The best hotels in the Dhaalu Atoll: 9 hotels for the perfect Maldives getaway

Dhaalu Atoll is a remote corner of the Maldives with 46 islands. Sea turtles are considered the property of the atoll: one of the islands is even named after them. The atoll boasts good infrastructure and developed tourism. From the capital's airport, you can fly here by seaplane. More over, Dhaalu is also interesting with ancient Buddhist temples and an ancient mosque made of carved coral. In addition, of course, a magnificent unspoiled reef and white beaches. The atoll is only gaining popularity among tourists, so new modern resorts appear on the islands every year. The choice of accommodation in the atoll is quite good: every traveler will find options for their vacation, from exclusive luxury hotels to modest guesthouses. What hotels are considered the best on Dhaalu?

Sasindra Lakmal

NIYAMA PRIVATE ISLANDS MALDIVES

One of the best hotels not only in the atoll, but also in the Maldives: the resort has a number of prestigious awards. NIYAMA PRIVATE ISLANDS MALDIVES is a luxury hotel with high service and many interesting details. It is located on two islands at once. Play is for outdoor enthusiasts, it is often chosen by young people. In addition, the Chill Island is perfect for those who like to relax. Here you can take a break from the hustle and bustle and restore your physical and mental strength. Moreover, there are gourmet restaurants on this island. The highlight of the resort is a unique underwater restaurant located at a depth of 6 m.

A rich coral reef will give you a meeting with stingrays, moray eels, turtles and other inhabitants of the underwater world and powerful waves can be caught right off the coast of Play Island. Perfect for both young people and families with children: there is a children's club. The hotel will give a varied rest: there is literally everything.

• Rooms. All villas are stylized as traditional Maldives huts. The rooms have Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, minibar. Each villa is serviced by a personal concierge.
• Nutrition. The hotel has 9 exclusive restaurants offering gourmet cuisine. You can choose one of three types of meals: breakfast, half board, full board. Serves Mediterranean, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Italian cuisine. You can also taste African, Central South American cuisine, freshly prepared seafood, a variety of cocktails, smoothies. And the underwater restaurant will present exclusive dishes and breakfasts with champagne. Of particular interest is the unusual tropical tree-top restaurant. And the wine cellar contains wines from different parts of the world. The thematic menu "Maldivian nights" has been developed. On request, guests can arrange a romantic dinner on the beach.
• Leisure. Has its own diving center and water entertainment center. Water activities include diving, snorkeling, boat trips, water sports such as wakeboarding, catamarans, windsurfing, parachuting and much more. Sports entertainment offers volleyball, tennis court. The hotel has its own spa with a private garden and a wide range of treatments. There is a kids club for children.
• The sophisticated hotel has become a popular destination for weddings. Interestingly, among the proposals is an original underwater wedding.
• Location: Two islands, Olhuveli (Chill) and Embudu Fushi (Play), are connected by a bridge. 45 minutes seaplane flight from Male International Airport. It is worth considering that flights are carried out only during the day. Another option is a domestic flight to Kudahuvadhoo Airport. The journey will take 45 minutes and then 10 minutes by speedboat.

Niyama Private Islands Maldives

SUN SIYAM IRU VELI MALDIVES

New resort that opened in 2018. All villas are stylized as traditional Maldivian huts and are located either at the very edge of the water, on the coast, or stand on stilts above the water.

• 125 rooms
• 9 accommodations
• 1 swimming pool
• 2 bars, 3 restaurants

More details about the resort:

• Rooms. The designer villas have their own pools. The rooms have everything you need: air conditioning, safe, TV.
• Nutrition. The hotel's restaurants offer varied cuisine, both local and Mediterranean. There is a wine cellar. The hotel operates under the Premium all-inclusive system.
• Leisure. The spa center has 6 relaxation pavilions, a sauna, a steam room. The island has its own diving center, and guests are invited to a snorkeling safari with an instructor. From sports entertainment - windsurfing, canoeing, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, jet ski,
• Location: Seaplane transfer takes 40 minutes. Another option is 40 minutes by domestic flights, followed by 40 minutes by speedboat.

Sun Siyam Iru Veli Maldives

KANDIMA

The resort, immersed in lush tropical greenery, was launched in March 2017. Shuttle buses run on the territory of the hotel, helping guests to move, because the length of the coastline is 3 km. Wonderful wide white sandy beach is great for children. It has its own marine biological center and a lake where you can see baby sharks and rays. Sea turtles swim up to the hotel's beaches.

• 264 studios and villas
• 3 swimming pools
• The second largest infinity pool in the Maldives with a length of 100 m.

More details about the resort:

• Rooms. The modern rooms are equipped with all the necessary equipment. Each room has free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar, flat TV.
• Nutrition. The hotel offers Platinum all-inclusive and has 10 restaurants and bars. You can order a special menu from the chef in a la carte restaurants, drink well-known brands of alcohol without restriction. Asian, traditional Maldivian, Mediterranean cuisine, grill dishes, a wide range of cocktails and tropical juices, bright parties are available to guests. In an Asian restaurant, you can choose any animal from the aquarium and cook it for dinner.
• Leisure. School of Marine Biology, Diving Center, Water Sports Center. Own spa center, lounge area, art studio and photo studio. From sports entertainment - tennis, football, bike rental, gym, beach and water volleyball, football. There are also cooking lessons for adults. The kids' club is open almost all day long, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. There is a children's culinary studio, water play area, playground.
• Location: Kandima Island, you can reach it from Male in 45 minutes by seaplane or half an hour by domestic airplane, and then 20 minutes by speedboat.

Kandima Maldives

Angsana Velavaru

The new hotel is located on the very turtle island of Velavaru, thanks to which the atoll is famous. It is a tropical retreat that offers first-class service and comfort. The villas are set in shady tropical forests, just a few steps from the blue of the Indian Ocean. The resort has two-story waterfront and overwater villas located close to the water's edge or reef. The hotel has its own spa center, water leisure center, diving center. He has received a number of prestigious awards. Perfect for families with children: there is a kids club where children from 4 to 11 years old are engaged.

• 79 private villas of which 34 are overwater
• 5 restaurants and bars

More details about the resort:

• Nutrition. The hotel operates on an all inclusive basis. Restaurants offer local and international buffet cuisine, Italian specialties, exotic cocktails, fresh seafood. The restaurants serving lobster and gourmet food have incredible ocean views.
• Leisure. Guests are offered coral planting during the dive. To learn more about the Indian Ocean, you can travel to the underwater kingdom with a marine biologist. From water entertainment - a diving center and a water sports center, where exciting diving, snorkeling, wakeboarding, catamaran trips, canoeing await. It has its own spa center, and organizes cooking classes. Romantics are offered evening picnics on a desert island. And couples in love head here to play a celebration: the beach pavilion is ideal for weddings.
• Location: The transfer will take 40 minutes by seaplane or half an hour by local airlines, then 40 minutes by speedboat.

Angsana Velavaru

BAGLIONI RESORT MALDIVES

The new luxury resort of the Italian prestigious hotel chain Baglioni offers an exclusive getaway.

• 96 rooms
• 13 accommodations
• 3 restaurants, 1 bar
• 1 swimming pool

More details about the resort:

• Rooms. Many villas have their own pool. There are both beach villas and overwater, one-bedroom and family-friendly villas. Modern and comfortable rooms are equipped with air conditioning, safe, minibar, tea / coffee making facilities, king size bed.
• Leisure. From sports entertainment, the island offers tennis courts, a fitness room, a football field, a diving center, volleyball, yoga, surfing, snorkeling. There is a private spa with six massage pavilions. For young guests, there is a children's club, where children from 3 to 12 years old are accepted.
• Nutrition. The hotel offers several types of food, from breakfast to a privilege package (a kind of all-inclusive). The main restaurant serves Italian, Asian, fusion buffet meals. There is also a Japanese restaurant, traditional Mediterranean dishes and a wine cellar.
• Location. The transfer to the island will take 40 minutes by seaplane.

Baglioni Resort Maldives

Riu Palace Maldivas

The exclusive complex has appeared relatively recently. The new hotel of the famous Italian chain is connected by a bridge with the neighboring "sister" four-star hotel RIU Atoll, where the main infrastructure is located: spa, boutiques, a children's club, a fitness center, a diving center, and a water sports center. The resort operates on the all inclusive system 24 hours a day. The hotel opened quite recently: it opened its doors in the summer of 2019.

• 176 rooms
• 4 accommodation options
• 3 restaurants, 1 bar
• 1 main pool

More details about the resort:

• Rooms. The apartments are located in two-story blocks, have beautiful views with direct descent into the ocean. The rooms have a safe, tea / coffee making facilities, bath accessories, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, TV, dispenser with drinks. The bed is provided with a choice: king-size or twin.
• Nutrition. Provided at the hotel on an all inclusive basis. The restaurants serve international, Japanese and fusion cuisine.
• Leisure. The hotel offers many options for recreation and entertainment. On the territory there is a beautiful pool with a wonderful view of the ocean. The kids' club is located on a neighboring island: you can cross the pedestrian bridge. They work with children of two age categories: from 4 to 7 years old and from 8 to 12 years old. There is a children's pool.
• From water activities - kayaking, surfing, diving, snorkeling. There is a spa and gym. An entertainment program awaits guests in the evening. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel.
• Location. The transfer will take 40 minutes by domestic flights and then 10 minutes by speedboat. Or 45 minutes by seaplane.

Riu Palace Maldivas

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

The modern hotel opened in 2016. The resort is located on a fairly large island with an area of ​​9 hectares. Nestled among lush tropical forests and white sands are comfortable modern villas with a private pool. This is a place that divers love: the hotel organizes excursions to the habitats of whale sharks, manta rays, turtles.

• 77 overwater and beachfront villas surrounded by gardens.
• 9 accommodations
• 6 restaurants

More details about the resort:

• Rooms. The villas have private pools. The rooms have everything you need: air conditioning, safe, tea / coffee making facilities, iPad, minibar, coffee machines, bathroom accessories. Round-the-clock service by a butler. All villas have elegant French windows.
• Nutrition. Six restaurants offer a choice of Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indian cuisine. There is a pizzeria of its own.
• Leisure. SPA offers Ayurveda beauty programs. Yoga classes and workouts are held in the gym. There is a tennis court, billiards, table tennis, air hockey and video games. The resort has its own library with books in different languages ​​of the world and an observatory. Active rest is provided for windsurfing enthusiasts. You can ride a catamaran, kayak, pedal boat. And for vacation photos, kayaks with a transparent bottom are ideal. The hotel is an excellent choice for family holidays: it works in a kids club, where children from 4 to 12 years old are taught free of charge. They arrange cooking classes, do yoga, origami, and help them make their first diving. Wedding ceremonies are also popular at the hotel.
• Location. The transfer will take 45 minutes by seaplane. Hotel guests can wait for their transfer in the airport lounge while enjoying free Wi-Fi.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Aaaveee Natures Paradise

An eco-friendly resort with authentic Maldivian style. It offers neat thatched villas with wooden furnishings and bright décor. Everything here resembles an authentic Maldivian village. This is a resort with fairly affordable prices, which is suitable for unassuming travelers who are not looking for a luxurious vacation. The hotel features a coral-rich house reef. Organizes boat trips, during which you can see whale sharks and rays.

• 30 rooms, of which 16 are bungalows and 14 are spacious huts.
• 2 bars and 2 restaurants.

More details about the resort:

• Rooms. There are detached villas and villas that are grouped into blocks of four rooms each. However, they all have private, sandy verandas. You can choose from three types of accommodation. The rooms have free Wi-fi, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, air conditioning, mini-bar.
• Nutrition. The hotel offers different catering systems, including half board and all inclusive. The restaurant and bar offers international, Maldivian cuisine, a wide selection of drinks and cocktails. The original bar is made in the form of a wooden deck with an enchanting view of the sunset.
• Leisure. The hotel has its own spa, evening karaoke, water activities, volleyball.
• Location. The transfer takes 40 minutes by domestic flights from Male, and then 20 minutes by speedboat to the hotel.

Aaaveee Natures Paradise

The choice of hotels in Dhaalu Atoll is quite good and every tourist will find the ideal option for themselves, regardless of the budget.