South Ari Atoll Vacations from AED5,446

Absolutely fantastic stay- we were met at Male airport and looked after to our flight to Ifuru Island which is outstanding. All the staff looked after us with extreme courtesy and were extremely welcoming. Everywhere was very clean and cared for and the food very variable and to a high standard. Snorkelling was amazing we saw fish/stingrays/reef sharks/turtles/ resident heron. On our return we were met again at Male airport and looked after and helped to check in for our flight home. Cannot recommend this Island strongly enough ! ALL the staff were very dedicated and very hard working and so sorry can’t remember everyone’s names but very much felt a warm/friendly/family atmosphere. Shout out to: Monika, Tharaka, Sara, Diva, Donni, manager of waterfront(sorry don’t know name), Shiyaau, Basse, Pradeeb, Shiva, Raazan, Juli, Ahmed, Fraish (sorry if spelt wrong - captain of Komomo) thank you to everyone for a very special holiday

This resort is incredible. The water is crystal clear, the marine life is everywhere, and the staff are super friendly and go out of their way to make your stay better. Lots of activities available and enough places to just "be" that it never, ever feels crowded.

Heaven on earth. Staff very friendly, professional and caring. Management and front desk very helpful and informative. Food very good -reasonable choice on the daily basis, even for picky eaters . Pure tranquility and proper retreat, away from hassle of modern life. Rustic style, authentic, elegant and beautiful. Amazing house reefs, even for not great swimmers, breathtaking lagoon .pure retreat .great for anyone who is searching for peace , while surrounded by nature. Most definitely highly recommend.

Nothing tells you about the cash currency issues. You have to bring bills that have no issues. The bathrooms have mold on the caulking. Besides those things it was amazing

This was our fifth trip to the Maldives, and Dhawa Ihuru was one of our best stays. The island is very small, which is both a plus and a minus: everything is only a few minutes away, but the overall sense of space is limited. The villas are built quite close together, although vegetation and small fences help preserve privacy well. The house reef is outstanding: colorful, extensive, full of fish, with excellent visibility. In calm conditions the whole island can be snorkeled around without leaving the water. There are five marked entry points, though during high tide we could enter almost anywhere. Currents were stronger in August, so fins were definitely useful. We were also told not to enter the water after 6 pm, although we received no written information about this, which slightly reduced the feeling of freedom. The sandy beach is not very wide, and rocks and coral begin quite close to shore, so it is less suitable for playing in shallow water. On the other hand, the bungalow area offered excellent shade, loungers, a swing bed and a large outdoor seating area facing the sea. Food was consistently good, service was friendly and fast, and restaurant opening hours were generous. The gym is spacious, well equipped and has a beautiful sea view, with a separate panoramic yoga room. Wi-Fi was stable enough for Netflix. Main negatives were the very soft, worn mattress, cold tiled floor and poor sound insulation. Overall, however, this was one of our favorite Maldives stays.