Dhawa Ihuru Resort

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.