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Hurawalhi Island Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives · Independent · Grand Luxury
Hurawalhi Island Resort opened in December 2016 as an adults-only Lhaviyani Atoll sanctuary — 90 keys anchored by 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, a submerged dining room beneath the lagoon floor. The resort limits guests to ages 15 and above and sits near a house reef accessible from overwater villas — the undersea restaurant seats 16 guests surrounded by coral and marine life at five meters depth.
- 90 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Rooms from 1,130 sq ft (105 m²)
About Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Forbes Travel Guide named it Five-Star for 2026.
- The overwater villas include stairs straight down into the sea, along with infinity plunge pools.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,130 sq ft (105 m²).
History
Hurawalhi Island Resort opened in December 2016 as an adults-only Lhaviyani Atoll sanctuary — 90 keys anchored by 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, a submerged dining room beneath the lagoon floor.
Restaurants and bars
- J.F.K. – Junk Food Kitchen — Restaurant · Upscale fast food / gourmet junk food, vegan and meat option · Chef Executive Chef (unnamed)
- 5.8 Undersea Restaurant — Restaurant
- Canneli Restaurant — Restaurant · International and Asian
- Kashibo, Taste of Asia — Restaurant · Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese
- JFK (Junk Food Kitchen) — Restaurant · Vegan comfort food
- Coco Bar — Bar
- Kashibo bar — Bar · Asian-inspired beverages, shochu cocktails
- Champagne Pavilion — Restaurant
Experiences
- Hurawalhi Marine Biology Centre — Workshops and guided excursions led by a resident marine biologist, focused on reef manta rays.
- Champagne Pavilion sunsets — Over-water pavilion for Champagne and canapés at sunset.
- Prodivers guided diving and snorkelling — Scheduled guided diving and snorkelling trips, equipment sales, rental and repair, and a PADI 5-star training centre.
- Sunset dolphin cruises — Sunset dolphin cruises, private luxury sailing and deep sea fishing are offered as activities.
- Ocean watersports — Jet skis, wakeboarding, windsurfing, kayaks and catamaran sailing, plus speedboat snorkelling, manta and dolphin safaris.
- Free snorkelling equipment — Snorkelling equipment, including snorkel vest, available free at the Prodivers hut.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Water sports
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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