"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). "
"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). "
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
5.0 star property
Machchafushi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (189)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(189)
"Stayed 6 nights at the Machchafushi resort. An amazing experience overall. Great location with friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the stay and food. The room was spotless and the minibar daily replenished. Siva and Shafiq at the bar made some excellent mocktails and Yuvi explained everything to us on arrival. Credits to Nasru from house keeping . An overall great experience. Very unique given we had never stayed before on an over the water villa. "
"Stayed 6 nights at the Machchafushi resort. An amazing experience overall. Great location with friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the stay and food. The room was spotless and the minibar daily replenished. Siva and Shafiq at the bar made some excellent mocktails and Yuvi explained everything to us on arrival. Credits to Nasru from house keeping . An overall great experience. Very unique given we had never stayed before on an over the water villa. "
"This was our trip to the Maldives and our first time at Lily's. Traveling during the low season helped us avoid the crowds and high prices. The Sunset water villa, which comes with a personal butler, is highly recommended. Our butler, Mussey, took care of all our needs. While our stay wasn't perfect, Mussey resolved all issues efficiently and swiftly. Despite being one of the older properties in the Maldives, Lily's maintains its rooms and grounds very well. With over six decades combined in the...
"This was our trip to the Maldives and our first time at Lily's. Traveling during the low season helped us avoid the crowds and high prices. The Sunset water villa, which comes with a personal butler, is highly recommended. Our butler, Mussey, took care of all our needs. While our stay wasn't perfect, Mussey resolved all issues efficiently and swiftly. Despite being one of the older properties in the Maldives, Lily's maintains its rooms and grounds very well. With over six decades combined in the...
"Hotel has impressive gardens and grounds with lots of vegetation and flowers- so beautiful. Food was amazing, service was great too. Can’t wait to return."
"Hotel has impressive gardens and grounds with lots of vegetation and flowers- so beautiful. Food was amazing, service was great too. Can’t wait to return."
"Romantic villa amazing relax and recreation time to zone out and switch off from day to day life
Attention to detail and making us feel at home away from home great !
Staff amazing and Rachael in particular was so helpful and amazing with keeping our plans during our stay in order.
Amenities and restaurants are great with quality food and plenty variety to choose from
Me and my partner David look forward to coming again and visiting on a regular vacay to Lux"
"Romantic villa amazing relax and recreation time to zone out and switch off from day to day life
Attention to detail and making us feel at home away from home great !
Staff amazing and Rachael in particular was so helpful and amazing with keeping our plans during our stay in order.
Amenities and restaurants are great with quality food and plenty variety to choose from
Me and my partner David look forward to coming again and visiting on a regular vacay to Lux"
"We had a wonderful time @Whaleshark beach hotel. We felt very welcome and safe. Good location right in a middle of the village, close to the beach and shops. Strong wifi, good restaurant and possibility to book a tour. Special thanks to the friendly staff! "
"We had a wonderful time @Whaleshark beach hotel. We felt very welcome and safe. Good location right in a middle of the village, close to the beach and shops. Strong wifi, good restaurant and possibility to book a tour. Special thanks to the friendly staff! "
Dive and Sleep - All Inclusive Diving Guesthouse - 3 Dives per day
Dive and Sleep - All Inclusive Diving Guesthouse - 3 Dives per day
Dive and Sleep - All Inclusive Diving Guesthouse - 3 Dives per day
Dive and Sleep - All Inclusive Diving Guesthouse - 3 Dives per day
Dive and Sleep - All Inclusive Diving Guesthouse - 3 Dives per day
Dive and Sleep - All Inclusive Diving Guesthouse - 3 Dives per day
3.5 star property
Dhidhdhoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
10/10
Exceptional
(6)
"We had the most incredible stay at Dive and Sleep Guest House during our diving holiday in early April. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place is something special. The guest house is brand new, spotlessly clean, and beautifully decorated with a modern yet cozy touch. Our room was spacious and cozy, and in excellent condition – everything felt fresh and thoughtfully designed.
What truly set this place apart, though, was the service. It was beyond anything we could have hoped for....
"We had the most incredible stay at Dive and Sleep Guest House during our diving holiday in early April. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place is something special. The guest house is brand new, spotlessly clean, and beautifully decorated with a modern yet cozy touch. Our room was spacious and cozy, and in excellent condition – everything felt fresh and thoughtfully designed.
What truly set this place apart, though, was the service. It was beyond anything we could have hoped for....
"My friend and I had a very nice time during our stay at Endheri Sunset guest house. The staff were friendly and charming. The island was mostly very beautiful. The food plan we had while fairly basic, was mostly filling, tasty, and good. The diving was generally very good, and our guide Eaman was very professional. The snorkelling was good too although some of the surrounding reef was a bit sparse or dead in parts, I still spotted octopus, rays, small reef sharks etc. Just one word of caution,...
"My friend and I had a very nice time during our stay at Endheri Sunset guest house. The staff were friendly and charming. The island was mostly very beautiful. The food plan we had while fairly basic, was mostly filling, tasty, and good. The diving was generally very good, and our guide Eaman was very professional. The snorkelling was good too although some of the surrounding reef was a bit sparse or dead in parts, I still spotted octopus, rays, small reef sharks etc. Just one word of caution,...
"Perla is a beautiful hotel located on the Main Street of Dhangethi. The room was well appointed. We thoroughly enjoyed the turtle tour. Breakfast was basic with limited choice. It was a sweet accomodating family run hotel. "
"Perla is a beautiful hotel located on the Main Street of Dhangethi. The room was well appointed. We thoroughly enjoyed the turtle tour. Breakfast was basic with limited choice. It was a sweet accomodating family run hotel. "
"Heaven on earth. Staff very friendly, professional and caring. Management and front desk very helpful and informative. Food very good -reasonable choice on the daily basis, even for picky eaters . Pure tranquility and proper retreat, away from hassle of modern life. Rustic style, authentic, elegant and beautiful. Amazing house reefs, even for not great swimmers, breathtaking lagoon .pure retreat .great for anyone who is searching for peace , while surrounded by nature. Most definitely highly...
"Heaven on earth. Staff very friendly, professional and caring. Management and front desk very helpful and informative. Food very good -reasonable choice on the daily basis, even for picky eaters . Pure tranquility and proper retreat, away from hassle of modern life. Rustic style, authentic, elegant and beautiful. Amazing house reefs, even for not great swimmers, breathtaking lagoon .pure retreat .great for anyone who is searching for peace , while surrounded by nature. Most definitely highly...
"Banyan Villa is a wonderful place to stay! I really enjoyed my time there and the very homey feel of the villa. The staff, especially Husnee, Ashraf and Habib are all so incredibly friendly, accomodating and I can't thank them enough for their hospitality. The villa was very clean, the food was wonderful, very healthy and so fresh. Thank you to all the staff at Banyan Villa for making our stay in Dhangethi so wonderful and memorable! We will definitely be back! "
"Banyan Villa is a wonderful place to stay! I really enjoyed my time there and the very homey feel of the villa. The staff, especially Husnee, Ashraf and Habib are all so incredibly friendly, accomodating and I can't thank them enough for their hospitality. The villa was very clean, the food was wonderful, very healthy and so fresh. Thank you to all the staff at Banyan Villa for making our stay in Dhangethi so wonderful and memorable! We will definitely be back! "
"Our honeymoon started on the 23rd Nov 2015, and we totally had no regrets choosing this place as it is really awesome. The place is nice and clean with lots of privacy as our water villa #2 is facing the ocean. Our server at the restaurant is really nice and friendly.
We were the only Asians there but we still felt welcome by everyone who is there. Would like to thank Lucrezia (i hope i get her name correctly) for helping us on all the information we needed. Unfortunately, I had fallen ill...
"Our honeymoon started on the 23rd Nov 2015, and we totally had no regrets choosing this place as it is really awesome. The place is nice and clean with lots of privacy as our water villa #2 is facing the ocean. Our server at the restaurant is really nice and friendly.
We were the only Asians there but we still felt welcome by everyone who is there. Would like to thank Lucrezia (i hope i get her name correctly) for helping us on all the information we needed. Unfortunately, I had fallen ill...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Explore the waterfront of Maafushivaru Island Jetty and enjoy activities such as snorkelling in Maafushivaru. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area.
Snorkel the house reef in the morning when visibility is best for spotting manta rays and reef sharks. Reserve an overwater villa on the tiny island's quiet side where dolphins often swim past during breakfast.
"Romantic villa amazing relax and recreation time to zone out and switch off from day to day life
Attention to detail and making us feel at home away from home great !
Staff amazing and Rachael in particular was so helpful and amazing with keeping our plans during our stay in order.
Amenities and restaurants are great with quality food and plenty variety to choose from
Me and my partner David look forward to coming again and visiting on a regular vacay to Lux"
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
10/10 Excellent
"Stayed 6 nights at the Machchafushi resort. An amazing experience overall. Great location with friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the stay and food. The room was spotless and the minibar daily replenished. Siva and Shafiq at the bar made some excellent mocktails and Yuvi explained everything to us on arrival. Credits to Nasru from house keeping . An overall great experience. Very unique given we had never stayed before on an over the water villa. "
Dive and Sleep - All Inclusive Diving Guesthouse - 3 Dives per day
10/10 Excellent
"This is a rare find and we felt very privileged to stay here. The island is a locals island and felt like a real Maldivian experience. As advertised, you can dive 3 times each day which is amazing. The staff are all incredibly lovely and kind. The rooms are perfect for what you need with air con and good Wi-Fi. The food was plentiful and really tasty. If you’re up for an adventure and don’t feel the need for a polished version of the Maldives then this is the place to be. Cultural appropriation is important here and you won’t be sipping beers in the evening but you definitely won’t be disappointed. My 14yr old daughter was taught to dive and given the opportunity to do her PADI course whilst there with the very experienced Midhoo who was was awesome. We are truly grateful. Take some local currency and mosquito repellent !"
"Our stay had highs and lows. The best part was the incredible staff - always friendly and helpful. The hotel was also spotless, thanks to the amazing cleaner. Another highlight was its location, just steps from Bikini Beach, making it easy to enjoy the beautiful shoreline.
However, there were several issues. We booked a room with a balcony and sea view but got a small window facing a brick wall. Management first denied the mistake, then blamed Expedia, despite Expedia confirming the hotel controlled the listing. The hotel refused to take responsibility or offer compensation.
The bathroom had a persistent drain smell, which returned every time we used the shower. With no balcony or large window, airing it out was impossible. Breakfast was meant to be European-style but was a strange mix of foods—though you could order an omelette.
Many excursions were cancelled due to low sign-ups. The whale shark trip, advertised as exclusive for hotel guests, was shared with 16 others from different hotels, some of whom paid less than we did. It lasted seven hours instead of four, with no proper food provided.
The house reef excursion was lovely, but guides seemed more focused on filming for social media than helping guests.
While the staff were fantastic, management lacked accountability. With better organisation, this hotel could be amazing."
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Maafushivaru, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Maafushivaru.
What is staying in Maafushivaru like?
Visitors will definitely enjoy all Maafushivaru has to offer, including its snorkelling and shark watching. Tourists can also enjoy the city's beaches and sightseeing tours. There are 110 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Maafushivaru.
The hottest months are usually May and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 28°C. The rainiest months in Maafushivaru are May, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 265 mm of rainfall.
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