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 palm trees, white sand and turquoise lagoon

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.

Emgrand by Nio Hotels viewed from the sea, concept rendering

Ha. Kelaa · Northern Maldives

Emgrand

by Nio Hotels

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

Discover Emgrand
Emira by Nio Hotels viewed from the sea, concept visualization

Ha. Kelaa · Northern Maldives

Emira Hotel

by Nio Hotels

Modern boutique hotel · Ha. Kelaa, Maldives

Discover Emira

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Rooms & villas

Ocean View Room with balcony overlooking the beach and turquoise sea

Ocean View Room

Floor-to-ceiling glass, private balcony and sweeping ocean views.

Garden View Room with doors opening onto a tropical garden patio

Garden View Room

Light-filled room with garden views and a private patio among the palms.

Experiences

Life, the Maldivian way.

Tropical island shoreline
Island shores
Palm trees along the beach
Palm-lined coast
Clear lagoon by the island
Turquoise lagoons
Boats on calm morning water
Calm island mornings
Village life among the palms
Island community
Shaded paths through the trees
Paths through the palms
Coastal greenery and sea
Green meets blue
Soft light over the water
Light on the lagoon
Speedboat crossing turquoise water
Crossing the lagoon
Traditional wooden boat on still water
Traditional dhoni
Tree-lined sandy island path
Island paths
Lagoon reflecting palms and sky
Reflections on the water
Sunset sky over the island
Island evenings
Beach swing at golden hour
Sunset on the sand
Pier at sunset over the sea
Evening on the pier
Rocky shore and clear blue sea
Turquoise shores
Fishing on the lagoon
Life on the water
Harbour lights at night
Harbour at night
Aerial view of the island at sunset
Island from above
Jet ski carving the lagoon
Lagoon adventures
Aerial view of beach and pier
Beach and reef
Jet ski on open turquoise water
Open water thrills
Kayaking on a clear lagoon
Paddle the lagoon
Kayak on the beach at sunset
Golden hour by the sea
Angler with yellowfin tuna on a boat
Offshore fishing
Coral restoration on the reef
Coral restoration
School of snapper and a diver on the reef
Reef diving
Yellowfin tuna chasing a lure underwater
Sport fishing
Sea turtle and divers over the reef
Swimming with turtles
Reef sharks and divers in clear water
Reef encounters
Manta ray gliding above a diver
Manta rays
Angler fighting a catch from the boat
Deep-sea fishing
Guests on a boat at sunset as dolphins leap from the water
Sunset with dolphins
White terns flying over turquoise lagoon and sandbank from above
Terns over the lagoon
Fairy terns flying over clear shallow island water
Island birdlife

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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.

Open-air massage pavilion over turquoise water

Wellness

Overwater calm

Treatments inspired by Maldivian traditions, set above the lagoon.

The NIO family

One island spirit, four ways to explore.

NIOHOTELS

Island stays, thoughtfully made.

NIOTRAVELS

Island journeys and transfers.

NIOFISHING

Fishing trips and excursions.

NIODIVE

Diving adventures beneath the waves.

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, Maldives
MLE

By seaSpeedboat transfer
By airSeaplane transfer

Contact

Interested

We'd love to hear from you.

Emgrand by Nio Hotels viewed from the sea, concept rendering

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.

Private balcony looking out to sea

Private balcony

Stone en-suite bathroom

Stone en-suite bathroom

Room space

360sq ft

Approx. 360 sq ft room space

Families

Family accommodation

Space for the whole family to stay together.

Suite

Presidential suite

Emgrand's signature suite.

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.

Tropical island shoreline
Island shores
Palm trees along the beach
Palm-lined coast
Clear lagoon by the island
Turquoise lagoons
Boats on calm morning water
Calm island mornings
Village life among the palms
Island community
Shaded paths through the trees
Paths through the palms
Coastal greenery and sea
Green meets blue
Soft light over the water
Light on the lagoon
Speedboat crossing turquoise water
Crossing the lagoon
Traditional wooden boat on still water
Traditional dhoni
Tree-lined sandy island path
Island paths
Lagoon reflecting palms and sky
Reflections on the water
Sunset sky over the island
Island evenings
Beach swing at golden hour
Sunset on the sand
Pier at sunset over the sea
Evening on the pier
Rocky shore and clear blue sea
Turquoise shores
Fishing on the lagoon
Life on the water
Harbour lights at night
Harbour at night
Aerial view of the island at sunset
Island from above
Jet ski carving the lagoon
Lagoon adventures
Aerial view of beach and pier
Beach and reef
Jet ski on open turquoise water
Open water thrills
Kayaking on a clear lagoon
Paddle the lagoon
Kayak on the beach at sunset
Golden hour by the sea
Angler with yellowfin tuna on a boat
Offshore fishing
Coral restoration on the reef
Coral restoration
School of snapper and a diver on the reef
Reef diving
Yellowfin tuna chasing a lure underwater
Sport fishing
Sea turtle and divers over the reef
Swimming with turtles
Reef sharks and divers in clear water
Reef encounters
Manta ray gliding above a diver
Manta rays
Angler fighting a catch from the boat
Deep-sea fishing
Guests on a boat at sunset as dolphins leap from the water
Sunset with dolphins
White terns flying over turquoise lagoon and sandbank from above
Terns over the lagoon
Fairy terns flying over clear shallow island water
Island birdlife

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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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Contact

Interested

We'd love to hear from you.

Emira by Nio Hotels viewed from the sea, concept visualization

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.

40Guest rooms
4Wellness spaces
2Dining venues
1Rooftop pool
3Airports within 35 km

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.

Emira guest room bathroom, artist's impression

Guest room bathroom

Room space

360sq ft

Approx. 360 sq ft room space

Families

Family accommodation

Space for the whole family to stay together.

Suite

Presidential suite

Emira's signature suite.

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.

Tropical island shoreline
Island shores
Palm trees along the beach
Palm-lined coast
Clear lagoon by the island
Turquoise lagoons
Boats on calm morning water
Calm island mornings
Village life among the palms
Island community
Shaded paths through the trees
Paths through the palms
Coastal greenery and sea
Green meets blue
Soft light over the water
Light on the lagoon
Speedboat crossing turquoise water
Crossing the lagoon
Traditional wooden boat on still water
Traditional dhoni
Tree-lined sandy island path
Island paths
Lagoon reflecting palms and sky
Reflections on the water
Sunset sky over the island
Island evenings
Beach swing at golden hour
Sunset on the sand
Pier at sunset over the sea
Evening on the pier
Rocky shore and clear blue sea
Turquoise shores
Fishing on the lagoon
Life on the water
Harbour lights at night
Harbour at night
Aerial view of the island at sunset
Island from above
Jet ski carving the lagoon
Lagoon adventures
Aerial view of beach and pier
Beach and reef
Jet ski on open turquoise water
Open water thrills
Kayaking on a clear lagoon
Paddle the lagoon
Kayak on the beach at sunset
Golden hour by the sea
Angler with yellowfin tuna on a boat
Offshore fishing
Coral restoration on the reef
Coral restoration
School of snapper and a diver on the reef
Reef diving
Yellowfin tuna chasing a lure underwater
Sport fishing
Sea turtle and divers over the reef
Swimming with turtles
Reef sharks and divers in clear water
Reef encounters
Manta ray gliding above a diver
Manta rays
Angler fighting a catch from the boat
Deep-sea fishing
Guests on a boat at sunset as dolphins leap from the water
Sunset with dolphins
White terns flying over turquoise lagoon and sandbank from above
Terns over the lagoon
Fairy terns flying over clear shallow island water
Island birdlife

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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.

Contact

Interested

We'd love to hear from you.