The Residence Maldives, Dhigurah (Gaafu Alifu Atoll)
About the Hotel
Rooms: Beachfront to Overwater
The Residence Maldives, located on Falhumaafushi Island in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, offers 94 villas inspired by the island's beauty, featuring thatched roofs, natural materials, and fabrics. Standard features include bespoke furnishings accented with local art, air conditioning, overhead fan, a 40-inch LED television, DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini bar, coffee and tea-making facilities, a Nespresso machine, complimentary bottled water, and a personal safe. Bathrooms provide amenities, bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer. Options range from Beach Villas with direct beach access and ocean views to Water Villas with private verandahs over the water. Some villas have private pools, hot tubs and separate living areas.
Dining: Oceanfront to Over-Water
Guests can savor diverse cuisine across multiple venues. The Dining Room, a beachfront bistro, serves a breakfast menu, salads, and light meals, with World, Asian, and Indian Ocean cuisine in the evenings. The Falhumaa, an over-water restaurant at the end of a 230-meter jetty, specializes in seafood and grilled meats with fine wines. The Beach Bar offers light meals and island-style drinks during the day, and tapas and spirits in the evening. Private dining experiences, including beachside cocktails and villa dinners, are available with a personal chef. The Library Bar provides cocktails and light bites, along with billiards and chess.
Leisure & Entertainment
The Residence Maldives offers various activities, including snorkeling, island hopping, and exploring marine life at nearby dive sites, five minutes to one hour away by boat. The PADI 5-Star Dive Centre offers courses and excursions. Guests can enjoy a beachfront infinity pool, water sports, and excursions to local villages. The Spa by Clarins features six pavilions for treatments, massages, and beauty services, along with a meditation and yoga deck. Teenagers aged 11 to 17 can enjoy activities at the kids' club. Other facilities include a fitness center, hair salon, and library.
Location & Transportation
Located in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the resort is accessible via a 55-minute domestic flight from Velana International Airport to Kooddoo, followed by a 7-minute speedboat transfer. A direct 90-minute seaplane transfer is available. The atoll features dive sites like Vilingili Kandu, Ekkala Thila, and Nilandu Kandu, with over 1,200 species of fish and coral. Nearby landmarks include Falhumaafushi Island (0.3 km) and Nilandhoo (4 km).
Services: Personalized Hospitality
The Residence Maldives offers services, including multilingual concierge, room service, babysitting, and laundry. The resort provides bicycles and buggy service for transportation around the island. Spa by Clarins provides treatments. Scheduled yoga classes are available. The resort provides complimentary pressing of two items per stay. The minibar is refilled daily with beer, bottled juices, soft drinks and snacks. A kids' club offers activities for younger guests.
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Price and Room Availability Calendar
Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Karaoke
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
