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Heart-shaped pool with sun loungers and palm trees beside a beach with turquoise sea
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Overwater bungalows with a wooden walkway extending into clear turquoise water under a blue sky.
Poolside loungers and umbrella set beside a serene infinity pool overlooking the ocean.
Wooden pier leads to overwater bungalows at sunset over calm water.
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Tropical beach with white sand, clear blue water, and overwater bungalows under a blue sky.
Long pier leads to overwater bungalows above clear turquoise sea under blue sky.
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Aerial view of a resort with pool, sun loungers, and turquoise sea
Seaplane with red and black stripes taking off on a sea surface under clear sky.
Aerial view of a tropical resort with pool, palm trees, and turquoise sea.
Bright restaurant with wooden ceiling, cozy tables, and large glass front with sea view.
Floating seating areas with panoramic views of turquoise sea and islands in the background
Wooden swing in clear shallow sea water on bright sandy beach under blue sky.
Tropical bungalow with seating area on sandy ground surrounded by palm trees.
Cozy living area with modern furniture and staircase leading to mezzanine in a bright room.
Outdoor bed with teal cushions under a wooden roof near a beach with palm trees.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, floating wooden shelf, stool, and glass shower door with frosted panel.
Spacious beachfront hotel room with large windows, wooden decor, and outdoor seating.
Modern bathroom with jacuzzi bath and ocean view through window and door
Cozy hotel room with wooden ceiling, queen bed, sofa, and large white wardrobe.
Hotel room with bunk bed, toys, and television on wooden cabinet
Outdoor dining setup with tables and chairs overlooking calm water and waterfront homes.
Spacious hotel lounge with white sofas, wooden tables, blue lighting, and ocean views.
Colorful children's playroom with bean bags, play area, and wall decorations.
Colorful playroom with bean bags, toys, and bright walls in a hotel or vacation spot.
Bright recreation area with pool tables, foosball, and colorful seating under an open roof
People paddle a red kayak on turquoise water in front of overwater bungalows.
Two tennis rackets and five yellow tennis balls lie on a blue tennis court.
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Resort courtyard with large tree, wooden floor, and rooms with open doors.
Luxurious spa interior with wooden swing seats and central circular counter under a lit ceiling.
Modern spa room with a round pool, steps, and a white curved sink countertop.
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Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Süd-Ari-Atoll

Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maledives, The Centara Collection *****

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Location

The picturesque, paradisiacal island is approx. 600m long and 200m wide and is located in the South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll). The transfer time from Male is approx. 25 minutes by seaplane.
Aerial view of a tropical island with colorful overwater bungalows in clear blue sea.
Aerial view of a resort with pool, sun loungers, and turquoise sea
Seaplane with red and black stripes taking off on a sea surface under clear sky.

Facilities

Person swimming in infinity pool with ocean view and palm trees at the beach.
Aerial view of a tropical resort with pool, palm trees, and turquoise sea.
Bright restaurant with wooden ceiling, cozy tables, and large glass front with sea view.
Floating seating areas with panoramic views of turquoise sea and islands in the background
Wooden swing in clear shallow sea water on bright sandy beach under blue sky.
The luxurious and state-of-the-art resort of the well-known hotel group "The Centara Collection" has a total of 112 villas and suites spread across the island. Amenities include a reception area with a reception desk, seating areas, a small library, a boutique, and a jeweler. For culinary delights, there are various restaurants: The all-day dining buffet restaurant "Reef" serves international dishes. The "Suan Bua" restaurant offers delicacies of Thai cuisine, and the "Mare Azzurro" restaurant, built on stilts over the lagoon, offers Italian dishes and seafood specialties. Cool drinks, cocktails, and snacks are served during the day at the "Aqua Bar" and the "Coral Bar & Lounge". The outdoor area features a freshwater swimming pool with sun terraces. Loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge. Use of the "Club Island Lounge" with many benefits is possible for an additional charge on site.

Accommodation

Duplex Beach Villa

The spacious and modern suites (approx. 87 sqm) are located in the duplex bungalows and feature an open sleeping area on the upper floor, bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player, safe, telephone, minibar, coffee/tea maker, and a furnished terrace (2BV).

Tropical bungalow with seating area on sandy ground surrounded by palm trees.
Cozy living area with modern furniture and staircase leading to mezzanine in a bright room.
Outdoor bed with teal cushions under a wooden roof near a beach with palm trees.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, floating wooden shelf, stool, and glass shower door with frosted panel.
Spacious beachfront hotel room with large windows, wooden decor, and outdoor seating.
Modern bathroom with jacuzzi bath and ocean view through window and door
Cozy hotel room with wooden ceiling, queen bed, sofa, and large white wardrobe.
Hotel room with bunk bed, toys, and television on wooden cabinet

Family Water Villa with Kids Bed

The ground-floor water villas (approx. 93 sqm) are built on stilts directly over the sea and, with similar amenities, also feature a private whirlpool and a suitable children's bed. The sun deck is designed to be child-friendly (FF1).

Board

B&B/HB+/FB+

Buffet breakfast. All other meals as a buffet or set menu. With Half Board Plus booked, breakfast and dinner are included. With Full Board Plus booked, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. With HB+ and FB+, two drinks per person are also included with meals (one non-alcoholic and one alcoholic). (For bookings from 4.12.23)

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Daily sparkling wine breakfast in "Reef", lunch in "Reef" as a buffet or in "Suan Bua" as a set menu, dinner in "Reef" (buffet) or in "Suan Bua" (set menu). Afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries, as well as ice cream for children at the "Coral Bar & Lounge". Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and juices in cans or bottles) are served by the glass at the respective open bars from 11 am to 11 pm. Daily replenishment of the minibar with soft drinks and beer.

Outdoor dining setup with tables and chairs overlooking calm water and waterfront homes.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported beverages, freshly squeezed fruit juices, in-room meals, and hotel events, use of the "Club Island Lounge" with numerous benefits.

Premium All Inclusive

In addition to the regular All Inclusive, guests also receive:
- In-villa breakfast (once per stay, "Floating Breakfast" is excluded)
- Premium beverages
- Premium minibar setup, plus a choice of red, white, rosé, or sparkling wine
- Spa credit: USD 50.- per person/stay
- For stays of 7 nights or more, 1x Sunset Cruise excursion is included.
- For stays of 10 nights or more, 1x Sunset Cruise excursion and 1x snorkeling excursion are included.
- 10% discount on water sports.
One activity per person/stay (banana boat ride or tube rides)

Sports Included

Fitness center, billiards, tennis court, beach volleyball, table tennis, darts, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, pedal boat, and kayak.

Sports for a Fee

Diving, water skiing, banana boat, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and catamaran sailing.

Children's Program

Colorful children's playroom with bean bags, play area, and wall decorations.
Colorful playroom with bean bags, toys, and bright walls in a hotel or vacation spot.
A Kidsclub (ages 4-9) is available for the little guests (no German-speaking supervision) and an E-Zone (ages 10-17).
Babysitting service (on request/for a fee).

Wellness

Steam bath included. The "Spa Cenvaree" offers numerous treatment options and soothing massages. Here, everyday life is quickly forgotten, and relaxation is the order of the day. Some treatments and massages are subject to a fee. A selection is included in the daily spa credit.
Resort courtyard with large tree, wooden floor, and rooms with open doors.
Luxurious spa interior with wooden swing seats and central circular counter under a lit ceiling.
Modern spa room with a round pool, steps, and a white curved sink countertop.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge in public areas as well as in the rooms.

Credit Card

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

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's pool
  • Internet
  • Club
  • Shopping facilities
  • Sandy beach
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

The former Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa belongs to The Centara Collection and was renamed Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives in January 2025.
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Hotel-independent transfer information:
Speedboat: Operation for approx. arrival/departure from 5 am to 11 pm // Domestic (Inland flight): Operation for approx. arrivals/departures from 9:30 am to 4 pm // Seaplane: Operation expected for arrivals/departures from 9 am to 3 pm.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
With seaplane transfer, there may be 1-2 stops.
For arrival/departure outside the times mentioned above, in case of bad weather or longer waiting times upon entry, an overnight stay in Male may be required.
The island is considered the safest island for children!
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may be only 1 or 2 large beds available in total. Accordingly, it may happen that for 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, one child has to sleep in the parents' bed.
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Please note that rooms with direct pool/sea access are only bookable for travelers with children aged 7 and above due to safety reasons.
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Please note that an eco-tax is levied on site. The Green Tax is to be paid directly to the hotel and currently amounts to USD 12 per person per night.
Toddlers under 2 years of age are exempt from this regulation.
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All flight transfers as well as most boat transfers (depending on the island's location) are only carried out during the day. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male (near the airport) may be necessary.
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The baggage limit for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg hand luggage per person. Excess baggage is to be paid on site (approx. USD 5 per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered later by boat.
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In the Maldives, sinks or bathtubs/whirlpools may be openly integrated into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.

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