Filitheyo Island Resort
Filitheyo Island Resort opened in 1999, and is the only resort in the un-spoilt Faafu Atoll. A natural tropical Island, which is lush in vegetation and surrounded by a stunning house reef. The resort offers guest what can be only be described as a barefoot luxury retreat.
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Geographically, the island is located approximately 120km south west of the capital island Malé and can be reached by a 35 minute sea plane flight followed by a ten minute dhoni boat ride.
Accommodation
This lovely island is approximately 900m in length and 500m wide, with a total of 125 villas designed to blend in with the island atmosphere all of which have pleasurable outside bathrooms.
Nestleling discreetly amongst the palm trees along the beach, they blend harmoniously with the natural habitat, with the resort exuding a relaxed charm.
Guests may choose from three types of accommodation; Superior Villas, Deluxe Villas and Water Villas. All are equipped with air conditioning, satellite tv, cd player, international direct dial telephone, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, in-room safe.
Food & Drink
The stylish main restaurant serves buffet style cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner with international cuisines from all corners of the world.
The Sunset restaurant & bar is located at the tip of the island offering freshly blended juice, cocktails, coffees & snacks and has a wide range of fine wine from the vineyards of Europe, has an intimate atmosphere and is the perfect end to the day.
Sports & Recreation Facilities
Filitheyo’s small spa invites you to indulge in one of the best of Asian Beauty Treatments, relaxing, healing & deliciously pampering that will only add to your overall holiday experience.
The resort has an air-conditioned fitness-centre and offers an array of water sports including surfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, and canoeing.
Holding cultural shows and weekly live music the resort also has a small boutique /shop and a good sized swimming pool to relax by.
Scuba Diving
The Internationally acclaimed Werner Lau Diving Centre offers a complete range of diving services, from beginner courses, to advanced courses and of course daily diving for those already qualified. The centre usually offers a choice of dive boats, graded to the ability of the divers, and being the only resort island in the Atoll, all the dive spots visited are exclusive.
The resort also has a superb house reef for diving and snorkeling.
A good choice of equipment is available for rental if required with Nitrox being offered Free at Werner Lau Dive Centres.
Werner Lau Diving Centre with its international diving instructors will help you master the art of diving in the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
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Prices
Prices are inclusive of flights from London with Sri Lankan Airways, transfers to/from the resort, all taxes and include breakfast & dinner.
Our price guide below shows two different room types; an entry level room and a premium room, so as to give a good indication of the range of prices available. We can quote for other room types - just ask!
Prices are shown below for 7 nights packages, and the extra night column allows you to calculate the price for your preferred holiday duration.
Period of Travel |
Superior Villa | Water Villa | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 night package | Extra nights | 7 night package | Extra nights | ||
| 01-May-08 | 15-Jul-08 | £1,260 | £56 | £1,743 | £125 |
| 16-Jul-08 | 10-Aug-08 | £1,718 | £69 | £2,247 | £145 |
| 11-Aug-08 | 31-Aug-08 | £1,352 | £69 | £1,881 | £145 |
| 01-Sep-08 | 31-Oct-08 | £1,306 | £63 | £1,812 | £135 |
| 01-Nov-08 | 09-Dec-08 | £1,487 | £88 | £2,072 | £171 |
| 10-Dec-08 | 16-Dec-08 | £1,853 | £88 | £2,438 | £171 |
| 17-Dec-08 | 22-Dec-08 | £2,009 | £88 | £2,582 | £171 |
| 23-Dec-08 | 31-Dec-08 | £2,168 | £151 | £2,790 | £240 |
| 01-Jan-09 | 06-Jan-09 | £2,006 | £151 | £2,628 | £240 |
| 07-Jan-09 | 04-Apr-09 | £1,707 | £109 | £2,282 | £191 |
| 05-Apr-09 | 15-Apr-09 | £2,001 | £109 | £2,576 | £191 |
| 16-Apr-09 | 30-Apr-09 | £1,707 | £109 | £2,282 | £191 |
| 05-May-09 | 15-Jul-09 | £1,384 | £63 | £1,891 | £135 |
| 16-Jul-09 | 10-Aug-09 | £1,793 | £79 | £2,323 | £155 |
| 11-Aug-09 | 31-Aug-09 | £1,499 | £79 | £2,029 | £155 |
| 01-Sep-09 | 31-Oct-09 | £1,444 | £71 | £1,960 | £148 |
| Meal Supplements: | Full-Board: +£15 night. All-Inclusive: +£40 night. | ||||
| Christmas/New Year Supplement: | Christmas Eve: +£56. New Years Eve: +£66. | ||||
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