Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

This modern All-Inclusive resort offers guests a truly luxurious standard of accommodation and top of the range amenities. Water sports enthusiasts will be in their element with a great selection of pursuits on offer, including superb scuba diving amongst colourful reefs and a dedicated shipwreck. There’s also a gorgeous swimming pool to laze by and the Spa Cenvaree with no end of treatments to leave you feeling in the pink of health. Whilst the adults are at play, children can enjoy a range of supervised activities at the kids club, including arts, crafts and beach games. When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice with three restaurants serving sumptuous world cuisine. For a melting pot of Asian and Western dishes, head to Reef Restaurant with its interactive buffets, stunning salads, fiery woks, tandoori oven and teppanyaki grill. SUAN BUA is where you can sample the most delicious Thai food in a suitably tranquil setting, overlooking a lotus pond. For Italian delights, Azzuri Mare is perfect, set beside the ocean, there are seafood platters to feast on, char-grilled entrees and sinful desserts. Coral Bar is one of the most impressive in the Maldives – more than just a bar it’s an entertainment centre with a lively sports bar.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In South Ari Atoll, amidst world-class coral and diving spots. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

112 beachfront and overwater villas, all with air-conditioning, private furnished balcony or terrace, living room, flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, safe, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer. Duplex Beach Villas open directly onto the beach, featuring an oversized bathroom with outdoor shower, living room, and king-bed on the upper floor, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Board basis options

Bed & Breakfast includes: daily breakfast at Reef.

Half Board Plus Dine Around: daily breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Dinner options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Includes 2 drinks per person, one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic. House beverages served during dinner only.

Full Board Plus Dine Around: daily breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Lunch options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu. Dinner options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Includes 2 drinks per person, one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic. House beverages served during each meal time only.

Grand All Inclusive Dine Around: includes breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Lunch options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Dinner options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Afternoon tea with a selection of pastries, sandwiches, and cakes available at Coral Bar. The resort operates two bars. Premium beverages are available from the GAl beverage menu, served daily from 11:00am-11:00pm. Includes wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages includes beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled). Premium beverages served during the meals in dining outlets (lunch and dinner)- includes wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages include beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled). Mini-bar replenished once a day with a selection of snacks, soft drinks and mixers, mineral water, chocolates and beer. Food selection and house beverages from the in-villa menu from 11:00pm-6:00am. Spa credit of USD 50 per adult, per stay.

Excursions:

- Minimum 7 nights receive 1-time sunset cruise (sharing)

- Minimum 10 nights and above receive 1-time sunset cruise (sharing) and 1-time whale shark snorkelling excursion (sharing)

- 10% discount on water sports and other excursion activities.

Room upgrades

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villas feature a spacious terrace with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sunrise Overwater Villas offer 86-sqm living space, a private sundeck direct access to the lagoon, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sunset Overwaters Villas offer 86-sqm living space, a private sundeck direct access to the lagoon, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villas enjoy a spacious sundeck, 12-sqm infinity pool, and a bedroom with 1 king-size bed overlooking the ocean, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Family Overwater Villas feature a sundeck with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, PlayStation games console, 1 king-size bed, and bunk beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas feature duplex accommodation so it's an ideal choice for families or groups travelling together. The spacious villas offer a deck with sun loungers and a plunge pool, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed plus a twin bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 kids.

Guests staying in the Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villa and Club Two Bedroom Beach pool Villa enjoy exclusive access The Club lounge. Benefits of the lounge include:

- Breakfast

- Afternoon tea

- Apéritif with canapés

- Premium spirits and refreshments served throughout the day.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Apr '25 to receive up to 55% off the accommodation cost between 14 Mar '25 - 30 Sep '26.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Reef (all day international buffet restaurant featuring live cooking stations). Suan Bua (traditional Thai cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Azzuri Mare (Italian cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Coral Bar & Lounge (casual beachfront lounge open for snacks and refreshments throughout the day). Aqua Bar (overwater bar serving light fare). 

Infinity swimming pool with children's pool. SPA Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Multi-purpose sports court which includes tennis, volleyball and badminton. PADI Diving centre*. Water sports* including windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing (complimentary use of non-motorised water sports). Camp Safari (4-9 years). E-Zone (10-17 years). Pool table. Football table. Board games. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Babysitting service*. Laundry service*. Concierge. 

5 nights for stays 25 Dec–31 Dec.

No checkouts permitted on 30 or 31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating 清理房间

Apr 3, 2025

这位名为ALAUDDIN,房间打扫的非常满意,服务人员态度非常好,房间里饮用水是玻璃瓶,不小心打碎了,但是工作人员也耐心清扫了
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The villa, the snorkel, the food was amazing and also the activities

Apr 2, 2025 Oscar A

Everything was amazing! The villa, snorkel, the food was good, we came in couples and enjoyed to much, is the best experience that you con live in the life, the activities was the best part for me because we can saw whale shark, turtles, mantas and dolphins. All staff are amazing also in the treat
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Apr 2, 2025

到这里旅游真的很舒服,酒店很大很漂亮,海景,沙滩都很美丽,工作人员很热情,服务也非常的好,沙滩房和水屋房间很大,很好,非常干净整洁,Room is super clean and neat,I really love it here Amanulla is great the room is good
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best reef 🪸

Apr 2, 2025 saeed1234906 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Our 3rd time in maldives and it was our best reef around the villa it was amazing with school of dory reef sharks and many kind of fish all around They have Thai and Italian restaurants The kids club was nice and full of activates that kept the kids busy all the time
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 몰디브 신혼여행 최고의 여행

Apr 2, 2025 Tourist38263782472

정말 멋진 뷰와 친절한 사람들 좋은 룸컨디션 최고 입니다. 정말 맛있는 음식과 좋은 서비스 감사합니다 허니문 여행에 최적의 선택이였습니다. 우리의 룸을 관리해주신 AMANULLA 친구 정말 감사합니다 62 번방에서 좋은 추억 만들고 갑니다. 좋은 뷰와 바다에서 스노쿨링을 할때의 뷰도 정말 아름다웠습니다. 음식도 한국인 입맛에 잘 맞고 코랄바에서 맛있는 샴페인과 위스키 등 좋은 프로그램과 좋은 사람들이랑 함께 해서 정말 좋은 여행 이였습니다 감사합니다 다음에 꼭 센타라에서 휴가를 보내겠습니다.