Dhawa Ihuru Resort North Male atoll
Our Opinion
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 has retained its three All Inclusive variants, the standard ‘Dine’, ‘Style’ which gives more dine around and beverage options, and ‘Max’ which adds daily resort credits for extras such as spa treatments. ‘Style’ would be our choice, particularly as it permits the use of the neighbouring Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru restaurant, as well as some in-villa options.
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.
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 has retained its three All Inclusive variants, the standard ‘Dine’, ‘Style’ which gives more dine around and beverage options, and ‘Max’ which adds daily resort credits for extras such as spa treatments. ‘Style’ would be our choice, particularly as it permits the use of the neighbouring Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru restaurant, as well as some in-villa options.
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.
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Special Offers
2023 30% Special UK & Europe Markets Offer
2023 25% Special UK & Europe Markets Offer
2023-24 20% 90-Day Early Bird Discount
2023-24 15% 60-Day Early Bird Discount
2023-24 10% 30-Day Early Bird Discount
2023-24 Honeymoon Benefits
2023-24 Family Plan Offer
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 now All Inclusive only, with three packages to choose from, 'Dine', 'Style' and 'Max'.
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.
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 now All Inclusive only, with three packages to choose from, 'Dine', 'Style' and 'Max'.
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.
Sample Packages
Dhawa Ihuru Resort North Male Atoll
Room Type:
Beachfront Villa
Meal Plan:
All Inclusive 'Dine'
Nights:
7
Transfers:
Speedboat
Flights:
Sri Lankan Airlines
Travel:
from: 16/04/2023
to: 30/09/2023
to: 30/09/2023
Book By:
30/06/2023
From per person
Subject to availability
Fabulous Snorkelling
All Inclusive 'Dine' Package
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