A simple, sociable all-inclusive island in South Malé Atoll, with its own house reef and live music every night.
Rannalhi is a small, leafy island in South Malé Atoll, 45 minutes by speedboat from the airport, and one of the more affordable all-inclusive stays this close to Malé. It's a classic, unfussy Maldives resort: sandy paths, a house reef for snorkelling, and a lively bar scene.
The website sells two room types, Classic Ocean View and Classic Beach View, 48 of each and both 38 m², in two-storey blocks with a balcony or terrace. The resort's booking engine also offers Sunset Water Villas over the lagoon, at 57 m².
Every stay is all-inclusive: buffet meals at the Main Restaurant, house spirits, wines and cocktails at Nika Bar and the Cocktail Bar until midnight, snorkelling gear, and a $50 spa credit per person. Evenings bring a live band, DJ nights and a weekly beach bonfire.
Transfers aren't included, and the shared speedboat is compulsory at $190 per adult. Rooms are simple and fairly small (38 m²), and there's a play area but no kids club.
Teak accents, bright fabrics and a terrace or balcony facing the sea; 48 of them, with two sunbeds and a walk-in wardrobe.
King or twin beds
The same 38 m² room with polished timber floors and a balcony over the palms, looking out to the beach and garden.
King or twin beds
Overwater villas facing west, offered in the resort's booking engine though not yet described on its website; ask us for details.
King bed
The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
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International buffets with Maldivian dishes for every meal, and theme nights from Asian to Italian
Local and international drinks with sea views, open 10 am to midnight
Cocktails and sundowner DJ sets, open 9 am to midnight
Two-storey seafront spa with two double and two single rooms, nail care and Chinese reflexology
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About 45 minutes by shared speedboat from Velana International Airport (34 km). The transfer is compulsory and charged separately, at $190 per adult.
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