Hurawalhi Island Resort
Hurawalhi rewrites the classic Maldivian resort formula with a design-forward, adults-only stay set among the coral reefs of Lhaviyani Atoll, a 40-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. Tokyo-born architect Yuji Yamazaki drew the resort's 90 villas with clean lines, muted tones, and natural materials that sit quietly against the island's untouched greenery, favouring privacy and space over ornament. The island's signature is 5.8, the world's largest underwater restaurant, but the dining scene runs well beyond it — Asian street food at Kashibo, themed evenings at Canneli, and champagne with canapés overlooking Dream Island's private sandbank. Days lean toward the water: house-reef snorkelling brings regular sightings of turtles and reef sharks, seasonal manta encounters draw divers in, and the resident Marine Biology Center offers a closer look at the reef systems around the island. Because it's reserved for guests over 18, the pace stays unhurried throughout — a fitness centre, spa, sports ground, and games room round out the downtime between dives, all wrapped in a setting built specifically for adults seeking quiet, considered luxury.
Room Types
1/8Ocean Pool Villa
The Ocean Pool Villa pairs a sleek, contemporary interior with an unbroken view over the Indian Ocean, set on stilts above the water. A refined sundeck leads down into the lagoon, and a private infinity pool gives guests their own space to unwind above the waves.
1/5Romantic Ocean Villa
Built for privacy, the Romantic Ocean Villa centres on a soaking tub set right on the deck, timed for sunset. A spacious sundeck frames uninterrupted ocean views, making this an easy pick for honeymooners and couples after a quieter stretch of overwater luxury.
1/6Ocean Villa
The Ocean Villa brings polished design to Hurawalhi's overwater setting, with direct access into the sea from the private sundeck. The gentle sound of water beneath the villa sets a relaxed, unhurried tone throughout the stay.
1/6Beach Sunset Pool Villa
The Beach Sunset Pool Villa combines sunset views, a private ocean-facing infinity pool, and direct beach access to a clear lagoon just steps away. It's designed for slow island days, letting guests move easily between sand, pool, and sea.
1/5Beach Pool Villa
Steps from the island's white-sand beach and the lagoon it fades into, the Beach Pool Villa offers an easy, laid-back setting with clear views across the Indian Ocean. It's a straightforward, comfortable base for guests who want the beach right outside the door.
Dining
5.8 UNDERSEA RESTAURANT
Fine Dining / Seafood
Sitting 5.8 metres below the surface, this is the world's largest underwater restaurant and Hurawalhi's signature dining venue, serving inventive lunch and dinner menus with the reef visible through the glass on every side.
KASHIBO RESTAURANT AND BAR
Pan-Asian
Named after the Dhivehi word for sea urchin, Kashibo serves Asian street food spanning Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese influences, with plenty of seafood and vegetarian choices. An Asian-inspired cocktail menu, including shochu-based drinks, runs alongside sightings of reef sharks and rays after dark.
CANNELI RESTAURANT
International
Canneli — Dhivehi for yellowfin tuna — serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with themed evenings that rotate through different international cuisines. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, with the terrace a particularly good spot to catch passing dolphins at breakfast.
CHAMPAGNE PAVILION
Bar
This intimate, ocean-side spot suits a pre-dinner glass of champagne with canapés and petit fours, all set against views of Dream Island, Hurawalhi's own private sandbank.
COCO BAR
Bar
Coco Bar mixes live entertainment with a broad selection of wine, cocktails, shisha, and snacks, set beside an infinity pool and a short walk from the beach.
J.F.K. – JUNK FOOD KITCHEN
Casual / Fast Food
Tucked inside Coco Bar, J.F.K. serves an elevated take on comfort food favourites, with options that suit both committed carnivores and vegan guests alike.
Activities
DUNIYE SPA
Hurawalhi's spa is built around deep relaxation, offering heart-centred treatments for a single visit or a fuller wellness journey across a longer stay.
SCUBA DIVING
Regarded as one of the best year-round diving destinations in the Indian Ocean, the reefs around Hurawalhi bring regular encounters with manta rays, reef sharks, and turtles at sites close to the resort itself.
SNORKELLING
The house reef and neighbouring reefs teem with fish and coral, offering easy snorkelling straight from the island, with a seasonal manta season adding swims alongside these giant, graceful rays.
HURAWALHI MARINE BIOLOGY CENTER
Run with Prodivers Maldives and led by a resident marine biologist, the centre shares insight into the atoll's coral reefs along with the resort's ongoing research and conservation work.
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
On-site photographers from Pix Maldives are available to capture honeymoons, weddings, vow renewals, and other milestone moments during a stay.
EXCURSIONS
For guests wanting to venture beyond the island, a range of excursions opens up more of what the wider Maldives has to offer.
WATERSPORTS
The waters surrounding Hurawalhi double as a playground for both relaxed paddling and higher-energy activities, catered for by the on-site Ocean Watersport team.
FITNESS CENTER
The two-storey gym is fully equipped for a proper workout, with views over the atoll channel and nearby Dhanifaru lagoon that occasionally include passing dolphins or manta rays.
SPORTS GROUND
Guests can keep active with a game of futsal or a set on the tennis court at Hurawalhi's dedicated sports ground.
THE GAMES ROOM
Inside Coco Bar, the games room offers air hockey, table tennis, pinball, and a retro arcade machine for guests of any age.
Transfers
40-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport
Policies
Check-in, check-out, cancellation and other resort-specific policies are confirmed directly with the resort at the time of booking.
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