Dhawa Ihuru Maldives Dhawa Ihuru Maldives
About
You'll be in awe by the beauty, luxuriousness and style as soon as your speedboat arrives at Dhawa Ihuru, a boutique resort nestled in the stunning natural environment of the Maldives and only a short 25-minute speedboat transfer from the airport. Located on the picturesque island of Ihuru with some of the finest house reefs, Dhawa Ihuru is the ultimate scuba and snorkelling destination. Gaze wide-eyed into another world as spectacular tropical marine life plays and flutters around the radiant blooms of coral that lie just yards from the shore.
The EarthCheck Gold Certified and TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice winning resort boasts panoramic vistas and comfortable luxury in a relaxed atmosphere. Providing a unique blend of modern comforts and environmentally conscious practices makes it the ideal destination for responsible travel. The focus on health and wellness is echoed through the resort facilities, from the nourishing cuisine to the eco-conscious activities and rejuvenating spa treatments.
Ready to explore the Maldives? The reasons to choose Dhawa Ihuru perched on the North Male atoll are crystal clear.
- Easy 25-minute speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport
- House reef with fantastic snorkelling and diving opportunities
- Thatched beachfront villas offer a serene ocean-side escape
Overview
At a glance
Awards
2024
- Travelers Choice
2023
- Travelers Choice 2023
- Travelers Choice
2022
- Travelers Choice 2022
- Travelers Choice
2021
- Travelers Choice 2021
2020
- Certificate of Excellence 2020
- Travelers Choice 2020
2019
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
Accommodation
Accommodation at Dhawa Ihuru Maldives comes complete with a host of amenities to ensure an elevated and hassle-free stay. Each villa includes the following as standard:
- Widescreen Smart TV
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Mini Bar
- Safe
- Comfort Duvet
- Chic Bathrobes & Slippers
- Zen Outdoor Shower
Beachfront Villa
Complete with a king-size bed and additional sofa bed, the 57 sqm beachfront villas can house 4 adults or 2 adults + 2 children and provide incredible beachfront views on your doorstep.
Beachfront Jet Pool Villa
Ample space (68 sqm) and well-equipped with a private jet pool and outdoor shower beneath swaying palms, these gorgeous hideouts these villas also feature a stylish veranda with a dining area - perfect for quality family time. These villas sleep 4 adults or 2 adults + 2 children.
Beachfront Rain Mist Villa
New accommodation at Dhawa Ihuru complete with rain mist technology where water cascades from rain showers to leave you feeling revitalised after a fun-filled day in paradise. These villas sleep 4 adults or 2 adults + 2 children and are 68 sqm.
Beachfront Sunset Villa
Catch enchanting sunsets from the comfort of your villa . Equipped with a spacious king-size bed and room for two sofa beds, it is the perfect accommodation for recharging and rejuvinating. Relax from your private veranda with a drink from your mini-bar. These villas sleep 2 adults and are 57 sqm.
Dining
Tantalise your tastebuds with an impressive menu presenting a range of fare that resembles the culture of the Maldives. From Bento Boxes to traditional Mashuni Maldives breakfast, you can also savour international entrees and pizza.
If that’s not all, beachfront Destination Dining is the perfect way to enjoy a special evening meal with your loved ones, or in-villa dining is also available.
Riveli
Translating to 'beam of light' in the native Maldivian tongue, the dining venue offers a choice of indoor or al fresco seating complemented with fresh and wholesome cuisine.
- Breakfast: 07:00 – 10:00
- Lunch: 12:30 – 14:30
- Dinner: 18:30 – 22:00
Dine Around at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
From 1st December 2024 Dhawa Ihuru guests will be entitled to a 20% discount on food at all restaurants at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru (excluding Naiboli Bar).
When you upgrade to an All Inclusive Premium Package, you will be entitled to attend Buffet Night at Sangu Garden which opens 3 times a week. You will also get 20% discount on food at all restaurants in Banyan Tree (excluding Naiboli).
Velaavani Bar
Soak in the ambience at the beachfront bar, offset by swaying palms and endless ocean views.
- Hours: 11:00 – 23:00
All-inclusive
All-Inclusive at Dhawa Ihuru
Your all-inclusive package at Dhawa Ihuru includes:
Food & Beverages
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Dinner
- Standard beverages at the Restaurant & Bar
- Daily minibar replenishment
- Destination dining - 20% discount
- Dine Around at Banyan Tree Vebbinfaru
- 20% discount on food at all restaurants in Banyan Tree (excluding Naiboli Bar)
Standard Beverages
- Soft drinks: water, fruit juice, Coca Cola, Diet Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Soda Water, Tonic Water
- Tea & coffee: Espresso, iced coffee, exotic tea, iced Moroccan mint green tea, iced orange & cinnamon tea, iced hibiscus & vanilla tea, ginger lemon cooler, Lipton lemon iced tea
- Draught beer: Carlsberg, Lion Beer
Signature Mocktails
- Hiyala: Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Yellow Pepper, Passion Fruit Syrup
- Hashi Thaazaa: Cranberry, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Syrup, Sweet & Sour Kaffir Lime Leaves
- Paree: Strawberry Syrup, Salt, Soda, Lime Juice
Mocktails
- Maldivian Sunrise: Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Mango Juice, Grenadine
- Cranberry Zinger: Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice
- Banana Bracer: Fresh Banan, Fresh Milk, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk
- Tropical Spritzer: Mango Juice, Peach Juice, Soda
- Shirley Temple: Sprite, Grenadine, Lime Juice
- Lime Soda: Lime Juice, Soda, Sweet or Salt
- Virgin Pina Colada: Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk, Sugar Syrup
Cocktails
- Long Island Iced Tea: Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice Sugar Syrup Topped with Cocal Cola
- Cuba Libre: White Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
- Daiquiri: White Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
- Pina Colada: White Rum, Malibu, Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Milk
- Cosmopolitan: Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice
- Sea Breeze: Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice
- Margarita - Classic | Frozen: Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
- Tequila Sunrise: Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine Syrup
- Gin Fizz: Gin, Lemon Juice, Tonic
- Gimlet: Gin, Sweetened Lime Juice
- Gin & Tonic: Gin, Lemon Juice, Tonic
- Blue Rose: Gin, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Sugar, Syrup
- Whiskey Sour: Bourbon Whikey, Lemon Juice, Gomme Syrup
Dhawa signature cocktails
- Dhun Fini: Whiskey, Lime Juice, Apple Juice, Sugar Syrup, Cinnamon Syrup
- Dhoani: Vodka, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Sugar Syrup Triple Sec, Caramelised Orange Slice
- Fenu Paree: Gin, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Lime Slice
- Dhawa Breeze: Gin, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Lemon Grass, Thai Chili
Spirits
- Aperitif: Matini Blanco, Martini Rouge
- Gin: Gordon's Bombay Sapphire
- Vodka: Smirnoff, Stolichnaya
- Rum: Bacardi White, Bacardi Gold, Havana Club
- Tequila: Jose Cuervo White
- Whiskey: Red Label, Jim Beam Bourbon, Jack Daniels
- Liqueurs: Grappa Alexander, Sambuca
Wine by the glass
- White Wine: Toro Centenario Chardonnay - Argentina Cavalieri Reali Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Doc - Italy, M de Murviedro Sauvignon blanc - Spain
- Red Wine: Garland Shiraz - Spain Footprint Merlot - South Africa
- Rose Wine: M De Murviedro Bobal Rose - Spain
- Sparkling Wine: Cava Montcadi, Brut, Sant Sadurni d’Anoia - Spain, Salton Classic Rose Demi Sec - Brazil
Activities
- Kids Club entry
- Kayaking
- Reef clean up
- Catamaran sailing
- Wind surfing
- House reef snorkelling
- Snorkelling equipment
- Table tennis
- Marine talk
- Boduberu performance
- Fitness centre
- Nest: 24/7 self-service area
All-Inclusive Premium Package
Upgrade to the all-inclusive premium package at Dhawa Ihuru and get the benefit of all these incredible inclusions:
Food & Beverages
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Dinner
- Standard beverages at the Restaurant & Bar
- Premium beverages at the Restaurant & Bar
- Daily minibar replenishment
- Dine Around at Banyan Tree Vebbinfaru including access to Buffet Night at Sangu Garden
- 20% discount on food at all restaurants in Banyan Tree (excluding Naiboli Bar
- In-villa dining (one daily meal)
- Destination dining - 50% discount
Premium Beverages
- Soft drinks: water, fruit juice, Coca Cola, Diet Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Soda Water, Tonic Water
- Tea & coffee: Espresso, iced coffee, exotic tea, iced Moroccan mint green tea, iced orange & cinnamon tea, iced hibiscus & vanilla tea, ginger lemon cooler, Lipton lemon iced tea
- Draught beer: Carlsberg, Lion Beer, Beck's Heineken
Smoothies
- Ihuru Island: Banan, Kiwi, Green Appke, Orange Juice, Yoghurt, Honey
- Tropical Oasis: Pineapple, Papaya, Peach Juice, Yoghurt
- Mango & Coconut Lassie: Mango, Coconut, Yoghurt, Milk
Signature Mocktails
- Hiyala: Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Yellow Pepper, Passion Fruit Syrup
- Hashi Thaazaa: Cranberry, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Syrup, Sweet & Sour Kaffir Lime Leaves
- Paree: Strawberry Syrup, Salt, Soda, Lime Juice
Healthy Boosters
- Healthy Skin: Watermelon and Raspberry served over ice
- Pineapple Ginger Lifter: Ginger spiced fresh pineapple, Mint leaves
- CAO: Carrot, Green Apple, Orange Juice
- Papaya Pure: Papaya, Green Apple, Lime
Mocktails
- Virgin Pina Colada: Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk, Sugar Syrup
- Maldivian Sunrise: Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Mango Juice, Grenadine
- Cranberry Zinger: Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice
- Banana Bracer: Fresh Banana, Fresh Milk, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk
Cocktails
- Long Island Iced Tea: Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice Sugar Syrup Topped with Coca Cola
- Cuba Libre: White Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
- Daiquiri: White Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
- Pina Colada: White Rum, Malibu, Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Milk
- Cosmopolitan: Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice
- Margarita - Classic | Frozen: Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
- Tequila Sunrise: Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine Syrup
- Gin Fizz: Gin, Lemon Juice, Tonic
- Gimlet: Gin, Sweetened Lime Juice
- Gin & Tonic: Gin, Lemon Juice, Tonic
- Whiskey Sour: Bourbon Whikey, Lemon Juice, Gomme Syrup
Dhawa signature cocktails
- Dhun Fini: Whiskey, Lime Juice, Apple Juice, Sugar Syrup, Cinnamon Syrup
- Dhoani: Vodka, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Sugar Syrup Triple Sec, Caramelised Orange Slice
- Fenu Paree: Gin, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Lime Slice
- Dhawa Breeze: Gin, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Lemon Grass, Thai Chili
Signature Cocktails
- Frozen Maraschino Cherry: White Rum, Amaretto, Peach Schanpps, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Grenadine, Cocktail Cherry
- Ihuru Mojito: White Rum, Lime, Mint Leaves, Brown Sugar, Mint Sorbet, Soda
- French Mojito: White Rum, Fresh Lime, Mint Leaves, Brown Sugar
- Taittinger Champagne: Citrus Mojito, White Rum, Lime, Lemon, Mint Leaves, Brown Sugar, Lemon Sorbet, Soda
- Frozen Mai Tai: White Rum, Dark Rum, Cherry Brandy, Amaretto Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Lime, Grenadine
- Cherry Caipirinha: Cachaca, Cherry Brandy, Lime, Brown Sugar
- Maldives North Atoll Iced Tea: White Rum, Gin, Vodka, Cointreau, Midori, Sprite, Lime
- Maldives Soth Atool Iced Tea: White Rum, Gin, Vodka, Cointreau, Blue Curacao, Sprite, Lime
- Luxury Espresso Martini: Vodka, White Sambuca, Espresso, Cream, Sugar Syrup
- Chocolate Mint Martini: Vodka, Crème de Cacao, Crème de Menthe, Chocolate
Spirits
- Aperitif: Matini Blanco, Martini Rouge, Martini Dry, Campari, Pastis Ricard
- Gin: Gordon's Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Hendrick's Gin
- Vodka: Smirnoff, Stolichnaya, Sky Vodka, Grey Goose Vodka, Absolute Vodka
- Rum: Bacardi White, Bacardi Gold, Havana Club, Captain Morgan
- Tequila: Jose Cuervo White, Jose Cuervo Gold
- Whiskey: Red Label, Jim Beam Bourbon, Jack Daniels, Glenmorangie 10 years, Glenfiddich 12 years, Glenlivet 12 years, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s Finest, Canadian Club, Jameson
- Liqueurs: Grappa Alexander, Sambuca, Baileys Irish Cream, Amarula, Cointreau, Disronno Amaretto, Drambuie, Fernet Branca, Grand Marnier, Kahlua
Wine by the glass
- White Wine: Toro Centenario Chardonnay - Argentina Cavalieri Reali Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Doc - Italy, M de Murviedro Sauvignon blanc - Spain
- Red Wine: Garland Shiraz - Spain, Badgers Creek Cabernet Sauvignon - Australia, Footprint Merlot - South Africa
- Rose Wine: M De Murviedro Bobal Rose - Spain
- Sparkling Wine: Cava Montcadi, Brut, Sant Sadurni d’Anoia - Spain, Salton Classic Rose Demi Sec - Brazil
Activities
- Resort credit: $75 USD (per person/day, accumulative, T&Cs apply**)
- Spa Therapy: 20% discount (excludes body massages)
- Kids Club entry
- Laundry (two pieces per villa/day, accumulative)
- Return speedboat transfers (minimum 5 night stay)
- Kayaking
- Reef clean up
- Catamaran sailing
- Wind surfing
- House reef snorkelling
- Snorkelling equipment
- Table tennis
- Marine talk
- Boduberu performance
- Fitness centre
- Nest: 24/7 self-service area
Activities Available with Resort Credits
- Snorkelling Safari
- Guided snorkelling
- Sunset cruise
- Dolphin cruise
- Couch ride
- Towed water sports
- Body massage
- Cooking classes
- Single boat dive
- House reef dive
- Vadhaa dhiun fishing
Terms & Conditions
- All-Inclusive packages are valid from standard check-in at 2:00 pm until standard check-out at 12:00pm.
- All beverages are served by the glass at Riveli Restaurant and Velaavani Bar, daily from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
- The same All-Inclusive package applies for all occupants in the same villa, throughout the entire stay
- Resort Credits can be used to cover the cost of Body Massages at Angsana Spa or select activities at full selling prices, contingent on availability at the time of booking upon arrival to the resort. Guests are entitled to book a Body Massage with Resort Credits, a maximum of once per person per stay
- The daily Resort Credits are cumulative and must be utilised during the stay. Unused credits are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for cash except as stated.
- Guests with the All-Inclusive Premium package are entitled to In-Villa Dining for 1 meal per day. Guests can dine once during each meal time, they can either opt to dine in the restaurant or order food to be served in the villa.
- In the event that their Resort Credits are exhausted, guests have the option to apply any eligible discounts to the full selling prices of the spa treatments or activities.
- Children under 4 years old must be accompanied by an adult at the Kids Club. Alternatively, chargeable babysitting services are available upon request and require prior reservation.
- Alcoholic drinks are not served to guests under 18 years old, and the resort reserves the right to stop serving alcoholic drinks to intoxicated guests.
- The package details and inclusions are subject to change without prior notice.
- Additional terms and conditions may apply.
** Resort Credit is applicable to selected recreational activities and spa body massages only. Credit is offered up to a maximum of 10 nights, capped at USD 750 per person. Credit is only offered for paying guests (not applicable for ‘child stay & eat free’ offers). *Please note, some all-inclusive 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
Whether you want to keep up with your fitness routine or let your little ones loose at the dedicated activities club, Dhawa Ihuru Maldives provides a host of facilities at your fingertips during your stay.
- Velaavani Bar
- Riveli Restaurant
- Kids Club
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Nest – 24-hour lounge
- Activia Fitness Centre
- Table Tennis
Leisure
Enjoy your surroundings with Dhawa Ihuru Maldives's incredible range of leisure facilities, including its very own shipwreck!
- Traditional Dance
- Coral Planting
- Reef Cleanup
- Kayaking
- Snorkelling
- Wind Surfing
- (£) PADI Dive & Watersports Centre
- (£) Rannaamari Shipwreck Site Dive
- (£) 8lements Spa
- (£) Yoga Sessions
- (£) Catamaran Sailing
- (£) Clear-Bottom Boat Kayaking
- (£) Guided Snorkelling
- (£) Wind Surf Course and Orientation
- (£) Additional Watersports
- (£) Activities that include Cooking School, Fishing and Cruises
Spa
8lements Spa encourages wellness with eight essential pillars of wellbeing, providing a salutogenic approach - and space - where you can experience authentic and effective therapies. Signature treatments include tension relief and energy flow massage. Other treatments include:
- Beauty facials
- Hand and foot care
- Body scrub
- Relaxing bath









