When the resort opened in 1973, it was the 3rd resort on the island. As a pioneer for the luxury travel industry in the Maldives, Baros was able to secure one of the most beautiful places in the world. Nestled in the middle of shallow turquoise blue water, you will feel you have been transported to a simpler time where you can ride in local fishing boats to surrounding islands.
Baros was chosen to be a special resort because it was small, unspoilt and idyllically located in the centre of the atoll, with its own reef encircling a pristine lagoon and untouched sandy shores. To conserve the island’s intrinsic beauty, the Maldivian family who leased it from the government and still operate it today, resolved to keep Baros pure.
The Best Luxury Resort Maldives is so easy to reach and yet so far removed from the world. It lies in the central southern part of North Male’ Atoll, about 20 to 25 minutes by speedboat from the archipelago’s capital, Male’ and from the Maldives International Airport.
Transfers by the resort’s luxury speedboats between the airport and the resort operate 24/7, with a resort host at the airport to welcome guests and escort them to the island. Luggage goes too and is delivered to guests’ Villa soon after arrival. Only minutes after touch down, guests go straight to the resort: a perfect, uncomplicated and hassle-free start to the holiday.
Transfers by the resort’s luxury speedboats between the airport and the resort operate 24/7, with a resort host at the airport to welcome guests and escort them to the island. Luggage goes too and is delivered to guests’ Villa soon after arrival. Only minutes after touch down, guests go straight to the resort: a perfect, uncomplicated and hassle-free start to the holiday.
Enjoy dancing and music from the locals.
Sit and have a glass of wine and admire the pristine beauty of the Indian Ocean
The Lighthouse Restaurant is the hallmark of Baros Maldives, an overwater pavilion with a white sail pinnacle roof that serves as an iconic beacon visible long before the island comes into view. It has been acclaimed as one of the best restaurants in the whole of the Maldives.
For guests it is a truly unique experience to sit on The Lighthouse Deck above the Indian Ocean while rays and fishes swim below, enjoying the sublime, classical tropical ambience while sampling some of the best dishes ever. At The Lighthouse, every meal is one to remember.
At Baros Maldives guests are not confined to dining at set meal times in the island’s restaurants. Meals can be arranged at any time at any place on the island — to commemorate a special occasion, or just so a couple can be together in privacy.
Island Dining is an experience available on the guests’ Villa deck, in a secluded cove on the beach, in a private palm grove; actually wherever guests choose.
Special menus are available whether guests fancy a feast or a beach BBQ, a champagne breakfast at the water’s edge, or a candle lit dinner under the stars.
The private villa experience is one that you will remember forever. The Ocean view is mesmerizing and enchanting. Enjoy room service from any restaurant at the resort.
10 Water Pool Villas (126 sqm) These ten brand new Water Pool Villas add an extra dimension to a holiday on Baros Maldives: elegant exclusivity in a villa where a couple can swim and sunbathe in perfect privacy in their own swimming pool poised above the tranquil waters of a translucent lagoon. Each Water Pool Villa has a private swimming pool set into an expansive timber veranda deck, with loungers for relaxing and enjoying the view that stretches to the horizon. It’s not only the pool that makes these villas so special. Each villa is spacious with a décor that reflects the natural beauty of the Maldives.
The villas are located at the end of the boardwalk jetty with amazing sunset views and direct access down from each individual large wooden sunbathing deck to the lagoon. A dedicated Villa Host is on call whenever needed; there is a library of DVD/CDs, coffee table books and paperbacks, an iPod docking station and programmed iPod and a “Bose” surround sound system. Check availability Extra features include: A private plunge pool (6.6m x 3.6m) above the lagoon A dedicated Villa Host available 24/7 A spacious wooden deck for sunbathing with different seating possibilities “Bose” surround sound system Direct access to the lagoon DVD/CD library iPod docking station and programmed iPod Library of coffee table books and paperbacks Sun loungers