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Must-see hotels in Ari Atoll & Around
- WTop ChoiceW Maldives
- BTop ChoiceBeach Villa Ukulhas
These villas, just moments from the beach on gorgeous Ukulhas, are a real step up from the usual guesthouse offerings, with vast rooms that are…
- LTop ChoiceLiberty Guest House
Our top choice on South Ari's capital island of Mahibadhoo, Liberty Guest House stands out for the quality of its charming and professional staff, the…
- MTop ChoiceMirihi
Mirihi is remarkable for making the most of a small island without overdeveloping it. It’s equally attractive as a stylish luxury resort, a rustic…
- KTop ChoiceKandolhu Maldives
This gorgeous addition to North Ari Atoll's resorts may be a refreshingly tiny place – there are just 30 villas – but it already has an army of…
- CTop ChoiceCasa Mia
This sleek and upmarket place is about as good as guesthouses in Maldives get, although the management would probably balk at the term. Indeed, the feel…
- BTop ChoiceBoutique Beach
This innovative six-room place is moments from Dhigurah's bikini beach. All-inclusive packages include high-standard accommodation, superb meals and…
- ITop ChoiceIsland Vista Inn
This boutique-leaning guesthouse is one of the smartest options on the beautiful island of Ukulhas, with stylish and spacious rooms, some of which have…
- TTop ChoiceThoddoo Retreat
Our personal choice on the island, Thoddoo Retreat is a friendly and well-run place with a team of locals who welcome guests like family members. The…
- CConrad Maldives Rangali Island
Sumptuous barefoot luxury is the name of the game at the Hilton Group’s long-standing Maldivian resort. Famous throughout the country for its unique two…
- LLUX* Maldives
This long island is one of the bigger resorts in Maldives, but manages to feel intimate and easily manageable on foot through good design. It boasts…
- LLily Beach Resort
Lily Beach Resort is an upmarket all-inclusive resort. This was a first for Maldives and has proved exceptionally popular in a destination where extras…
- NNika Island
Nika Island's innovative approach to sustainable and back-to-nature tourism has influenced resorts throughout the country. It's also notable for being the…
- CConstance Halaveli Maldives
This supremely luxurious resort is one of Ari Atoll's most popular honeymoon spots, and one that is looking superb following a full renovation a few years…
- VVeligandu Island Resort & Spa
Fringed with white beaches and featuring a huge 80m sandbank at one end, Veligandu is a very popular and smart option with good accommodation for this…
- CCentara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
This luxury all-inclusive is a very good all-round resort from the Thai Centara Group. Its 112 suites and villas offer a choice for everyone from couples…
- EEllaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Ellaidhoo is the most hardcore diving destination in Maldives, with over 100 dive sites within a half-day trip. It has what many consider to be the…
- KKuri Inn
This sweet four-room guesthouse, on the laid-back fishing island of Omadhoo, is a good alternative to staying next door on South Ari’s capital, Mahibadhoo…
- SShamar Guesthouse & Dive
Passionate divers Shamoon and Markus run this Maldivian-German diving guesthouse surrounded by fields of crops on a relaxed corner of Maamigili island…
- RRasdhoo Island Inn
Right on Rasdhoo's bikini beach, Rasdhoo Island Inn couldn't be better located. Rooms have lovely touches such as outdoor showers, sandy terraces and…