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Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi | Maldives

PRIVATE LUXURY SPA RESORT & MARINA

Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi, Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina

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  • Location : Haa Alif Atoll
  • Distance from airport: 120 km
  • Transfer: 45 minutes by Seaplane & 20 minutes by Speed Boat
  • No of rooms : 46

Your Exclusive Luxury Private Island

The Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort and Marina is a luxury boutique resort situated on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives, Indian Ocean. The resort was opened on 1st August 2005 with 6 types of spectacular guest villas. The marina is the first of its kind in the Maldives. The Island is a haven of peace, tranquillity and serenity. Island Hideaway is one of the very few resorts [currently 3] in the Haa Alifu Atoll.

Dhonakulhi is a large crescent-shaped island with a beach length of some 1.4 kilometres on each side, a width of 500 metres and land area of 234,000 m² – equivalent to 28 football pitches. The crystal clear turquoise waters of the shallow waist-deep lagoon surrounding the Island stretch as far as the eye can see. The Island is unique in its reef formation, the reef system it sits on having a natural channel splitting it in two distinct parts, and thereby forming a natural harbour for the marina. In addition to coconut trees, banana trees and rubber-tree-like vegetation, the Island is covered by uniquely rich dense bushy vegetation.

The Island Hideaway – Philosophy and Environment

Nature and luxury blend harmoniously together at The Island Hideaway. The entire Island and lagoon is the exclusive and private domain of guests. Guest villas are some of the largest of any resort in the Maldives. These majestic chalets are tucked into the lush greenery and scattered along the beach-line some 30 metres apart from one another, providing the ultimate in privacy. All of the Island’s villas boast breathtaking panoramic views over the beautiful turquoise lagoon and Indian Ocean. The designs of furniture, fixtures and fittings are a rustic celebration of nature having used custom-made hand-finished natural materials throughout. At the same time, however, guests can indulge all their senses in the magic of this Maldivian Island and enjoy every exclusive luxury which todays sophisticated globetrotters have come to expect.

Despite the extensive facilities and services at The Island Hideaway, barely 5% of the Island and lagoon have been utilised, thereby leaving 95% in its original state, untouched by the hand of man.

The Island Hideaway is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World [SLH], representing the most luxurious independent, exclusive hotels and resorts around the world.

Accommodation

Designed as an intimate, luxurious resort with exceptional levels of attention to detail and service standards, The Island Hideaway consists of the following types of accommodation.

Hideaway Palace [2]

3 bedroom complexes on the sandbank (Size :1,420 m² )

In the world of high class resorts, this Resort’s two Hideaway Palaces remain unparalleled and represent the epitome of exclusivity, privacy and refinement. Each Hideaway Palace is sprawled over an expansive 1,420 square metres of land, located on a golden natural sandbank and erected one facing sunrise, and the other facing sunset. The Hideaway Palace comprises of five exclusive individual Villas which sit on top of a beautiful timber deck and are surrounded by a number of private Infinity Swimming Pools, giving an impression that they are floating on water.

Perfect for a couple or a family alike, the Hideaway Palaces offer uncompromising luxury and extravagance, are impossibly spacious and have been tastefully and comfortably furnished.

Villa facilities

  • The Master Bedroom has a huge 2m diameter circular bed and all the Guest Bedroom Villas have super-king-size beds (2m x 2m) with custom made mattresses with pocketsprung springs for maximum comfort
  • Second Guest Bedroom Villa with en-suite indoor and outdoor garden bathroom
  • Third Guest Bedroom Villa with en-suite indoor and outdoor garden bathroom
  • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
  • Pantry Pavilion for preparation and service of light snacks and exotic cocktails by the dedicated Hideaway Palace Butle
  • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Hideaway Palace, both in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
  • The en-suite Bathrooms have each been fitted with hand-crafted ‘two-person’ baths and have separate outdoor garden shower facilities, as well as a spacious walk-in wardrobe area
  • The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Spacious Indoor Dining Pavilion with a roof-terrace for star-gazing and romantic candle-lit dinners
  • Open-air Alfresco Dining Pavilion on the deck
  • The Villas and pavilions of the Hideaway Palace are surrounded by timber deck and swimming pools of various shapes and sizes, ranging from smaller shallow pools ones for children to a main pool of 12 metres in length by 8 metres in width at its widest point
  • Instead of using traditional tiling, all pools have been finished in quartezone in order to give as close to a feeling of sand as possible without actually being made from sand!
  • At the same time, the ‘infinity’ effect of the large pool, gives an impression of blending with the sea
  • Guests can enjoy gourmet meals and barbecues in the various Dining Pavilions
  • Dedicated electric Motorised Buggies for the Hideaway Palace, as well as guest-use bicycles
  • Hideaway Palace Butler remains on 24-hour call to the service of guests

Jasmine Garden Villas

On the beach with 9.5m by 4m wide private pools (overall land area per villa : 705 m²)

The exotic Jasmine Garden Villas are a spectacular expanse of 705 square metres of land that you can call entirely your own. Each of the 5 Jasmine Garden Villas sits on the beach front and has its own exclusive 9.5 metre by 4 metre private Infinity Swimming Pool and garden area. Entrance to the Jasmine Garden Villas is through a Maldivian-style courtyard garden, leading to a spacious lounge overlooking the swimming pool. The Bedroom has a walk-in closet area and en-suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath. There is also a separate guest toilet and shower room across the Lounge.

Guests may intimately dine in their Open-air Alfresco ‘Floating’ Dining Pavilion situated on a ‘mini-island’ that floats on top of the pool or, alternatively, on the romantic Roof Terrace.

Villa facilities

  • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Jasmine GardenVilla, both in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
  • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
  • The Jasmine Garden Villa Infinity Swimming Pool is 9.5 metres in length by 4metres in width with Jacuzzi air-jets built-in into the steps/seating
  • Pool has been finished in quartezone in orderto give as close to a feeling of sand as possible without actually being made from sand! At the same time, the ‘infinity’ effect of the large pool, gives an impression of blending with the sea
  • The Jasmine Garden Villa Bedroom has a super-king-size bed(2m x 2m) with custom-made mattresses which have been pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort
  • Guests can take pleasure in gourmet meals and barbecues in the Open-air Alfresco ‘Floating’ Dining Pavilion that sits on top of the pool
  • Romantic candle-lit dinners can be had beneath the stars on the Roof Terrace
  • The Bedroom can be fully opened-up on three sides allowing you to sleep almost outdoors!
  • The en-suite Bathroom in the Jasmine Garden Villa has been fitted with handcrafted‘two-person’ baths and have separate outdoor garden shower facilities, aswell as a spacious walk-in wardrobe area
  • The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Dedicated guest-use bicycles
Dhonakulhi Residences [20]

On the beach with ocean view 8 m² Jacuzzi Splash Pools overall land area per villa : 550 m² )

Lapped by the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean, Dhonakulhi Residences are scattered along the white sandy beach-front of the Island Hideaway. Each Residence in a compound of over 550 square metres, has an open-plan living area with a timber deck outdoor seating. The French-windowed spacious bedroom overlooks the generously proportioned outdoor Jacuzzi Splash Pool. In addition to the indoor and outdoor Bathroom with its ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath, there is also an Open-air Alfresco Garden Dining Pavilion and Roof Terrace. The mandatory Maldivian Swing [Undholi] Pavilion completes the majestic Dhonakulhi Residence.

Villa facilities

  • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Dhonakulhi Residence, both in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
  • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
  • The Dhonakulhi Residence Jacuzzi Splash Pool is 2.5m x 4m and comfortably sits two
  • Instead of using traditional tiling, the pool has been finished in quartezone in order to give as close to a feeling of sand as possible without actually being made from sand!
  • The pool has a fitted salt water UV filtration system into to ensure that
    chlorine is not required, thereby not only protecting the environment, but at the same time also creating a sense of natural sea water
  • Guests can take pleasure in gourmet meals and barbecues in the Open-air Alfresco Garden Dining Pavilion
  • Romantic candle-lit dinners can be had beneath the stars on the Roof Terrace
  • The Dhonakulhi Residence Bedroom has a super-king-size bed (2m x 2m) with custom-made mattresses which has pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort
  • Guests can also use the day-bed on top of the cool sandstone-finished Roof Terrace for sleeping out under the stars or lazing in the sun
  • The en-suite Bathroom in the Dhonakulhi Residence has been fitted with handcrafted ‘two-person’ baths and have separate outdoor garden shower facilities, as well as a spacious walk-in wardrobe area
  • The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Dedicated guest-use bicycles
Raamba Retreats [7]

On the beach (overall land area of 385 m² per villa)

Spread over 385 square metres are elegantly rustic Raamba Retreats with their open floor-level outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens offer the perfect seclusion for a peaceful retreat. The 7 Raamba Retreats are dotted across the coastline on the beachfront. The Lounge and the Bedroom in the Raamba Retreats are generously spaced. The Bedroom has a walk-in closet area and en-suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath.

Villa facilities

  • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Raamba Retreatboth in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
  • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
  • Guests can take pleasure in alfresco gourmet meals and barbecues on the open floor-level outdoor terrace
  • The Raamba Retreat Bedroom has a super-king-size bed (2m x 2m) with custommade mattresses has pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort
  • Bedroom can be fully opened-up on a number of sides allowing you to sleep almost outdoors!
  • The en-suite Bathroom in the Raamba Retreat has been fitted with hand-crafted ‘two-person’ baths and have separate outdoor garden shower facilities, as well as a spacious walk-in wardrobe area. The Bathroom contains a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Dedicated guest-use bicycles at the Raamba Retreats
  • Hideaway Water Suites [2]

    In the lagoon (floor area : 235 m² per villa)

    Hideaway Water Suites are a first of their kind in the Maldives, if not the world…and are truly in a class of their own. Erected on wooden stilts in Dhonakulhi Island’s shallow turquoise-blue lagoon and spread over 235 square metres of timber deck are two stand-alone Hideaway Water Suites having their own exclusive ocean-view treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, outdoor round bathtub overlooking the tranquil lagoon, sundeck, lagoon access, and complete in-villa spa treatment facilities in which guests can look forward to being pampered by a team of dedicated spa specialists from Mandara Spa. A stay in these havens of peace and serenity will leave you fresh, revitalised and rejuvenated.

    Villa facilities

    • In contrast to other guest Villas, furniture in the Hideaway Water Suites isprimarily made of coconut timber, selected specifically for its grain, colour andtexture. They are hand-made and custom manufactured
    • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Hideaway Water Suites, both in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
    • The Mandara Spa therapists will offer treatments in the privacy of your own
      treatment room, and the sauna and steam room is exclusive to the guest as well
  • The Hideaway Water Suites Bedroom has a super-king-size bed (2m x 2m) with custom-made mattresses which has pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort.
  • Romantic candle-lit dinners can be had beneath the stars on the private deck area looking out to sea
  • The Bedroom can be fully opened-up on various sides allowing you to sleep
    almost outdoors!
  • The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Double sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings
  • Funa Pavilions [7]

    On the beach (overall land area of 176 m² per villa)

    The 7 Funa Pavilions on the beach front with their chalk-white walls promise peace and privacy in a living area covering 176 square metres. Characterised by their own garden, a separate sleeping and living area with teak flooring, open-air bathroom and a wooden patio area facing the beach with two thickly cushioned teak sun-beds, these Villas offer luxury over and above the call of duty. Their design is a declaration of love for nature with an eye for detail. If their architecture leans heavily on nature, so, too, does the colour scheme of the villas with its earthy shades of brown, beige and green. A round table with a two-seater sofa and two cocktail chairs forms the communicative centre of the living area with its integrated day bed and wine-red upholstery. The satellite TV with DVD and surround-sound system and multi-format CD player has been accommodated in a separate cupboard. The bedroom has a super-king-size bed, walkin wardrobe and a writing table. The bathrooms have a bath and shower and have been tastefully decorated with granite, slate and onyx finishes.

    Villa facilities

    • Carefully selected natural finishes throughout the Funa Pavilion both
      in terms of materials used and the ‘look’ of the finishes
    • Teak wood Hand-made and custom manufactured furniture
    • Guests can take pleasure in alfresco gourmet meals and barbecues on the open floor-level outdoor terrace
  • The Funa Pavilion Bedroom has a super-king-size bed (2m x 2m) with custom made mattresses which has pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort.
  • The en-suite Bathroom in the Funa Pavilion has separate outdoor garden shower facilities. The Bathrooms contain a blend of modern and traditional styles, including stone, such as granite, slate and onyx, as well as timber. Sinks are hand-made from single pieces of granite, with modern taps and fittings, and there is an outdoor two-person occupancy Jacuzzi bath
  • Dedicated guest-use bicycles at the Funa Pavilion
  • All accommodation has the following features

    • Wooden flooring in the Villas and deck area are made of Merbau timber selected specifically for its grain and colour
    • Bed linen is made from a heavenly satin finish
    • Strategically littered extra-wide day beds/ sun loungers, oversize cushions and pillows made with a combination of materials carefully selected for their comfort and aesthetic values, including cotton and silk
    • Subtle and discrete warm mood lighting
    • The blinds in the rooms are made from different types of raw silk, carefully
      selected for their particular feel, colour hue, yet using a sophisticated mechanism to ensure effortless operation
    • Although the rooms are fully air-conditioned, they are designed to maximise natural ventilation, supported by again ceiling fans carefully selected for their whisper-quiet operation
    • The Lounge houses/Villa Berooms have a TV with DVD and surround sound system music player
    • Private in-room DVD and music CD collection, and Satellite TV channels
    • Uniquely-crafted chess and backgammon tables are perfect for idling away the hours
    • Contains coffee/espresso makers, generously stocked mini bar, personal safes, hairdryers, golfing umbrellas, torches, mosquito repellents, bath-robes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and all other amenities typical of a 5-star resort
    • Complimentary in-Villa bottled drinking water is provided
    • IDD telephone and GSM mobile services
    • The Maldivian Swing (Undholi) Pavilion with its wide two-person traditional carved wood swing, used for centuries by Maldivian families for relaxation, completes the perfect setting for your hideaway from the world
    • Airport meet and greet on arrival and departure
    • With our complimentary dedicated exclusive business class lounges at Malé and Hanimaadhoo Airports for all passengers, on-resort baggage and boarding pass check-in facilities and express check-out at Immigration and Customs, our guests can expect a service that is second to none with our partners, Island Aviation Services.
    Key facilities and services

    • The Hideaway Spa by Mandara, outstanding spa experience. 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Pavilions and 2 private treatment rooms in the Hideaway Water Suites
    • 24-hour in-Villa room service
    • Unique butler concept
    • The Hideaway Library: books, magazines, games, music CDs, DVDs and Cyber Café
    • Meridis Dive: PADI certified scuba diving in uncharted waters
    • Meridis Dive Boutique: sale of snorkelling and diving equipment
    • Infinity Swimming Pool facing the Indian Ocean
    • IDD telephone
    • Laundry and valeting
    • All major credit cards accepted and foreign currency exchange available on resort

    Leisure, Recreation and Entertainment

    • Hideaway Water Sports:speedboat trips, catamaran sailing, water skiing, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing and wakeboarding
    • Sports complex with 2 Tennis Courts, Gym, Table Tennis, Fussball, Beach
      Volleyball, Bicycle Riding and Silat, Pool Table/Billiard Table and a bar
    • Sunset, Sunrise, Night and Big-game fishing
    • Cultural Excursions: excursions to significant sites of Maldivian heritage and culture on nearby islands
    • The Hideaway Bazaar: gifts, lifestyle boutique, Maldivian arts and crafts, jewellery and hand-made fabrics, toiletries
    • Sifani London Jewellery Boutique: custom-made jewellery for
      any occasion
    • Mandara Spa Shop: range of products for skin health, body well-being,
      aromatherapy, and gifts from Elemis and La Thérapie range
    • Desert Island Retreats: picnic trips to nearby uninhabited island or sandbank lagoon
    • Aerial Photo Flights: private chartered photo flights to other Atolls or resorts in thee Maldives

    Cuisine

    Whatever takes your fancy and whatever the time of day or night, the resident Chefs remain entirely at your disposal. They can conjure up a myriad of succulent gourmet dishes to tempt your sensations and satisfy any taste at any time. These Chefs can suggest a menu specially designed for you using the freshest of fresh ingredients or can personalise a menu to excite your desired palate.

    Maldivian cuisine draws heavily on fish and seafood and is similar in some ways to Indian. Yet the dishes that are served at The Island Hideaway are much more varied and sophisticated. The cool coral sandy-floored Matheefaru restaurant offers international and Maldivian cuisine, and Gaafushi fine dining serves authentic Asian cuisine and seafood specialties. Lovers of Japanese cuisine will also be delighted to hear that the Island Hideaway Resort offers exquisite Jap cuisine.

    All the restaurants are located on the beach front and have been designed to ensure that guests have the best views across the Indian Ocean. There are overwater dining areas situated close to the reef edge, ensuring that fish are always your neighbours!

    For the romantics, just imagine strolling out to a nearby sandbank to enjoy an incredibly romantic candle-lit Robinson Crusoe experience or dining out under the stars – it’s all possible at the Island Hideaway. Alternatively you may choose to dine in the privacy of their Villa any time of day or night, or on a secluded part of the beach.

    Those wanting to while away the evening to exotic drinks and snacks will find the Meeru Bar the perfect place. The Meeru Bar located on the beach has a unique design in that the roof structure is like the inside of a boat’s hull and the deck area extends over water giving fantastic sunset views.

    Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi attach a great deal of importance on the quality of their produce. All produce comes from the very best sources and fresh fish is caught locally and delivered to the island on a daily basis.

    Restaurants and Bars

    • Matheefaru Restaurant
    • Gaafushi
    • Meeru Bar

    The Ultimate Indulgence at the Hideaway Spa by Mandara

    If pampering your body and soul and achieving total peace and tranquillity is your idea of heaven, the Hideaway Spa by Mandara has it all. Created with sensitivity towards the guest experience, the design emphasis of the Hideaway Spa is on space, privacy and luxury. The spa design is supported by a service style that considers the guest’s need for escape, unobtrusive delivery and extraordinary attention to detail. Like other Maldivian spas before it, the Hideaway Spa capitalises on the dramatic Indian Ocean location. The difference here is that the sun, sand and sea theme continues throughout with internal waterways and waterfall walls, open areas and feature sand floors. Hideaway Spa finishes have been carefully selected and the combination of coconut and teak timber furnishing, sukabumi stone, java rosso tumble stone, sandstone, pink slate, onyx and silk fabrics culminate to overwhelm all of one’s senses.

    Unique, intimate and romantic, the Hideaway Spa encompasses 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Pavilions. The Hideaway Spa is operated by the internationally-acclaimed spa and wellness company, Mandara Spa. The name “Mandara” comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth. Mandara Spa, with its roots in Bali, has embraced this legend and now operates more than 60 spas worldwide.

    The spa menu has been created to fit the exclusive nature of the Hideaway Spa and to offer each guest an outstanding spa experience. It combines traditional Asian favourites with Elemis Spa-therapy and new treatments that reflect themes of the ocean, nature and indigenous Maldivians. Massages, body packs, detox and a range of body and facial treatments using “Elemis” products, together with manicures and pedicures, have all been included to ensure the ultimate in relaxation and revitalization.

    Two Lagoon Spa Pavilions feature private ocean views, double treatment rooms, en-suite bathroom with private steam shower, outdoor terrazzo dip pool, day bed and shower, personal sound systems and lagoon access.

    Four expansive Spa Land Villas are located on land but surrounded by waterways. Each Spa Land Villa offers an open-to-air double treatment room, private bathrooms with steam room, hand-crafted ‘two-person’ baths, shower room, and a very private outdoor relaxation area.

    The Spa Shop stocks a range of products for skin health such as exfoliating creams, masks, cleanses and washes, anti-ageing boosters, body well-being enhancements, aromatherapy, and gifts from the much-admired Elemis range.

    Dive in Uncharted Waters with Meridis

    If the setting above sea level has all the ingredients for holiday heaven, the spectacle awaiting you below the water’s surface is even more spectacular. The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was first discovered as a diving destination. This Island is situated on an Atoll that is at the moment untapped and unexplored by the diving world. This gives an excellent opportunity for new divers and old alike to genuinely be able to dive where no person has ever dived before.

    Operated by Meridis Dive is one of the largest dive centres in the Maldives providing the latest technology and highest quality branded diving equipment e.g. Scubapro Uwatec Nitrox regulators, Sony P9 and MX5 underwater cameras, Supercharged Seadoo Scooters and Bauer Compressors. Meridis Dive has full Nitrox diving facilities, underwater scooters, audio-visual classrooms and a dive specialist boutique. PADI-certified scuba instruction is given by multi-lingual dive experts to beginners, amateurs and experienced divers alike on the importance of safe and enjoyable diving intertwined with the protection of the marine environment.

    Some of the courses and services offered by Meridis Dive are PADI Open Water [Beginner] to Assistant Instructor and all other common specialities, Nitrox, Scooter, Photography, Deep, Drift, Night, Navigation, Naturalist and Peak Performance. Meridis also offers a safe and enjoyable diving experience for children over 10 years of age, and has special “kids diving equipment” available. Children can carry out the PADI Open Water Junior course.

    Some of Meridis Dive’s safety philosophies are as follows:

    • Nitrox diving
    • depth limits
    • small groups of a maximum of 4 people
    • all dives will be guided dives
    • there will be buoys for all divers
    • current check
    • easy and shallow dives

    Please note that all divers are required to present an international dive certificate, log book and a medical certificate of fitness for diving.

    Meridis Dive has in fact surveyed and mapped all the key diving points in the Atolls surrounding The Island Hideaway and estimate that there are at least 20 glorious dive sites that are absolutely untouched and unspoilt. There is one particular dive site where divers can expect a minimum of 15 turtles each dive, several dive sites with manta cleaning and feeding stations, 2 ship wrecks at a depth of 16 metres with fantastic fish live around, and another dive site full of fantastic table corals. Wherever you look there are lots and lots of fish! Mantas, eagle rays, grey reef sharks, turtles, big schools of tuna, barracudas, dolphins, and, and, and…..

    In season there’s also the chance of seeing whale sharks and other whales!

    Another first is that the Meridis experts will also offer guided snorkelling trips. The snorkelling here is also so impressive that lots of guests will be making their way to the diving school after seeing what the edge of the Dhonakulhi house reef has to offer. No sooner have you taken a few strokes, then you are snorkelling in some of the world’s most fertile waters. Just under the water’s surface you are confronted with swarms of small fish, giant turtles, metre-long mantas and slim sharks patrolling the reef. And here’s the good news: almost none of the fish are really dangerous. This means that this rich under-water world is a safe paradise for swimmers, snorkellers, diving enthusiasts.

    For those that want to enjoy the view without getting wet, there’s an underwater camera in the nearby lagoon giving live views of life on the coral reef. From whale sharks to manta rays, moray eels to white tip sharks, a whole new world of magnificent marine creatures awaits you.

    “Tender Hearts” Kids’ Club

    The “Tender Hearts” at Dhonakulhi is open to all kids. The 75.7 m² Kid’s Club has a playground area of 50.5 m² and offers a variety of games and activities for kids. Apart from the activities there’s also a small library with board games and bicycles to ride too.

    Some of the activities provide are:
    • Painting and Drawing
    • Crab Race
    • Movies
    • Sandcastle making
    • Dance Party
    • Running Race
    • Balloon Race
    • Make your own Sandwich
    • Musical Chairs
    • Treasure Hunt
    • Tour of the Resort

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    The Beach House Manafaru | Maldives Maldives

    The Beach House Manafaru | Maldives

    PRIVATE LUXURY ISLAND RESORT

    Rating :
    • Location : Haa Alif Atoll
    • Distance from airport: 318 km
    • Transfer: 45 minutes by Seaplane and 45 minutes by Speed Boat
    • No of rooms : 68

    Sleek, contemporary and sexy, The Beach House offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few. Each villa and suite offers a private pool with complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations. World-class cuisine from all corners of the world combined with countless on- and off-shore recreational facilities round up the truly supreme character of the The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.

    The Beach House Manafaru believes that little things in life are the most important ones. That’s why the Sorbet Butler circulates round both the infiniti and Amazon pools dispensing refreshing sorbet. There are also two additional private islands that can be used for intimate dinners or for jet-skiers so they do not disturb other guests. You can swing from the treetops on the bungee trampolines available to guests of all ages. The staff will also organize visits to neighboring islands that display great cultural significance. It is said that if you visit nearby Utheem Palace and make a wish, it will surely come true.

    ACCOMMODATION

    Beach Villa

    Total Space : 152sqm

    Leisurely spread throughout the island’s lush vegetation, the thatched-roof Maldivian-style villas are all generously sized and elegantly decorated. Soft silhouettes in exhilarating surroundings and simple understated elegance capture the ambiance.

    Features:

    • Outdoor bathroom
    • oversized bathtubs
    • Open air rain showers
    • Sun deck with cozy loungers
    • Private beach cabana
    Beach Suite

    Total Space : 225sqm

    The Beach Suites have been designed to enhance your entire holiday experience with world-class comforts and sumptuous elegance. These suites complement the lush vegetation of this island paradise allowing guests to sink into a lulling tropical reverie. Separate areas for socializing, dining and sleeping provide all the comfort and room one may desire. Open air bathrooms feature lavish extravagance with amazing rain showers whilst each Beach Suite also boats a its own private beach cabana.

    Features:

    • Seperate living, dining & sleeping areas
    • Outdoor bathroom
    • Open air rain showers Jacuzzi bathtubs
    • Private beach cabana
    Water Villa

    Total Space : 146sqm

    The Maldivian-style intimate and well-appointed villas stretch out into the lagoon and are perched over water.

    Features:

    • Partially open air bathrooms
    • Decks with infinity edged pool
    • Jacuzzi bathtub
    • Glass paneled flooring
    • Steps to access lagoon
    Grand Water Pavilion

    Total Space : 419sqm

    The Grand Water Pavilion represents the most refined and exclusive pedigrees of taste, style and sophistication. Immersed in understated and elegant décor, this pavilion offers sweeping panoramas of the Indian Ocean.

    Features:

    • 2 Bbedrooms
    • Private Dining area
    • Spacious lounge
    • Sauna, steam room
    • Swimming pool
    • Jacuzzi
    • 40″ LCD TV
    • Large private sun deck
    Grand Beach Pavilion

    Total Space : 693sqm

    The Grand Beach Pavilion features the ultimate accommodation experience in privacy, luxury and service.

    Facilities :

    • 2 Bbedrooms
    • Dining room
    • Separate dressing area
    • 2 open-air bathrooms
    • Sauna, steam room
    • Massage treatment room
    • 2 swimming pools
    • Jacuzzi
    • 40″ LCD TV
    • State-of-art entertainment enhancements

    Wine and Dine

    Dining at the Beach House is all about deliciously fresh, creative, organic food served in a series of gorgeous and inspiring settings. With three different gourmet restaurants even the most serious will not be short on inspiration, where every dish at every restaurant is a work of art.

    The Beach House prides itself on the level of flexibility and adaptability it offers. Take the three bars for instance where each stays open all day to provide you with whatever, whenever you might want it. If you’d like an ice-cold Mojito brought right to your day bed, you shall have it!

    Spa

    ‘Shui’ is South-East Asian for ‘water’ or ‘running water’ embodying the spa’s organic flowing philosophy which is centered on the eternal cycle of water that is all around us – the essence of life itself and the element that links the human body with the natural world.

    Surrounded only by gentle white shores of tropical life and nature, Shui represents a spa sensibility that is both pure and personal.

    RECREATION

    Diving

    The Beach Housae at Manafaru Maldives offers a 5 Star PADI Dive Centre and team of experts specialising in a wide range of PADI-certified dive programs for adults and children as young as 8 years old. These include a complimentary daily orientation dive. A PADI Open Water Dive qualification can be achieved during a one-week stay. “Bubblemaker” lessons for younger kids and Discover Scuba programs for pre-teens and older are also available.

    Two new Bauer Verticus compressors and a separate Nitrox compressor make it possible to dive unlimited, with either Air or Nitrox and a variety of programs include Discover Scuba Diving – Open Water license up to Assistant Instructor and a variety of specialty courses which include Nitrox, Digital under Water Photography, Videography, Underwater scooter and Re-breather courses. Giving the opportunity to both beginners and experienced divers to enhance their knowledge and improve their diving skills.

    Water sports

    The VDWS certified Water sports school ‘Blue’ offers complimentary non-motorized water sports to all guests at the resort. A selection of various high class quality equipments are available with a large variety of wind surfing boards, catamarans and canoes.

    Qualified instructors are available for beginners and more experienced enthusiasts alike.

    Excursions

    Excursions are offered both on traditional Maldivian Luxury Dhoni Cruises and speed boats featuring visits to local cultural sites and nearby inhabited islands. Experience the traditional Maldivian hand line fishing and snorkeling tutorials. This resort also boasts two private islands for more intimate experiences or private island dining and castaway experience.

    Gentlemen’s Retreat

    Some say the Maldives is a destination that appeals more to women than men. Indeed at many resorts, facilities seem to be geared more towards women. However The Beach House would like to redress the balance. ‘Gentlemen’s Retreat’ is a club house/retreat designed primarily with men in mind.

    Inside you will find a 50″ HDTV, relaxing chairs, games consoles [Wii game and PS3], a virtual golf simulator which allows you to sample some of the world’s best eighteen-hole golf courses from the comfort of your Maldivian haven.

    For Kids

    To keep everyone happy and to allow guests of all ages to enjoy an unforgettable holiday, the kid’s club has its own private pool, games room and extensive activity programs including turtle monitoring during the nesting season.

    Babysitting services are provided for children above 3 years old.

    Turtle Kids Club operates from 9 am until 6 pm. The Turtle Club accepts children aged 3 to 12 years. Children below 3 years old need to be accompanied by one of the parents.

    Fitness

    A fully equipped gymnasium with a selection of high-end equipments is available at The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives. The recreation staff will be on-hand to offer a helping hand for anybody using the Gym

    Yoga

    If interested there are Yoga and Meditation sessions with a certified Yoga Guru. You can join him during sun set or sunrise as you please.

    Land sports

    At the Beach House you can do as little or as much as you like with a range of activities both above and below the water. Below the water a lifetime of experience awaits, while onshore there’s badminton, tennis, beach volleyball, pool and billiards, table tennis and a trampoline.

    Boutiques

    The resort boutique features a wide range of fashion and beachwear, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, arts and crafts, books, magazines and other merchandise from the Maldives and around the world. Renowned international brands pair with local crafts offering a unique shopping experience.

    Sri Lankan jewellery is world renowned and the in-house jewelry store offers a wide range of gem stones and jewelry from Lanka.

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    Cinnamon Island Alidhoo Resort | Maldives Maldives

    Cinnamon Island Alidhoo Resort | Maldives

    Cinnamon Island Alidhoo

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    • Location : Haa Alif Atoll
    • Distance from airport: 120 km
    • Transfer: 50 minutes by Seaplane
      15 minutes by Speedboat
    • No of rooms :99 Beach Villas [45] Ocean Villas [ 46] Duplex Beach Villas [7] Suite [1]

     

    Embark on a voyage of discovery towards an island once uncharted now discovered. Take a 50-minute picturesque Islanad Aviation Domestic flight from Malé, due north, to the airfield of Hanimadoo … the treasure is within your grasp. Cast away the map … for it is no longer required. The secret unfolds in the course of a 15 minute speedboat ride through the widely undiscovered northern atoll of Haa Alifu … it is a perfectly ‘rounded’ island, spanning over 35 acres, with nature’s breathtaking ‘aquarium’ all around and a beautiful coral garden beneath.

    Accommodation

    Rooms at Cinnamon Island Alidhoo are designed to immerse you in your very own hideaway. Gaze out at azure waters. Wiggle your toes in the soft, white sand. Be warmed by the blessed sun. Prepare to lose yourself in an experience that is the epitome of luxury.

    All rooms are set in villas facing the ocean or out over the waters of the lagoon. The property has been especially designed to blend harmoniously into the surrounding nature.

    Services and amenities for all rooms and suites:

    • Air conditioning with individual temperature controls
    • In-room safe to provide security to your personal belongings
    • Open plan bathroom with shower area, vanity sinks and 24 hours hot and cold running water
    • Luxury bathroom amenities, hair dryer, bathrobes and bedroom slippers
    • Jacuzzi on the veranda
    • Spacious dressing and storage area
    • Minibar, tea, coffee and Espresso making facilities and bottled drinking water, for your convenience
    • IDD telephone and flat screen television with satellite TV to keep you in touch with the world outside
    • DVD/VCD player, for a “room theatre” experience
    • 24-hour room supplementary
    • Thoughtful extras like weighing scales, iron and ironing board, digital alarm clock, sun umbrellas, rain jackets and a shoe shine set
    • Writing desk with ADSL connection and stationery folder
    • Wi-fi facilities
    • Verandah/easy chairs, sun loungers and a coffee table and dining on the terrace available on request
    • Complimentary local newspaper on request
    • A choice of pillow from our special pillow menu
    Beach Villas [45]

    Offer panoramic views of the ocean. Their tasteful interiors feature strong colours, noble timber floors and traditional Maldivian thatched roofs. The Beach Villas have a connecting lounge area and an open verandah With Jacuzzi.

    Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and one child under 12 years

     

     

     

    Duplex Beach Villas [7]

    Beautifully structured with two levels, all 7 Duplex Beach Villas are right on the sea front. High ceilings covered with Maldivian thatched roofs allow a smooth flow of cooling sea breezes. On the ground floor a comfortable lounge area invites you to make yourself at home while allowing your eyes to feast on the view of the ice-blue waters. At the upper level, a bedroom with attached bathroom and a timber decked balcony promise tranquil luxury. In-room spa treatments are available subject to prior reservation.

    Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and one child under 12 years

    Ocean Villas [ 46]

     

    Fool you into thinking you are on a yacht, spacious and luxurious as they are and built completely over the sea. Dangle your feet in the deep blue sea as you admire nature’s own aquarium below you. Let the naturally air-cooled winds soothe you as you train your sights on the horizon and the adjoining islands. Snooze off in the bedroom on the upper level. Soak in a hot tub in the open-plan bathroom or the Jacuzzi on the verandah.

    In-villa spa treatments are available subject to prior reservation.

    Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and one child under 12 years

    Note: Accommodation in a Duplex Ocean Villa for children under 12 is not recommended as a safety measure.

    Cinnamon Suite

     

    Far from the madding crowd. Set amidst lush tropical vegetation. With its own private plunge pool. Not just for Heads of Government. The Cinnamon Suite is the preferred luxury getaway for the rich and the famous. The entire villa is reminiscent of a village structure with thatched roofs and wide terraces overlooking the ocean. A large living room and dining room with lovely timber flooring are perfect for family meals and get-togethers. Both of the bedrooms have an attached toilet with a very spacious open plan bathroom, shower and Jacuzzi.

    The Cinnamon Suite also has a pantry and butler’s quarters.

    In-villa spa treatments are available subject to prior reservation.

    Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 3 adults and 2 children under 12 years

     

    Resort Facilities

    A morning spent soaking up the sun. An afternoon in an underwater coral garden. A moonlight boat ride. An utterly indulgent day at the spa. Fishing the Maldivian way. Shopping for mementos or gifts. Fill your days with activities. Or actively pursue the art of doing nothing. Just let us know how you want to spend your holiday, and we’ll set it up for you.

    Mandara Spa

    Slow down … pause a while … take some time out for yourself. Invite bliss into your life. Turn your holiday into an out-of-body experience with the dreamlike paradise that is Mandara Spa. Loving care and lavish attention to the minutest of details create a world that is ideal for reflection and inspiration … a nurturing refuge dedicated solely to your well-being. So that you can shed your world-weariness and rekindle your vitality and zest for living.

    All four Deluxe Spa Villas are surrounded by a tranquil lotus pond and one overlooking lush greenery. Their open air treatment areas together with Aromatherapy (herbal) steam showers and intimate bath tubs provide you with comfort and privacy. The exotic fragrance of pure essential oils and the gentle strains of soothing music bathe your senses, enhancing the languid tropical experience and lulling you into a state of absolute bliss.

    The spa menu offers a range of therapies that marry the wisdom and traditions of ancient cultures with the latest spa science from ‘Elmis Spa – Therapy’ (Elemis Spa-therapy). All treatments have been thoughtfully created to provide a sensory adventure. For the ultimate indulgence, do try one of the deluxe combination packages or an “Absolute Escape”.

    A spa boutique offering Mandara and Elemis products, manicure-pedicure and tranquil relaxation area above the reception rounds up the Mandara Spa experience.

    Signature Services

    In-villa dining and special celebrations. Afternoon high tea. Sunset mocktails on a sandbank. At Cinnamon Island Alidhoo, we endeavour to offer guests a wide range of signature dining, activity and service indulgences unique to Cinnamon hotels. Choose what you would like to do, decide where you want to do it and how you want the experience to be, and we will set it up for you.

    Meridis Dive & Relax

    An exquisite underwater world, complete with coral garden and ship wreck, awaits you at Cinnamon Island Alidhoo. A great array of small and big underwater creatures – manta rays, sharks, dolphins, turtles, napoleon fish – have made the Haa Alif Atoll their home, and Meridis Dive & Relax is your expert guide to it.

    The PADI certified dive centre offers trial dives under the watchful supervision of a professionally qualified and experienced dive team. For those wishing to become more proficient, the entire range of dive courses are offered from scuba diver to assistant instructor. NITROX diving is available for free for all certified divers.

    Meridis Dive & Relax also offers boat rentals and a wide range of water sport facilities, including snorkeling, sailing, water skiing and wind surfing.

    Note: There is a fee for all motorized sports and sports with instructor.

    Swimming Pool

    Overlooking the magnificent ocean and the Duplex Ocean Villas, our uniquely designed swimming pool abuts the Waves restaurant and the Bliss Bar. Grab your swimsuit and jump right in. Or order a drink from the Decks Juice Bar nearby, and catch up on your reading or sunbathing

    Barbecue nights by the poolside can be arranged on request.

    Library

    Order a tall drink from the Decks Juice Bar, select a thriller or romance from our collection of English, French or German novels, curl up in a deck chair or stretch out in a hammock (don’t forget to slather on the sunscreen) and get set for a day of reading. If you’d like to learn some more about the Maldives or the aqua-life you observed on your dive, we’ve even got encyclopedias for you to refer to.
    Business Facilities

    Away on an island surrounded by the ocean doesn’t mean you need to be out of touch with your office or your family. Our computer facilities and Internet access keep you connected, while every kind of secretarial assistance, from photocopying to typing and faxing is provided on request at a cost.

    Sports

    How about a game of beach volleyball? Or a friendly tennis or cricket match? Or some calorie burning badminton or table tennis? Or, if you prefer, a work out session in our very own gym. You don’t have to give up your sporting habits at Cinnamon Island Alidhoo! For those who would rather exercise their minds, there’s backgammon, scrabble and chess.
    Alidhoo Kids Club

    Picnics to nearby islands. Indoor games like scrabble, monopoly and backgammon. Outdoor games like tennis and badminton. Colouring books with felts, markers and crayons. Snorkeling trips and even a separate pool. The Alidhoo Kids Club, open exclusively to our guests between 4 and 15 years, ensures that your children will have the time of their lives while you relax in the sun, treat yourself at the Mandara Spa or take in a sunset cruise. Membership is free, all activities are supervised by a trained co-ordinator, and baby sitting services are also available.

    Medical / Emergency assistance

    fully qualified doctor is available on call for any emergency assistance and some of our staff has been trained to administer basic first aid. A defibrillator is available on site and in case of an emergency the nearest hospital is in Didhdhoo Island which is 20 minutes away from Alidhoo. The regional hospital which is at Kurundufushi is 45 minutes away by speed boat from Cinnamon Island. You are advised to carry along any prescription medicines you require.
    Excursions

    Wide-angle ocean views from the verandah of your villa are a fine thing. But to really appreciate the clear and tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean in which the Maldives are, you need to move out! We offer you a wide range of excursion options to make for most memorable holiday moments.

    • Traditional Maldivian Fishing Cruise
    • Breakfast Fishing on a Dhoni
    • Champagne Sunset Cruise
    • Sashimi Cruise
    • Picnics to the Sandbank
    • Big Game Fishing
    • Night Fishing
    • Private Boat Rental
    • Moonshine Glides
    • Island Hopping
    • Dolphins with Sundowners

    Note – all excursions are subject to prior reservation and prevailing weather conditions.

    Alidhoo Boutique

    The Alidhoo Boutique offers you a wide range of superbly crafted souvenirs for friends and family back home. Choose from a range of Maldivian handicrafts, Sri Lankan wooden carvings, leather and textile items, and spices and knick knacks from neighboring villages. The boutique also has a premium line of bathing suits and beachwear, and daily vanity and sanitary items.
    Sifani Jewelry Shop

    Highly regarded Sifani offers a collection of premium quality jewellery with gem stones set in minimum 18k gold. Most of the gem stones come from Sri Lanka, a country that is famous for its sapphires (Ceylon Sapphire), topaz, quartz and tourmaline.

    Honeymoon Services

    Services include:

    • Floral arrangements in room on arrival
    • Cinnamon turn down service
    • In-villa spa treatment
    • Signature dining experience – the ‘Cinnamon Way’
    • Gift from the Management of Cinnamon alidhoo

    Event planning

    Exquisite views, superb cuisine, a wide range of activities, luxury combined with traditional hospitality and a relaxed approach to life that characterizes island lifestyles … all contribute to making Cinnamon Island Alidhoo a perfect venue for events.

    Dining

    From coastal treats to ambrosial cocktails, Cinnamon Island has an extensive list of culinary delights that are prepared ingeniously by our master chef and his team. Our menu even caters to the health-conscious by offering nutritious meals and low-calorie snacks. If you prefer a lighter meal you could order from a wide selection of salads, sandwiches and of course tempting desserts.

    Restaurants & Bars
    • The Village
    • Bliss Bar
    • Decks Juice Bar
    • Waves
    • Blends

     

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