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Filitheyo Island Resort
The only Island Resort in the unspoiled North Nilandhe (faafu) Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane (plus 10 minutes by dhoni) south of the capital Male’. Filitheyo Island Resort offers many new diving spots with a high standard of accommodation.
Accomodation
Superior Villa
There are 94 Superior Rooms built around the edge of the island just set back from the beach but within the treeline. The air-conditioned rooms are elegantly furnished with large four poster beds and attractive hardwood furniture. All rooms are equipped with a well stocked mini-bar, telephone, safe deposit box, television and CD stereo-player. The bathrooms are almost as large as the bedrooms and have twin sinks, desalinated hot and cold water shower and separate WC. All bathrooms have hairdryers and bathrobes are provided. Facilities Include: Thatched roof Villas, Semi-detached, With twin beds or four-poster beds, Mini Bar, Hair Dryer, Satellite TV, Direct Dial Telephone, Timber deck, Part open air bathroom with w.c., and outdoor shower, Air Conditioned, Ceiling Fan, Heated desalinated water.
Family Villa
10 Family Villas are also available and these comprise of two Superior Villas joined by an interconnecting door. One room has a double bed, and the other has twin beds.
Deluxe Villa
The Deluxe Rooms are the same size as the Superior Rooms but have larger bathrooms offering a bathtub as well as a shower and they are detatched. Facilities in 15 Deluxe Villas (Kihaa Villas) are: Thatched Roof Villas, Detached, Mini Bar, Hair Dryer, Satellite TV, Direct Dial Telephone, With twin beds or king size bed, Sitting Area, A timber deck, Part open air bathroom with bathtub, Open Air shower.
Water Villa
16 luxurious water-bungalows have been built on stilts around the south of the lagoon. These offer the height of luxury including double doors that open out onto a large shaded sun-deck area. From here there are steps leading down into the lagoon and an additional platform provides plenty of room for sunbathing. The Rooms are with four poster beds. The bathrooms are large and have a whirlpool bath. Facilities include: Thatched Roof Villas, Built on stilts over the crystal clear water of the lagoon, Detached With king size bed, Sitting Area, Mini Bar, Hair Dryer, Satellite TV, Direct Dial Telephone, Bathroom with Bathtub, WC, Private Wooden deck area
Hotel & Recreational Facilities
The Barakuda Dive School
This spaciously built diving centre was designed by professionals. Werner and Lily Lau who own the Dive Base have tremendous knowledge of the Maldives having operated here for many years.
The Dive School is superbly equipped with a range of modern and well maintained equipment. As well as the usual stock of regulators and stab jackets, the school has a selection of wet suits and torches. As an extra special experience they offer trips diving in a new dimension with Scubapro underwater scooters.
Guests are welcome to use the excellently fitted out workshop at the centre and if you have any problems with your equipment the staff will be happy to help you out.
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Mandara Spa
The sapa Operated by renowned Spa operators worldwide, Mandara. Relax, rejuvenate and restore with exotic spa treatments designed to indulge you senses. Visit the Spa for a memorable holiday experience.
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Activities
Around Filitheyo you will find the kind of underwater experience which snorkellers and divers dream of. You can dive on both sides of the spectacular local reef where you will find a vast variety of big fish.
Of course the island has a lot more recreational activities to offer. Our guests can enjoy a visit to our ultra modern, air-conditioned fitness-centre or choose from one of the other games and sports facilities such as table-tennis, badminton, billiards, volleyball, chess, darts and the local game of carrom among other things.
There is a weekly disco evening at the beach bar and we organize folklore evenings which include 'Bodu Beru' or even a magician or a fire-swallower for your entertainment.
Naturally there is a surfing and sailing school on the island, with both English and German speaking instructors available, equipped with 'Top Cat' Catamarans and Hy-Fly surf-boards and gear.
Dinning
The restaurant on Filitheyo serves you a magnificent choice of international and local dishes. You will find a delicious selection of fresh meat and poultry dishes, including grilled meats, seafood and pasta, plus an excellent choice of fresh mixed salads and tropical fruits in all variations. Those of you with a sweeter tooth will be more than delighted with the ample choice of international deserts available. Beach buffets and barbecues, including many Maldivian specialties, provide further variety to the menu. The coffee shop offers you a good choice of food and drink á la carte, so you can choose half or full board when booking your holiday.
If you fancy finishing the day with a cool drink you might like to visit the beach bar where you will find a good choice of cocktails, beers, fruit juices, wines and non-alcoholic drinks.Or you might seek the solitude of the beach and the cool sea breeze to enjoy your drink while taking in the breathtaking beauty of sunset in this part of the world; or later on while gazing at the crystal clear starlit skies.
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Quick Facts |
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Class:
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Location:
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Faafu Atoll |
Distance from airport:
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120.7km from Male' International Airport. |
Transfer type:
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125 Room |
Room types:
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- Superior Villas - Family Villas - Deluxe Villas - Water Villas
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Facilities:
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- Bar
- Swimming Pool
- Disco
- Karaoke
- Fitness Gym
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Recreational activities:
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- Scuba Diving
- Wind Surfing
- Catamaran
- Canoeing
- Fittness Center
- Billiards
- Beach Volley
- Excursion |
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