About Nova

Your Soulful Island

Good Vibes Only

Nova Maldives is your laidback place with soul. Somewhere to feel your very best — and most taken care of. Here, you can do as much or as little as you like — whatever your soul desires. Go diving, hit the gym, or sit under the palm trees and luxuriate in something simple and real. Feel happy to be here. Happy in the moment – at one of the best Maldives all-inclusive resorts. Whether you’re travelling alone, with loved ones, friends, or family – everyone is welcome to our home-away-from-home. 

Smart, playful, rooted and responsible, Nova embodies the very essence of the Pulse Hotels & Resorts brand, infusing genuine hospitality with a human touch and innovative solutions that make use of the latest technology — not to mention a playful spirit.

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Nova Nation

At Nova, we want to ensure that regardless of who you’re travelling with – alone, with friends or with family – you will always feel like part of our community. An inspiring island that sparks joy and connection, it’s where guests can truly live in the moment, taking each day as it comes. Do as much or as little as you’d like – whatever’s good for the soul!

Immersive Nature

We invite our guests to live freely, in the moment: immerse yourselves into the getaway of a lifetime. Nova features a modern all-inclusive concept that extends beyond meals and services, welcoming everyone to what we have to offer: spectacular living quarters, a myriad of activities, deliciously fresh dining… at Nova, it’s all about guests taking the time to do what makes their souls happy. Go diving, hit the gym, or sit under the palm trees and simply luxuriate.

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Feel-Good & Wholesome

Nova embodies warmth, joy, and soul – a bright new star amongst Maldivian resorts, it’s where guests can leave their worries behind and truly live in the moment. Choose from beach sanctuaries or ocean havens, both offering endless views of the cyan blue seas. Tantalise your tastebuds and feed your soul at the various dining outlets and bars. Dive into the deep with Aquaholics. Find countless ways to spark joy.

Why Nova

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A Natural Island

Nova is a 100% natural island with well-established vegetation, a fantastic white sand beach, and a superb house reef with a thriving marine ecosystem.

Top Underwater Location

South Ari Atoll is still one of the best locations for diving and snorkeling, with over 30+ manta points/whale shark points, shipwrecks and dive locations just within a close 40-minute range from the island, making Nova a unique spot for those looking for the ultimate marine adventure.

Whale Sharks

South Ari Atoll is the only region in the Maldives where you have the chance to see whale sharks throughout the year.

All Effortlessly Included

Our base meal plan of Full Board Plus offers great value for money, along with our fantastic All-Inclusive option – based on our healthy and sustainable food offerings.

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All-Inclusive Community

A modern All-Inclusive Community Concept = a modern experience, value for money, no fuss, no worry, “soft luxury” island destination that is specifically designed around the needs of the millennial traveller.

Countless Ways to Spark Joy

A happening and communal atmosphere created by animators through activities and several live entertainment sessions.

Your Soul Place

Multiple room types to choose from including inter-connecting Beach Villas for families or groups of friends travelling together.

Nourish Your Soul

A health and wellness focus with a fantastic gym and outdoor training area, group fitness classes and a spa focusing on treatments based on organic products.

Nova Heritage

A place for local culture immersion with cultural interactions with the cultural heritage village on Dhangethi Island close by.