The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2024
World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2023
Spacious Villa Living
All 94 villas feature private pools, outdoor showers, and generous indoor-outdoor living spaces starting at 150 sqm.
Southern Atoll Seclusion
Located in Gaafu Alifu, offering uncrowded reefs, exceptional diving, and a genuine remote island atmosphere.
Family-Focused Luxury
Dedicated kids club, family villas with connecting options, and tailored activities for all ages.
Wellness & Spa
Clarins Spa over water, yoga pavilion, sauna, and holistic treatments using natural ingredients.
Prices for The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
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Halal-friendly features — The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
- ✓Halal dining options · Halal-certified meals available at main restaurant upon request.
- ✓Prayer facilities · Prayer mats and Qibla direction provided in villas on request.
- ✓Private pool villas · All villas feature private pools ensuring total privacy for guests.
- ✓Alcohol-free minibar · Non-alcoholic minibar setup available upon prior request.
- ✓Modest swimwear welcome · Burkinis and modest swimwear accepted at all pools and beaches.
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah occupies a large, verdant island in the pristine Gaafu Alifu Atoll, 400km south of Malé. The resort embodies 'barefoot luxury' with 94 spacious pool villas and residences scattered along the shoreline and over the turquoise lagoon.
Designed with a contemporary tropical aesthetic, each villa offers a minimum of 150 sqm, featuring private freshwater pools, outdoor bathrooms, and dedicated villa hosts. The island's house reef is accessible from multiple entry points, renowned for vibrant coral gardens, turtles, reef sharks, and seasonal manta rays.
Dining focuses on quality and variety at The Dining Room, while Long Island offers specialty Chinese cuisine overwater. The Clarins Spa provides a sanctuary over the lagoon. With a strong family focus including a comprehensive kids club and multi-bedroom residences, the resort caters equally to couples seeking romance and families creating memories.
Location
Dhigurah, 20888 Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives
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Reviews
Summary of Reviews
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Guests praised friendly, attentive staff for personalised service Location appreciated for peaceful island and easy bike access Restaurants offered varied, fresh food with good dining options Swimming pools were clean and well maintained for relaxation Beach access enjoyed for beautiful sand and calm waters
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Important Notes
extra person charges
Extra adult (12+): USD 150 + taxes/night (extra bed & breakfast). Child (2-11): USD 75 + taxes/night (breakfast only, existing bed).
check in requirements
Passport copy required for all guests. Visa on arrival (30 days) issued free for all nationalities with valid passport, return ticket, and hotel confirmation.
special requests
Bed type, dietary needs, celebration setups, and transfer preferences should be communicated at least 7 days prior to arrival.
payment details
Credit card pre-authorization at check-in for incidentals (approx. USD 200-500/night). Cash accepted for final settlement.
accepted payments
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- JCB
- UnionPay
- USD Cash
- EUR Cash (limited)
cashless transactions
Resort operates on a cashless villa charging system. Final bill settled at check-out.
safety features
- In-villa safe
- 24-hour security patrol
- CCTV in public areas
- Life jackets in all villas/boats
- Fire detection & suppression systems
- On-site nurse & emergency oxygen
- Defibrillators (AED) at key locations
property suitability for children
Highly suitable. Shallow lagoon areas, dedicated kids club, kids menus, high chairs, cots, babysitting, family villas, children's pool section. Water villas restricted to children 12+ for safety.
cultural norms note
Maldives is a Muslim nation. Alcohol and pork only available on resort islands. Bikinis/swimwear restricted to resort areas. Topless/nude sunbathing prohibited. Respect local customs on inhabited islands (not applicable on private resort island).
Services & Amenities
- 2 restaurants
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Bath
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub
- Room service
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- Picnic area
- Beachfront
- Private pool
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Kids' club
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Hot tub
- Sofa
- Seating area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Restaurant (2 on site)
- The Dining Room — All-day dining with international buffet breakfast, themed dinner buffets (Maldivian, Asian, Mediterranean), and a la carte options. Halal, vegetarian, gluten-free available.
- Long Island (Chinese & Southeast Asian)
- The Bar (Main overwater bar, sunset cocktails, light snacks)
- Planters Bar (Poolside bar, fresh juices, smoothies, light lunch)
- Internet services
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Pool/beach towels
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make-up services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bathAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa & wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna