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CROSSROADS Maldives: The ultimate once-in-a lifetime trip for kids this summer

Summer Camp-Cation 5.0, a world-class kids club, watersports and state-of-the-art padel courts await in tropical paradise

With the summer holidays fast approaching, CROSSROADS Maldives, the archipelago’s first and only multi-island leisure destination, has an unforgettable family offering for summer 2025.

For a truly once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience, there is nowhere quite like the Maldives and within the Maldives, CROSSROADS is the ultimate escape for the whole family. A never-ending oasis of fun-fuelled adventure, CROSSROADS is home to three beautiful five star resorts, world-class kids clubs, watersports, once in a lifetime excursions and immersive activities plus a 30-berth quay, endless retail and dining options and blissful spa offerings. 

CROSSROADS is a truly one-of-a-kind destination where kids (and adults!) are guaranteed to never get bored, conveniently located just 15 minutes from Malé International Airport.

Endless adventure with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives’ Summer Camp-Cation 5.0 

This summer, Hard Rock Hotel at CROSSROADS Maldives is bringing back the highly anticipated Summer Camp-Cation 5.0 – combining the exhilaration of a family vacation with an electrifying kids’ camp programme.

Kid friendly and teen approved, from 1st June until 31st August, the fifth edition of Camp-Cation introduces a brand new family accommodation option and exclusive jam-packed kids activities to Hard Rock Hotel Maldives’ musical playground. Featuring a diverse range of activities designed to ignite the imagination and unleash creativity, the programme is led by experienced instructors, with kids able to choose from three distinctive pillars of sports, arts and crafts to create their own adventure on the tropical island. 

Activities include cooking, gardening, marine discovery, painting, music, dance classes and mastering the art of self-defence with Street Safe martial arts classes, in addition to weekly activities ranging from talent shows to s’mores bonfires, to water flights and glow parties.

Kids can also go wild in adult-free zones, make big waves at the pool, slip down the waterslide, or swim to the tunes of Hard Rock’s unique underwater sound system. 

Family friendly deals: Up to 40% off

The entire program is complimentary for all in-house guests from 1st June until 31st August, with children aged 11 years old and below able to stay for free and eat for free from the kids menu.

If booked from now until 31st August, Unity Members and signups can enjoy up to 40% off stays over 1st June – 30th September period, along with free return speedboat transfers, free use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks and pedal boats, as well as a 15% discount on dining and the spa.

New: Silver Family Pool Suite (Duplex)

The Silver Family Pool Suite is more than just a room – it is a backstage pass to the ultimate Hard Rock experience. With plenty of room to relax, a private pool to dive into and music-inspired vibes, it’s the ultimate backstage pass to paradise.

Designed for families and friends, this two-level sanctuary features a master bedroom with a king bed and sofa bed on the ground floor, seamlessly connected by a staircase to an upper-floor bunk bed for the junior Roxtars, striking the perfect chord between comfort, style and togetherness.

Creative spirit at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton

World Class Kids Club

This idyllic tropical resort is ideal for families, with Koumala & Maalimi’s Junior Beach Club and Camp providing an exciting, energetic hub of activity for all family members. An imaginative centre designed to be an innovative ‘edu-tainment’ concept that encourages children aged 4-15 to embrace their spirit of creativity and develop an interest in local wildlife and culture.

Parent and child friendly spa treatments

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton is also home to Lèn Be Well, the first free-standing double-story Maldives spa and wellness complex, offering everything from parent and child treatments, bespoke massages and intensive gold facials to sunset parasailing, dolphin cruises and a semi-submarine experience. 

Family friendly deals: 20% off stays until the end of the year

If booked between now and 31st July, stays up until the end of the year will include a 20% discount on all rooms and villas, along with free stays and kids’ menu meals for children under 12, free return airport transfers, free use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks and pedal boats, daily breakfast with complimentary sparkling wine and a 30-minute photo session with a 5×7” photo print of choice.

State-of-the-art Padel courts

CROSSROADS’ recently opened state-of-the-art GZ19 Padel courts, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Indian Ocean, are an exhilarating way to experience the sport in the Maldives. 

A fast-paced, dynamic sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, padel is played on an enclosed court with solid rackets and a low-bouncing ball. It is designed to be accessible and fun for players of all ages and skill levels and is growing rapidly worldwide due to its easy-to-learn nature and exciting, social atmosphere.

The courts are now open daily until 11:00 pm, giving players the chance to enjoy a relaxed afternoon rally by the ocean or a high energy evening match in the well-lit courts, all in an unparalleled tropical setting.

A world of watersports at The Marina at CROSSROADS

At the centre of CROSSROADS is the incredible Marina, the enchanting heart of activity that acts as the hub of this multi-island complex. Offering a vast array of shopping, entertainment and dining possibilities, the Marina is bursting with unique experiences that will keep kids endlessly entertained.

Adventure seekers can head to the watersports and dive centre to try their hand at jet skiing, flyboarding, paddleboarding, kitesurfing or even a course at the five star PADI school. Meanwhile, those looking to learn about the rich heritage of the archipelago or about protecting the Maldives’ precious underwater ecosystems, can head to the Maldives Discovery Centre and Marine Discovery Centre.

For more information and bookings, visit crossroadsmaldives.com