Travelers enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Holiday Island Resort & Spa, where water sports like snorkeling and motor boating create lasting memories
Holiday Island Resort & Spa features a private beach with beachfront dining and free cabanas. The Main Restaurant offers international dishes for all meals with ocean views. The spa provides Thai massage treatments for extra relaxation.
Located in Dhiffushi, Holiday Island Resort & Spa is on a private beach. Dhidhoofinolhu Marina and Maafushivaru Island Jetty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thun'di and Sandbank Dhigurah. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as parasailing and other activities like golfing. Visit our Dhiffushi travel guide
Dhiffushi, South Ari Atol, Dhiffushi, South Ari Atoll, 20188
Restaurants
Beach Fresh
16 min drive
Vani Coffee Shop
34 min drive
Бар Breeze
VI-VAZ RESTAURANT
16 min drive
Mekunu Bar
33 min drive
About this property
Holiday Island Resort & Spa
Luxury family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Holiday Island Resort & Spa and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a beach bar, and a terrace. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage, aromatherapy, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Main Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball, rowing/canoeing, and scuba diving. In addition to mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An indoor pool and outdoor pool access nearby
Free self parking
A free area shuttle, an outdoor tennis court, and tour/ticket assistance
A gift shop, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 142 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished patios, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
24-inch TVs with satellite channels
Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Holiday Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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148 buildings
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Paper towels
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Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 20 minutes away via a flight to Mamigili International Airport and then an additional 5 minutes by speedboat to the resort. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by FlyMe. Guests arriving later than 10 PM are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the following day. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee at check-out.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 37.50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 37.50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
Boat transfer per adult: USD 280 (roundtrip)
Boat transfer per child: USD 140 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Holiday Island Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort
Holiday Island Resort Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort Spa
Holiday Island Resort Spa
Holiday Island & Spa Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Hotel
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Dhiffushi
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Hotel Dhiffushi
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Island Resort & Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and outdoor pool access.
Is Holiday Island Resort & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 1 PM.
What time is check-out at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Holiday Island Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Holiday Island Resort & Spa?
Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.
Where is Holiday Island Resort & Spa located?
Nestled on the beach, this Dhiffushi hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Thun'di.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Holiday Island Resort & Spa Reviews
7.6
Good
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What a beautiful paradise. All rooms facing the water. Excellent service all around. Would go back any time.
Ri
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Mar 24, 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
bad
I stayed on Holiday Island Resort since 12th of until 21st of March with bookings from Hotels.com with my family. The initial booking was until 15th but due to CoVid-19 outbreak we were forced to stay here. The manager wasn't willing to do any compromise about the room price and we had to pay from 15th to 19th at normal room price. Our international flight was initially on 19th but the flying company rescheduled the flight to 21st. As the Maldivian government required to all resorts to suspend all check-ins, Holiday Resort was unlisted from all hotel bookings sites on 18th and we were enforced to pay directly from the resort at 20% higher rates than at the entire stay here. Another problem was that we booked a room with breakfast included but at the breakfast time, the waiter told us that we have ONLY room paid! I showed the manager the booking number, finally he admitted I was right. The room design is far from a 4 star hotel, rather a 2 star one. Old furniture, A/C doesn't work properly, many small ants all over the room. The beach is not cleaned , many algaes are on the shore. The only positive part of the vacation here were the waiters and the service people, but they are very kind in every island! In the end, avoid this resort if you want stylish design rooms, and not even mention luxurious ones, or come here if you want to ruin your vacation
I stayed on Holiday Island Resort since 12th of until 21st of March with bookings from Hotels.com with my family. The initial booking was until 15th but due to CoVid-19 outbreak we were forced to stay here. The manager wasn't willing to do any compromise about the room price and we had to pay from 15th to 19th at normal room price. Our international flight was initially on 19th but the flying company rescheduled the flight to 21st. As the Maldivian government required to all resorts to suspend all check-ins, Holiday Resort was unlisted from all hotel bookings sites on 18th and we were enforced to pay directly from the resort at 20% higher rates than at the entire stay here. Another problem was that we booked a room with breakfast included but at the breakfast time, the waiter told us that we have ONLY room paid! I showed the manager the booking number, finally he admitted I was right. The room design is far from a 4 star hotel, rather a 2 star one. Old furniture, A/C doesn't work properly, many small ants all over the room. The beach is not cleaned , many algaes are on the shore. The only positive part of the vacation here were the waiters, the chefs and the service people, but they are very kind in every island! In the end, avoid this resort if you want stylish design rooms, and not even mention luxurious ones, or come here if you want to ruin your vacation!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
2/10 Terrible
Marius
Mar 19, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
AVOID THIS RESORT!
I stayed on Holiday Island Resort since 12th of until 21st of March with bookings from Hotels.com with my family. The initial booking was until 15th but due to CoVid-19 outbreak we were forced to stay here. The manager wasn't willing to do any compromise about the room price and we had to pay from 15th to 19th at normal room price. Our international flight was initially on 19th but the flying company rescheduled the flight to 21st. As the Maldivian government required to all resorts to suspend all check-ins, Holiday Resort was unlisted from all hotel bookings sites on 18th and we were enforced to pay directly from the resort at 20% higher rates than at the entire stay here. Another problem was that we booked a room with breakfast included but at the breakfast time, the waiter told us that we have ONLY room paid! I showed the manager the booking number, finally he admitted I was right. The room design is far from a 4 star hotel, rather a 2 star one. Old furniture, A/C doesn't work properly, many small ants all over the room. The beach is not cleaned , many algaes are on the shore. The only positive part of the vacation here were the waiters and the service people, but they are very kind in every island! In the end, avoid this resort if you want stylish design rooms, and not even mention luxurious ones, or come here if you want to ruin your vacation!
We were not informed that transfer from main airport was not included in price of our stay. When we arrived we had to pay $250 each for round trip flight from Male. This was the only negative experience we had. All inclusive (breakfast, lunch, dinner and alcohol) is $75 per day per person. Alcohol has limited hours 10am- 1am and only select items are part of all inclusive package. This island is beautiful with amazing beaches! Trip to Sun island is free but if you have all inclusive it only works on Holiday island but still highly recommend going. Thai restaurant on Sunday island has the best Thai food we every had! All inclusive food on Holiday island is buffet style and is excellent with different options daily. We went on swim with whale sharks snorkeling trip and actually got to see one which was amazing. Don’t be fooled from what we were told by locals it’s not that common to actually see one. Over all this was a great first trip to Maldives. It ended up being almost double of what we thought would be our cost due to transfer cost and all inclusive. We could have booked a much better hotel for what we ended up spending. Highly recommend comparing prices with hotels that included all that’s mentioned in upfront cost.
This trip was my 22 nd to the Maldives at 11 different locations ,the hotel compared very well with previous hotels I have stayed at .I would say that one of plus factors were the staff , at all levels ,and in particular the house keeping,waiting on , and bar staff. The addition of regional airports helps a lot as sea planes were getting expensive and over crowded with long waits at the terminal, now transfers are quick and convenient.This resort gives an excellent experience of a Maldivian holiday ,at a reasonable price,without lose of standards.The facilities on site are very good with a range of sporting and non sporting options, or you can just spend time on the well kept beaches.i
There is no house leaf so I cant see any coral and fish in this resort
K
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 10, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La spiaggia stupenda...il nostro beach bungalow superior era in una posizione favolosa direttamente sulla spiaggia e vicino alla reception bar e ristorante
We enjoyed our honeymoon there. Very relaxing, calm and the personal are amazing. The water is like out of the picture. Very light blue, very romantic sunrise and sunset!
Great hotel, great staff & amazingly accommodating
I was booked on another island and had to find a room at the last minute. This hotel was amazing to me and my friends. We arrived on the island around 8 am, long before check-in time, and the staff was great to us. Made sure we had a table for breakfast (even though we were not checked in yet) and worked extra to get us rooms as soon as possible, which they did and we had rooms by 11:15am. I cannot thank them enough for how they treated us and for turning the weekend that started off as a trip from hell to a wonderful, quick, getaway. If I ever have the chance to visit the Maldives again I will stay here for sure.
Brandi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Dec 12, 2016
Bello anche se datato
Bell'hotel su una spiaggia incantevole con la possibilità di recarsi anche su Sun Island ancora più bella
Fantastico, un vero paradiso! Consigliato a tutti coloro che vogliono staccare la spina e dedicarsi al relax assoluto.. lo staff, super organizzato e molto cordiale farà il resto! Per il mare non ci sono commenti.. lascia senza parole..
Rientrato da due giorni dalle Maldive e da questo splendido resort.. NATURA e' la parola che descrive al meglio questo paradiso.
Hotel semplice, confortevole e molto funzionale.
Io e la mia ragazza ci siamo trovati molto bene anche con il cibo, la riservatezza dell'ambiente e con il personale del diving center cordiale.
Consiglio vivamente!
We had the amazing opportunity to spend our December 2013 Honeymoon at the Holiday Resort and Spa... Coolly welcomed with a fresh fruit juice!
It was the best holiday we've been on by water... From clear waters and white beach sand to a king size bed and ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL CUISINE!!!
Well worth the money we spent to be there and absolutely cannot wait to go back!
Horrible experience! We were detained upon arrival at Male airport for 3 hours at the specific instructions of Nazeer (or Naseer), the reservation manager because we supposedly underpaid for our youngest daughter, Ananya's reservation who was booked as a child/infant by Expedia although we clearly told Expedia that she is 14 yrs old at the time of booking and she was booked as an adult during the Air India flights between Bangalore and Male. Nazeer forced me to write a promissory note for $600 at Male airport before he let us fly to Holiday Island. Upon arrival at the resort, he made us pay the extra $600 plus the total domestic transportation charges of $1150 (or 5 adults) although it was supposed to be collected at check out. Nazeer was awful, rude and obnoxious and he did not listen to any reasoning. The room 203 was flooded twice on 29th of Dec upon showering and the hotel staff's response time was very, very late during these occurrences. The bathroom toiletries were never provided for our two rooms, 203 and 204 -- no soaps, shampoo and conditioners were replenished. They were reluctant to give extra bath towels at the resorts -- and it was supposed to be a beach resort. The food was generally tolerable, but the Maldavian Night food (29th of Dec) was terrible, food was mostly uncooked and tasteless and uneatable. The restaurant staff was generally unfriendly, rude and inflexible except a few gems of guys including our personal waiter, Aili Ali at the rest., Kamal.
Vi har lige været på den mest fantastiske bryllupsrejse, hvor omgivelserne og opholdet har været over alt forventning. Øen, resortet, medarbejderne og vejret har været kun været med til at gøre det til en uforglemmelig oplevelse.
Excellent experience, it was better than we expected, traveled to Holiday Island on July 4, 2013 and stayed there until July 9. We had 1 day of rain and storm, 1 day of party cloudly/rain and the rest blue sky, perfect temparuture. We selected HB for food and it was plenty and very tasty (international type for all), you will not get hungry before dinner and would not have time to eat anyway with some sports activities. Spa was great and price was excelent, they offered us 30% off if we come between 9am to noon, ended up paying $175 for 2 (50 min message and 30 min bath). Price for drinks was not bad afterall, paid around $12 for cocktail, soda $4. They gave us 2 water bottles daily. We stayed in villa 173, the best we think, great view to the beach.
They have free boat ride between Holiday Island and Sun Island (5-10 min), dont miss it, it is a great to walk there (pretty big, rent a bike $4/day), we went and saw the shark feeding and Sting rays for free. They have disco next to swiming pool so you can dance if you want.
Overall it was great experience and we were very happy to have chosen Holiday Island for our Honeymoon.
Hotell og hele øyen var veldig bra, og en utrolig opplevelse. Litt byggeaktivitet i endene av øya men merket ikke noe til det. Pass på om du bestiller rom og senere skal oppjustere til "All Inclusive". Jeg bestilte rommet og forhørte meg om pris på å oppjustere vårt opphold der til "All Inclusive" så vi kunne få det greit der. Prisen var grei nok, men da vi kom til hotellet og sjekket inn, så hadde de plutselig en annen pris som var en god del dyrere. Da jeg viste til e-post korrespondansen med avtale om pris, så gikk de plutselig med på å bruke avtalt pris. Men dersom jeg ikke hadde hatt noe skriftlig å vise til tror jeg ikke de ville gått med på det, og ute på ei øde øy hadde det ikke vært lett å gjøre noe med. Og den utflukten som fulgte med "All Inclusive" var ikke å anbefale. Varmt og svettende spasertur uten noe interessant å se, og så vente 1 time på båten igjen mens butikkene var åpne. Men ellers var det en topp tur med herlige omgivelser og en opplevelse å bade der og se de forskjellige fiskene og småhaiene rundt oss.. Og temperaturen skal vi ikke klage på.
Så alt i alt en god opplevelse, så sant du har alt skriftlig som vi hadde.
Arnulv
6/10 Okay
Mel
Jan 3, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel und Insel enttäuschen
der Aufenthalt war mittelmäßig. Im Verhältnis zu anderen Inseln stimmt das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis nicht - die Zimmer waren sauber, alles Raucherzimmer, als Nichtraucher nicht angenehm, wenn die ersten 5 Tage das Zimmer stinkt - Servicequalität hängt von der Höhe des zusätzlichen Trinkgeldes zu den 10% "Servicecharge" ab - die Hotelausstattung ist ok, es ist eine ältere Anlage, aber sauber und die Betten gut. Ein zweites Strandhandtuch gibt es gegen "Trinkgeld" - Lage: kleine Insel, mit Generator, je nach Wind stinkt es stundenlang nach Diesel. aber direkt am Strand, keine 10m zum Wasser -Strand: einiges an Steinen auf der einen Seite der Insel, auf der anderen Seite, schöner weißer Sandstrand - die Insel hat kein Hausriff. Zum Schnorcheln und Tauchen muß man daher Ausflüge buchen - Wifi kostenfrei in der Strandbar ist sehr langsam und nicht im kompletten Strandbar Bereich verfügbar - die abendliche "Unterhaltung" geht bis Mitternacht. Die "Disko" ist hierbei so laut, daß die komplette Insel beschallt wird und trotz geschlossenem Bungalow an Schlaf nicht wirklich zu denken ist - Verpflegung ist ok: Backwaren schmecken immer als wären sie vom Vortag, Fleisch und Fisch meistens zu trocken. Curries hervorragend. Zum Frühstück wird kein Wasser bereitgestellt, hier sind die Flaschen teuer zu erwerben. Essenszeiten knapp und nicht auf die Zeiten der Ausflugsangebote ausgerichtet. Service während der Essenszeiten hängt davon ab, wieviel Trinkgeld man am Vortag dort gelassen hat