A small island on the far north-east edge of Lhaviyani Atoll, with sixty-three villas, a house reef and a strong line in Maldivian culture.
Fushifaru sits on the far north-eastern edge of Lhaviyani Atoll, about 35 minutes from the airport by seaplane, or a 35-minute domestic flight to Madivaru and a 15-minute speedboat ride. The resort calls itself the custodian of the protected reefs around the island, and the newer water villas are placed for snorkelling the house reef.
There are 63 villas: 44 on the beach and 19 over the water. Beach Villas (96 m²) face either the sunrise over the open ocean or the sunset over the lagoon, and Pool Beach Villas (122 m²) add a plunge pool. Over the water, Jacuzzi Water Villas have an outdoor jacuzzi, Pool Water Villas an infinity pool, and Premium Pool Water Villas a glass-fronted pool and four-poster beds. Two-bedroom duplex villas on the beach suit families.
Korakali is the beachfront all-day restaurant, Raakani grills the catch of the day under a thatched pavilion, with teppanyaki at dinner, and Fanihandhi is the bar by the infinity pool. Thundi is a beach bar and Raalhu a beachside coffee spot. Veyoge Spa sits in jungle-like greenery with a steam room, sauna and plunge pool, and there's a 24-hour gym, the Kokko Kids Club and Maldivian activities from boduberu drumming lessons to cooking classes.
Seaplane transfers cost extra and fly in daylight only, so international flights need to land between 6:00 and 15:30. The resort's site lists snorkelling, excursions and a water sports centre but no dive centre.
On the eastern side facing the sunrise and the open ocean, with an outdoor bathroom and a terrace for dinner under the stars.
King bed
On the western side facing the sunset and the lagoon, with an outdoor bathroom with double vanity, rain shower and bath.
King bed
Facing the open ocean and the sunrise, with a private plunge pool on the deck.
King bed
A private stretch of sand and a plunge pool under the palms, facing the calm lagoon and the sunset.
King bed
Thatched and on stilts, with an outdoor jacuzzi over the lagoon and a ladder down into the water.
King bed
Newer water villas with a private infinity pool, placed for snorkelling the house reef.
Upgraded interiors, a four-poster bed and a glass-fronted pool looking out to the sunset, with a cabana on the deck.
A Beach Villa and a Pool Villa joined by a shared living room, hidden in the greenery a few steps from the sea.
King bed in each bedroom
Two bedrooms around a living room with a wine cellar, a gated entrance, outdoor bathrooms, a pool and a beach sala with a swing.
King bed in each bedroom
The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
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All-day dining with international and island-inspired dishes
Catch of the day, grilled meats and seafood platters, with teppanyaki at dinner
Cocktails and light bites by the infinity pool
Cabanas on the sand with cold-pressed juices and fruit
Holistic treatments, steam room, sauna, plunge pool, yoga and a salon
Indoor playhouse and ball pit, and an outdoor ark with slides
Water sports centre, snorkelling excursions, an underwater playground and a coral garden
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About 35 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, in daylight only, or a 35-minute domestic flight to Madivaru and a 15-minute speedboat ride. Transfers are charged separately.
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