Lhaviyani Atoll (Faadhippolhu) belongs to the northern part of the Maldives archipelago. The atoll includes five inhabited islands with a permanent population - Hinnavaru, Maafilaafushi, Kuredu, Olhuvelifushi and Naifaru. The latter is the capital of Lhaviyani. Distance from Male is 120-160 kilometers. For domestic transfers, this is a short seaplane flight, so there are well-developed resorts on the Lhaviyani Islands that are popular.
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Kuredu Island Resort & Spa
The small island of Kuredu invites you to enjoy the stunning nature and excellent service of a prestigious resort. The 4-star Kuredu Island keeps pace with the times and conquers guests from all over the world. Zonal the island is divided into two territories - the first for guests over 18 years old and the second part of the island for guests over 12 years old. Each zone has its own infrastructure and entertainment. The most profitable accommodation will be All Inclusive Plus or All Inclusive Gold. A feature of the resort is the presence of its own golf club.
Infrastructure:
- 387 rooms.
- 7 restaurants, wine cellar and 7 bars.
- 3 swimming pools.
- Tea house and library.
- 2 spa centers.
- Children's club.
- The shops.
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- Rooms. Huge selection of housing with different pricing policies. Most of the rooms on Kuredu are garden bungalows, beachfront bungalows and Sangu Water Villas in the adult area. Many superior beachfront rooms are equipped with a jacuzzi. The most luxurious option for a family vacation is the Private Pool Villa Family Suite, which consists of two combined villas with a large private pool.
- Nutrition. The resort has as many as 4 restaurants serving buffet style. The 3 a la carte restaurants serve Mediterranean, Japanese, fresh seafood and teppanyaki dishes.
- Leisure. Ocean Watersport Center provides all the possibilities for water activities. Available kitesurfing, windsurfing, parasailing, catamarans, canoes, paddle boarding. Outing activities include boat trips on the Lhaviyani Islands, safari with dolphins, fishing, snorkeling trips.
Location. 150 kilometers from Male International Airport. The seaplane transfer takes 40 minutes.
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives
The 5-star Atmosphere Kanifushi is located on one of the longest islands in the Maldives. The natural luxury of Kanifushi is ideally combined with the comfort and modern conditions of the resort.
Infrastructure:
- 172 rooms.
- 4 restaurants and 2 bars.
- 2 swimming pools.
- SPA-center.
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- Rooms. Kanifushi's rooms are comprised of luxury beachfront and overwater villas. Original interior design, spacious bedrooms, wide private terraces and comfortable conditions. Overwater villas feature private infinity pools with stunning ocean views.
- Nutrition. Atmosphere Kanifushi offers premium meal plan "all inclusive" - Kanifushi Plan, which includes sumptuous buffets with international cuisine, gourmet dinners and themed evenings.
- Leisure. Diving and sailing in Kanifushi should be given special attention. Many of the popular diving sites are in the immediate vicinity of the island. Dive & Sail Marine Center offers snorkeling safaris, fishing trips, windsurfing, sailing, catamarans and other adventures.
Location. 133 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by seaplane 30 minutes.
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives
Komandoo Island Resort
Modern Komandoo Island Resort 4 * will give an unforgettable romantic vacation. This resort is only for adults over 18 years old. Tropical landscapes, gourmet dinners, wedding photo sessions, renewal of vows, travel for two - all this is on the small but very cozy island of Komandoo.
Infrastructure:
- 65 rooms.
- 2 restaurants and 1 bar.
- SPA-center.
- Jewelry boutique.
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- Rooms. Rooms include beach villas with and without Jacuzzis, as well as villas on stilts over the lagoon. All modern amenities and island interiors, including four poster beds and panoramic sliding doors.
- Nutrition. Falhu main restaurant with 6 outdoor cooking stations and lavish buffets. The Aqua Restaurant offers an extensive à la carte menu. Guests of the Komandoo Island Resort can also dine at 5.8 Undersea, located in neighboring Hurawalhi Maldives.
- Leisure. The main entertainment on the island is diving. The resort is home to one of the leading centers Prodivers, where they conduct diving courses and offer diving to the most beautiful diving and snorkeling sites in Laviani. Sea trips, excursions to other islands, trips to the island of Kuredu with a golf course are available.
Location. 130 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by seaplane about 40 minutes.
Komandoo Island Resort
Innahura Maldives Resort
A relatively new 4 star hotel in the southeastern part of the atoll. Innahura Maldives Resort on a small island with dense vegetation delights tourists with white beaches and a colorful house reef. The resort is suitable for connoisseurs of peace and solitude among the nature of the ocean, for family and romantic holidays. Guests of Innahura often choose the all-inclusive package for their value.
Infrastructure:
- 78 rooms.
- 1 restaurant and 2 bars.
- 1 swimming pool.
- SPA-center.
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- Rooms. Only beach bungalows of several categories - with a view of the sunrise or sunset, as well as block rooms. All bungalows are spacious and comfortably furnished.
- Nutrition. The hotel restaurant operates on a buffet-style food system. A rich selection of Maldivian, international dishes, seafood in abundance.
- Leisure. Prodivers instructors provide diving training and discover the most incredible dive sites in Laviani. Snorkeling, choice of sea excursions and water sports: kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, catamarans, kayaks.
Location. At a distance of 145 kilometers from Male International Airport. The seaplane transfer takes 40 minutes.
Innahura Maldives Resort
Kudadoo Maldives
The small island of Kudadoo with a beautiful coral reef is home to a private resort. Kudadoo Maldives offers 5-star service and true ocean privacy. Access only for guests aged 15 and over.
Infrastructure:
- 15 rooms.
- 1 restaurant, bar and cheese and wine cellar.
- SPA-center.
- Clothing boutique.
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- Rooms.The resort only has overwater villas. 13 of them are equipped with one bedroom and 2 are more spacious with two bedrooms and private bathrooms. Luxurious interior design, open-plan bathrooms and private infinity pools in every villa.
- Nutrition. International cuisine in a wide variety. The wine cellar has some of the world's most exclusive wines and cheeses. Organization of romantic dinners on the beach and in your villa. Guests of the resort will also have convenient access to 5.8 Undersea at nearby Hurawalhi Maldives.
- Leisure. Kudadoo Maldives offers unlimited boat trips, jet ski safaris, parasailing, kiteboarding and other water sports. Among the excursions - picnics on the sandbank, dolphin cruises.
Location. 111 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by seaplane in about 30 minutes.
Kudadoo Maldives
Fushifaru Maldives
5-star boutique hotel on an idyllic small island. The luxury resort Fushifaru Maldives offers flexible booking discounts and the ultimate tropical island getaway.
Infrastructure:
- 63 rooms.
- 2 restaurants and 1 bar.
- 1 swimming pool.
- SPA-center.
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- Rooms. Fushifaru offers beachfront villas with sunrise or sunset views, with or without a private pool. Overwater villas are divided into two categories - with pool or Jacuzzi. To accommodate a large company on the island there is an exclusive Beach Duplex Villa.
- Nutrition. Korakali main restaurant specializes in international and Maldivian cuisine. The authentic Raakani Sand Grill offers an extensive menu of seafood and meat specialties.
- Leisure. The resort island is conveniently located close to the stunning dive sites of the northern Maldives - Thila, Fushifaru Thila and Giri. On the island, one-day tours are organized to visit all the iconic places where live corals of different types and a variety of marine fauna live. Boat excursions and water sports are plentiful.
Location. 145 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by seaplane 40 minutes.
Fushifaru Maldives
Cocoon Maldives
On Lhaviyani Atoll, you can relax among the tropics and Italian charm at the same time. This opportunity is provided by the first design hotel on the islands - Cocoon Maldives. The exclusive interiors of the rooms are not the only advantage of the resort. The island is surrounded by a wide lagoon, and nearby are the most popular dive sites in the Maldives.
Infrastructure:
- 150 rooms.
- 3 restaurants and 2 bars.
- 1 pool and lounge.
- SPA-center.
- Children's club.
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- Rooms. The choice of accommodation at the resort is quite varied. There are several categories of beach and water villas with different sizes and with or without a private pool. All villas and suites are equipped with comfortable bedrooms and spacious terraces.
- Nutrition. The main restaurant, Octopus, offers rich buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as themed evenings. Gourmet restaurant Manta Lagoon with international cuisine à la carte. Palm Square Restaurant serves gourmet meat and seafood dishes.
- Leisure. The resort's entertainment center offers a host of activities from discos to beach aerobics and yoga. The Cultural Club provides educational and recreational activities for younger guests. With the help of professional diving center instructors, you can learn scuba diving and visit some of the best diving spots in Lhaviyani .
Location. 120 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by seaplane 30 minutes.
Cocoon Maldives
Hurawalhi Island Resort
Another amazing Maldivian luxury destination in Lhaviyani Atoll. Hurawalhi Island Resort has a beautiful lagoon and modern 5 * infrastructure. The hotel is intended for guests over 15 years old, so it will be a suitable paradise island for a calm, measured rest and honeymoon. One of the main highlights of the resort is the underwater restaurant at a depth of 6 meters.
Infrastructure:
- 90 rooms.
- 3 restaurants, wine cellar and 3 bars.
- 2 conference rooms.
- Jewelry and clothing boutiques.
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- Rooms. All beachfront villas feature spacious suites, private pools and luxurious relaxation areas overlooking the coastline. Overwater villas with and without infinity pool.
- Nutrition. The main restaurant Canneli impresses with its chic international buffet and theme nights. Kashibo treats Asian delicacies to teppanyaki. In the exclusive underwater restaurant 5.8, in addition to the extraordinary design, you can enjoy the exquisite delicacies of various world cuisines.
- Leisure. Diving and snorkeling in Hurawalhi is a key area of tourist employment. This is facilitated by both the fabulous house reef and the outlying sailing sites where trips are organized. Ocean fishing and sailing trips will also be a great experience.
Location. 130 kilometers from Male International Airport. The seaplane transfer takes 40 minutes.
Hurawalhi Island Resort
Kanuhura Maldives
An atmosphere of luxury and elegance reigns at the 5-star Kanuhura Maldives , which is owned by The Leading Hotels of the World. More than a decent level of service is ideally complemented by the surrounding nature. The resort consists of three islands, two of which are uninhabited. The perfect island hideaway.
Infrastructure:
- 80 villas.
- 5 restaurants, 2 bars and cafes.
- 1 conference room.
- 1 swimming pool.
- SPA-center.
- Children's club.
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- Rooms. Large selection of different categories of beachfront and overwater villas with sunrise and sunset views. All rooms are equipped with modern comforts and luxurious furnishings. Beach Bungalow Sunrise and Beach Bungalow Sunset are the most suitable for families . Water Pool Villa Sunrise would be a good option for a romantic getaway.
- Nutrition. Food is the main hallmark of Kanuhura. Five exclusive gourmet restaurants provide an unforgettable dining experience. In the resort's establishments, you can taste real masterpieces from the chefs of Italian, international and Maldivian cuisine. Live cooking stations, grilled fish and meat, signature cocktails.
- Leisure. There are over 40 dive sites around the resort. The hotel organizes daily diving trips. Memorable snorkeling is available both on the house reef and on nearby islands. In addition to the standard set of excursions, Kanuhura offers trips to the Naifaru Turtle Sanctuary. Travel to local islands is also available to experience Maldivian culture.
Location. 150 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by seaplane 40 minutes.
Kanuhura Maldives
Explore Island Inn
The most popular guest house of Lhaviyani is located on Kuredu Island, in the central part of the atoll. It is an authentic local island with a population of 2,000. Most of the locals work and live in Male, so Kuredu has preserved its natural primordially. Here you can stay much more budgetary than at private resorts. The Explore Island Inn Guest House offers a comfortable environment.
Infrastructure:
- 3 numbers.
- 1 restaurant.
- Parking on site.
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- Rooms. Explore Island Inn has three comfortable rooms - a double room with an island view, family suites with two and three bedrooms.
- Nutrition. Diverse food in the guesthouse restaurant with a predominance of Maldivian cuisine. Organization of breakfast and dinner on the beach, boat transfers to the underwater restaurant of the Hurawalhi Maldives resort.
- Leisure. Explore Island Inn is a popular destination for fishing fans. Local fishermen offer tourists several options for sea trophy trips. In addition, the island offers offsite snorkeling and diving in the habitat of turtles and manta rays. Popular water sports in Kuredu include surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, water skiing and canoeing. You can also go on a dolphin cruise, on a sand spit, and on walks to nearby private resorts.
Location. At a distance of 129 kilometers from Male International Airport. Transfer by seaplane in about 30 minutes.
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