Beach Residence
A two-bedroom beachfront residence
A larger beachfront residence with two bedrooms, its own pool and generous living space for families or friends.
- 2
- Beach
- Private
The Nautilus Maldives
Set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, The Nautilus reflects the Maldives through absolute privacy, thoughtful design and the freedom to experience island life entirely on your own terms.
26 Houses & Residences
Baa Atoll
UNESCO Biosphere
The Maldives
Where time belongs only to you.
The Maldives has always been shaped by the movement of the ocean rather than the movement of the clock. The Nautilus embraces this philosophy completely, setting aside fixed schedules in favour of a more personal rhythm. Surrounded by the reefs and clear waters of Baa Atoll, the island encourages travellers to reconnect with time through the changing tide, the passing light and the quiet freedom of the sea.
Days are guided only by personal choice. Snorkel directly from the island's reef, sail across the atoll, enjoy wellness without timetables and allow each experience to unfold naturally, following the rhythm of the ocean rather than the clock.
Choose your suite
Ocean Residence
A two-bedroom residence over the water
A two-bedroom residence over the lagoon, with a private pool and direct access to the sea.
- 2
- Ocean
- Private
Two-Bedroom Beach Residence with Private Pool
A two-story beachfront sanctuary with a private pool
An exquisite two-story beach residence featuring a ground-floor living space and bedroom, a spacious upstairs master suite, and a private sundeck with an azure infinity pool on white sands.
- 2
- Beach
- Private
Moments to carry home
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Living without schedules or fixed routines
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Exploring the UNESCO-protected reefs of Baa Atoll
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Watching the ocean shape each passing day
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Experiencing island life with complete freedom
We include The Nautilus because it offers one of the Maldives' most distinctive interpretations of island living. Its philosophy of complete freedom, intimate scale and deep connection with the surrounding reef creates an experience that feels remarkably personal and quietly restorative.
Choose your suite
Beach Residence
A two-bedroom beachfront residence
A larger beachfront residence with two bedrooms, its own pool and generous living space for families or friends.
- 2
- Beach
- Private
Ocean Residence
A two-bedroom residence over the water
A two-bedroom residence over the lagoon, with a private pool and direct access to the sea.
- 2
- Ocean
- Private
Two-Bedroom Beach Residence with Private Pool
A two-story beachfront sanctuary with a private pool
An exquisite two-story beach residence featuring a ground-floor living space and bedroom, a spacious upstairs master suite, and a private sundeck with an azure infinity pool on white sands.
- 2
- Beach
- Private
Everything within reach
- Ocaso (fine dining)
- Thyme (beach-house dining)
- Zeytoun (Middle Eastern)
- Naiboli (under the stars)
- Solasta Spa
- Wellness without timetables
- Dedicated House Master
- Dine and rest at your own pace
- House reef snorkelling
- Diving and non-motorised watersports
- Sailing across Baa Atoll
Thiladhoo, Baa Atoll
The Nautilus lies on Thiladhoo island in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reached from Velana International Airport by a seaplane flight of about thirty minutes, by shared or private seaplane, or by private yacht.
Arrival is met with a dedicated airport greeting and lounge, and from the water the island appears as a scatter of houses low against the reef and the open ocean.
- Velana International (MLE)
- About 30-min seaplane
- Seaplane or private yacht
What sets it apart
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Twenty-six houses and residences, each with a pool
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In the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll
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A dedicated House Master for every house
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No fixed schedules, dine and rest at will
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Reef snorkelling and a protected marine setting
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Design a journey featuring The Nautilus Maldives
Our designers will weave this property into your itinerary — preferred rooms, private transfers, added benefits, and the moments only an Āvara guest receives.