Locally owned, shaped by years of experience in the Maldives and now welcoming guests on Kihaadhoo
From Sea to Island
Carpe Diem Maldives began with one liveaboard in 2008, followed by Carpe Vita in 2011 and Carpe Novo in 2016. Since then, we have welcomed guests from around the world, many returning year after year to explore the Maldives with us.
Carpe Diem Hotels is our next chapter, bringing our experience and personal approach to stays on Kihaadhoo, Baa Atoll.
2008
Carpe Diem
Our first liveaboard
2011
Carpe Vita
Expanding our liveaboard experience
2016
Carpe Novo
Another chapter on the water
2008
Carpe Diem Hotels
Our island chapter on Kihaadhoo
Our Philosophy
All members of our management team bring resort experience to our hotels. Their knowledge shapes our facilities, service standards and the details that make your stay comfortable.
Our aim is simple: an affordable Maldives holiday with welcoming service, good facilities and a genuine connection to island life.
Years of experience in Maldivian hospitality shape the way we look after our guests
A smaller, more personal approach where the details of your stay matter
A chance to experience the Maldives beyond the resort setting and closer to everyday island life
Kihaadhoo
Kihaadhoo is home to a local Maldivian community within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Explore the island by bicycle, enjoy our designated bikini beach or head out on snorkelling and diving excursions.
Staying on Kihaadhoo brings you closer to Maldivian culture. Taste traditional dishes, hear Dhivehi spoken around you and get to know the island through conversations with the people who call it home. Beyond the beach, it is these everyday connections that make your Maldives holiday feel personal.
Hanifaru Bay
Just five minutes by boat from Kihaadhoo, Hanifaru Bay is a bucket-list highlight of any Maldives holiday. Set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is famous for its seasonal gatherings of reef manta rays in plankton-rich waters.
Imagine snorkelling as these graceful giants glide and swirl around you, sometimes joined by other remarkable marine life. This extraordinary seasonal experience is close to Carpe Diem Hotels, making it easy to include Hanifaru Bay in your stay.
Our Diving Heritage
With our roots in liveaboard diving, exploring the underwater Maldives is part of our story. Baa Atoll offers spectacular diving throughout the year, making Kihaadhoo an ideal base for a Maldives diving holiday.
Our Carpe Diem Dive Centre team brings experience from working in Maldivian resorts, combining professional dive guidance with attentive, personal service.
Explore reefs and submerged pinnacles, discover overhangs and watch schools of tropical fish move through the water. Whether diving or snorkelling, there is a whole other side of Baa Atoll waiting to be explored.
Guided diving experiences
Courses from beginner to expert
Your Home on Kihadhoo
Our beachfront accommodation with spectacular ocean views combines comfort and value, leaving more room in your budget to enjoy the Maldives.
From dining to island and ocean adventures, or quiet moments at Haali Spa, you can choose the experiences that suit your holiday. Spend your days exploring Baa Atoll, discovering local island life or simply taking time to relax.
At Carpe Diem, your stay can be as active or relaxed as you want it to be.
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