Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Last verified June 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 8.0. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
Seven venues total: FEAST buffet, Sea Salt beach grill, Masala Hut, Baan Thai, ChopstiX, Anchorage Bar, Kakuni Hut beach bar
Pools & waterplay
Two outdoor pools plus a children's pool/splash area and hot tub
The beach itself
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.
Who fits where at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
All 3 categories that publish an occupancy, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Cottage | Sleeps 4 | 753 ft²70 m² | 1 bedroom | Tropical gardens |
| Beachfront Cottage | Sleeps 4 | 753 ft²70 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean, direct beach access |
| Water Bungalow | Sleeps 3 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Indian Ocean |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 4 max
Before you book
Nine things the research turned up about Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa that the brochure does not say.
This is one of the easiest Maldives private-island resorts to reach, with a short speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport.
The convenience comes with a tradeoff: some guests consider it less remote or less exclusive than far-flung seaplane resorts.
The resort has a broad room mix, from standard rooms and cottages to overwater villas, so the experience can vary significantly by category.
It is a strong fit for shorter Maldives stays, families, Marriott loyalists, and travelers who want to avoid long transfer logistics.
Hidden tips
Use this resort strategically for a first or last Maldives night if your flight schedule makes a distant atoll transfer inconvenient.
Review meal-plan inclusions carefully because dining costs can materially affect total value.
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.
It may be especially practical for short stays or transit-sensitive itineraries.
Overwater and premium categories can feel materially different from entry-level room types.
Most loved
4 themes- Convenient speedboat transfer
- Friendly service
- Well-maintained island grounds
- Beach and lagoon setting
Most complained about
4 themes- Airport proximity
- Less secluded Maldives feel
- Dining cost and meal-plan value
- Entertainment limitations
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.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it.
We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
Nov to Apr
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run May to Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
| High °F | 86 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 86 |
| Rain days | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Getting there
15 minutes from MLE
- Nearest airport
- MLE · Velana International Airport
- Transfer
- 15 min · costs extra
- Address
- Furanafushi Island North Malé Atol, 08240, Maldives
- Phone
- +960 664-2010
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
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into MLE, 15 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $1337.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Transfer
Not in the rate here: book the ride from MLE before you fly.
Book a transfer (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.
How we scored Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
5 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 28 June 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
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
Service8.6Medium confidence
- Arrival Transfer
- 8.8
- Staff Helpfulness
- 8.8
- Service Consistency
- 8.2
Beach8.4Medium confidence
- Crowding
- 7.8
- Seclusion
- 7.6
- Snorkeling
- 8.0
- Beach Access
- 8.8
- Water Clarity
- 8.6
Dining8.2Medium confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.2
- Value Constraint
- 7.5
- Restaurant Variety
- 8.4
Rooms8.3Medium confidence
- Room Variety
- 8.5
- Villa Appeal
- 8.4
- Premium Category Gap
- 7.8
- Maintenance Sentiment
- 8.0
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.
Everything we read on Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
All-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningall-inclusive is an optional plan (one of four meal-plan tiers); covers most restaurants, Baan Thai and Sea Salt via USD 45 dining credit | Partly included |
| Top-shelf liquorhouse/selected drinks on the all-inclusive plan; premium labels extra | Partly included |
| In-room minibardaily minibar on the all-inclusive plan | Included |
| Non-motorized water sportscomplimentary windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling gear | Included |
| Spa treatments | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubSheraton Adventure Club, ages 4-12 | Included |
| Airport transfersshort speedboat transfer from Male airport, normally charged | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
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
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- 3 categories, incl. Island Cottage, Beachfront Cottage
- 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 runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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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