Biyadhoo 3* Island Resort - FROM £1,600pp
There’s no pretence about Biyadhoo – if you’re looking for a simple escape at a good value, established resort with a wonderful natural environment, this is it. It’s why many of the guests here return year after year. The resort has recently improved many of its facilities, with changes including free Wi-Fi, twice-weekly snorkelling trips, as well as a refreshment of the rooms, reception, restaurant and bar.
Board Basis:
Full Board*: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant.
All-Inclusive*:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant
- Selected drinks
- Snacks at Coconut Bar 4-5pm
- Snorkelling and windsurfing equipment (no tuition)
- 1 sunset fishing trip.
Activities:
- Snorkel on the stunning house reef
- Book an excursion to a local island*
- Go dolphin watching*
- Dive – whether it’s a taster diving lesson, PADI dive course, or exploring the most challenging sites*
- Paddle out to explore the waters on a canoe trip*.
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Board games
- Watersports including windsurfing and catamaran sailing*
- Themed evenings and live music
*Additional surcharges apply
Kurumba 5* Island Resort - FROM £1,750pp
Kurumba was the very first Maldivian resort to open its ‘doors’, back in 1972. Its history and traditional style are evident but this compact village-like island also offers a host of more contemporary facilities. The choice of dining is superb – there’s a restaurant for every night of the week with a poolside café to spare. And the quality is excellent.
Board Basis:
Breakfast: Included as standard
Half Board*: Breakfast and dinner
Full Board*: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
All-Inclusive*:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Selected unlimited drinks
- Choice of 1 snorkelling safari or Malé tour per stay
- Discount at the à la carte restaurants (pre-booking required)
Dine Around All-Inclusive*:
- Breakfast at Vihamanaa
- Lunch at Vihamanaa, the Café or Kandu Bar
- Dinner in a choice of 8 restaurants (some menu items are excluded)
- Selected unlimited drinks (excludes premium brands and fresh juice)
- Choice of 1 snorkelling safari or Malé tour per stay
Activities:
- Take a picnic to a remote sandbank*
- Visit a local island*
- Get out on the water with free kayaks
- 2 pools
- children’s pool
- kids’ club, spa*
- 24-hour gym
- 2 tennis courts
- multipurpose court
- watersports*
- diving centre*
- Majaa recreation centre
- nightly entertainment
*Additional surcharges apply
Dhigali 5* Island Resort - FROM £3,300pp
One of the Maldives's newer resorts, Dhigali sits in the remote Raa Atoll. It can be reached by a short domestic flight and boat ride from Malé airport, but we recommend a scenic seaplane journey of just 45 minutes. Excellent hospitality and cool modern design features are highlights here, but in this less-developed atoll you can also gain a real sense of local culture.
Board Basis:
Half Board: Breakfast and dinner
Dine Around All Inclusive*:
- Breakfast at Capers
- Lunch at Jade or Faru
- Dinner at any open restaurant
- Selected drinks including selected wines, beer, spirits, soft drinks, juices and water
Activities:
- Discover nearby snorkelling sites including Hanifaru Bay (June to November)*
- Visit a local island*
- Pool
- Spa*
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Watersports*
- Kids' club (4-12s)
- Wi-Fi throughout
*Additional surcharges apply
Kuramathi 5* Island Resort - FROM £1,950pp
Kuramathi is one of the Maldives’ most popular resorts and it's perfect if you're looking for variety alongside relaxation. Here, pathways weave through lush foliage, leading to the excellent facilities that are dotted around this large island. There are two oceanfront infinity pools plus a lagoon-style pool shaded by palm trees, and snorkelling on the house reef is possible straight from the beach.
Board Basis:
Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
All-Inclusive*:
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in designated main restaurant
- A wide variety of premium alcoholic and soft drinks
- Soft drinks and bottled house mineral water from minibar
- High tea 3-5pm
- 1 sunset cruise and 1 local island visit per stay
- Windsurfing equipment (lessons at extra cost) and snorkelling equipment
Select All-Inclusive* - As All-Inclusive, plus:
- Choice of à la carte restaurants (excluding premium dishes such as lobster and private dining)
- Selection of bottled wines with meals.
Activities
- Discover some of the 20 local dive sites*
- Take a sunset cruise*
- 3 pools
- Gym Spa*
- Eco centre
- Watersports*
- Kids’ club
- Library
- Tennis court
- Wi-Fi in villas and most public areas
*Additional surcharges apply