Summer Island Maldives - Reethi Rah

5-star beachfront resort in Reethi Rah with over-water villas and direct lagoon access

Accommodations

Summer Island Maldives Reethi Rah offers over-water villas constructed directly above the lagoon, with a glass floor panel in the water villa deck for viewing marine life. The superior beach access bungalows open onto a private stretch of sand with allocated sunbeds and daybeds. Each room includes an outdoor shower, a balcony or terrace, and twice-daily housekeeping service.

Dining

Guests can dine at two on-site restaurants: Samuga, a buffet restaurant with live cooking stations and themed dinners, and Hiya, an over-water à la carte restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with views of reef sharks and fish. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily with an egg station, fresh fruit, pastries, and made-to-order omelets. The resort also offers intimate beachfront dining experiences such as the Sand & Stars meal on the beach for a surcharge.

Wellness & Activities

Summer Island has an over-water full-service spa with treatment rooms, a steam room, open-air bath, and a 50-minute Balinese massage available. The property includes an infinity pool with ocean views, a 24-hour fitness center, and a dive school (Diverdland) offering courses in multiple languages with professional instructors like Robin and Natalia. Complimentary twice-daily snorkeling trips to the house reef let guests see turtles, sharks, and stingrays without extra charge.

Sustainability

The resort has banned single-use plastics and uses solar energy to power parts of the island. Drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles replaced twice daily, and eco-friendly mosquito catchers are used instead of chemical sprays. The property is also involved in marine conservation, including the world's largest 3D-printed reef project.

Location & Transfers

Summer Island Maldives is located in North Male' Atoll, 35 km from Male International Airport, reachable by a 45-minute speedboat transfer or a 10-minute seaplane flight. The small island can be walked around in 15 minutes and has two distinct sides: a breezy sunrise side and a calm sunset side. Nearby attractions include Dhaalu Atoll for outdoor adventures, scenic sandbank picnics, and island hopping to coral conservation sites.

• Rooms: Over-water villas with glass floor panels and direct lagoon access
• Dining: Two restaurants - over-water Hiya and buffet Samuga with live stations
• Wellness: Over-water full-service spa with steam room and steam bath
• Activities: On-site dive school with multilingual instructors and free snorkeling trips
• Sustainability: Single-use plastic ban and solar energy use
• Location: 45-min speedboat or 10-min seaplane from Male airport