room service is available 24/7. set on a tropical island with white-sand beaches, this high-end seafront resort is 4 km from ibrahim nasir international airport. there are 11 eateries/bars ranging from plush indian to overwater japanese options. all feature open-air bathrooms, some with sea views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a breakfast buffet is complimentary. other amenities include 2 outdoor pools and a swanky spa, plus a gym, a dive center and a kids club. airy bungalows add verandas, while villas have nespresso machines, and private pools and/or hot tubs; 1 has a kitchenette. chic rooms provide free wi-fi, flat-screens, safes and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers Velana International Airport 1 hr 5
Velassaru (33 min) Made from coral boulders, this ornate mosque was built in 1658 & features sea-culture architecture. Sultan Park (45 min) This compact park features large shade trees, plus small colorful species, along with benches. Muleeaage (45 min) Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office. Velassaru (47 min) Compact, white-sand beach cove with a playground & views of planes flying in & out of Malé airport. Villingili (45 min) 26 natural atolls offering tranquil beaches & popular scuba diving & snorkeling spots. Baros (59 min) Founded in 2004, this man-made residential island with a serene feel offers beaches & dive centers. Hulhule Island (1 hr 3) Primarily a hub for local transit, this no-frills island hosts the Maldives’ main airport. Thilafushi (43 min) Cultural museum showcasing antiquities from Maldives' Buddhist era through the Islamic monarchs. Villingili (42 min) Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library. |