Despite the popularity of overwater bungalows, more and more visitors, particularly those travelling with children, are choosing to stay in beach villas instead. Here’s what holidaymakers can expect from a landbound base during a getaway to the paradise isles.
Direct Beach Access
The experience of occupying a beach villa with the ocean at one’s doorstep is among the main reasons why land-bound accommodation options are suitable for couples, families and solo visitors. The ability to walk down to the beach at your own convenience without having to navigate jetties and stairways will also suit travellers with limited mobility.
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Complete Privacy
The tropical gardens and lush foliage that are part and parcel of Maldivian beach villas also create that safe and secure homely feeling for those in search of privacy and seclusion. The enclosed backyards accessible at Canareef Resort Maldives, for example, also convert beach villas in Maldives into a cosy home away from home for guests of all ages.
Private Pools
The private swimming pools, outdoor rain showers and Jacuzzis also add a touch of luxury to a beach villa. Offering occupants the opportunity to cool off and enjoy a dip whenever they please, access to water features apart from the ocean is another advantage of staying at a beach villa.
Safer Option for Families with Small Children
Beach villas also provide a safer environment for those who are travelling with children, as overwater villas are suspended above the ocean. Posing safety risks to toddlers as well as mischievous adolescents, overwater villas are a less secure accommodation option for travellers with small children.
Value for Money
Beach villas are also a cost-effective accommodation option for families and travel groups. Overwater villas and water bungalows are often pricier than the beach villas occupying the shores of Maldivian resort islands due to their popularity among honeymooners and travel influencers.