Filitheyo is a lush, triangular island with superb white-sand beaches and some stellar dive sites within easy reach. The public buildings are spacious open-sided Balinese-style pavilions with palm-thatch roofs and natural touches. The whole place feels chic but laid-back and informal. It's a solid midrange option with many guests on all-inclusive packages who come here to dive and relax.
Most rooms are comfortable timber bungalows that nest among the palm trees and face the beach. They're equipped with amenities including open-air bathrooms and personal sun decks. Deluxe villas provide extra space and style, while the water villas have sea views, private terraces and an undholi (traditional Maldivian swing chair).
Resort facilities include a gym, small spa, infinity pool, reading room and shops. There's an interesting program of excursions and fishing trips in this isolated and little-visited atoll. Beaches are pretty all around, but the lagoon is shallow on the south side and not suitable for swimming on the east side. The north side has it all – soft sand, good swimming and an accessible house reef that’s great for snorkelling. Qualified divers can do unguided dives off the house reef.
