Muslim-Friendly Hotels in Maldives
The Maldives Muslim-friendly hotel guide focuses on halal dining, prayer access, family suitability, and source quality while keeping uncertain details in review.
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Four Seasons Resort
The Four Seasons Resort offers luxurious and quality accommodation with its 106 bungalows and villas built in the Balinese style of architecture and decorated with classic cane furniture, natural teak finishes, thatched roofs and terracotta tile floors. Some of the bungalows even include a private open-air garden shower or a personal pool. Water Bungalows at the Four Seasons Resort are situated over the lagoon itself, with picturesque water views and a private veranda with steps leading down to the water. The resort also houses, Café Huraa, open 24 hours, overlooking the swimming pool and lagoon where you can dine all day. Or you can enjoy your evening at the Poolside Terrace and Bar or Nautilus Lounge with innovative cocktails and exquisite drinks. The resort offers numerous facilities and services to its guests as far as recreational activities are concerned. From aerial excursions, banana boat riding, big game fishing, canoeing, catamaran sailing and island hopping to live music, Male' excursions, night diving, night fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, table tennis, water skiing and windsurfing, guests can enjoy numerous sports. Location: Kuda Huraa, North Male Atoll Number of Rooms: 106 bungalows and villas www.fourseasons.com
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Hilton Maldives Rangali
Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa, Rangali Island is a flagship of the Hilton Hotels. The resort has been built on two isles namely Rangali and Ranglifinolhu, which are linked by a 500 meter footbridge running across a lagoon. The accommodation is luxurious with excellent facilities. The resort’s enticing Beach Villas, furnished exclusively, have been decorated in contemporary Maldivian style. All rooms are equipped with modern conveniences and are provided with a private terrace and a wonderful outdoor bathroom. The resort also offers a variety of cuisines in a beautiful ambience. The main dining room-Atoll Restaurant serves unique "Meditoriental" cuisine, a fusion of Mediterranean and Oriental cooking styles. The Sunset Bar and Grill is the specialty restaurant of the resort providing views of the lagoon and magnificent sunset scenes. You can spend your evenings, having your favorite drink at The Rangali Bar. The option of dining in the rooms is also provided. As far as activities are concerned, guests can enjoy banana boat riding, boating, canoeing, diving, fishing, snorkeling, and surfing at this beautiful island. Guests can play games like billiards, chess, table tennis, tennis court, volleyball and darts. They are also provided facilities like health and fitness center, swimming pool, and spa.
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One & Only Reethy Rah
This breathtaking resort is surrounded by clear blue water, consists of villas and offers its customers incomparable luxury, choice and activities. The island on which this resort is located is one of the largest islands in North Male' Atoll. It has stretches of white sand coves and turquoise bays. All villas enjoy beautiful ocean views and direct access to the lagoon. This resort is just 35km (22 miles) from the airport at Male', the capital of the Maldives. A 75-minute luxury launch aboard the One & Only yacht brings guests directly to the resort.
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Shangri La’s Villingili Resort & Spa
If you wish to stay on Villingili Island, your first choice should be Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa. It is an ultra stylish and luxurious boutique resort with endless natural dense vegetation. The resort features 12 hectares of lush vegetation, towering banyan trees, and 17,000 coconut trees, 45 species of plants, three natural lagoons and nature trails for guests to explore. This one of a kind resort offers five different styles of luxurious villas which are centrally air conditioned, each room has two iPods and a docking station, a 40-inch television, DVD player, IDD telephones with voice mail and laundry and valet services, well-stocked minibar, espresso machine, personal safe etc. To dine one can chose from a variety of traditional Maldivian or continental cuisine and a variety of seafood. Location: Villingili Island, Addu Atoll www.shangri-la.com/en/property/male/villingiliresort
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Sun Island Resort
Sun Island Resort is one of the most remarkable resorts in Maldives, with its deep blue lagoon and lush green tropical plants. It is located on Nalaguraidhoo Island in South Ari Atoll, approximately 62 miles from the Male' International Airport. All bungalows at this resort are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern amenities. The resort offers a vast array of facilities and services like restaurants, coffee shop, bar, business center, conference facilities, Internet, sauna, porters, jacuzzi, Pizza express, doctor on call and First Aid. The spa also provides various modern and traditional health care and beauty treatments to rejuvenate the body and soul.
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Taj Exotica Maldives
The villas at Taj Exotica Maldives are constructed in the traditional Maldivian style, complete with thatched roofs. The interior is beautifully furnished with carved wooden furniture. The resort, located on Emboodhu Finolhu Island, offers various facilities like boutique and spa, living room with library, indoor games room, water sports center, gymnasium and 24 hours speedboat service. It also has conference and function halls, which are suitable for conducting small conferences. Taj Exotica Resort provides many leisure activities like Billiards, football, aerobics, volleyball, wind surfing, water skiing, catamaran sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, banana boat riding, Spa, Island Hopping, sunset cruise, sunset fishing, and shark watching to revive your energy. Jive Grande Spa at Taj Exotica Resort provides refreshing beauty and health treatments. For dining there are two restaurants and a bar which provides captivating views of the sea and wide variety of mouthwatering cuisines. Location: South Male' Atoll Numbers of Rooms: 62 Rooms www.tajexoticamaldives.com
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Cinnamon Island Alidhoo Resort
This beautiful resort is surrounded by cobalt blue waters, white beaches and tropical plants. All rooms and villas face the sea. In addition to its beauty, Cinnamon Island resort boasts an extensive list of culinary delights prepared at the restaurants. Enclosed swaying coconut and Banyan trees, the Village is a marvelously designed open air restaurant, which offers a sumptuous array of dining options including that of themed dining pavilions in the middle of the tropical jungle. The Bliss bar is located by the poolside with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. ‘Waves’ offers the freshest catch prepared to perfection.
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Kandooma Resort
The Kandooma Resort is popular for its many recreational options and dive sites, unique plants and unusual marine life. The resort is a major diving destination and has the most number of dive sites than any other island resort of the country.
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Komandoo Maldives
To enter a world of peace and tranquility, visit the Komandoo Maldives resort resting amidst the sapphire blue waters of the Indian Ocean and hidden by rich tropical gardens. This resort is located 130 km north of Male' International Airport and is 40 minutes away by seaplane. Flying to Komandoo offers you breathtaking views of reefs and lagoons of the North of Male' and of the Lhaviyani Atolls. You can pamper yourself at the spa or go for world-class diving or a sunset cruise courtesy of Komandoo Maldives.
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Medhufushi Island Resort
Located on the peaceful Meemu Atoll, the Medhufushi Island Resort, is about 40 minutes away by seaplane from Male International Airport. The resort is acclaimed for its culinary delights and harmonious accommodation. The Malaafaiy Restaurant located alongside the swimming pool and overlooking the magnificent lagoon, serves International & Asian cuisine. Al Fresco Restaurant, built over water is an open air restaurant which allows you to enjoy the soothing tropical breeze. Vilu Bar is also located over water with a magnificent view of the island and the lagoon. You can also pamper yourself at the spa where traditional Maldivian-style treatments are offered. The facilities available at the resort include a gym, reading room, baby cot/crib, souvenir shops, foreign currency exchange etc. Many recreational activities are also offered like billiards, canoeing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, dolphin watching trips etc.
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Mirihi Island Resort
The Mirihi is a very pretty yellow flower found all over Ari Atoll. Mirihi Island Resort has been named after this flower. A splendid house reef surrounds the island, which has beautiful white beaches and clear blue waters. Mirihi has restaurants that offer a wide variety of superb cuisines to satisfy every appetite and occasion. Dhonveli, with its traditional sand flooring and sumptuous buffet serves a combination of international specialties and local seafood. Muraka offers the view of a dazzling sunset from the deck while enjoying delicious seafood. The Anba Bar treats its guests with tasty cocktails, live music and frequently held cultural events. The Duniye Spa at the resort employs trained therapists, offers a large variety of treatments, ranging from a relaxing Swedish massage to traditional Thai treatments to various facials. A fully equipped, state-of-the-art fitness centre is available on a complimentary basis for those who wish to keep in shape during their holiday.
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Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resor
South Male Atoll is home to Olhuveli Beach Resort. The scenic resort is set in a shallow lagoon and is ideal for swimming and water sports. Its soft sandy beaches are perfect for lazing in the sun and the breathtaking underwater marine life deserves to be seen. The resort’s services and facilities are superb. Visitors can expect great dining experiences at their restaurants Sakura, and the Lagoon Restaurant, which also offer a perfect view of the magnificent Maldivian sunsets. Sunset Restaurant at Olhuveli is one of the largest ‘over the water’ restaurants in the Maldives. It offers a multinational menu by bringing in Italian, Chinese, South East Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine together at its large open-air sundeck. The only bar in Maldives that has been constructed in the shape of a Dhoni (Traditional Maldivian Boat) is the Dhoni Bar, which offers exotic fruit cocktails and B.B.Q Grill offering snacks and ice cream all day. There are two more bars at the resort, which along with drinks and snacks offer cultural shows, sports activities and kakaoke etc. The Sun Spa, offers treatments based on the Five Elements theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water and Healing practices of Ayurveda. www.olhuveli.com/
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Royal Island Resort.
Hordes of tourists are attracted to Baa Atoll, where Royal Island resort is located, as Mantas and Whale Sharks come here in large numbers. Locally known as Horubadhoo, Royal Island has a palm-fringed coastline with white sand and clear blue water, and beautiful large rooms, Beach Villas and Presidential suites. All rooms are located on the beach overlooking the deep blue sea. Royal Island Resort offers a host of facilities, to make guests comfortable, like Internet Cafe, doctor and First Aid, Spa, Sauna, Conference room, Jacuzzi, Souvenir Shop and Sports Center etc. It also offers many sports and recreational activities. The resort houses two restaurants, three bars and a coffee shop. The Maakanaa and Raabondhi Restaurant cater to various International cuisines. Boli Bar, Fun Pub and Pool bar offers tempting cocktails and the Palm Terrace serves refreshing beverages and snacks. Royal Island Resort is 110 km away from the Male' International Airport and it takes 35 minutes to reach it by seaplane. Rooms: 150 Rooms www.royal-island.com/
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
If plenty of picturesque views and beautiful accommodation is your idea of a perfect holiday resort, the Full Moon Resort is for you. In addition to its spectacular beauty, it has more than 45 popular dive sites in close proximity and is a favorite resort for scuba divers as well as leisure travelers. Full Moon Resort has 156 beautifully furnished rooms, equipped with latest facilities. The resort also offers a fully functional business centre for the businessman on the go. It has five restaurants where you can savor a wide range of sumptuous cuisines. Full Moon Restaurant is the main restaurant of the resort; Casa Luna is the Mediterranean restaurant and Sawasdee Restaurant is their popular Thai restaurant. Sand Coast Cafée is the place for tasty light snacks. For refreshing cocktails, exquisite wines, liqueurs and cigars, one can head towards Anchorage Bar, Drifters Club and the Beach Bar.
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Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi
The Adaaran "Select" Hudhuranfushi Maldives formerly known as Lhohifushi Island Resort situated in North Male' Atoll means "Island of White Gold" in Dhivehi language. This white sandy beach resort with a huge blue lagoon is surrounded by lush green palm trees and tropical flora and fauna. The resort’s Banyan Main Restaurant indulges its guests with an irresistible choice of cuisines from the world over. Furthermore there are bars located throughout the resort. For those who wish to feel the healing effect of nature, the spas have qualified therapists to pamper guests with rejuvenating massages. For those with a flair for active sports there’s the sports complex complete with a fully equipped gym, badminton court, tennis court, football ground etc. The resort also offers many other facilities like baby cots, internet access, karaoke, children’s swimming pool, souvenir shop etc.
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Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo
The Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo is a world class dive destination with more than 40 dive sites. Underwater enthusiasts from the world over come here to explore the beautiful reef and its thriving underwater marvels. Ellaidhoo's first-class water bungalows facing the stunning blue waters of the Indian Ocean provide a picturesque view to its residents. The hotel’s Madi Restaurant offers a wide choice of delicious food served buffet style. Malamathi Restaurant and Bar is an elegant gourmet restaurant with a casual atmosphere serving up tasty dishes and fantastic beverages. The many facilities available here include banquet/function facilities, a Business Centre, wireless internet, fitness club/gym, mobile phone reception, non-smoking rooms/floors, mini library etc. In addition to diving, guests can play tennis, Billiards, Board/Leisure Games, go boating, fishing/crabbing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling etc.
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Giraavaru Tourist Resort
The location of the Giravaru Tourist Resort gives its guests access to some of the best diving spots in Maldives. The resort employs professional international divers also to help locate the best dive spots to suit individual needs. The resort provides its guest all the basic facilities like restaurants, bars, café, nightclub, karaoke, souvenir shop, indoor and outdoor spa etc. Recreation for the guests is provided in the form of canoeing, Cultural Visits and Tours, fishing, crabbing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Table Tennis, Volley ball, Darts, Island Hopping, night fishing etc.
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Holiday Island Resort
Locally called "Dhiffushi" which means "long uninhabited island", the Holiday Island’s beautiful resort; Holiday Island Maldives has single bungalow style rooms which are nestled amongst the beautiful clean beaches and a spectacular lagoon. All rooms are well equipped with modern amenities. The resort provides an excellent dining experience through its specialty restaurant, which serves western and oriental cuisines in a buffet system. It also has a 24-hour coffee shop, which serves a variety of dishes and drinks throughout the day and a bar where many innovative cocktails are served. Water sports and other recreational facilities provided by the resort include scuba diving, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, parasailing, canoeing, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, banana boat riding, snorkeling, fishing, floodlit tennis court, volleyball, badminton, billiards, table tennis, and a gymnasium. Location: South Ari Atoll Number of Rooms: 142 Rooms www.holidayisland.co.uk
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Lily Beach Resort
All suites at the Lily Beach Resort are elegantly furnished and equipped with modern facilities. The resort itself is surrounded by white sandy beaches, exotic aquamarine species and picturesque views. It is located on the beautiful South Ari Atoll, which is around 25 minutes away from the Male airport by seaplane. Locally known as 'Huvamendhoo', Lily Beach provides pleasing surroundings and comfort while staying on a budget. It has a restaurant, a coffee shop, two bars, swimming pools, boutique, disco, video center, CD library and a diving center. Guests can play indoor games like table tennis, carom, billiards, dart, etc in a game room or indulge in recreational activities like Volleyball, Catamaran boating, Canoeing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling, sunset sailing, Fishing, Surf Biking, fishing, Swimming, diving, Island excursion trips, and aerobics.
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Marble Hotel Maldives
If you want to experience daily life in the city of Male and be close to the shopping areas and popular restaurants of the city, book your room at the Marble Hotel. The hotel not only maintains your budget but also provides an amazing view of the tropical sunset and lets you experience the cool breeze of the Indian Ocean. In addition to being centrally located, the hotel houses a restaurant also. The Marble Café is a bistro style restaurant with a lounge and is situated on the terrace on the 9th floor with tables set inside the lounge and out on the terrace. The café serves an á la carte menu with a wide variety of hot and cold beverages as well as meals and snacks. The hotel provides Internet accessibility at Marble Café for in-house guests and the facility to use the Business Centre. The many recreational activities include sunrise picnics, night fishing trips, sightseeing Male, trips to islands etc.