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NIO Hotels · Maldives

Island stays, thoughtfully made.

Stay, unwind, belong — the Maldives, the NIO way.

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About NIO

Welcome home, in the Maldives.

Nio Hotels is a Maldivian hospitality brand focused on creating memorable island stays through thoughtful design, modern comfort, and warm, personalised service. Inspired by the natural beauty and culture of the Maldives, we aim to offer welcoming spaces, authentic experiences, and attentive care that make every guest feel at home.

Aerial view of a palm-lined beach and turquoise water

Thoughtful design

Spaces shaped by light, sea and island materials.

Modern comfort

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Personalised service

Warm Maldivian hospitality, tailored to you.

Our Hotels

Destinations by Nio Hotels.

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Ha. Kelaa · Northern Maldives

Emgrand

by Nio Hotels

A serene oceanfront escape with 50 guest rooms and a rooftop infinity pool.

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Ha. Kelaa · Northern Maldives

Emira Hotel

by Nio Hotels

Modern boutique hotel · Ha. Kelaa, Maldives

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Rooms & villas

Ocean view bedroom with a rattan lamp

Ocean View Room

Floor-to-ceiling glass and lagoon views.

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Small palm island in a clear lagoon

Garden Room

Quiet, airy, steps from the beach.

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Experiences

Life, the Maldivian way.

Reef sharks swimming beneath a dhoni
Swimming with the reef's residents
Sandbank picnics, just the two of you
Orange sunset behind palm silhouettes
Sunsets that stop conversation
Turquoise water at every turn

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Candlelit dinner table on the beach at dusk

Dining

Barefoot dining

Fresh catch, island spices and candlelit tables on the sand.

Overwater spa pavilion above the lagoon

Wellness

Overwater calm

Treatments inspired by Maldivian traditions, set above the lagoon.

The NIO family

One island spirit, three ways to explore.

NIOHOTELS

Island stays, thoughtfully made.

NIOTRAVELS

Island journeys and transfers.

NIOFISHING

Fishing trips and excursions.

Location

Your island in the Maldives.

Arrive via Velana International Airport (MLE), then continue by speedboat or seaplane to your island.

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Velana International Airport
Malé, MaldivesMLE

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Emgrand rising above the ocean, artist's impression

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Ha. Kelaa · Northern Maldives

Emgrand

by Nio Hotels

A serene oceanfront escape in the north of the Maldives.

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Emgrand

Where nature and luxury intertwine.

Emgrand, located in Ha. Kelaa, is a tranquil oasis in the northern atoll of the Maldives, where nature and luxury intertwine seamlessly. The hotel's design is a celebration of the serene ocean and lush landscapes, offering guests an exclusive experience of the archipelago's beauty, with nature-based luxury amenities and immersion in the island's culture.

Aerial view of Emgrand on the island of Kelaa, artist's impression
50Guest rooms
2Wellness facilities
2Fine-dine cuisines
1Rooftop infinity pool
3Airports within 35 km

The Hotel

Built around a garden courtyard.

An oceanfront hotel rising around a landscaped courtyard, with rooms in both wings, a courtyard restaurant behind the lobby, and a rooftop of pool, spa, gym and café.

Landscaped courtyard between the hotel's two wings
The courtyard
Emgrand's open, light-filled lobby
The lobby

Rooms

Sea or courtyard.

Sea-View Room opening onto the ocean

Sea-View Room

Upper-floor rooms facing the ocean, each with a private balcony.

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Private balcony looking out to sea

Private balcony

Stone en-suite bathroom

Stone en-suite bathroom

Indoor space

360sq ft

Approx. 360 sq ft indoor space

Rooftop infinity pool at sunset

Rooftop

Sunsets from the rooftop.

Infinity pool edge glowing at sunset
Infinity pool
Open-sided courtyard pavilion restaurant

Dining

The courtyard pavilion.

Our main restaurant sits in the heart of the ground-floor courtyard, open-sided to the island breeze. Breakfast buffets, island seafood and fine-dine evenings, plus light bites and sundowners at the rooftop café.

Breakfast buffet spread

Experiences

Uncharted utopia.

Traditional sailing boat on the lagoon
Traditional sailing
Jet skis and kayaks on a turquoise lagoon
Jet ski and kayaking
Eagle rays gliding through clear water
Gliding with eagle rays
White beach meeting a shallow lagoon
Island beaches and lagoons

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Seaplane landing on the lagoon

Getting here

Closer than you think.

Three airports sit within a 35 km radius of Emgrand.

Within 35 kmHanimaadhoo International Airport
Within 35 kmHoarafushi Airport
Within 35 kmKulhudhuffushi Airport
Main gateway · MaléVelana International Airport

Then a domestic flight or seaplane.

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Sunset over the ocean from Emgrand

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Emira Hotel's modern exterior, artist's impression

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Ha. Kelaa · Northern Maldives

Emira Hotel

by Nio Hotels

A modern boutique hotel in Ha. Kelaa, Maldives

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Emira

Contemporary comfort, Maldivian warmth.

Emira Hotel by Nio Hotels is a planned modern boutique hotel in Ha. Kelaa, Maldives, designed to bring together contemporary comfort, thoughtful design and warm Maldivian hospitality. Inspired by the island's natural beauty and community, Emira aims to offer a welcoming retreat where guests can relax, explore local culture and enjoy an authentic Maldivian island experience.

The Hotel

Modern lines, island light.

Contemporary architecture with a garden terrace and a welcoming lobby.

Emira's front corner, artist's impression
Front corner
Emira's side elevation, artist's impression
Side elevation
Emira's garden terrace, artist's impression
The garden terrace
Emira's lobby, artist's impression
The lobby

Rooms & suites

Room to unwind.

Emira guest room opening onto a private balcony, artist's impression

Guest rooms

Guest rooms, each with a private balcony.

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Emira guest room bathroom, artist's impression

Guest room bathroom

Families

Family accommodation

Space for the whole family to stay together.

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Suite

Presidential suite

Emira's signature suite.

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Aerial view of Emira's rooftop pool, artist's impression

Rooftop pool & café

Swim and sip above the island.

Emira's rooftop café, artist's impression
Rooftop café
Emira's restaurant, artist's impression

Dining

The restaurant.

Emira's restaurant pairs contemporary design with warm Maldivian hospitality.

Table service in Emira's restaurant, artist's impression

Wellness & fitness

Move, restore, relax.

Emira's fitness centre, artist's impression
Fitness centre
Emira's spa treatment room, artist's impression
Spa treatment room
Emira's wellness lounge, artist's impression
Wellness lounge
Emira's yoga studio, artist's impression
Yoga studio
Emira's pool changing rooms, artist's impression
Pool changing rooms

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Guest services & local experiences

Explore the island, your way.

From check-in to island excursions, our team helps you discover local Maldivian culture.

Guests checking in at Emira's reception, artist's impression

Reception

A warm welcome and check-in.

Emira's excursion desk, artist's impression

Excursion desk

Plan trips to explore local island culture.

Emira's guest services lounge, artist's impression

Guest services lounge

Help and advice throughout your stay.

Emira's meeting room, artist's impression

Meeting room

A space to meet and work.

Getting here

Closer than you think.

Ha. Kelaa is in the northern Maldives, with domestic airports nearby.

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NearbyHanimaadhoo International Airport
NearbyHoarafushi Airport
NearbyKulhudhuffushi Airport
Main gateway · MaléVelana International Airport

Then a domestic flight or seaplane.

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