If you're looking for a peaceful, affordable Maldivian retreat with fantastic snorkelling and diving options, then we got you. The small and intimate Eriyadu Island Resort is in the North Malé Atoll, and is popular with snorkellers and scuba-divers of all levels. Known for its house reef (considered one of the best in the Maldives!) you can encounter a rich underwater world filled with colourful corals and schools of fish, just a short swim from the beach. Offering 76 rooms, including beachfront bungalows, the resort occupies a small island which you can walk around in about 10 minutes, creating a private atmosphere that is ideal for couples and anyone looking to unwind.
Amenities
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Families
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location
Where is it
Located in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 45 minutes by speedboat.
Hotel information
76 rooms with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, sitting area, private bathroom, WiFi, satellite TV, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar* and safe. Seaview Sky Rooms with private balconies or verandas and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Full Board includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant. Juice, soft drinks, water, tea/coffee during mealtime.
Deluxe Beach Villas have direct beach access and a tropical outdoor shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Mela Restaurant (all-day dining, international buffet). Blitz Bar and Café (light meals and drinks, à la carte menu). Turtle Bar. Destination dining*.
Disco on Thursday night and karaoke on Sunday night, at Blitz Bar and Café.
Swimming pool. Spa*. Gym. Water sports centre wit windsurfing*, kayaks* and paddle boarding*. House reef. PADI dive centre*. Sunset cruises*. Dolphin watching*. Fishing*. Kids play area with educational toys.
Complimentary WiFi access.
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.
Based on 1504 reviews
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Lovely Eriyadu
Jan 23, 2025Trudy BMargate, United Kingdom
Just returned from a weeks stay at Eriyadu Island Resort & felt compelled to write a review . Absolutely loved my stay , everyone was so friendly staff & other guests alike . It being one of the smaller island there was still plenty to do , snorkelling around the house reef was amazing , I’m not the most confident swimmer but it was shallow… Read more
Just returned from a weeks stay at Eriyadu Island Resort & felt compelled to write a review . Absolutely loved my stay , everyone was so friendly staff & other guests alike . It being one of the smaller island there was still plenty to do , snorkelling around the house reef was amazing , I’m not the most confident swimmer but it was shallow enough to feel safe & still see the beautiful fish . There are plenty of other watersports available & the Dive School activities are advertised daily on the board near the restaurant . Loved the food - my only complaint would be we ate far too much , really enjoyed the various curries they served they were all delicious but other options are available . Remember this is an island & all supplies are shipped in by boat so must be a mission in itself . Yes the rooms are a bit dated but we’re always kept spotlessly clean ( thank you Sagar ) as is everywhere , we only slept & showered in it , we certainly didn’t go with plans to stay in the room all day !! Renovations are ongoing but their plans sound amazing & would love to return to see the changes made . Would I go back - most definitely if they’d have us . Read less
Brilliant place
Jan 22, 2025Suedav11
Just returned home yesterday after a lovely week at this beautiful place . I can truly say it was all brilliant I can’t fault anything . The room we had - 344 - with direct access to the beach and sea was perfectly situated and I think probably the nicest room on the island .! . All the staff were polite friendly and helpful - big thanks to Sagra… Read more
Just returned home yesterday after a lovely week at this beautiful place . I can truly say it was all brilliant I can’t fault anything . The room we had - 344 - with direct access to the beach and sea was perfectly situated and I think probably the nicest room on the island .! . All the staff were polite friendly and helpful - big thanks to Sagra who cleaned our room everyday and was so friendly and helpful . We had plenty of towels for both the bathroom and beach . The restaurant was as lovely all the staff again friendly and helpful and the food was excellent we enjoyed so many types of curry and everyday was something different. If you don’t like curry there are still other options which looked nice . The bar overlooking the sea was good we had cocktails and wine - all nice . the evening entertainment was varied quiz night , singers, karaoke etc and a good array of books for swopping . The dive centre is great and we went with them one day to snorkel and look for turtles , the guys all so patient with us less confident . That was a great afternoon and the fish we saw were stunning . We also snorkelled direct from the beach , shallow enough to walk to the reef which is good if you don’t like deep water but still saw so many fish. The speedboat transfer was fun and efficient and the guys move cases from your room and on and off the boat so no need to drag your cases - thanks to them all . Thank you to Nuf for making us so welcome and giving us lots of info . There are some renovations going on but didn’t bother us at all . We sincerely thank everyone who works on the island - cleaners -chefs - kitchen staff - waiters - gardeners - admin staff etc . Thanks again - I hope to revisit one day Read less
Eriyadu Island
Jan 22, 2025Rachel C
Fantastic little island in the Maldives. We stayed in one of the beach front villas which had direct access to the sea. Snorkelling was fabulous. We saw an array of fish, sharks & turtles everyday. The dive school was brilliant. Elsa was so enthusiastic she was a pleasure to dive with. Deluar looked after us at the bar. He was very friendly,… Read more
Fantastic little island in the Maldives. We stayed in one of the beach front villas which had direct access to the sea. Snorkelling was fabulous. We saw an array of fish, sharks & turtles everyday. The dive school was brilliant. Elsa was so enthusiastic she was a pleasure to dive with. Deluar looked after us at the bar. He was very friendly, polite and attentive. Always happy and smiling. Read less
Needs complete refurbishment
Jan 14, 2025harveypipsUnited Kingdom
This place needs serious investment and it looks like it is getting it. We are currently on holiday here and yet again been awoke by the building work going on. We have been to other resorts in the Maldives and admittedly this was the cheapest but to say the rooms are tired is an understatement. We saw the state of the floor, furnishings and … Read more
This place needs serious investment and it looks like it is getting it. We are currently on holiday here and yet again been awoke by the building work going on. We have been to other resorts in the Maldives and admittedly this was the cheapest but to say the rooms are tired is an understatement. We saw the state of the floor, furnishings and damp smell and asked to change room but were told to come back in the morning. The next morning we looked around the island saw our accommodation was in fact ‘premium” compared to the others so decided to not proceed with a room change after all. The food here is good and the service to and after all the Maldives is a beautiful place with excellent snorkelling, but the weather is sometimes very rainy so it can be necessary to stay in your room and when it’s not even up to the standard of a budget motel it’s disappointing and not we expected from a Maldivian resort. We have been told the whole place is closing down in September for full refurb but if you are thinking of coming before then we would certainly not recommend it. Read less
Amazing experience
Jan 3, 2025Amal I
We had a very good experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful, the food was good, and the accommodation was nice. The people were very kind, especially a gentleman from the main resturant named Nimesh, who was exceptionally helpful and kind. We created some truly beautiful memories.
Lovely Eriyadu
