Who isn’t dreaming of a Maldives holiday right about now? We sure are — which is why we’ve compiled the very best affordable hotels in the Maldives to help make your island dreams come true.

While the Maldives – with its stunning luxury resorts, breath-taking water villas, idyllic beach villas and dreamy white sand beaches – has a reputation for being rather expensive, not every resort in the Maldives will cost you an arm and a leg. Really.

Sure, the cost of living crisis is having an impact on us all, but don’t be fooled into thinking that catching the sun while relaxing in your own beachfront villa is a privilege afforded to only the ultra-wealthy. With the Maldives dominating everyone’s travel bucket-lists, it’s no wonder why the luxury resorts and hotels in the country have diversified. No longer are we limited to stuffy, overly expensive resorts that cater only to wealthy honeymooners. In fact, world-renowned hotel groups from The Standard to Avani+, Six Senses, Conrad and Sheraton have all been making their marks in the atolls. Enter: a group of gorgeous yet reasonably-priced luxury hotels at Maldives resorts on Maafushi and Thoddoo to the Dhaalu Atoll, Hulhumale and Raa Atoll.

Here, our travel writer, who has been frequenting the sunny shores of the Maldives for many years, gives her opinion on the very best all-inclusive resorts, boutique hotels, cheap hotels, luxury Maldives hotels, beachfront resorts, budget hotels and guest houses so you can go on the Maldivian holiday of your dreams without having to break the bank. These Maldivian resorts are as beautiful as they are pocket friendly.

Best affordable hotels in the Maldives at a glance:

How we chose the best affordable hotels in the Maldives

Just because the hotels and resorts on our list are more affordable, it doesn’t mean the experience is any less magical. In fact, millennial-targeted hotels such as Avani+ Fares and The Standard offer a Maldivian holiday experience that’s fun and dynamic with prices that are millennial-friendly, too. All the hotels on our list are stylish, tropical paradises with different aesthetics that cater to all kinds of vibes from thatched roof beach huts to stunning overwater bungalows. They have everything from relaxing spas, a variety of water sports, private beaches and of course and exceptional selection of restaurants and bars to make your stay truly memorable.

One of the best ways to save during your holiday in the Maldives is choosing a hotel that can be accessed via speedboat from Malé Velana International Airport, as seaplane transfers often cost somewhere around US$500 (£400-ish). Most resorts and hotels in the Maldives follow a seasonal pricing structure, so travelling during the off season delivers pretty good savings.

Ahead, the 11 best affordable hotels in the Maldives according to a travel writer.

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