Dhawa Ihuru, Part Of Banyan Group - Angsana Island
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4.5-star beachfront resort with direct access to a top-rated house reef in North Malé Atoll
Accommodations & Rooms
Dhawa Ihuru offers 45 charming villas with traditional cajan roofing and private timber patios. The Beachfront Jet Pool Villa includes a private open-air jet pool not found elsewhere. Each villa has a private garden area with Maldivian swings and direct beach access.
Dining & Culinary
The Riveli Restaurant serves Asian, Mediterranean, and local Maldivian dishes with an Indian Ocean view. The waterfront Velaavani Bar offers cocktails and a happy hour. Guests can arrange Maldivian specialties prepared by resort chefs on a private sandbank for dinner.
Location & Access
The resort is located in North Malé Atoll, a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport. A free shuttle runs every two hours to the sister island Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, 5 minutes away, for extra dining and snorkeling. Nearby attractions include The Old Friday Mosque in Malé and the world's best-preserved reefs.
Wellness & Activities
The 8lements Spa provides massages, aromatherapies, and body treatments. The on-site PADI 5-star Gold Palm Dive Centre offers guided snorkeling safaris and diving trips. Non-motorized sports equipment like kayaks, windsurfing, and catamaran sailing are free for guests.
Marine Conservation & Snorkeling
The resort runs integrated marine conservation programs, including a marine lab on the sister island for coral restoration. The house reef surrounds the entire island and is easily accessible for snorkeling directly from the beach. Guests can join reef clean-ups, guided snorkeling safaris, and evening marine talks.
- Beach & Reef: Direct access to a top-rated house reef with sharks, turtles, and coral restoration
- Rooms: 45 beachfront villas with private jet pools and Maldivian swings
- Dining: Riveli Restaurant serving Asian, Mediterranean, and local dishes; Velaavani Bar with cocktails
- Conservation: On-site marine lab, guided reef clean-ups, and coral restoration programs
- Wellness: 8lements Spa, PADI 5-star dive centre, free non-motorized water sports
- Family: Kids' club, Maldivian cooking classes, guided snorkeling safaris for all ages
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Kids club
Children's buffet
Cribs
Board games
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Open-air bath
Room view
- Beach view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Dhawa Ihuru, Part Of Banyan Group
| 💵 Lowest room price | 304 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 200 yd |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dharavandhoo, drv |
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