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Canreef Resort is on Herathera Island, one of the 6 islands that form Addu Atoll, the Southernmost Atoll in the Maldives. The island is 2.8 mi long and narrow with the villas, restaurants, and bars all centrally located towards the middle of the island. Canareef Resort offers experiences suitable for romantic getaways, solo escapes, exciting adventures with friends, or enjoyable family vacations. The Villas are set along the East and West coastline, with the Sunrise Villas on the East, and the Sunset Villas on the West. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the villa and outlets. At the resort, all the rooms along with an Oceanview. have 40-inch LCD televisions, Air-conditioners, Coffee and Tea making facilities, a Mini-bar, toiletries, and a safety deposit box. The resort consists of 2 restaurant and 3 bars. Kilhi is the main restaurant where Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are served in the buffet style. Light meals and drinks are served at the Dhoni Bar. A La Carte dining and drinks are available at the Meera Bar. Snacks and drinks are available at the Beach Bar. Various excursions and water sports are available along with resort-based activities and facilities such as a fully equipped gym, Tennis court, Table tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Spa, Swimming pool, and Souvenir shop. The resort also has a Kid’s club and Baby-Sitting facility (Surcharge).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Fishing


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
6.9
High score for Meedhoo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dewi
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Basically the resort has it all, thanks to its geographical location. Each guest is hosted in our own bungalows, all facing the sea. You can't get it wrong - almost.
  • Visaka
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Friendly and helpful staff, good food, buggy transport, facilities and the natural beauty of the island.
  • Anton
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great territory, very friendly staff, a very few guests at this time
  • Hesham
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Everything was great. Staff, variety of food Cooperation of staff Clean rooms and restaurants Amazing bars and Cafe Extremely high quality and professional DJ by Shashy.
  • Matúš
    Slovakia Slovakia
    We loved the hospitality of the staff, they were really helpful and we felt really warm and welcomed. The food was excellent and we enjoyed the options! The beaches and sea are also exceptional. You could snorkel just from the beach. Options to...
  • Amal
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The room view amazing, the staff was very cooperative and friendly I like the atmosphere in general
  • Ismail
    Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Its very clean, it looks just like the photos, its even better then what we expected it to be. The staff were really lovely and helpfull, they were fast with whatever we ordered. The food is apsolutely amazing.
  • Isac
    Israel Israel
    we enjoyed everything. the villa was spacious with fabulous view to the ocean. we loved it and jacuzzi
  • Marcela
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Great location, very beautiful beach, very friendly, helpful and professional staff. Check-in/out was smoothly, everything arranged, even assistance with domestic transport. I really recommend this hotel.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sea, sun, and sand, plenty of it when we were there.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Kilhi, Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Meera Restaurant and Bar
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern

Resort facilities at Canareef Resort Maldives
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar

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

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Raised toilet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

3 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 3 – outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Dutch
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules
Canareef Resort Maldives takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Transfer Details:

Option 1: From Gan International Airport (GAN): 10-minute speedboat ride to Canareef.

Period: 1 November 2024-31 October 2025

USD 80 per adult (12 years and above)

USD 40 per child (2-11 years old)

Infant (Age below 2 years) - Free of charge

Option 2: From Velena International Airport (MLE): 75–95-minute domestic flight to Gan and a 10-minute speedboat ride to Canareef.

Period: 1 November 2024–31 October 2025

USD 420 per adult (12 years and above)

USD 340 per child (2-11 years old)

Infant (Age below 2 years) - Free of charge

The transfer charges are Return Transfer Charges. The transfer payments need to be made directly to the resort by the guest.

Domestic flight transfers are handled by a third-party company; Island Aviation Service (IAS).

To arrange Domestic flights, the Resort must receive all transfer details at the time of booking accommodations and no later than 2 (two) weeks prior to arrival, including, full name of all visitors as it appears in the passport along with the flight details to and from Maldives.

Resort will not guarantee same-day transfers if transfer details are not received within this time or if the transfer details are amended within 10 days of arrival.

For guests who are arriving at MLE airport after 22:00, same-day domestic transfer to Gan cannot be guaranteed. However, the resort will gladly assist the clients with overnight accommodations at Hulhumale or Male’. Overnight accommodations charges are to be borne by the clients and their transfer to the resort will be the following day subject to availability.

Guests who are departing from MLE airport before 09:00 may need to depart the resort the night before and again, in such a case the resort will gladly assist the clients with overnight accommodations at Hulhumale or Male’, with overnight accommodations charges to be borne by the clients.

Any flight amendments must be submitted to the Resort by the Guest no later than 10 days before arrival date. Resort will not guarantee same day transfers if transfer details are not received within this time or if the transfer details are amended within 10 days of arrival.

Domestic transfer provider imposes a luggage restriction of 20KG of checked luggage and 5KG of hand luggage.

Domestic transfer provider imposes a cancellation fee of USD 90 per ticket for any changes made to domestic flight tickets within 96 hours to travel.

For guests who are arriving at Gan Airport, the speedboat will be arranged accordingly (the Speedboat time might differ based on unavoidable circumstances).

Other details: Children under 5 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult.

Gala dinner: Please note that the property has a mandatory gala dinner on 24 December and 31 December.

24 December:

Adult (12 years and above): USD 130 per adult

Child (6 to 11 years old): USD 65 per child

Child (below 6 years) - Free of charge

31 December:

Adult (12 years and above): USD 150 per adult

Child (6 to 11 years old): USD 75 per child

Child (below 6 years) - Free of charge

Gala dinner charges will need to be paid separately for Extra Adult (3rd, 4th person) and Child.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Canareef Resort Maldives of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Canareef Resort Maldives

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Canareef Resort Maldives include:

    • Villa
  • Canareef Resort Maldives has 2 restaurants:

    • Meera Restaurant and Bar
    • Kilhi, Restaurant
  • The prices at Canareef Resort Maldives may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Canareef Resort Maldives is 2.8 miles from the center of Meedhoo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Canareef Resort Maldives on this page.

  • Canareef Resort Maldives offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Beauty services
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Personal trainer
    • Tennis equipment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Facial treatments
    • Locker rooms
    • Manicure
    • Themed dinners
    • Pedicure
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Body scrub
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Spa facilities
    • Cooking class
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Bike tours
    • Foot bath
    • Happy hour
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Yoga classes
  • Check-in at Canareef Resort Maldives is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, Canareef Resort Maldives is popular with guests booking family stays.