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Dhawa Ihuru Resort

North Male Atoll

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Tailor Made Holidays & Bespoke Packages for Dhawa Ihuru Resort

Aerial View

Arrival Jetty

Kayaking

Spa Treatment Room

Yoga Studio

Riveli Restaurant

Velaavani Bar

Breakfast with a View

Marine Lab

House Reef Diving

Overview | Accommodation

Our Opinion of Dhawa Ihuru Resort

Dhawa (formerly Angsana) Ihuru remains one of our most popular Maldivian properties, first and foremost for its outstanding house reef. The drop off encircles the island, ranging from just a few metres from the beach to no more than 50m, and wide, shallow channels enable the easiest of access through beautiful coral gardens teeming with marine life. This makes the reef ideal for beginners or nervous snorkellers, as you are never far from the shore, while those more experienced will marvel at what is on offer on your doorstep – we all agree it’s utterly addictive! Take a look at our YouTube video for a real feel.

The resort itself has undergone a partial makeover as part of the rebranding. Some of this is cosmetic, with soft refurbishment of the interiors adding a bright colour scheme, and even brighter colours in the public areas. Local artists have been commissioned to add marine-life inspired murals, but in some aspects the design language feels inconsistent, and possibly ‘style-over-substance’. The villas themselves remain comfortable and spacious, with great King-size beds and a welcome sitting area that can also be reconfigured to fit two extra adults. There are few rooms in the Maldives at this price level that can do so. We’d opt for the entry-level Beachfront Villas and save the upgrade cost for the Jet Pool or Rainmist.

The best new addition is an impressive modern gym, on the first floor above the dive centre. The small spa remains excellent and we recommend the treatments highly, although its footprint has been reduced to squeeze in an even smaller kids’ club.

Ihuru now offers two All Inclusive packages a standard "Dine" option or a "Premium" option which gives more dine around and beverage options plus daily resort credits for extras such as spa treatments and other benefits.

If you are a fan of snorkelling in the beautiful Maldivian waters, you’ve probably either already been to Ihuru, or it’s on your bucket list, in which case we’d encourage you to check it off.

Pro tip: Worried that the island might be too small for your whole holiday? In that case, consider twinning with another island or two. Ihuru features frequently in our clients’ bespoke split-stay itineraries.

How Our Clients Rate Dhawa Ihuru Resort

Feedback Criteria

Average Rating

Service

9.3 / 10

Rooms

8.8 / 10

Dining

8.4 / 10

Bars

8.7 / 10

Facilities

8.8 / 10

Spa

9.2 / 10

Non-Water Activities

7.8 / 10

Excursions

8.3 / 10

Natural Beauty

9.1 / 10

Beaches

8.9 / 10

Snorkelling

9.4 / 10

Diving

9.5 / 10

Water Sports

8.8 / 10

Value For Money

8.4 / 10

'Soul'

8.8 / 10

Desire to Return...

8.7 / 10

About Our Ratings

Dhawa Ihuru Resort Special Offers

2025 43% Tactical Offer

2025 40% 30-Day Early Bird Offer (Low Season)

2024-25 35% Tactical Offer

2024-25 30% 60-Day Early Bird Offer

2025 30% 60-Day Early Bird Offer (October)

2024-25 20% 30-Day Early Bird Offer

2024-25 5% Tactical Offer

2024-25 5% Long Stay Offer

2024-25 Family Plan Offer

2024-25 Honeymoon Benefits

Dhawa Ihuru Resort Summary

The picturesque getaway island of Ihuru (meaning 'old palm trees' in Dhivehi, Maldivian language) is located in North Male Atoll, a 20 minute speedboat ride from Male's International Airport. The island spans an area of 25,000 sq metres of lush greenery covering 590 metres of beautiful palm fringed beaches with crystal waters and kaleidoscopic corals.

The Dhawa brand takes its name from a Southeast Asian tree famous for the abundance and usefulness of it's leaves. Filled with a sense of discovery, Dhawa’s vibrant interiors aim to help a new generation of independent, design-savvy travellers explore the world on their own terms.

There are just 45 villas in three categories: Beachfront, Beachfront Jet Pool and Beachfront Rainmist. They all feature colourful interiors with king size beds, with the rare possibility to accommodate up to 4 adults within the room.

The environmentally-conscious resort is continuing with a variety of projects such as turtle breeding, reef clearing, barnacle building and sand bags to protect against sand erosion. The resort also offers interesting biology classes and escorted snorkelling safaris to encourage guest participation.

The Riveli Restaurant and The Velaavani Bar are situated on the beach, offering a good view of the lagoon and house reef, and offering a varied international cuisine. The resort is All Inclusive only, with choice of packages: 'Dine' and 'Premium'.

The house reef - just 5 metres from the Dive Centre - is one of the best resort reefs in the Maldives. Sharks, eagle rays, moray eels, turtles, bat fish and trevallies are encountered regularly, and there are a couple of overhangs of 4-7 metres, where lobsters, nurse sharks and sting rays can be spotted.. The resort's shipwreck can be easily accessed from the shore and there are also a substantial number of dive sites throughout the Male atolls.

Other facilities include an excellent spa, a brand new, well-equipped gym, water sports centre and a small kids' club.

Dhawa Ihuru Resort FAQs

How do you get to Dhawa Ihuru?

Dhawa Ihuru is just 25 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport in Male. We can also arrange direct speedboat transfers between islands if you are twinning your stay at Ihuru with another resort in the North Male Atoll.

What meal plans are available at Dhawa Ihuru?

Dhawa Ihuru is an all inclusive only resort. In the past there have been a variety of All Inclusive packages but as of 2024 there are just two to choose from: All Inclusive 'Dine' and All Inclusive 'Premium'.

The Premium plan offers a more extensive beverage list, the option of dining in-villa or at the sister resort Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, plus a resort credit and other benefits. Contact us for full details.

Does Dhawa Ihuru have a house reef?

Ihuru's house reef is one of the finest resort reefs to be found in the Maldives. It circles the island and at its closest point near the arrival jetty the drop off is just a few metres from the beach, with convenient channels for swimming from the lagoon to the reef edge. There is a wealth of coral and marine life to see that will delight both beginner and experienced snorkellers. See our Snorkelling at Dhawa Ihuru YouTube video for a tour of the reef.