The Villa Nautica, Paradise Island brings a whole host of restaurants, watersports and activities to its desert island setting.

The clue's in the name at this hotel. It’s settled on a private island in the North Male atoll, where pearl-white sands are washed by a calm lagoon. Plus, you can snorkel with sharks, rays and fish on the house reef.

This resort’s island is big by Maldivian standards, which means you can expect a good range of facilities. There are five restaurants, tennis courts, a watersports centre and a spa with al fresco treatment rooms.

To get to the Villa Nautica, Paradise Island, you’ll take a scenic speedboat transfer after you arrive at the airport.

The Maldives' natural beauty is in the spotlight here, so you might find that there aren't balustrades or barriers around the beach rooms, water-bungalow terraces or public walkways, giving direct access to the sea.