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Holiday Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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Exterior
Property entrance
Lobby
Billiards
Buffet
Holiday Island Resort & Spa features a private beach with beachfront dining and free cabanas. The Main Restaurant offers international dishes for all meals with ocean views. The spa provides Thai massage treatments for extra relaxation.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Room service

Room options

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Beach/ocean view

Superior Beach Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sunset Beach Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Dhiffushi, South Ari Atol, Dhiffushi, South Ari Atoll, 20188

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun Star Thai Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • Бар Breeze
  • ‪Al Pontile Restaurant - ‬35 min drive
  • Sea Salt
  • ‪Mekunu Bar - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Holiday Island Resort & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Holiday Island Resort & Spa and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a beach bar, and a terrace. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub, and Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Main Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like motor boating, snorkeling, and sailing. In addition to mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, an outdoor tennis court, and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 142 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished patios, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • 24-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Holiday Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Shop
  • Main Bar
  • Main Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 21 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 148 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 20 minutes away via a flight to Mamigili International Airport and then an additional 5 minutes by speedboat to the resort. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by FlyMe. Guests arriving later than 10 PM are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the following day. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee at check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 37.50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 37.50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 280 (roundtrip)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 140 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Holiday Island Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort
Holiday Island Resort Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort Spa
Holiday Island Resort Spa
Holiday Island & Spa Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Hotel
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Hotel Dhiffushi

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Island Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and outdoor pool access.

Is Holiday Island Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Holiday Island Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Holiday Island Resort & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dhiffushi hotel is steps from Ari Atoll and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Thun'di.

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