The transfer is a short speedboat ride, so a late landing does not cost a night in Malé waiting for a seaplane. The island carries seven places to eat, from Indian and Thai to a seafood dinner venue, which keeps a week of meals varied. Families get a Kids' Club for ages 4 to 12, and the spa sits on its own islet reached by a bridge.
The verdict
Who it suits, and who it doesn’t.
With 176 keys this is a busy, full-service resort rather than an intimate one. Choose the board plan with care: several restaurants close on set nights, so a dine-around allowance matters more than it does on smaller islands. Cottages and deluxe rooms sit on the island; bungalows, pool villas and the two-bedroom suite are over the water.
Couples who want a small, quiet island with few neighbours and a seaplane arrival should look at Milaidhoo Island Maldives instead.
Getting there
Speedboats run regardless of daylight, so a Gulf flight landing in the evening still reaches Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa the same night. From Velana International Airport, no seaplane involved. Send flight details at least 72 hours ahead.
Villas
11 categories, from entry to signature.
The island
Dining, wellness, water.
- DiningFeast
International breakfast with live cooking stations and tropical fruit.
- DiningSea Salt
Seafood dinners by candlelight with a beach view; closed on some nights of the week.
- DiningMasala Hut
Indian cooking from the tandoor and curry pots in a thatched pavilion.
- DiningBaan Thai
Thai restaurant open for dinner on most nights of the week.
- DiningChopstiX
Poolside Asian venue for dumplings, noodles and similar dishes at lunch and dinner.
- DiningKakuni Hut
Beach club serving relaxed daytime food from mid-morning to early evening.
- BarAnchorage
Outdoor Mediterranean restaurant and bar with cocktails and live music, open lunch to late evening.
- Spa & wellnessShine Spa for Sheraton
Spa on its own islet offering aromatherapy, ayurvedic massage and ocean-inspired treatments.
- Diving & water sportsExtreme Maldives dive centre
Reef dives, boat trips and certification courses, plus jet skis, kayaks, sailing and fishing trips.
- Kids’ clubSheraton Adventure Club
Kids' Club for children aged 4 to 12, with babysitting available for younger children at extra cost.
- PoolOutdoor pool
The resort's main outdoor swimming pool.
- FitnessSheraton Fitness
Gym with cardio machines, free weights and strength equipment.
- ExperiencesTennis court
Tennis court free to use when booked in advance.
The practical detail.
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 → 12:00
- Children
- All ages welcome · Kids' Club for ages 4 to 12 · paid babysitting for younger children
- Board
- Bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive plans are sold
- Dining
- 7 restaurants and bars
- Spa
- Shine Spa for Sheraton: set on its own small island beside the resort
- Diving
- Resort dive centre operated by Extreme Maldives: house-reef and boat dives, courses for beginners
- Languages
- English, Arabic, Hindi, French, German, Russian, Chinese
- Nearby
- Velana International Airport · Malé
- Cancellation
- Varies by offer — confirmed in writing before you commit
Day by day
Five nights, and how the days tend to go.
A 15-minute boat ride from the airport, check-in from 15:00, and a first swim.
Snorkel the house reef in the morning and join the coral propagation session with the marine biologist.
Cross the bridge to Shine Spa for Sheraton; children can spend the morning at the Kids' Club.
A boat dive or water sports by day, then the Sunset Dolphin Cruise on a traditional dhoni and dinner at Sea Salt.
Check-out by 12:00 and a 15-minute speedboat to Velana International Airport.
Questions we get about Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa.
The resort is reached by speedboat in about 15 minutes, not by seaplane, so there is no daylight cut-off to plan around. Share your flight details when booking so the boat is arranged.
Yes. Children of all ages are welcome, the Kids' Club takes ages 4 to 12, and babysitting can be arranged for younger children at an extra charge.
Bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive are sold. Because several restaurants open only on certain nights, check which venues a plan covers before choosing.
The resort's published dining pages do not state a halal policy. Ask us to confirm halal preparation with the resort before you book.
