Filitheyo Island Resort Filitheyo Island Resort

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Fill your days with Maldivian joy on soft white sand beaches at Filitheyo Island Resort. An enchanting all-inclusive escape, just a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Male Velana International Airport, this resort provides a true tropical trip of a lifetime.

The 118 villas that make up Filitheyo Island Resort are artfully spread around the rim of Faafu Atoll. Be spoilt for choice with four incredible villa options to choose from, including stilted lagoon villas surrounded by turquoise waters, brimming with colourful marine life.

Enjoy barbecues on the beach by night, prepared by experienced chefs. The resort also hosts plenty of entertainment for adventure seekers. The island's excellent reef is one of the resorts many highlights, ideal for snorkelling or diving antics. A stunning coral garden bursting with life is home to flamboyant fish, gentle turtles, and countless other coastal curiosities.

Or why not indulge in a fusion massage or one of the many rejuvenating treatments at Filitheyo Spa? Go on, treat yourself. The pristine environment surrounding this the Filitheyo Island Resort, makes it the perfect haven for those seeking an escape from the bustle of the modern world.

  • House reef teeming with stunning marine wildlife
  • All rooms feature breathtaking views of the enchanting Indian Ocean
  • Relaxing Filitheyo Spa adds positive energy to make this resort perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway
Overview

At a glance

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Awards

2023

  • Travelers Choice 2023

2021

  • Travelers Choice 2021
Tags
BeachfrontScenicRelaxingCouplesSeaplane TransferLong Haul
Accommodation

The essence of Filitheyo Island Resort is encapsulated in the welcoming atmosphere and plush rooms that pull on the natural environment to define the hotel. Four villa categories provide an accommodation for every occasion, with enough epic inclusions to turn any holiday into an unforgettable escape:

  • Four poster king-size bed or twin beds
  • Wooden sundeck with seating
  • Air-conditioning
  • Satellite TV
  • CD player
  • IDD telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Bathrobes
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Mini bar
  • Sun-loungers
  • In-room safe

Superior Villa

These semi-detached Superior Villas on the beachfront feature a king-size four-poster bed or twin beds, private sundeck with day bed and semi-open air bathroom with outdoor shower. Interconnecting rooms can be requested for families and groups.

  • 56 sq.m
  • King size or two double beds
  • Private decking area
  • Beautiful views over the lagoon

Deluxe Villa

The detached Deluxe Villas also occupy enviable beachfront locations. They come equipped with a king-size four-poster bed or twin beds, a private sundeck with day bed and a semi-open air bathroom with an outdoor shower and bathtub.

  • 67 sq.m
  • King size or two double beds
  • Private decking area
  • Beautiful views over the lagoon
  • Bathtub to help you relax

Water Villa

The spacious water villas stand on stilts in the lagoon, and come furnished with a king-size four-poster bed or twin beds, a large bathroom with a Jacuzzi, and a private sundeck with a traditional 'udoli' swing chair. Private steps will lead you straight into the water, so your holiday will be at one with the ocean.

  • 90 sq.m
  • Two double beds
  • Private decking area
  • Beautiful views over the lagoon
  • Relax in your own private Jacuzzi

Family Villa

Take the whole family with you when you head off to paradise. Let the kids experience true bliss as they marvel at the fish in the lagoon and awake to the beauty of the water every morning.

  • 112 sq.m
  • King size or two double beds
  • Private decking area
  • Beautiful views over the lagoon
  • Plenty of room for up to six adults
Dining

Treat all of your senses to a holiday in paradise at Filithyo Island Resort. The high-end chefs ensure that every dish is made with love and care, from local cuisine through to international favourites, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Main Restaurant

A coconut-thatch roof marks the signature feel of Filitheyo Island Resort's Main Restaurant. It's a grand pavilion where you can sample an imaginative buffet menu with ingredients from across the globe. From culinary classics to exotic extravaganzas, live cooking stations put professional chefs on-hand to customise you favourite dishes.

  • Breakfast: 07:30 - 09:30
  • Lunch: 12:30 - 14:30
  • Dinner: 19:30 - 21:30
  • No reservations required
  • No dress code

Sunset Restaurant and Bar

The Sunset Restaurant and Bar is one of Filitheyo Island Resort's top spots, ideal for a little sunset spectatorship. Located on the tip of the island, an international a la carte menu is here served in front of the turquoise ocean. Choose your perch from under the shady pavilion, or sit in the pool at the swim-up bar. Whatever you choose, your time at the Sunset Restaurant will be thoroughly delicious.

  • Open: 11:00 - 21:30
  • No reservations required
  • No dress code

Filitheyo Bar

The Filitheyo Bar is framed by the beach on one side and a Japanese-style pond on the other. With an exotic beach feel and an open-sand floor, the Filitheyo Bar offers a variety of spirits, wines, and beer and to get the conversation flowing.

  • Open: 09:00 - 00:00

Private Dining

If you want something a little more special, a choice of gourmet menus are also available for private dining on the beach or at the Sunset Restaurant.

All-inclusive

Main Restaurant

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main buffet restaurant

Coffee Shop

  • Afternoon tea available from: 16:00 - 18:00 - A special all-inclusive menu including tea, coffee and snacks.

Mini Bar & Sunset Bar*

  • All inclusive services are offered from 10:00 – 00:00.
  • One bottle of water per person in your room (replenished daily)
  • Mini Bar in room included with 8 soft drinks only.
  • Consumed items will be replaced every day evening, provided the minibar slip is filled and signed.

Beverages

  • Beer: Draught
  • House Wines: Red, White and Rose Wine
  • Selected Spirits: Gin, Vodka, Whiskey, Brandy, Tequila, Rum, Arrack, Martini and Selected Cocktails
  • Non Alcoholic Drinks: Regular tea and Nescafe coffee, tonic water, Filitheyo mineral, water, soda water, canned juices, selection of soft drinks and selected 5 Mocktails.

Excursions

  • Morning/Night Fishing
  • Island hopping

Special Inclusions

  • 20% discount on Ala-Carte restaurant if bill exceed US$50.
  • 20% discount on special dinners.
  • 10% discount on spa treatments

*Drinks ordered after 00.00 hrs midnight will be charged at normal bar tariffs. All drinks are served singularly by the glass, and are to be consumed at the place of purchase. Please note that you are unable to order drinks for the guests who are not on the all-inclusive package. Subject to minimum number of people on boat. Please note some details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.

Facilities

There are plenty of awesome features to life at Filitheyo Island Resort. Whether you're looking for added relaxation, added comfort or added knowledge or fitness the amenities are there to help you enjoy yourself completely.

  • WiFi in public areas (£)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service (£)
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry services (£)
  • Shopping arcade (£)
  • Spa
  • Library
  • Fitness Centre
  • Diving Centre
  • Clinic
Spa And Wellness

Spa

The verdant vegetation and tropical birdsong fills the spacious air-conditioned spa treatment rooms, which have three glass walls to help bring you closer to nature. You can also have your treatment in the open air under the shade of a pagoda, if you want to get even closer to the wild.

Treatments include the signature 90-minute Filitheyo Fusion massage, combining the best of five international massage techniques to stimulate the body's energy flow. Cap off your relaxation with a refreshing drink of ginger tea, taken al fresco, followed by an open-air shower in the private garden. The Filitheyo spa is the perfect retreat for honeymooners, or couples looking for a truly magical and natural experience.

Other treatments at the Filitheyo Spa include:

  • Massage
  • Hot stone massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Sunburn soothing treatments
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Reflexology
  • Indian head massage
  • Body scrub
  • Hair treatments
Weddings

Wedding

Can there be a more magical place for the happiest day of your life? Enjoy a truly unique day surrounded by white sand and azure lagoon waters.

Filitheyo Island Resort promises a day that you'll never want to forget. Entwined with the island and the beauty of nature you can whisper those immortal words to the most important person in your life surrounded by the very best of nature. With a day specially crafted around you, the staff are on hand to make your wedding or renewing of vows ceremony everything you ever dreamed of.

Honeymoons

Once you've had your special day the memory making doesn't have to end there. A honeymoon spent at Filitheyo Island Resort is designed to spark romance and let love be unconfined.

With the help of the stunning surroundings and beautiful Filitheyo Spa, whether your trip is a celebration of new love or an opportunity reignite that passion, let the healing powers of the Maldives wash over you. For the optimum romantic experience escape to a Water Villa where you can be completely engaged with each-other and the soundtrack of your stay will be the mesmerising ultramarine lagoon.

All-Inclusive Inclusions

Honeymooners

Included on a honeymoon package you will receive:

  • Basket of fruit
  • Bottle of wine
  • Room decoration

Wedding certificate is required along with travel within 6 months of marriage.

Wedding anniversary
  • Cake
  • Table decoration
  • Room decoration

Should provide wedding certificate.


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