Maafushivaru Island Resort In Maldives

Located in the southern tip of the picturesque atoll of Ari, Maafushivaru measure just over 500 meters in length. This palm-fringed island is surrounded by powder-white sand, with one of the best coral reefs in the archipelago protecting it. Maafushivaru offers an experience that elegantly combines a Maldives from times gone by with the modern luxuries of the present. Transfer to the island is by seaplane and takes 35 minutes from Male' International Airport.

24 Beach Villas
These are individual villas located directly on the beach, each featuring a spacious bedroom with king-sized bed, air conditioning/fan, flatscreen TV/DVD player, iPod docking, IDD telephone, minibar, espresso machine, bath and beach towels, hair dryer and electronic safe.
The large bathroom is semi-open air and features twin vanity, and shower, and an outdoor garden area with a rainfall shower made of stone.
A private veranda with daybed and sunloungers facing the sea completes these villas. The Beach Villas can accommodate an extra adult or child.

4 Deluxe Beach Villas
Similar to the Beach Villas in style, the Deluxe Beach Villa is the perfect choice for a family with children or anyone wanting a little extra privacy.
The two villas have a shared entrance, but can also be booked separately. These villas come with a private pool, shared between the two rooms, with sunloungers facing the sea side.

22 Water Villas
Situated over the sparkling blue lagoon, the Water Villas are an ideal location to spot the colorful myriad of fishes that call these waters home.
Similar to the landbased villas, the Water Villa features king-sized bed, air conditioning/fan, flatscreen TV/DVD player, iPod docking, IDD telephone, minibar, espresso machine, bath and beach towels, hair dryer and electronic safe.
The bathroom features rainfall shower and a bath, and offer panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. These sumptuous villas are completely private and have direct access into the water from your own wooden deck.
Guests in these villas additionally enjoy dedicated sunloungers and sun umbrella near the pool, and premium seating overlooking the lagoon in the restaurant.

The island offers 50 villas in three distinct styles, each combining elements of Maldivian architecture with stylish and chic finishing touches. In line with typical Maldives, the reception, lounge and bar are all sand floored. Going barefoot is the only way to go on this island.
Facilities offered on the island include an extensive library with books, magazines and board games for both adults and children. You will find many places overlooking the azure seas to relax and curl up with a favourite book.
For those who just cannot go without, a discrete area features a TV and DVD player, with several DVDs available in the collection. Table tennis and internet service is also available here.
An infinity edged fibre-optic lit swimming pool and children’s pool is available for guests who prefer a dip in the cool fresh water. A small boutique offers a collection of souvenirs, local items and beach apparel. Closest medical centre to the island is located in the neighbouring local island of Dhangethi.

The restaurant features Mediterranean inspired cuisine that is regularly infused with local flavours.
Sumptuous buffets are offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The main area of the restaurant features an open air seating, whilst a separate terrace overlooking the lagoon directly has tables reserved for the guests staying in the Water Villas.
Situated next to the restaurant, is also the bar featuring a small area where regular entertainment is available.
Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the blue Indian Ocean whilst sipping on a local fresh juice or a delicious cocktail prepared by the talented bartenders.
Other romantic dining experiences are also offered on the island, and includes candlelit dinners on the beach or enchanting lobster dinners on the deserted island of Lonubo, a charming little islet just next to Maafushivaru.

The island has a dive centre on site that can organize both shore dives and boat dives to nearby dive sites.  The house reef is excellent for snorkeling and diving with a gently sloping coral reef that is shallow enough for beginners, but interesting enough for more advanced divers.  You can see sharks, eagle rays and turtles on the house reef, as well as a variety of wonderful corals and reef fish.

For those in search of pelagics, the dive centre can take you to famous sites such as Kuda Thila and Kuda Maar Wreck.  There is also a site within an hour's boat ride where you can reliably see mantas throughout the year. These sites are accessible to Open Water divers, but are more suitable to Advanced divers as they start at 12m and go down to 40m.