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Experience world-class service at Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport

Surrounded by a coral reef in Maldives, Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport enjoy beachfront villas with private timber patios on Ihuru Island. It offers guided snorkelling safaris, Maldivian cooking classes and a PADI dive centre. The thatched-roof villas at the resort offer in-room WiFi and feature dining and seating areas in their private gardens. It features views of the ocean and toiletries. Some villas have an open-air jet pool. Each villa features Maldivian swings. Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport is situated in the North Malé Atoll, a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport. The resort organises island hopping trips and island exploration excursions. The property offers massages and aromatherapies at the spa or a walk on the white sandy beach. It's water-sports center is well equipped, and all non-motorized sports equipment rental is free. The property offers Maldivian specialities prepared by the resort's chefs on a private sandbank or a barbecue party in your villa. The restaurant have an Indian Ocean view with Asian, Mediterranean and local dishes, while the waterfront Velaavani serves cocktails. For additional dining / activity variety, guests are able to travel to Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, 5 minutes away by speedboat, where they can dine at restaurants and snorkel in the house reef.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, Dhawa
Hotel chain/brand
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American, Buffet

Activities:

Fitness centre

Fishing

Spa and wellness centre


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Male City

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elena
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Super proparty. But they need extra bad. Not sofa.
  • Charis
    Singapore Singapore
    - near airport (20 mins by speedboat) and they transport guests right after we arrive , ie no need to wait for hrs while they are grouping guests arriving from different planes - house reef is prob one of the best, if not the best, for resorts...
  • Monika
    Belgium Belgium
    The villa was very nice and comfortable. Big room with direct access to the beach and water. Very good food and drinks. Staff very nice and helpful. You can walk around the island in 20-25 minutes. Close to Male airport by speed boat. The hotel...
  • Nicki
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Small Island with all the Facilities expected from a Maldivian resort. Spa was great especially Clara, dive centre was the stand out facility especially the dive team and the boat crew.
  • Natalie
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location to the house reef. Generally good food and drink options. Staff really friendly. Good private accommodation with own garden/beach access.
  • Nettle
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location and the access to the beach and an amazing reef to snorkel
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I don’t think the pictures on the site do it justice - absolutely stunning location, lovely people who couldn’t do enough for you and comfortable living. Couldn’t ask for a better stay.
  • Naima
    Netherlands Netherlands
    They have the best cappuccino.. we snorkeled with sharks and the sun sets were amazing. The personel was super kind and the island was calme. We enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfectly done. We arrived early and got an early check in. Which was...
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Perfect location, great food, great house reef, friendly staff
  • Łukasz
    Poland Poland
    Totally amazing place with beautiful coral reef around the island. Staff was very professional and friendly all the time. Will come back again in the future.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Riveli Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Cajun/Creole • Cantonese • Chinese • French • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Russian
  • Thai
  • Chinese

House rules
Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$12 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$12 per child, per night
3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$12 per child, per night
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$150 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property can be reached by a speedboat transfer from Male International Airport. Please share your flight details with the property at least 2 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer. Children under 2 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages. Maximum 2 children (0–4 years) free kids per paid unit. Please note that a Green Tax of USD 12 per person, per night is applicable additionally. Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making the payment at the hotel. Please note that property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes. Due to safety and privacy concerns, the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones by any of the guests including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists is prohibited. Mandatory Gala Dinner Charges • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 235 • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 115 (from 3 to 11 years old) • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 330 • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 120 (from 3 to 11 years old)

Please inform Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport

  • Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport is 10.6 miles from the centre of Male City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Kids' club
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Spa facilities
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Pedicure
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Open-air bath
    • Hair treatments
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Beach
    • Body scrub
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Fitness
    • Happy hour
    • Beauty Services
    • Cooking class
    • Private beach area
    • Body treatments
    • Entertainment staff
    • Manicure
    • Foot bath
    • Body wrap
    • Yoga classes
    • Facial treatments
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport on this page.

  • Guests staying at Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Buffet
  • Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport has 1 restaurant:

    • Riveli Restaurant
  • Room options at Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport include:

    • Double
  • Check-in at Dhawa Ihuru - with Free Transport is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.