Machchafushi Island Resort
Machchafushi Island Resort is located in the centre of South Ari Atoll. The Island is approximately 325 metres long by 200 metres across.
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From Male international airport it takes about 35 minutes to reach the island by sea plane, plus an additional short boat ride.
Accommodation
Each of the 86 attractively furnished rooms has a sitting area, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, mini refrigerator, international direct-dial telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, bathroom with hair dryer, hot & cold desalinated water, shower and single wash basin. Solar heaters supply hot water.
• Superior beach front (Kamana Villas) are facing the sea and are semi-detached rooms offering split-level accommodation with the lounge area and large bathroom on ground level and at loft level the bedroom with a with a toilet, washbasin and bidet. Outside, the rooms have a veranda overlooking the beach furnished with a 2 seater teak sofa and a large traditional Maldivian swing.
• Deluxe beach front (Kilege Villas) are also semi-detached and have the same facilities and lay out as the superior rooms but are larger with superior furniture, offering flexible accommodation possibilities for families and friends sharing together. In the bathroom there is a bathtub and twin wash basins.
• Water suites (Endrehi Villas) are situated on the northern side of the island facing east or west offering excellent views of sunrise or sunset. They are built on stilts over the crystal clear lagoon and have an entrance foyer/sitting area, a large bedroom with views of the ocean, a large bathroom with double washbasins, shower cubicle and Jacuzzi bathtub with views of the sea. Each suite has a large sundeck leading to the water and outdoor shower.
• Paradise Water Villas are set on the southern end of the island and are built on stilts over the crystal clear waters of the lagoon. They also offer split-level accommodation with the sleeping area in the loft offering clear and uninterrupted views of the sea. The living and bathroom areas are open plan with Jacuzzi bath, double washbasins, and shower cubicle. The spiral staircase leading to the loft encloses the toilet. There is a very large sundeck with direct access to the water an enclosed open-air water garden with open-air rainforest shower. These rooms are the most exclusive accommodation on the resort.
Food & Drink
The main restaurant offers meals buffet style for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The resort also has a coffee shop offering drinks and snacks 24 hrs.
The resort has three bars; Palm grove, the  Lobby bar and a beach bar, all offer a large variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails.
Left: Palm Grove Bar.
Sports & Recreation
The property has 2 fresh water swimming pools and one very large, high density salt water open-air Jacuzzi. There is a gymnasium and a spa offering a comprehensive range of therapies. A souvenir / gift shop, amenities shop, spa boutique and a jewellery shop are also available to the resorts guests. The water sports centre with English speaking Instructors offers sailing, canoeing and windsurfing.
The resort operates evening entertainment with cultural shows at least twice a week. There is also a soundproof Karaoke and disco which operates daily.
There is a supervised children's nursery, with play rooms and children's playground which enables parents to leave their small children 2- 5 years (payable for locally)
Scuba Diving
The Dive Centre 'Dive Machchafushi' has English and German speaking experienced Instructors. The house reef is a short distance away and ideal for snorkeling and diving.
Machchafushi Resort is of particular interest to divers, as it is situated close to a number of interesting dive sites, some of which have now become protected as nature reserves. One particular site is the wreck of the MV Kudhima (right), a 65 metre long cargo ship that was built in Japan in 1969 and purposely sunk as an attraction for divers in 1999. The wreck is located just opposite Machchafushi Island at a depth of around 25-30m, and has attracted a large amount of marine life on and around it.
Prices
Prices for this resort are not yet published. Please contact us for a quote.
