A big, green North Malé island with its own world-class left-hand surf break and a 24-hour premium all-inclusive.
Hudhuranfushi is one of the larger islands in North Malé Atoll, 30 minutes by speedboat from the airport, covered in giant banyan trees and ringed by beach. Its best-known feature is Lohis, a left-hand reef break off the island's tip that draws surfers from around the world.
There are around 200 villas, from Garden Villas under the trees and Lohis Villas right by the break, through Beach and Deluxe Beach Villas on the sand, to family villas with bunk beds or two bedrooms. Over the lagoon, Sunrise and Sunset Ocean Villas add a butler and a bathtub facing the reef.
Every stay is on a 24-hour Premium All-Inclusive plan across five restaurants and four bars, with snorkelling gear, non-motorised water sports and a $50 spa credit. There's a large pool, the Koamas Kids Club, a dive centre and a surf school.
Transfers aren't included, and the shared speedboat costs $175 per adult. The surf season peaks from March to October, when the break gets busy; the Sunset Restaurant is only for Ocean Villa guests.
Twenty villas down jungle paths, with tiled floors, an espresso machine and palm shade, a short walk from the lagoon.
King bed and a daybed
The surfers' villas, 18 of them, set beside the Lohis break so you hear the waves from bed.
King bed and a daybed
Right on the shoreline, with an outdoor shower and a veranda angled for sunrise; the most common villa, 46 of them.
King bed and a daybed
More private beachfront villas with floor-to-ceiling glass and beanbags facing the reef break, good for watching the surfers.
King bed
Ten larger west-facing villas a few steps from the lagoon, with tropical timber interiors and a private deck.
King bed and a daybed
One room for the whole family, with a king bed and built-in bunks, on a quiet stretch of beach.
King bed and built-in bunk beds
Five two-bedroom villas set steps from the sand, with an indoor living space and a bathroom for each bedroom.
King and twin beds
Eight west-facing villas with two en-suite bedrooms around a shared living room, and beanbags on the sand.
King and twin beds
Overwater villas facing east, with full-height glass, a bathtub with a reef view, private steps into the lagoon and a butler.
King bed and a daybed
West-facing overwater villas under thatch, with sliding doors onto the sea, a bathtub, a butler and dinner at the Sunset Restaurant.
King bed and a daybed
The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
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The main restaurant, with international buffets for every meal
The resort's signature restaurant, for Ocean Villa guests only
Indian cuisine
Seafood and grills by the sea
Surfers' bar and café by the break, with early breakfasts for surfers
Cocktails and island drinks
Drinks and snacks by the main pool
Aromatherapy massages and ELEMIS treatments by Balinese therapists
Kids club with daily activities
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About 30 minutes by shared speedboat from Velana International Airport. The transfer is charged separately, at $175 per adult.
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