SO/ Maldives
Emboodhoo Lagoon · South Malé Atoll
Luxury · speedboat · 15 min · $500 – $1,800 / night
All-inclusive available
SO/ Maldives offers a lively and design forward escape, perfect for couples and honeymooners seeking a glamorous Maldivian experience. Its four distinct restaurants provide a fashionable take on dining, reflecting the brand's unique ethos. Guests can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a range of activities, including diving and spa treatments, all within a luxurious, adults-only, all inclusive setting.
Getting There
Fifteen minutes by speedboat from Malé — one of the fastest transfers in the Maldives. No daylight restriction. Guests can be at the resort within an hour of landing.
Food
Four restaurants with a design-forward dining concept. The culinary programme reflects SO/'s fashion-meets-food philosophy — expect creative plating, bold Asian-fusion flavours, and a sophisticated cocktail programme. Quality is a clear step above the neighbouring CROSSROADS properties.
The Vibe
Design-led luxury with personality — SO/ Maldives channels the brand's fashion-house DNA through interiors by the late Kenzo Takada, bold colours, and a curated social atmosphere. It's glamorous without being stuffy, and social without being loud. A distinctly different proposition from the neighbouring Hard Rock and SAii.
Activities
Beyond the resort's own spa and water sports, guests have access to the wider CROSSROADS marina village with its dining, shopping, and marine discovery centre. The resort itself focuses on wellness, design, and curated experiences rather than high-volume activities.
The Reef
SO/ Maldives sits on an artificial island within the CROSSROADS Emboodhoo Lagoon development — there is no natural house reef. Snorkelling excursions are available by boat to nearby sites in South Malé Atoll, but step-in reef access is not part of the experience here.
What Guests Say
SO/ Maldives offers a lively, design forward adults only escape within the CROSSROADS Emboodhoo Lagoon. While the all inclusive culinary program at its four restaurants impresses, guests should note the absence of a natural house reef due to its artificial island location. It is best suited for couples and honeymooners seeking a fashionable, energetic resort experience close to Malé.