resort
| country: | Maldives |
| location: | Haa Alif Atoll |
| price: | From US $520 - US $3920 per villa per night (sleeps 2+ persons) depending on villa & season. See full details below including air & speedboat transfer details & costs |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
This Maldives luxury beach resort is a new luxury boutique resort situated on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives, Indian Ocean.
The resort was opened on 1st August 2005 with 6 types of spectacular guest villas.
The Island is a haven of peace, tranquillity and serenity and this is the only resort in the entire Haa Alif and Haa Dhal Atolls of the North Maldives. Nature and luxury blend harmoniously together. Our entire island and lagoon is the exclusive and private domain of our guests.
The majestic chalets are tucked into the lush greenery and scattered along the beach-line some 30 metres apart from one another, providing the ultimate in privacy. All of the island’s villas boast breathtaking panoramic views over the beautiful turquoise lagoon and Indian Ocean.
The designs of our furniture, fixtures and fittings are a rustic celebration of nature, and we have used custom-made hand-finished natural materials throughout. At the same time, however, guests can indulge all their senses in the magic of this Maldivian Island and enjoy every exclusive luxury which sophisticated globetrotters have come to expect.
Despite the extensive facilities and services, we have utilised barely 5% of the Island and lagoon, thereby leaving 95% in its original state, untouched by the hand of man.
Dhonakulhi Island, with a beach length of some 3,200 meters around the Island, is a haven of peace, tranquillity and serenity. The crystal clear turquoise waters of the shallow waist-deep lagoon surrounding the island stretch as far as the eye can see. The Island's uniquely rich and dense vegetation instil a feeling of harmony and being at one with nature. Guests can choose to arrive either by a 45-minute scenic photo-flight from the international airport at Malé, the capital of the Maldives, or guests may also fly-in on seaplanes or private jets, or cruise their yachts to the Island's fully-equipped world class marina.
You will take a 45-minute scenic photo-flight from the international airport at Malé, the capital city, to Hanimaadhoo (Domestic) Airport followed by an exhilarating 20 minute speedboat hop to Dhonakulhi Island.
Tariffs for a return air and speedboat transfer to Dhonakulhi: US$ 300 per adult, US$ 200 per child between 2-12 years, and US$ 50 per infant under 2 years.
The resort was opened on 1st August 2005 with 6 types of spectacular guest villas.
The Island is a haven of peace, tranquillity and serenity and this is the only resort in the entire Haa Alif and Haa Dhal Atolls of the North Maldives. Nature and luxury blend harmoniously together. Our entire island and lagoon is the exclusive and private domain of our guests.
The majestic chalets are tucked into the lush greenery and scattered along the beach-line some 30 metres apart from one another, providing the ultimate in privacy. All of the island’s villas boast breathtaking panoramic views over the beautiful turquoise lagoon and Indian Ocean.
The designs of our furniture, fixtures and fittings are a rustic celebration of nature, and we have used custom-made hand-finished natural materials throughout. At the same time, however, guests can indulge all their senses in the magic of this Maldivian Island and enjoy every exclusive luxury which sophisticated globetrotters have come to expect.Despite the extensive facilities and services, we have utilised barely 5% of the Island and lagoon, thereby leaving 95% in its original state, untouched by the hand of man.
Dhonakulhi Island, with a beach length of some 3,200 meters around the Island, is a haven of peace, tranquillity and serenity. The crystal clear turquoise waters of the shallow waist-deep lagoon surrounding the island stretch as far as the eye can see. The Island's uniquely rich and dense vegetation instil a feeling of harmony and being at one with nature. Guests can choose to arrive either by a 45-minute scenic photo-flight from the international airport at Malé, the capital of the Maldives, or guests may also fly-in on seaplanes or private jets, or cruise their yachts to the Island's fully-equipped world class marina.
how to find us
You will take a 45-minute scenic photo-flight from the international airport at Malé, the capital city, to Hanimaadhoo (Domestic) Airport followed by an exhilarating 20 minute speedboat hop to Dhonakulhi Island.
Tariffs for a return air and speedboat transfer to Dhonakulhi: US$ 300 per adult, US$ 200 per child between 2-12 years, and US$ 50 per infant under 2 years.
rooms, food and facilities
The Hideaway Palace: (Two - Land area of 1420sq.m per villa)
This represents the epitome of refinement, grandeur and privacy. Each palace is located by a golden natural sandbank, erected on a timber deck, and surrounded by a number of infinity swimming pools, giving the effect of a floating Palace!
Sleeps 4, US $1810 - US $3920 per night
Hideaway Water Suite: (Two - Land area of 235sq.m per villa)
These suites, erected on wooden stilts in the shallow turquoise-blue lagoon, have their own exclusive ocean-view treatment room, sauna, steam room and an outdoor Round Bath Tub on the deck.
Sleeps 2, US $980 - US $1890 per night
Jasmine Garden Villa: (Five - Land area of 705sq.m per villa).Each villa has its own exclusive 9.5m by 4m infinity swimming pool, a floating dining pavilion over the pool and a private terrace with an amazing view, en-suite bathroom has an exquisite 'two-person' hand-crafted bath.
Sleeps 2, US $1050 - US $2080 per night
Dhonakulhi Residence: (Twenty - Land area of 550sq.m per villa)
Scattered along the white sandy beach-front, these villas have an open living area with a timber deck outdoor seating. The French-windowed spacious bedroom overlooks its own Jacuzzi Splash Pool.
Sleeps 2, US $840 - US $1710 per night
Rambaa Retreat Villa: (Seven - Land area of 385sq.m per villa)The elegantly rustic villas, with their open floor level outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens offer the perfect seclusion for a peaceful retreat.
Sleeps 2, US $840 - US $1300 per night
Funa Pavilion: (Seven - Land area of 176sq.m per villa)
These villas are characterised by their own garden, a separate sleeping and living area with teak flooring, open-air bathroom and wooden patio facing the beach.
Sleeps 2, US $520 - US $1010 per night
Rates include: Breakfast with newsletter (summarising world events), airport arrival/departure meet & greet, dedicated airport lounges in Malé and Hanimaadhoo, welcome drinks, bottled water & toiletries, library (books, music, films, games, cyber cafe), in-room DVD & CD collection & internet, sports (non-motorised water sports, tennis court, beach volleyball, bicycling trails), 750 cubic metre infinity pool, bicycles and motorised buggies.
Chargeable services: Luxury spa, PADI Gold Palm dive centre, 2 restaurants serving international & Asian cuisine, shops (bazaar, jewellery boutique, spa shop, dive shop), bar and wine cellar, 24hr in-villa room service, motorised water sports, cultural excursions, desert island picnics, aerial photo flights, IDD telephone, laundry and valet.
Family friendly: All our villas are ideal for the family with kids, as all villa types have separate bed room and living room. The complementary kids club “Tender Hearts” offer different activities for the kids. Children under 5 stay free of charge.
how this holiday makes a difference
 Our objective has been to keep the resort as natural as possible. Only 5% of the entire land area has been built up and the balance 95% left to nature, despite the fact that many more rooms could have been built, giving the customer a very environmentally friendly experience in a typical Maldivian way.The house reef that is just 25-30 metres have been maintained in pristine condition at all times to ensure that sea life in and around the island is not disturbed under any circumstances and gardeners have been clearly instructed to ensure that no damage is done to the flora and fauna around and the same has been preserved as much as possible. Between November and March of every year, in the natural channel next to the island, Mantas and Dolphins flock in to eat the planktons that float in the channel. Since the undercurrents are very minimal there, the planktons get accumulated in the area. Intentionally, this is not cleared by us, so as to allow the mantas and dolphins to have a natural habitat as per their convenience. Being the only resort in the entire atoll, the resort has given a new surge in developing the economy locally. The resort has provided more than 150 personnel, jobs in an industry which is upcoming and promising. These 150 personnel come from various local islands within a 1 hour range from Dhonakulhi. The local fishermen have an opportunity to sell their fish to a resort at double or triple the price they would have got, if they were to sell to the locals in the various nearby islands. There are a number of other local purchases that are done, especially from a fruits and vegetables perspective. Given the fact that the resort is a Luxury resort, most of the items / supplies are imported, but there is certainly a need for local tropical fruits on a daily basis, as customers would love to taste and enjoy the local tropical fruits like bananas, papayas, pineapples, coconuts etc. This generates a big revenue for local islands. Whenever personnel are required for labour / other back of the house works, a member of the local community is employed and the salaries paid are double or triple what they would get if they were to work on their own islands. Given our success, there are 3 new resorts coming up by 2008/2009 and work force / help is required in those resorts. Future tourism development looks very bright in the entire atoll. |
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