Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Coral Bar and Lounge
Over Water Villas
Aqua Bar
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Aqua Bar
Camp Safari
The Club
Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool
The Club
The Club
The Club
Family Overwater Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Spa
E-Zone
Water Sports Centre
Sunset Overwater Villa
Sunset Overwater Villa
Reef Restaurant
Suan Bua
Reef Restaurant
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Coral Bar and Lounge
Over Water Villas
Aqua Bar
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Aqua Bar
Camp Safari
The Club
Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool
The Club
The Club
The Club
Family Overwater Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Spa
E-Zone
Water Sports Centre
Sunset Overwater Villa
Sunset Overwater Villa
Reef Restaurant
Suan Bua
Reef Restaurant

The hotel

This modern All-Inclusive resort offers guests a truly luxurious standard of accommodation and top of the range amenities. Water sports enthusiasts will be in their element with a great selection of pursuits on offer, including superb scuba diving amongst colourful reefs and a dedicated shipwreck. There’s also a gorgeous swimming pool to laze by and the Spa Cenvaree with no end of treatments to leave you feeling in the pink of health. Whilst the adults are at play, children can enjoy a range of supervised activities at the kids club, including arts, crafts and beach games. When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice with three restaurants serving sumptuous world cuisine. For a melting pot of Asian and Western dishes, head to Reef Restaurant with its interactive buffets, stunning salads, fiery woks, tandoori oven and teppanyaki grill. SUAN BUA is where you can sample the most delicious Thai food in a suitably tranquil setting, overlooking a lotus pond. For Italian delights, Azzuri Mare is perfect, set beside the ocean, there are seafood platters to feast on, char-grilled entrees and sinful desserts. Coral Bar is one of the most impressive in the Maldives – more than just a bar it’s an entertainment centre with a lively sports bar.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In South Ari Atoll, amidst world-class coral and diving spots. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

112 beachfront and overwater villas, all with air-conditioning, private furnished balcony or terrace, living room, flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, safe, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer. Duplex Beach Villas open directly onto the beach, featuring an oversized bathroom with outdoor shower, living room, and king-bed on the upper floor, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Board basis options

Bed & Breakfast includes: daily breakfast at Reef.

Half Board Plus Dine Around: daily breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Dinner options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Includes 2 drinks per person, one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic. House beverages served during dinner only.

Full Board Plus Dine Around: daily breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Lunch options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu. Dinner options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Includes 2 drinks per person during lunch and dinner, one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic. House beverages served during each meal time only.

Grand All Inclusive Dine Around: includes breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Lunch options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Dinner options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Afternoon tea with a selection of pastries, sandwiches, and cakes available at Coral Bar. The resort operates two bars. Premium beverages are available from the GAl beverage menu, served daily from 11:00am-11:00pm. Includes wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages includes beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled). Premium beverages served during the meals in dining outlets (lunch and dinner)- includes wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages include beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled). Mini-bar replenished once a day with a selection of snacks, soft drinks and mixers, mineral water, chocolates and beer. Food selection and house beverages from the in-villa menu from 11:00pm-6:00am. Spa credit of USD 50 per adult, per stay.

Excursions:

- Minimum 7 nights receive 1-time sunset cruise (sharing)

- Minimum 10 nights and above receive 1-time sunset cruise (sharing) and 1-time whale shark snorkelling excursion (sharing)

- 10% discount on water sports and other excursion activities.

Room upgrades

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villas feature a spacious terrace with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sunrise Overwater Villas offer 86-sqm living space, a private sundeck direct access to the lagoon, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sunset Overwaters Villas offer 86-sqm living space, a private sundeck direct access to the lagoon, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villas enjoy a spacious sundeck, 12-sqm infinity pool, and a bedroom with 1 king-size bed overlooking the ocean, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Family Overwater Villas feature a sundeck with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, PlayStation games console, 1 king-size bed, and bunk beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas feature duplex accommodation so it's an ideal choice for families or groups travelling together. The spacious villas offer a deck with sun loungers and a plunge pool, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed plus a twin bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 kids.

Guests staying in the Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villa and Club Two Bedroom Beach pool Villa enjoy exclusive access The Club lounge. Benefits of the lounge include:

- Breakfast

- Afternoon tea

- Apéritif with canapés

- Premium spirits and refreshments served throughout the day.

Reef (all day international buffet restaurant featuring live cooking stations). Suan Bua (traditional Thai cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Azzuri Mare (Italian cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Coral Bar & Lounge (casual beachfront lounge open for snacks and refreshments throughout the day). Aqua Bar (overwater bar serving light fare). 

Infinity swimming pool with children's pool. SPA Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Multi-purpose sports court which includes tennis, volleyball and badminton. PADI Diving centre*. Water sports* including windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing (complimentary use of non-motorised water sports). Camp Safari (4-9 years). E-Zone (10-17 years). Pool table. Football table. Board games. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Babysitting service*. Laundry service*. Concierge. 

5 nights for stays 25 Dec–31 Dec.

No checkouts permitted on 30 or 31 Dec.

* 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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dolphin excursion

Jun 4, 2025 Curious41904696214

Logo , Maahidh , Faruk are the best people for the job. We did dolphins excursion unfortunately we didn't find one but it was good exprience, Also we did mini sub marine, that was also a nice exprience. We can see all fishes we can only dream of. Overall must do activities.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best service of house keeper

Jun 3, 2025 FarAway49246202507

Mr. Samsul he is housekeeper , he’s good service. Good kindness and very good everything … and this hotel best of location , I am impressed by the service of this hotel, especially these two staffs. Another one is a receptionist named Mr. V….. I can't remember. But overall, I am impressed with the hotel, its beauty, food and privacy.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relax and Enjoy

Jun 3, 2025 Greg R Adelaide, Australia

We stayed at the Centa during the shoulder season when the wind is somewhat stronger and on occasions it rains, but our stay in the overwater sunset villa 62 was very enjoyable. In this season there are fewer guests and the resort is less busy. We have found all staff very friendly and helpful, especially our cocktail specialist, Shafiq in the… Read more
We stayed at the Centa during the shoulder season when the wind is somewhat stronger and on occasions it rains, but our stay in the overwater sunset villa 62 was very enjoyable. In this season there are fewer guests and the resort is less busy. We have found all staff very friendly and helpful, especially our cocktail specialist, Shafiq in the Aqua Bar and his colleague Siva as well as Kal in the Reef restaurant and Pat and Milli in Reception. The house reef out from the dive centre was an excellent spot for snorkelling. Here we saw a school of squid, a turtle feeding, reef and nurse sharks (not at all any threat or danger) and many interesting fish. Read less
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Jun 2, 2025 Chee keong C

Beautiful and cozy ambience. We enjoyed the lovely scrumptious breakfast at The Club very much. A big thank you to Mary who showed great hospitality and served us well. A cherishable breakfast time for our whole family. Thank you very much!
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Jun 1, 2025 briansR453KL

Stayed 3 nights with my wife, stepson and his girlfriend. This resort is definitely 5 stars through out. Food and service at the three restaurants was excellent. Service by everyone was 101%. Rooms over ocean are huge and bathrooms are as big as bedrooms. Snorkeling right from our balcony: live coral and fish everywhere. Nice gym. Resort looks… Read more
Stayed 3 nights with my wife, stepson and his girlfriend. This resort is definitely 5 stars through out. Food and service at the three restaurants was excellent. Service by everyone was 101%. Rooms over ocean are huge and bathrooms are as big as bedrooms. Snorkeling right from our balcony: live coral and fish everywhere. Nice gym. Resort looks brand new despite having been built in 2009. General. Manager is always out and about to ensure the place operates like a Swiss watch. Read less