Ifuru Island Maldives
Ifuru Island only opened in September 2023, making it one of the newest arrivals in Raa Atoll, a 30-minute seaplane hop from Velana International Airport. The independently owned resort centres on 147 Sunset Beach Suites, each angled to catch the evening light, with a premium all-inclusive package covering four bars and six restaurants that range from a Japanese teppanyaki counter to a rustic charcoal steakhouse. The energy here runs louder than the typical Maldivian retreat — pool parties at Hubba Hubba with in-house and international DJs, a welcome ritual with complimentary shots, and evening sets that carry on after sunset. For a change of pace, guests can free-fall over the island itself; Ifuru operates its own skydiving drop zone, including tandem jumps and a dedicated Skydive Boogies week for experienced jumpers. Beyond the adrenaline, the resort covers the essentials of a full island stay: scuba diving and snorkelling, dolphin watching, tennis, a Coconut Kids Club for younger guests, and Xanadu Spa for slower afternoons. Built around four ideas — social, fun, lifestyle, and value — Ifuru positions itself as a livelier, more sociable take on Maldivian luxury.
Room Types
1/5Sunset Sky Suite
The Sunset Sky Suite pairs a spacious, contemporary layout with design details drawn from the surrounding island. Large windows fill the room with natural light, while the outdoor terrace or balcony catches the sea breeze and golden evening light through the treetops. A separate luggage and dressing area adds extra convenience to the suite's polished interior.
1/5Sunset Beach Suite
The Sunset Beach Suite sits with direct access to sand and turquoise water, styled in the same modern, upscale finish as the rest of the resort. Guests can sunbathe, socialise over cocktails at the sunken beach lounge, or walk the shoreline at their own pace, with a separate luggage and dressing area adding further comfort to the space.
1/7Sunset Beach Villa
This beachfront villa opens straight onto the sand, set within the resort's lively, social atmosphere and suited to guests chasing an energetic, memorable stay. Between sun, soft sand, and the island's natural surroundings, it blends comfort with the excitement Ifuru is built around, all under some of the best sunset views on the island.
1/7Sunset Beach Villa with Pool
This villa combines private beachfront positioning with a personal swimming pool, set within spacious, well-appointed interiors along Ifuru's white sand. Guests can move easily between pool, beach, and terrace, each offering its own vantage point over the island's surroundings.
1/3Sunset Two-Bedroom Villa with Pool
Positioned in one of the island's prime spots, this two-bedroom villa offers two bedrooms with their own en-suite outdoor bathrooms, suited to families or groups travelling together. Elegant furnishings and wide windows frame ocean views throughout, while the living area connects indoors and out around a private pool, with a shared sundeck, terraces, and direct beach access completing the layout.
Dining
The Waterfront
Asian Fusion
The Waterfront blends Asian cooking with Mediterranean and South American influences, prepared table-side by the resort's chefs. Its top-floor Japanese teppanyaki and sushi counter offers a more personalised route through the menu.
Hubba Hubba
Bar / Entertainment
The social hub of the resort, Hubba Hubba runs on funky music, cocktails, and pool parties led by resident and guest DJs, with a welcome ritual of complimentary shots for new arrivals and a calmer sunset ceremony before the evening sets pick back up.
Poolside Pizza
Italian / Pizza
Poolside Pizza serves thin-crust pizza by the metre beside the pool, with toppings ranging from a classic Margherita to gourmet combinations like prosciutto and truffle oil, built to order for any dietary preference.
Beach Club
Beach Bar & Grill
Set right on the beach for sunset views, the Beach Club keeps a relaxed, boho atmosphere with cold drinks, tailored cocktails, healthy bowls, and light bites, backed by a broad selection of spirits and wines.
Palm Grill
Steakhouse
Palm Grill focuses on prime beef and fresh local fish cooked over charcoal, alongside seafood and vegan options, served in a lively setting suited to both romantic dinners and evenings under the stars.
Social House
International Buffet
Social House brings together dishes from across the globe in a buffet-style setting with live cooking stations and à la carte options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, paired with a rotating selection of wines from both established and emerging regions.
Ifuru Eats
Room Service / Snacks
For late-night cravings, Ifuru Eats delivers a surprise selection of snacks straight to the villa door, adding a playful, unpredictable option to the resort's dining line-up.
Activities
SKYDiving Drop Zone
Ifuru operates its own skydiving drop zone, pairing the thrill of freefall with sweeping views over the island and surrounding atoll.
Tandem Jumps
Tandem skydives let first-time jumpers experience the drop with an instructor, no prior experience required.
Boogie Bookings
The resort's Skydive Boogies week gives dedicated skydivers a 15-jump package, combining a full week of diving with the island's setting.
Celebrations
The resort's events team builds custom celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and weddings, down to details like a candlelit beach dinner or an intimate gathering with loved ones.
DJ Parties
Resident and touring DJs headline parties across a range of genres, backed by proper sound systems and light displays for evenings that run late.
Xanadu Spa
Xanadu Spa offers eight treatment rooms for guests looking to unwind with a full menu of relaxing and rejuvenating therapies.
Scuba Diving
The reefs surrounding Ifuru Island open up scuba diving trips into a rich underwater environment just off the resort.
Watersports
A range of non-motorised watersports is included for guests wanting to get out on the water at no extra cost.
Coconut Kids Club
The Coconut Kids Club and Little Explorers Club run dedicated programming to keep younger guests entertained throughout their stay.
Honeymoon
Between its natural setting, upscale accommodation, and romantic touches, Ifuru Island suits couples looking for a honeymoon destination.
Wedding Ceremony
Ifuru's scenery lends itself to private beach weddings, with a complimentary ceremony included for guests staying seven nights or more.
Transfers
30-minute seaplane 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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