THERESIDENCE MALDIVES AT FALHUMAAFUSHI
Nestled on the unspoilt island of Falhumaafushi in Gaafu Alifu atoll, one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world, this 94 beach- front and over-water villa resort is an intimate retreat in the heart of a marine oasis.
The beauty of the island’s house reef and its resident sharks and turtles is accessible right from the over-water villa deck. Designed to complement its tropical surroundings and provide a sense of place, the villas have been created using natural materials and are decorated with local artefacts.
The Spa by Clarins on both Falhumaafushi and sister resort on adjacent Dhigurah island is exclusive to The Residence in the Maldives and offers a range of treatments created exclusively for the resort – an ideal place to escape as it sits directly on the lagoon. The resort boasts three restaurants and four bars, water sports, a fitness centre, kids club and excursions to nearby islands.
The romantic Falhumaa restaurant is located at the end of a 230m jetty, right on the reef facing the Indian Ocean. The diving surrounding the hotel is exceptional and the hotel’s PADI 5* Dive Centre offers all level of snorkellers and scuba-divers the opportunity to discover the un- spoilt coral reefs and rich marine life.
THE RESIDENCE MALDIVES AT DHIGURAH
Located on the island of Dhigurah in an idyllic setting of Gaafu Alifu Atoll, one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world; renowned for unrivalled diving, the 2km long island is home to lush vegetation of over 2500 coconut palms, soft, white-sand beaches and a beautiful 1km bridge – the longest private bridge in the Maldives which connects it to its sister property on the island of Falhumaafushi.
An all-inclusive resort, guests also have access to all nine restaurants and six bars across both islands, including Cantonese dining at Li Bai and Mediterranean tapas at Café del Sol at The Beach Club.
The 173 Beach, Lagoon and Water Villas overlook the dappled turquoise waters, with both sunrise and sunset views, each with their own pool. The Spa by Clarins offers 10 over-water pavilions, each suited for singles and couples, offering an array Ayurvedic and holistic treatments, a fitness centre, yoga pavilion, beauty salon and nail spa.
Pick your own harvests at the resort’s Earth Basket, our vegetable garden on a discovery of local edible plants and fruits with our chef and learn how to whip up a delicious and nutritious meal and enjoy the fruits of your labour at the Earth Table.
Guests can also enjoy floating fitness classes at the Beach Club pool. The Kids Club is one of the largest in the southern atolls with plenty to keep children entertained from nature walks and beach games to arts and crafts. Experience the Maldivian sunset on a cruise on board a traditional dhoni and encounter pods of playful dolphin.
