I stayed at a luxurious overwater bungalow in the Maldives and a budget option. I had a great time for less than $100 a night.
I stayed at two overwater bungalows in the Maldives at different price points: Conrad Maldives and South Palm Resort. The cheaper one's a great value.
- I stayed at two different overwater bungalows in the Maldives at very different price points.
- The expensive resort was nicer, but the beaches and ocean were equally beautiful at both places.
- I found there's no need to spend $1,000 a night to sleep over Maldives' blue waters.
Early 2024 saw record-breaking increases in tourist arrivals to the Maldives, and I can see why.
The Asian country is beautiful, and after staying at two different overwater bungalows there, I learned you don't even need to spend thousands to have a luxurious vacation.
Here's how my stay at the high-end Conrad Maldives compared to my stay at the more affordable South Palm Resort — and why I don't think you need to spend thousands to have a nice overwater-bungalow vacation.