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Bonaventure · Gaafu Alifu Atoll
The Residence Maldives
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah occupies a private, uninhabited stretch of Dhigurah island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll (Huvadhu), one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world, and is not a guesthous
The Resort
Island of Falhumaafushi, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives — one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world; 242 miles south of the capital Male and Velana International Airport; approximately 45 miles north of the Equator.
About
The Residence Maldives
- Atoll
- Gaafu Alifu, Maldives
- Brand
- Bonaventure
- Villas
- 94
- Restaurants & bars
- 6
- Transfer
- Reached by a 55-minute direct domestic flight from Velana International Airport (Male) to Kooddoo airport, followed by a seven-minute speed-boat transfer. *Direct flight is subject to flight schedule.
- Star rating
- 4 of 5
- On the island
- overwater villas, pool villas, spa, dive centre, kids' club, marine biology programme, sustainability programme
The Villas
94 (sum of stated category keys: 11 + 6 + 39 + 28 + 4 + 2 + 4)
Beach Villa
Beach
138 sqm including deck
Beach Pool Villa
Beach
158 sqm including deck and pool
Water Villa
Overwater
137 sqm including deck and pool
Water Pool Villa
Overwater
156 sqm including deck and pool
Deluxe Water Pool Villa
Overwater
182 sqm including deck and pool
Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
Beach
273 sqm including deck and pool
Two-Bedroom Water Pool Villa
Overwater
282 sqm including deck and pool
Dining
6 restaurants & bars.
The Dining Room
The Falhumaa
The Falhumaa Bar
The Sunset Grill
The Beach Bar
The Library Bar
On the Island
Recreation & wellness.
spa & wellness infrastructure
The Spa by Clarins — exclusive to The Residence Maldives; first and only Spa by Clarins in the Maldives. Offers holistic treatments, pampering massages and hair
gym & fitness center
Fitness centre on property (specifics not detailed).
dive & marine expedition center
PADI 5* Dive Centre on property. Surrounded by rare, unspoilt coral reefs and exceptional dive sites located five minutes to an hour away from the resort. House
water sports ecosystem
• Complimentary non-motorised activities: sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, snorkelling
• Windsurfing and catamaran sailing lessons available for beginners at a f
kids, teens & family infrastructure
Kids Club — trained staff entertain children from three years to 12 years old. Babysitting service available at an additional cost. Children menus available at
island community infrastructure
Beachfront Infinity Pool; Bicycles to ride around the island; Boutique & gift shop; Buggy service to transport guests around the island; Concierge; DVD & CD lib
Special Programmes
Castaway / Private Island Experience
Koduhutta — the castaway island, just two minutes away by dinghy. Available for a Robinson Crusoe experience including picnic lunch or a romantic beach dinner. Special spa experiences are also available on the castaway island.
Private & Themed Dining
Special themed dinner experiences for couples or family available under the stars, on the beach, or in the privacy of the guest's own villa.
Kids Club Age Policy
Trained staff entertain children from three (3) years to twelve (12) years old. Babysitting is available at an additional cost.
Getting There
- Reached by a 55-minute direct domestic flight from Velana International Airport (Male) to Kooddoo airport, followed by a seven-minute speed-boat transfer. *Direct flight is subject to flight schedule. Speedboat and domestic flight transfers are listed as services/amenities.
Plan This Stay
Two ways forward.
01 · Direct
Book direct.
Check rates, availability and reserve straight from the resort's partner page.
Check rates02 · Considered
Talk to a concierge.
Transfers, dining reservations, kids' clubs, dives, anniversaries — one person from brief to bag drop.
WhatsApp the desk
Replies usually within the hour · Mon–Sun 09:00–22:00 MVT