Maldives Recommendations

Myself and my husband are looking to go to the Maldives just after
Christmas this year but I am getting a bit confused at to where to go
as there is so much choice. I am wondering if anyone can give us any
personal recommendations in terms of how good the diving is where you
have been. I am particularly keen to go somewhere where there is a
house reef where I can snorkel and dive as I am not that experienced
and then also somewhere where there is more exciting diving off the
boats. Our only other requirement really is that it is a clean resort
with good food so I hope someone can help us decide? (Also maybe hot
water!)

Thank you,
Victoria