A small, all-inclusive five-star island in North Malé Atoll, 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé, ringed by one of the best house reefs in the Maldives.
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Dhawa Ihuru is the kind of island you can walk around before breakfast. Small and palm-fringed, it is circled by a house reef so good you can snorkel the whole way around in about ninety minutes. All 45 villas open onto the beach, with thatched roofs and open-air bathrooms; no water villas here.
Getting here is easy, a 25-minute speedboat from Malé, no seaplane. Once you arrive, the water does the heavy lifting: the reef starts steps from the sand, the Rannamaari shipwreck lies just offshore, and a PADI five-star dive centre covers everything from first dives to deeper trips.
It is all-inclusive, and guests also get free boat rides to the sister island, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, with its own reef and restaurants. A small spa, gym, and kids’ club fill the rest. It suits divers, couples, and families who want barefoot over showy.
Dining is refreshingly simple. Riveli, the main restaurant, covers international buffets and à la carte right on the beachfront, with wide views of the Indian Ocean across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Velaavani Bar handles the in-between hours, pouring drinks and local snacks from late morning to late evening.
Because the all-inclusive plan includes the sister island, you can take a boat to Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and eat there instead.
The spa is called 8lements, and its signature touch is freshness. Scrubs and treatments are blended from native ingredients right before each session, so everything smells of the moment rather than a bottle.
Therapists work through a menu of hands-on, restorative rituals meant to leave you calm and reset. For anyone keeping active, a well-equipped gym sits a short walk away.
The best of Dhawa Ihuru is underwater. The house reef wraps right around the island, close enough to snorkel a full loop past turtles, rays, and the occasional reef shark.
Divers have the Rannamaari wreck and a PADI five-star centre on site, while a water sports hut sorts out kayaks and paddleboards. There’s a small kids’ club too, plus that quick boat to the reef at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. There is also a lot of space for creative activities.
The Beachfront Jet Pool Villa has a queen bed, a veranda with a private dining area, an open-air jet pool, and a private garden with sun loungers, right by the beach. The villa covers 57 sqm.
All villas fit up to three people. The natural pick for guests wanting a private jet pool steps from the sand.
The Beachfront Villa has a king bed, a private garden with an outdoor shower, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and direct beach access, with Indian Ocean views to wake up to. The villa covers 68 sqm.
The entry-level beachfront category, well-suited to couples who want the barefoot setting without the jet pool.
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