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Dhawa Ihuru

Maldives

Overview

Discover the natural paradise of Dhawa Ihuru Maldives where the finest underwater wonders. The resort is blessed with palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear waters, a pristine house reef, and the famed Ranamaari shipwreck. This dive-centric, all-inclusive island retreat is located in the North Malé Atoll. You can reach the resort after a short 20 minutes soeedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The villas have a calm yet colourful design and are all near prime beachfront surrounded by lush vegetation.

Seize the day and arrive at Dhawa Ihuru Maldives, where beautiful scenery and first-rate amenities are just waiting for you. There are several dining venues which immerse you in cuisines from different countries amidst breathtaking surroundings. The Nest is Dhawa’s signature 24-hour gathering space. This is where guests can mingle and meet at any hour of the day or night while enjoying delicious drinks.

Those who enjoy being near the water will adore the aquatic centre. There are several exciting watersports as well as private sailing excursions on offer. Guests can go over to the house reef or visit some of the beautiful reefs and uninhabited islands. You can visit 30 different dive sites nearby. The resort has a 5 Star PADI Gold Dive Center.

You can unwind after a day in the sun with a soothing massage or a treatment at 8 LEMENTS Spa. The spa which offers authentic and effective therapies and practises. The resort has a yoga room overlooking the Indian Ocean. The 24-hour fully-equipped fitness centre is also perfect for health-conscious travellers. There are also meeting and team-building spaces available at the resort as well.

Starting from

1100

Location

Ihuru Island

Male Atholhu (Kaafu Atoll)

Transfer Time

20 minutes

Transfer Mode

Speedboat

Rooms

44

Distance from Airport

19km

Nearest International Airport

Velana International Airport


Accommodations

Beachfront Villa

One-Bedroom Beach Villa

 

 

This contemporary beachfront villa at Dhawa Ihuru is close to the house reef. You can enjoy  direct beach access from your villa and spacious outdoor living areas. There is also a separate dining room. Take in the ocean vistas from the comfort of the veranda swing or king-size bed; there’s room for two more on the sofa beds. Relax in luxury at this private Maldives villa and take in breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.

 

 

Maximum occupancy: 04 Adults or 02 Adults + 02 Children

Total floor area: 57 m²

  • Mini-Bar
  • In Room Safe
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Veranda
  • Cable TV
  • King Size Bed
  • Sofa Bed
  • Private Garden
  • Dining Area
  • Outdoor Swing

These ocean-facing beach villas are ideally situated steps from the shoreline with stunning views.

With a focus on intimacy, you can relax on your private veranda or sway in your traditional Maldivian Swing bed.

Offers come with all-inclusive meal plans with three daily meals and select beverages at resort specified restaurants.

The resort is a 20-minute speedboat ride away from Velana International Airport.

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Beachfront Jet Pool Villa

One-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Jacuzzi

 

 

This contemporary beach villas have a private jet pool in the open air bathroom. You can enjoy  direct beach access from your villa and spacious outdoor living areas. There is also a separate dining room. Take in the ocean vistas from the comfort of the veranda swing or king-size bed; there’s room for two more on the sofa beds. Relax in luxury at this private Maldives villa and take in breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.

 

 

Maximum occupancy: 04 Adults or 02 Adults + 02 Children

Total floor area: 68 m²

  • In Room Safe
  • Mini-Bar
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Veranda
  • Cable TV
  • King Size Bed
  • Private Garden
  • Private Jet Pool

These ocean-facing beach villas also come with a jetted pool in the open air bathroom.

With a focus on intimacy, you can relax on your private veranda or sway in your traditional Maldivian Swing bed.

Offers come with all-inclusive meal plans with three daily meals and select beverages at resort specified restaurants.

The resort is a 20-minute speedboat ride away from Velana International Airport.

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Beachfront Rainmist Villa

One-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool

 

 

This contemporary beach villas have hammock in the bathroom with rain mist showerhead that drizzles you with a fine mist as you relax. You can enjoy  direct beach access from your villa and spacious outdoor living areas. There is also a separate dining room. Take in the ocean vistas from the comfort of the veranda swing or king-size bed; there’s room for two more on the sofa beds. Relax in luxury at this private Maldives villa and take in breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.

 

 

Maximum occupancy: 04 Adults or 02 Adults + 02 Children

Total floor area: 68 m²

  • King Size Bed
  • In Room Safe
  • Rain Shower
  • Beachfront
  • Tea and Coffee Facilities
  • Cable TV
  • Rainfall Shower

These ocean-facing beach villas have a refreshing rainmist experience in the bathroom to nourish your skin and mind.

With a focus on intimacy, you can relax on your private veranda or sway in your traditional Maldivian Swing bed.

Offers come with all-inclusive meal plans with three daily meals and select beverages at resort specified restaurants.

The resort is a 20-minute speedboat ride away from Velana International Airport.

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Offers


Dining

Restaurants

RIVELI RESTAURANT

Enjoy a wide variety of cuisines ranging from Asian to Mediterranean and Maldivian

Cuisine: International, Asian, Mediterranean, Maldivian, Fine Dining

Restaurant Type: All Day Dining Restaurant, Fine Dining Restaurant, Open Air Restaurant, Beachside Restaurant, Main Restaurant

Dietary Preferences / Allergies: Please Inform Us of Any Special Dietary Requirements in Advance of Your Arrival

Riveli means Beam of Light in Dhivehi, the Maldivian national language. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines from Asian to Mediterranean and Maldivian. It also offers you the choice of indoor or alfresco seating, as well as buffet or set meal options.

  • Breakfast: 07:00 hrs - 10:00 hrs

  • Lunch: 12:30 hrs - 14:30 hrs

  • Dinner: 18:30 hrs - 22:00 hrs

  • Open Air Dinning
  • Beach Seating
  • Set Menu Dinner

Bars & Lounges

THE VELAAVANI BAR

Cocktail Bar, Beach Bar

Enjoy cocktails and snacks in an open-air waterfront bar with stunning views of the lagoon and house reef

Velaavani is the Dhivehi word for ‘shallow bay’. This open-air waterfront bar serves cocktails and snacks and comes with a view of the lagoon and house reef. Occasionally, you can spot turtles and dolphins playing in the waters.

  • Daily: 11:00 hrs - 23:00 hrs

  • Open Air
  • Cocktail Menu
  • Bar Snacks Menu

Excursions

RESORT ACTIVITIES

Experience an element of adventure by indulging in a host of activities like water sports and excursions

Angsana Ihuru’s activities vary from diving to watersports, from cultural immersions to marine conservation activities and more. These experiences are carefully curated for you to experience the Maldives to the fullest.


Dolphin Cruise

The Maldives, with its cerulean waters, is the best place to spot Dolphins. Cruise alongside playful Dolphins and be fascinated as they spin gracefully in the light of the setting sun.

Night Fishing

Learn age-old Maldivian fishing methods assisted by our experienced boat captain and his deckhand. Master the local hand line method of fishing and be amazed by what may be caught: snappers, jacks, and barracudas, to mention but a few. Catch a sizeable fish, and the chef will be more than willing to prepare and serve it for lunch following day. Refreshments will be served on board.

Vadhaa Dhiun (local Trolling)

This fishing method uses lures to attract hunters like bonitos or trevally during the hunting time in the early afternoon.

The chefs can prepare the catch according to guest preference.

Big Game Fishing

Leave in the early morning hours on our boat and trawl in the deeper waters to catch big ones like Sail Fish, Marlins, Barracudas, Trevallies, and many more!

Sandbank Shore Fishing

Discover one of the earliest fishing methods of the Maldives that children usually practice. This type of fishing uses a Penn rod to catch smaller fish on the lagoon.

Maldivian Cooking classes

Learn authentic Maldivian cuisine or the chef’s special recipe of the day and wow your family and friends with your culinary skills when you return home.

Bodu Beru

Bodu Beru is the most popular form of music and dance in the Maldives, enjoyed by the young and the old. Let our musicians wake up the rhythm in your body and shimmy any shyness away.

Snorkeling Safari

The beautiful and abundant marine wildlife here means snorkeling anywhere close to the island is already a feast for the eyes. Deepen the experience by embarking on a snorkeling safari where a guide will show you the best places to explore and the significant role each wet animal and plant you come across plays in the marine ecosystem.

Citizen Science Snorkelling

Explore nearby reefs with a marine biologist and record sightings of key iconic species such as sharks, turtles, and rays.

Reef Clean Up

In line with the focus on sustainable tourism, Angsana Ihuru has dedicated days where we spruce up our house reef and lagoon to get rid of impurities that can prevent our natural environment from flourishing. We invite you to join us and learn more about marine conservation in the process.

Reef Restoration

As part of our reef restoration program, we aim to plant artificial reefs that function similarly to natural reef habitats.

Join our Marine Lab team in planting artificial coral gardens that provide a crucial nursery habitat to small and juvenile reef fish.

 

  • Dolphin Cruise (Wednesday and Saturday): 15:45 hrs - 18:00 hrs

  • Night Fishing (Except Wednesday and Saturday) 17:30 hrs - 19:30 hrs

  • Vadhaa Dhiun (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) 15:00 hrs - 16:00 hrs

  • Maldivian Cooking classes (Monday) 10:30 hrs -12:00 hrs

  • Bodu Beru (Monday) 21:00 hrs - 22 :00 hrs

  • Snorkeling Safari - Daily (Except Friday) 10:30 hrs -12:00 hrs

  • Dolphin Cruise
  • Night Fishing
  • Local Island Experience
  • Big Game Fishing (Half Day)
  • Sandbank Shore Fishing
  • Cooking Classes
  • Boduberu Drums
  • Biologist
  • Reef Session

DIVE

Discover the magnificent marine world beneath the surface by diving into the waters

The shimmering cerulean waters of the Maldives are an invitation to watersports and underwater activities.

Explore the lagoon by Kayak or Stand Up Paddle. Discover the vibrant marine life of Dhawa Ihuru’s house reef or other nearby reefs through scuba diving activities.

The Rannamaari Wreck

Dhawa Ihuru’s signature dive spot lies at a depth of 26-meters, 10 meters off the house reef.

The Rannamaari Wreck mysteriously sank on the 25th of April 1999 and has been home to thousands of marine creatures ever since. Some of the residents are jacks, fusiliers, soldierfish, and batfish.

To celebrate the Rannamaari

Wrecks anniversary, Dhawa Ihuru hosts “10 to 10,” a unique 24-hour event that includes dives, marine talks, and a lot more.

PADI Dive Center

An array of dive activities and courses are available at Dhawa Ihuru’s PADI Certified Dive Center. With the island’s vibrant house reef and over twenty dive sites nearby, diving is not to be missed.

Guided Snorkelling

Explore Dhawa Ihuru’s vibrant house reef with teeming marine life under the supervision of our snorkeling guides. Discover a magnificent world beneath the surface.

    Schedule Not Available

  • House Reef Dive
  • Snorkelling Lessons
  • Padi Classes
  • House Reef Guided Snorkelling
  • Wreck Diving

WATERSPORTS

Indulge in a wide array of watersports and underwater activities

The shimmering cerulean waters of the Maldives are an invitation to watersports and underwater activities.

Explore the lagoon by Kayak or Stand Up Paddle. Discover the vibrant marine life of Angsana Ihuru’s house reef or other nearby reefs through scuba diving activities.

Non-Motorized Watersports

For adrenaline seekers, there is an abundance of things to do at Angsana Ihuru. One can paddle around the lagoon with a stand-up paddle board or a two-seater Kayak. Learn how to windsurf or drift away on a Catamaran.

Motorized Watersports

Engage in thrilling motorized watersports activities at Angsana Ihuru. Take your friends and family to a fun screamer or banana boat ride. Or take up the challenge and learn kneeboarding or wakeboarding.

    Schedule Not Available

  • Watersports Lessons
  • Water Skiing
  • Motorized
  • Stand Up Paddleboard
  • Kayak (Double)
  • Wind Surfing
  • Catamaran
  • Wakeboarding
  • Kneeboarding
  • Banana Boat

KAHAN'BU CRUISE EXPERIENCES

Explore secluded and stunning snorkeling sites around the Atoll

Banyan “Kahan’bu” offers specially tailored itineraries that take you to secluded and picturesque snorkeling sites around North Male Atoll. With its shallow draft, Banyan Kahan’bu can moor directly adjacent to the amazing reefs below, making snorkeling a real pleasurable experience.

Attentive associates are on board to make sure you have an enjoyable and memorable cruise.

Facilities

  • 3 Cabins (1 deluxe, 2 standards)
  • Maximum occupancy 4 persons
  • Air-conditioned Interior
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathroom with showers
  • Indoor and outdoor seating
  • 2 hammocks
  • Easy access for snorkeling
  • Tailor-made cruise packages

    Schedule Not Available

  • Sunset Cruise
  • Romantic Cruise

DESTINATION DINING

Offers private dining options in a romantic setting with breathtaking views

This specialty Maldives dining experience is created to strengthen friendships or rekindle the romance. From the comfort of your villa to a candlelit dinner on the beach or a sandbank, Angsana Ihuru can offer private dining options with flexibility on the menu according to the occasion.

 

Villa BBQ

Set the scene for a memorable evening. Dine under the stars in the romantic setting of your private villa with your personal chef and butler serving you.

 

Lagoon Breakfast

Start your day with breathtaking views of the surrounding ocean and a sumptuous breakfast set in the lagoon.

    Schedule Not Available

  • Destination Dining
  • Floating Breakfast
  • Dinner Under the Stars
  • Private BBQ Dinner
  • Candle-Lit Dinner
  • Romantic Experiences

WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS

A package carefully tailored to make your special day memorable

Land on a secluded atoll for a romantic experience like no other. Enjoy intimate walks on the beach, cozy villas, private dining and playful fun in the sparkling waters of the Maldives. If you’d like more action, we have no shortage of water sports or diving activities either. Plan a beautiful wedding, a unique proposal, a relaxing honeymoon, an inspiring anniversary or a romantic getaway here at Angsana Ihuru.

    Schedule Not Available

  • Wedding Package
  • Honeymoon Packages
  • Honeymoon Experiences
  • Private Dining Experiences
  • Romantic Experiences

MEETINGS & EVENTS

An ideal place to hold meetings, gatherings, and events with creative activities

Business and leisure in the Maldives

Mix leisure and business at Angsana Ihuru, a paradise of palm-fringed beaches and pristine house reefs deep in the Indian Ocean. In-between meetings, the opportunities for seafaring adventures are endless: discover the underwater world at the resort’s Marine Lab, take lessons at a five-star dive center, explore some of the world’s most well-preserved coral reefs, or picnic on a secluded island. Indulge yourselves with eclectic dining choices under the stars as you taste a range of Asian, Mediterranean and Maldivian flavors. The resort is 20 minutes from Malé via speedboat.

    Schedule Not Available

  • Meeting Room

Spa

ANGSANA SPA

Island Spa

Refresh your mind, body and spirit with aromatherapy and traditional treatments at our spa

Against a lush landscape of palm-fringed beaches with crystal clear waters and pristine white sands, one can find a sanctuary for relaxation. Treatments are based on the use of aromatherapy, the therapeutic sense of touch, and a fusion of techniques from the East and West to refresh the body, mind, and spirit. The spa treatments are carried out at eight elegant spa pavilions in natural surroundings, two of which are equipped with outdoor jet pools and steam baths.

  • Daily: 11:00 hrs - 20:00 hrs

  • Curated Spa Packages
  • Aromatherapy
  • Therapy Sessions

Facilities

In the Villa

  • Mini-Bar
  • In Room Safe
  • Veranda
  • Cable TV
  • King Size Bed
  • Sofa Bed
  • Private Garden
  • Tea & Coffee Facilities
  • Private Jet Pool

In the Bathroom

  • Indoor Shower
  • Outdoor Shower

Island Facilities

  • Fine Dining Restaurant
  • Open Air Restaurant
  • Beachside Restaurant
  • Main Restaurant
  • Beach Bar
  • Local Island Excursions
  • Watersports Centre
  • Scuba Diving Centre
  • Snorkelling Excursions
  • Floating Breakfast
  • Island Spa
  • Spa Packages
  • Spa Treatment Room
  • Cooking Classes
  • Reef Session
  • House Reef Dive
  • Destination Dining
  • Romantic Experiences
  • Wedding Package
  • Honeymoon Packages
  • Watersports and Activities
  • Diving Centre
  • Sports and Games
  • Padi Certified Dive Centre
  • Motorized And Non-Motorized Watersports
  • Events and Meeting

Policies

CHECK IN & CHECK OUT

  • The standard Check-in Time is 14:00 Hrs of Arrival Day
    Early check-in is based on availability. For guaranteed early check-in, an additional corresponding night will need to be booked at a full nightly rate.
  • Standard Check-Out Time is 12:00 Hrs of Departure Day
    For late checkout, an additional corresponding night will need to be booked at a full nightly rate.