Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Baa-Atoll

Dhigufaru Island Resort ****+
Tour operator category

MLE082
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The small island of Dhigufaru Island (approx. 35,000 m²) is located about 140 km north of Malé in the Baa Atoll. It is designated by UNESCO as the first atoll in the Maldives to be a Biosphere Reserve and boasts some of the richest reef systems in the world, making it an ideal diving location. Transfers are by domestic flight (approx. 20 minutes) followed by a boat transfer (approx. 30 minutes). A seaplane transfer (approx. 45 minutes) can be booked at an additional charge.
Small tropical island with white sandy beach, green vegetation, and lodging by turquoise sea.
Tropical island with green forest, sandy beach, and water bungalows in clear blue sea.
Aerial view of a tropical island with white sandy beach and turquoise water.
Aerial view of a tropical island with white sandy beach and turquoise water.
Sandy beach with yellow umbrellas extending into turquoise sea
Aerial view of a tropical island with white sandy beaches and water bungalows in turquoise sea.

Facilities

Open lounge area with wooden furniture overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Cozy hotel dining area with wooden ceiling, tables, chairs, and buffet featuring a seaside mural
Open restaurant with wooden ceiling and colorful chairs in a tropical hotel at sunset.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture, orange chairs, and a view of a blue evening backdrop.
Elegant restaurant with set tables and high blue-painted wooden ceiling.
Elegant open-plan restaurant with wooden floors, high ceilings, and green armchairs.
A lit hotel building at night reflecting in water with palm trees in the foreground.
Open beach pavilion with seating and a daytime sea view.
Beach resort with seating area, umbrellas, and pool under palm trees by the clear blue sea.
Cozy bar with sandy floor, wooden furniture, and mood lighting in tropical style
Spacious hotel lounge with wooden roof, chairs, and comfortable seating areas.
The expansive barefoot island features 83 villas spread across the island and over the lagoon. Amenities include a reception area with comfortable seating and a hairdresser. For dining, there is the "Dhandifulhu" buffet restaurant serving international cuisine with its own bar, and the overwater à la carte restaurant "The Muraka Fine Dining" offering Maldivian and international delicacies. The "Athiri Grill" provides a beachfront, casual dining experience with various grilled fish and meat specialties. Additionally, the "Thundi Pool Bar and Café" offers light bistro-style fare, and the "Raagudi" bar boasts the largest whisky and champagne collection in the Maldives. Sun loungers, beach towels, and umbrellas are available free of charge.

Accommodation

Sunrise Beach Villa

The comfortable Beach Villa is approximately 49 m² and features a bathroom with a bathtub, shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), telephone, LED TV, coffee/tea maker, and a veranda with seating, sun loungers, a table, and direct beach access. (2BV) Available at an extra charge on the sunset side. (BVZ)

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden details, and soft lighting.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, large bed, TV, and view of a terrace with garden.
Covered terrace with seating area and wooden furniture in front of an entrance with glass sliding doors.
Modern hotel room with double bed, decorated with roses and a welcome message.
Rows of overwater villas with red roofs above clear turquoise water.
Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, and window with blinds.
Open terrace with wooden railing, stylish furniture, and sea view under blue sky.

Sunrise Water Villa

The modern Water Villas are approximately 74 m² and built on stilts over the sea, facing the sunrise. They feature a bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower, WC, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobe, air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), telephone, LED TV, a veranda with a table and chairs, as well as sun loungers and direct access to the sea. (2WV).

Pool Beach Villa

With the same amenities as the Sunrise Beach Villa, the Pool Beach Villa is larger (approx. 103m²) and features a private pool. (VPZ)

Modern house with red roof, surrounded by plants and a pool in the foreground.
Bright hotel room with desk, TV, and pool view through glass doors.

Beach Villa Type I (EE2, 1.5.25-30.4.26)

With the same amenities as the Sunrise Beach Villa, this is a special allocation and is located on either the sunrise or sunset side. (EE2)

Water Villa Type I (W2T, 1.5.25-30.4.26)

With the same amenities as the Sunrise Water Villa, this is a special allocation and is located on either the sunrise or sunset side. (W2T)

Meals

B&B/HB/AI

Extensive breakfast buffet at "Dhandifulhu". Half Board includes dinner buffet at "Dhandifulhu". Full Board includes lunch and dinner buffet at "Dhandifulhu".

Buffet area with various dishes and decorative flags on the wall.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Extensive breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets at the main restaurant. Afternoon tea and snacks at the "Raagudi" Bar. Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the opening hours of the respective bars. Daily refill of the minibar with soft drinks, beer, and juices. Additionally, a 30% discount on food when dining at "Athiri Grill" or "Muraka Fine Dining Restaurant". Complimentary use of kayaks (once per stay, 30 minutes). Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment. One-time complimentary 30-minute use of the steam bath or sauna at the "Funa" Spa.

Soft All Inclusive (for stays from 1.5.25-31.10.26)

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGED DESCRIPTION.
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The Soft All Inclusive meal plan is only available when booking in combination with the following room types:
Beach Villa Type I/Soft All Inclusive (EE2)
Water Villa Type I/Soft All Inclusive (W2T)
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets at the main restaurant "Dhandifulhu". Unlimited soft drinks, beer, house wine, and cocktails/mocktails during meals and at the open bars. Complimentary daily refill of the minibar with soft drinks, beer, and juices. Additionally, a 30% discount on food when dining at "Athiri Grill" or "Muraka Fine Dining Restaurant".

Sports included

A table tennis table in a room with green walls and tropical plant patterns.
Man training legs on machine while woman in foreground lifts weights.
Spacious lounge with pool table, sofas, chairs, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
Pool table in an open lounge with a sunset sea view
Group playing volleyball on the beach with blue sky and sea in the background.
Fitness room, billiards, table football, darts, volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Diving center "Fulhan'gi Diving School", fishing trips, windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet ski, stand-up paddleboarding, catamaran sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, banana boat.

Children's program

"Baraveli" Kids Club with its own library, indoor playground, and children's pool.
Colorful indoor playground with slides, climbing structures, and tables in a wooden room.
Wooden pergola with gate and tropical plants in a sunny garden
Children's playground with sand, slide, and pavilion in tropical hotel setting

Wellness

Stone path between wooden huts and tropical plants under a blue sky.
Cozy spa room with two massage tables, warm lighting, and decorative curtains.
Ornate wooden door frame with plants in the background and wall art on the sides in a hotel.
The "Funa" Spa offers various massages and treatments for a fee. It also features a steam room/sauna.

Entertainment

Live band once a week, a DJ, and an in-house band performance.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi in rooms, restaurants, and bars included.

Credit card

Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required upon check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct beach location
  • Family-friendly
  • Hotel safe
  • Wi-Fi
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Diving
  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Massages
  • Air conditioning
  • Children's pool
  • Kids club/mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

Transfer information independent of hotel:
Speedboat: Operates for estimated arrivals/departures between 5 AM and 11 PM // Domestic flight: Operates for arrivals/departures approximately between 9:30 AM and 4 PM // Seaplane: Operates for arrivals/departures approximately between 9 AM and 3 PM.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
Seaplane transfers may include 1-2 stops.
For arrivals/departures outside these times, an overnight stay in Malé must be booked in advance. The costs incurred are to be borne by the guest. This does not apply to changes due to flight delays, bad weather, or extended immigration waiting times (in such cases, our local agency will arrange for any necessary overnight stay).
Seaplane flights and most boat transfers (depending on island location) and currently mostly domestic flights are only operated during daylight hours. Therefore, an overnight stay in Malé may be required.
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two Queen/King-size beds. For a double occupancy with 1 or 2 children, there may only be 1 or 2 large beds available in total. Accordingly, it may occur that for 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, a child has to sleep in the parents' bed.
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Seaplane flights and most boat transfers (depending on island location) and currently mostly domestic flights are only operated during daylight hours. Therefore, an overnight stay in Malé may be required.
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The baggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg of hand luggage per person. Excess baggage must be paid for on site (approx. 5 USD per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered by boat.
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In the Maldives, washbasins or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be open and integrated into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
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Please note that rooms with direct pool/sea access are only bookable for travelers aged 7 and above due to safety reasons.

Zusatzhinweis

In the catalog "Fernreisen" 2025/26 on page 130.

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

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Last updated: 06.06.2026 01:09