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OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

5.0 star property
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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Aerial view
Villa, 1 Bedroom (Over Water)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maafushivaru, 2015
  • Ari Atoll
    1 min walk
  • Dhangethi Beach
    3 min walk
  • 135º East
    1 min walk
  • Maamigili Island (VAM)

Room options

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Over Water)

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Overwater (Sunset)

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Overwater (Sunset)

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Overwater (Sunset)

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (Beach)

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (Beach)

  • 100 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom (Beach)

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Beach)

  • 100 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Beach)

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (Over Water)

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Maafushivaru

Located in Maafushivaru, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Ari Atoll and Dhangethi Beach. .This beach resort is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bunbaru Public Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk
  • Dhangethi Beach - 3 min walk
  • Bikini Beach - 8 min walk
  • Bunbaru Public Beach - 1 min drive

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬87 min drive
  • Coral Bar
  • ‪Ahima Restaurant - ‬83 min drive
  • ‪Vilamendhoo Cafeteria - ‬85 min drive
  • The Reef

About this property

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 53-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Océane Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at Cuisine Gallery, one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Cuisine Gallery - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Moodhu Grill - This steakhouse is located on the beach. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Tapas - This tapas bar serves lunch and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Cielo - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Umi - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Cuisine Gallery
  • Moodhu Grill
  • Tapas
  • Cielo
  • Umi

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Public winery tours
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 53-inch LCD TV
  • TV/satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 6 AM and 4 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at checkout.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 277
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 139 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 400
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 200 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 568 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 368 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 420 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Maafushivaru
Maafushivaru
Resort Maafushivaru
Maafushivaru Maldives/Southern Ari Atoll
Maafushivaru Hotel South Ari Atoll
Maafushivaru Tclub Hotel

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb resort
Lovely staff, stunning accommodation, good food, great excursions. We went on snorkelling trips to look for Whale Sharks, turtles and Manta Rays and saw them all super close to us. Prices also weren’t quite as punitive as we’ve seen in the Maldives before (eg champagne for USD50, cocktails for USD12).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoffer

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort. Clean & well run. Great dive shop. Fantastic holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and attentive staff that were extremely accommodating. The property was beautiful and was extreme clean and kept up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful island
Excellent staff, very helpful and friendly. Such a beautiful island.
Spa
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finally made it to Maldives. We can’t say enough positive things about this resort. From the time we landed in Male to our entire stay. The staff and hotel are nothing short of amazing. They are on top of your entire stay. From flight arrival to departure. The food is so wonderful and last but not least pictures and videos do not do this place justice. Breathtakingly Beautiful! Thank you for an amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Hasan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly stuff, amazing food plan (all inclusive)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iulian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience. Best holidays we had in a long time. Staff extremely friendly and the rooms are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A week in paradise
We had an amazing stay at this hotel over new years: we booked the watervilla with pool and were not disappointed. Everything is brand new, the finishes are very nice and the room very spacious. The hotel was redone in Aug 2020, so the condition of all areas and amenities was sensational. The water and beaches are truly stunning, the photos don’t lie. The staff is extremely friendly and you really feel at home. The food was surprisingly good, especially if you enjoy Asian. There is hardly any need to visit the “extra” restaurants as the main one is great and has variety. There are plenty of activities to choose from even though you need to book as soon as you arrive as spots fill up quickly. Due to COVID the gym situation is a bit annoying and was usually fully booked as they only allow 3 persons in at a time, but i guess its part of the new status quo. We booked a couples massage and we must say the spa is really nice and the massage was excellent, fully recommend. In terms of price-value it is really a GREAT choice for Maldives. This was our first time, but we did a lot of research and really felt we hit the jackpot. The hotel is more geared towards adults, even though there were guests with children and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. Despite the fact the the hotel was near to fully booked for New Years, it does not feel full or crowded, which is great as we were really looking to quietly enjoy each others company. You wont go wrong booking at this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfection
DON'T listen to any of the bad reviews. They will all be pompous picks who are used to getting their bum wiped for them. The place is amazing! Staff go out their way to make it the best time of your life. The food is great! I'm gluten free and the Mrs is a veggie and every meal time the chef would come out and show us around all the dishes pointing out what we can or can't eat and offering to cook something special if we wanted. It was our honeymoon and they gave us a secluded honeymoon dinner on the beach with champagne. The coral maybe dead but it is everywhere in the Maldives but we still saw sharks, turtles and sting rays floating about as we walked or swam around as well as loads of fish. The fact it's a small island was the best for us. It meant the whole place was never crowded even though it was always operating at maximum capacity while we were there. It was always very calm and tranquil. Best holiday ever. Totally recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Whale shark
It was a long journey due to the transfer of sea plane, the waiting at the lounge etc. Plus the fact that the sea plane needs to fill to its maximum capacity, so we had to wait around for other passengers. about 3 hours wait at the lounge which is a waste of time, considering our trip is short, only 3 nights. Also, the sea plane has to alight other guests in another resort, thus, more waiting. By the time we reach the resort, we were tired and many precious hours lost.. Nice resort marred by some oversight as management doesn't pay attention to details. - Staff at restaurants are not so friendly, you have to greet them before they greet you. - It is a pity to see such a beautiful swimming pool over looking the stunning Maldivian sea with a few of the lounge chairs' cushion very visibly torn. You can even see the styrofoam coming off. - The staffs kept all the cushions under plastic wraps even after the rain, and we have to ask for cushions for our deck chair. - Room was not properly cleaned. However, the whole trip was saved by the most endearing whale shark named Stephan, we saw during the snorkeling excursion, the only reason why we travelled all the way to South Ari Atoll. nothing else really matters. Thanks to Amanda, the Marine Biologist and her team, who have made an exception for us to go for whale shark excursion, even though there was no schedule of whale shark excursion during those 3 days while we were there.

8/10 Good

Aql, Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel & island. Only issue, cleanliness.
ROOM We stayed both the Beach Villa and Overwater Villa. Both villas were very beautiful, very spacious, and with an outdoor area, where you can relax and enjoy the views. I recommend trying both villas, as the experience differs. At the beach villa, you are between plants and trees, with the beach 10 meters away. At the overwater villa, it’s purely ocean view with a ladder to access the ocean. The island is absolutely beautiful; fantastic nature. CLEANLINESS This is where we were very disappointed at the hotel. We stayed in our overwater villa on one of the days, while the room service came in to clean the room. We were shocked to see how the room was made up. There was no cleaning done in the room, only the bed made up. In the bathroom, the room service wiped the counters dry with one of our used facial towels. He also swept the floor of sand with a broom. He then rinsed our used coffee mugs, in the bathroom sink with no detergents, only fingers and water. Then dried the mugs with a towel, and returned them to the minibar cupboard. This by far was the only, and worse experience at the hotel. And we wouldn’t have witnessed it, had we been out swimming. SERVICE All in all, the service is very good, and the staff is friendly; especially at the reception and bar. At the main hotel restaurant, the waiters are frowning most of the time, but they are polite and can be nice. Definitely recommended to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff where very friendly and service was excellent. The buffet had a nice selection. There was numerous sports (snorkel, kayak, scuba, etc) and the spa was fantastic. The scuba staff where excellent. Just a great place.

10/10 Excellent

Jongik, Colombo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
very good

10/10 Excellent

Remy, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apparently you own the island !
1. We are the only Chinese in the island :) ( But we are Malaysian Chinese ) 2. Lonobo sister island is a must to go , super clean beach 3. Buffet are nice , strongly recommended 4. Recommended to upgrade to all-inclusive on 2nd day onwards and you will enjoy free sunset cruise , and worry free 5. with Unlimited drink with Coconet Lips , Maafushivaru Ladies ....

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Honeymoon
We stayed 5 nights at Water Villa for our honeymoon. Maafushivaru is a small resort, walking around the island takes 20-25 mins. Hits: 1. It was a beautiful and clean resort with amazing house reefs and clear turquoise water. 2. There was a complimentary trip to its sister island - Lonubu which is very peaceful and secluded. 3. The connecting seaplane was prepared seamlessly for us. Maafushivaru helped with the booking and informed us the timing for our return seaplane. Misses: 1. We did not see any turtles, reef sharks or stingrays. After checking with one of the staff, she directed us to an area with strong current. As we are not proficient in swimming, we skipped the chance. Our friends who stayed in other resorts in Maldives were able to catch a glimpse of these animals at shoreline without snorkelling. 2. The daily buffets were usually similar without much surprises, likely to get bored if you stay more than 3 days. 3. The night activities had low participation rate, eg. only 1 couple at the movie night. 4. Every Water Villa is directly connected to the sea through a suntanning deck from its bathroom but both the door and window of the bathroom can't be locked. We felt insecured as anyone could enter the room although chances might be low. If you are looking for a secluded & quiet resort, or excursions to Manta Point or see whale sharks, this might be the right place for you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Suk, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Resort
Beautiful coral right at the resort. We did lots of snorkeling by simply swimming out from our water villa. Hotel staff members were friendly and polite. We enjoyed fully during our short stay at the resort. We checked in our room right when we arrived at 8am and enjoyed our breakfast there.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Craig, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon Experience
Excellent service and plenty of smiles. Maafushivaru made us feel very special. Great communication pre-trip, all throughout our 6 night stay. Easy to navigate at airport to find where to go. Special honeymoon packages, massages, free champagne, beach dinner etc. This is a small island reachable by seaplane which in itself is a must. We went to 2 islands for our honeymoon. We found that Maafushivaru felt less commercial - it felt like the island was ours (and they even have a sister island if you want more exclusivity). The house coral reef is fantastic. Jump off the pier and snorkel with an amazing variety of fish without the need to travel on an excursion.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

K White, Singapore/USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on Earth
Everything about Maafushivaru (except how to pronounce the resort name :) ) was perfect. The location - crystal clear water to snorkel with rainbows of fish, turtles, sharks, rays. Beautiful rooms over the water. Food choices galore. Friendly staff. We originally chose to go "full board" but when we got there we were told that all drinks - even water - would then be extra. So we upgraded to "all inclusive" and all was fine. Yes, it is expensive, but make it a once-in-a-lifetime trip and you will not be disappointed. My husband went there to scuba dive, but realized that the snorkeling is just as beautiful, so you don't have to do go anywhere outside the resort's reef to view everything. I am a timid swimmer, but had no fears in the super salty, buoyant waters there. Don't plan to wear shoes anywhere... Oh, you have to add on the expense of the seaplane (over USD$300 per person) but that is another amazing experience.