A multigen bonanza

At the newly minted Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, the whole family can shack up at the Ritz-Carlton Estate, the resort’s private beach residence. Grandparents and parents can then make the most of the spa and numerous dining options knowing the children are having a ball at the Ritz Kids’ Club. Here, a timetable of fun activities such as flower decoration and henna art are supervised in a brightly coloured, futuristic indoor-outdoor space with playgrounds, napping pods, an area for video games and movies, and a pool with slides and jets. So delightful, in fact, most kids don’t want to leave.

How to do it: Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands (00 960 400 0999; ritzcarlton.com) offers doubles from £1,308 including breakfast.

Make memories

At Six Senses Laamu, wellbeing starts young with Grow With Six Senses, a programme intended to get kids to reconnect with nature while learning useful life skills through fun, out-of-the-ordinary experiences such as flying yoga, organic gardening and even spa treatments. Children between the ages of three and 12 can be kept entertained at the Den, but family holidays are also all about spending time together and creating lasting memories, so make the most of activities such as Cinema Under the Stars, island-hopping with a picnic or even fun dance classes.

How to do it: Six Senses Laamu (00 960 680 0800; sixsenses.com) offers doubles from £667 including breakfast. For a full review and to book, see here.

Affordable alternatives

Often seen as a once-in-a-lifetime destination, there’s no denying that the Maldives has a reputation for extravagance. So it might come as a surprise that there are resorts out there that not only won’t break the bank, but also don’t scrimp on comfort. 

On the bright side

The Standard Huruvalhi might not usually be considered a budget-friendly option, but in the Maldives, it is certainly one of the more affordable. Promising the brand’s upbeat vibes, the resort, with its powder-white sands and crystal-clear waters, ticks all the right boxes for its idyllic setting. Its overall offering is also impressive, with a selection of villas, spa (complete with communal hammam), watersports centre and a number of restaurants and bars. 

How to do it: The Standard Huruvalhi (00 960 658 5555; standardhotels.com) offers doubles from £280 including breakfast. For a full review and to book, see here.