Whale Shark Boutique
Whale Shark Boutique
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2024
Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2024 (Score 8.9)
Prime Beachfront Location
Direct access to a designated bikini beach with a private area, sun loungers, and garden views.
Whale Shark Proximity
Ideal base for year-round whale shark snorkeling excursions in the South Ari Marine Protected Area.
Diverse Culinary Options
On-site restaurant serving Indian, Italian, seafood, and international buffet plus à la carte menus.
Wellness & Community
Daily yoga sessions, movie nights, and guided walking tours to experience authentic local island life.
Prices for Whale Shark Boutique
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Halal-friendly features — Whale Shark Boutique
- ✓Halal food served · All meals prepared strictly Halal; no pork or alcohol in kitchen.
- ✓Prayer facilities · Prayer mats and Qibla direction provided in rooms; mosque nearby.
- ✓Alcohol-free environment · Property and island enforce strict no-alcohol policy per local law.
- ✓Private beach area · Designated tourist beach allows modest swimwear; screened from public view.
- ✓Family privacy ensured · Ground-floor units and family rooms offer secluded garden/beach access.
- ✓Bidet amenities standard · Hand-held bidets (shattaf) installed in all private bathrooms.
Whale Shark Boutique
Whale Shark Boutique is a family-run beachfront guesthouse located on the tranquil local island of Fenfushi in North Ari Atoll. The property enjoys a prime position on the island's designated 'bikini beach,' offering guests a private stretch of white sand and direct access to the turquoise lagoon.
The hotel specializes in marine excursions, leveraging Fenfushi's proximity to the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), one of the few places globally where whale sharks aggregate year-round. The experienced local team organizes daily snorkeling and diving trips to encounter these gentle giants, alongside manta rays and vibrant reef life.
Accommodation comprises 14 rooms ranging from cozy Standard rooms to spacious Family suites, all featuring air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, and modern amenities. Ground-floor units open directly onto the garden and beach.
Location
Vaaru Magu, 00080 Fenfushi, Maldives
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Important Notes
extra person charges
Extra person charge (age 12+): USD 50 per night including breakfast. Extra bed subject to availability.
check in requirements
Valid passport and confirmed return transfer details required. Credit card authorization or cash deposit may be requested for incidentals.
special requests
Special requests (dietary, room location, celebrations) cannot be guaranteed but will be accommodated where possible. Contact property directly after booking.
payment details
Property accepts Cash (USD preferred) and Major Credit Cards (Visa/Mastercard). A 3.5% surcharge may apply to credit card payments. Pre-payment via bank transfer accepted.
accepted payments
- Cash (USD, MVR)
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Bank Transfer
cashless transactions
Credit cards accepted with surcharge. USD cash preferred for tips, excursions, and small purchases. Limited ATM access on island (bring sufficient cash).
safety features
- 24-hour security / Night guard
- Fire extinguishers in corridors
- Life jackets available for all excursions
- First aid kit at reception
- Staff trained in basic first aid/water safety
- CCTV in common areas
property suitability for children
Highly suitable. Shallow lagoon at bikini beach safe for kids. Family rooms available. Cots/high chairs provided. Kids' menu options. No kids' club or pool, but organized activities (walking tours, movie nights) are family-friendly.
cultural norms note
Fenfushi is an inhabited local island. Modest clothing (shoulders/knees covered) required in village areas, mosque vicinity, and harbor. Bikinis/swimwear strictly restricted to the designated 'Bikini Beach' area in front of the hotel. Alcohol is strictly prohibited island-wide. Respect prayer times (5 times daily); music/noise lowered during Adhan. Public displays of affection discouraged in village.
Services & Amenities
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Windsurfing
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- TerraceAdditional charge
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bingo
- Live music/performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Badminton equipmentAdditional charge
- Water sport facilities on site
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Darts
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- Karaoke
- FishingAdditional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Restaurant (1 on site)
- Whale Shark Restaurant — Open-air beachfront dining. Serves buffet breakfast (continental, local, vegetarian), and à la carte lunch/dinner featuring Indian, Italian, Seafood, and International cuisine. Special dietary requests accommodated with notice.
- Whale Shark Restaurant (Indian, Italian, Seafood, International)
- Coffee Shop / Juice Bar (serves non-alcoholic cocktails, fresh juices, coffee, tea, snacks)
- Internet services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Baby safety gates
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family roomsAdditional charge
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Yoga classes
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- Fitness centreAdditional charge