Provisional guest sentiment analysis from review and reddit sourcesMarriott · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026
Beach8.4Medium confidence
Crowding
7.8
Seclusion
7.6
Snorkeling
8.0
Beach Access
8.8
Water Clarity
8.6
Method: Provisional beach score based on private beach lagoon snorkeling and guest sentimentMarriott · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026
Dining8.2Medium confidence
Guest Sentiment
8.2
Value Constraint
7.5
Restaurant Variety
8.4
Method: Provisional guest sentiment and official dining variety reviewMarriott · TripAdvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026
Rooms8.3Medium confidence
Room Variety
8.5
Villa Appeal
8.4
Premium Category Gap
7.8
Maintenance Sentiment
8.0
Method: Provisional room quality assessment from official room mix and guest sentimentMarriott · TripAdvisor · Expedia · KAYAK · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026

What it does best

  • Very convenient 15-minute speedboat transfer from MLE.
  • Private-island setting with beach, spa, water sports, and multiple dining venues.
  • Marriott Bonvoy participation adds value for points travelers.
  • Recurring guest praise for service, grounds, and overall ease.

Where it costs you

  • Less remote-feeling than resorts reached by seaplane or domestic flight.
  • Some guests mention airport proximity or aircraft activity as a drawback.
  • Dining value depends heavily on package choice.
  • Not the strongest choice for travelers seeking a highly secluded honeymoon-only atmosphere.

Room intelligence

Rooms To Avoid
Travelers sensitive to airport proximity or aircraft noise should review recent room-specific feedback before selecting a stay here.This is based on recurring community discussion about the resort's close-to-Malé location.
Best Value Room
Beachfront cottages and deluxe rooms appear to offer the strongest balance of beach access and value compared with overwater villa categories.Based on recurring guest discussion and official room-category mix; exact rate differences should be verified at booking.

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.2 / 10

Places to eat
5
Buffets
1
Bars and lounges
2

International · Thai · Indian · Asian · Steak/Seafood · Caribbean-inspired

  • Anchorage

    Undated supplier operational sheet: Food and meal-plan service have narrower windows than bar hours. Schedules and booked plan must be reconfirmed.

    Plan inclusion not confirmed

    More about Anchorage
    Hours
    10:00–00:00
  • Baan Thai

    Undated supplier operational sheet: Reservation required; standard fact-sheet credit and expired Premium offer differ. Schedules and booked plan must be reconfirmed.

    Plan inclusion not confirmed

    Dinner only

    More about Baan Thai
    Hours
    Dinner 18:30–22:00 except Tuesday
  • ChopstiX

    Undated supplier operational sheet: Selected menu and supplements apply. Schedules and booked plan must be reconfirmed.

    Plan inclusion not confirmed

    More about ChopstiX
    Hours
    Lunch 12:30–15:00; dinner 18:30–22:00 except Wednesday
  • Feast

    Undated supplier operational sheet: Buffet; Friday beach dinner has separate arrangement. Schedules and booked plan must be reconfirmed.

    Plan inclusion not confirmed

    More about Feast
    Hours
    Breakfast 07:00–10:30; dinner 18:30–22:00 except Friday
  • Kakuni Hut

    Undated supplier operational sheet: Lunch 12:00–15:30; menu/meal-plan rules apply. Schedules and booked plan must be reconfirmed.

    Plan inclusion not confirmed

    More about Kakuni Hut
    Hours
    10:00–19:00
  • Masala Hut

    Undated supplier operational sheet: Selected menu and supplements apply. Schedules and booked plan must be reconfirmed.

    Plan inclusion not confirmed

    More about Masala Hut
    Hours
    Lunch 12:30–15:00; dinner 18:30–22:00 except Sunday
  • Sea Salt

    Undated supplier operational sheet: Current credit amount requires confirmation; not unrestricted included fine dining. Schedules and booked plan must be reconfirmed.

    Plan inclusion not confirmed

    More about Sea Salt
    Hours
    Dinner 18:30–22:00 except Thursday

Seven venues total: FEAST buffet, Sea Salt beach grill, Masala Hut, Baan Thai, ChopstiX, Anchorage Bar, Kakuni Hut beach bar Standard fact sheet excludes in-room dining, minibar, destination dining and special events; a separate Premium AI offer included some benefits but expired 20 December 2025. Current contract verification is needed. Confirm current minibar, spa and cruise benefits in the booked contract; the expired offer is not a universal entitlement.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa?

Baan Thai: Dinner only. Undated supplier operational sheet: Reservation required; standard fact-sheet credit and expired Premium offer differ. Schedules and booked plan must be reconfirmed. Seven venues total: FEAST buffet, Sea Salt beach grill, Masala Hut, Baan Thai, ChopstiX, Anchorage Bar, Kakuni Hut beach bar Standard fact sheet excludes in-room dining, minibar, destination dining and special events; a separate Premium AI offer included some benefits but expired 20 December 2025. Current contract verification is needed. Confirm current minibar, spa and cruise benefits in the booked contract; the expired offer is not a universal entitlement. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancySizeBedroomsAspect
Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Island viewBack to sampled pricesCapacity unverifiedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Deluxe Guest room, 2 Double, Island viewBack to sampled pricesCapacity unverifiedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
More room options (6)
Room categories at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancySizeBedroomsAspect
Deluxe Room
Room details for Deluxe Room

King bed

Capacity unverified484 ft²45 m²1 bedroomIsland
Island Cottage
Room details for Island Cottage

Family-friendly; king plus sofa bed, rollaway on request; max 3 adults + 1 child

Sleeps 4753 ft²70 m²1 bedroomTropical gardens
Beachfront Cottage
Room details for Beachfront Cottage

Max 3 adults + 1 child

Sleeps 4753 ft²70 m²1 bedroomOcean, direct beach access
Ocean Pool Villa
Room details for Ocean Pool Villa

Private entry gate at the resort's east point; private pool

Capacity unverified1,292 ft²120 m²1 bedroomOcean
Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool
Room details for Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool

Two king bedrooms and private plunge pool

Capacity unverified2,207 ft²205 m²2 bedroomsPanoramic ocean
Water Bungalow
Room details for Water Bungalow

Overwater with private deck and direct water access; plunge-pool variant available; max 2 adults + 1 child

Sleeps 3Not published1 bedroomIndian Ocean
Family fit4 in one key is possible in 2 categories · a party of 5 needs two · a true two-bedroom exists

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

3pools

Two outdoor pools plus a children's pool/splash area and hot tub

The beach itself

8.4beach score · medium confidence

Shallow, calm lagoon ideal for families with house reef around the island; richer reefs a few minutes by boat (resort + Maldives review sites); no sargassum in the Maldives

  • Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays
For families

Bringing the kids to Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club
Program listed
Supervision & drop-off
Confirm rules and current hours before booking
Babysitting
Available at extra cost
Rooms that fit a family
3 categories, incl. Island Cottage, Beachfront Cottage
Questions parents ask
Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa?
Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms.
Does Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?
Yes. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa lists a kids' club. Supplier sheet separates free Kids Club from paid babysitting. Page 2 says ages four to BELOW 12; page 3 says 4–12. These upper-age limits conflict; confirm whether a child aged 12 is admitted. Child dining benefit is buffet/kids’ menu with parents, not any menu or private care. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
Group travel

Taking a group

Small private island (Furanafushi) 15 minutes from Male; evenings center on beach bars and family programming

Nightlife
Low-key, quiet by late evening
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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Nov to Apr

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run May to Nov.

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
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Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Getting to Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Nearest airport
MLE · Velana International Airport
Approximate transfer
15 minutes
Transportation
Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.

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Destination essentials & trip planning

Furanafushi Island North Malé Atol, 08240, Maldives · +960 664-2010

Before you fly

Maldives

Language
Dhivehi (English widely spoken)
Currency
Rufiyaa; resorts run on USD
Power
230V, UK-style Type G/D plugs
Getting around
Seaplane or speedboat to your island
Main airport
Malé (MLE)
Flight time
Long-haul, usually one connection

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