Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo - Maldives - overview introduction
- Property, Picture View - 
- Property Overview:
A tropical dream island far away from the modern world with a total land area of 55,625 square metres.. The island is 300 metres long and 280 metres wide, and is covered by thick tropical vegetation. The total built up area of the island is only 7,060 square metres (12.7% of the total land area). As well as the modern facilities, it has all the natural charm of the any Maldivian Island. It is the most famous dive resort in the Maldives. Probably the best in the World!. In the short history of tourism in the Maldives; Ellaidhoo quickly became, and remains for the moment, The dive island in the country.
A third of the island has a wall at the edge of the land and no sand wither side of it. (There are no bungalows here). The remainder of the island is ringed by an outer coral wall with gaps in. Opposite the reception area there is an overlap, with two walls. The outer walls are no more than 15M from shore and the water in between no more than knee high. People who have been coming here for years remember fondly when there were no walls and the beaches stretched out to where the walls are now.The resort requires that all guests must be divers.
- Location:
This beautiful island is located on the eastern fringes of Ari Atoll, about 42 km from Male’ International Airport and 40 km from Male’ (the capital island of Maldives).
- Quick Facts:
Property type: Resort
Distance from airport: 42.00 Km
Total no. of rooms: 112
No. of room types: 4
Accepted credit cards: 
Address: Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, North Ari atoll, Maldives
- Airport Transfer:
Transfer time between the airport and the resort is about 25 minutes by seaplane. Night transfer is not provided.
* Transfers available only between 0615hrs - 1600hrs.
* Night arrivals cannot be transferred to the resort during the night. All night arrivals will be transferred to the resort during daylight.
* Hand luggage max. 5 kg, others max. 20 kg (excess luggage will be charged USD 2.00 per kg return accordingly).
* Transfer for infants (0 - 2 years) is provided free of change provided that no seat is occupied.
* Transfer rates are subject to increase if fuel surcharges are imposed.
* Full flight details must be received 10 days prior to arrival date to guarantee the seaplane transfer.
Airport transfer modes available: 
Sea plane Transfer.
Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo - Maldives - Accommodation Room Villa Suites
- Accommodation Overview
The island is blessed with amazingly colourful coral reefs, fine white sandy beaches and a turquoise lagoon, making it perfect for those seeking unspoiled surrounds in which to relax. There's a great range of amenities, including all the water sports under the sun, restaurants, bars and regular evening entertainment. The main bar doesn't close until the last guest leaves at night - now that's service for you!
- Standard Room - (14 rooms / units)
These Rooms are built as two separate rooms in a single story structure and are located just behind the Beach Bungalows. These rooms open out to the garden area with lush palm trees and pristine footpaths leading the way to the beach.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Hair Dryer Mini bar Amenity kit Hot & Cold fresh water Open-air bath room Beach towels IDD Telephone Tea / Coffee Cable / Satellite TV
- Superior Room - (28 rooms / units)
These Rooms are built in blocks of four rooms as two story structure. With two rooms on each floor, they are the ideal choice for families or groups of friends on holiday.These rooms are beach front and have the view of the ocean.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Complementary toiletries Mini bar Amenity kit Hair Dryer Open-air bath room Beach towels Hot & Cold fresh water Tea / Coffee Cable / Satellite TV IDD Telephone
- Beach Bungalow - (46 rooms / units)
Designed as separate private single storey units and open out to offer an amazing view of the ocean.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Complementary toiletries Mini bar Amenity kit Hair Dryer Open-air bath room Beach towels Hot & Cold fresh water Tea / Coffee Cable / Satellite TV IDD Telephone
- Water Bungalow - (24 rooms / units)
New additions to the island. Built on stilts as two independent bungalows in a single over-water unit to provide guests a magnificent sea view.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Built over-water IDD Telephone Amenity kit Cable / Satellite TV King size bed available Balcony Complementary toiletries Mini bar Bath tub Hair Dryer Open-air bath room Beach towels Hot & Cold fresh water Tea / Coffee
Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo - Maldives - Food and Beverage Restaurant
- Food & Beverage
There is a lot to choose from when it comes to cuisine on offer at the Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo. Expect delectable fares at both the main restaurant and the A la Carte restaurant and an impressive selection of beverages and aperitifs from the main Bar.
- Madi Restaurent
Mealtime is always an enjoyable occasion at the Madi Restaurant with a wide choice of delicious spreads from around the world served buffet style for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
* Breakfast - 7.30 am-10.00 am
* Lunch - 12.30 pm-2.00 pm
* Dinner - 8.00 pm-10.00 pm
- Malamathi Restaurant And Bar
For the freshest catch of the day, a meal at the Seafood Restaurant at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo should not be missed. It’s an elegant gourmet restaurant with a casual atmosphere serving up tasty dishes from an A la Carte menu. They also serve up a fantastic choice of beverages.
Exclusively for Water Bungalows guests.
o Breakfast - 7.30 am-10.00 am
o Lunch - 12.30 pm-2.00 pm
o Dinner - 8.00 pm-10.00 pm
- Iruohsnee Bar
The Main Sunset Bar at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, Iruohsnee Bar is located in a prime spot and offers guests hours of relaxation with a favorite drink. It is the ideal place to watch the world go by while sipping a favorite drink from a wide variety of aperitifs and beverages that are on the menu.
* Open – 10 am - Midnight
- All Inclusive - what is included?
Buffet breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Unlimited alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage Services, House wine - Red & White, bottled water (Excludes premium liquors, wines, champagne and fruit juices) High-rise tea and mid night snack.
- valid until 31st Oct 2009
- subject to change
Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo - Maldives - Facilities & Services - Recreation
- Facilities & Services
Recreational options for guests include hours of indulgence at the Sanctuary Spa; unwinding at the Disco to the music of a Live Entertainment Band; enjoying Diving; or even trying out some outdoor sports such as Tennis and even Beach Volley Ball. The gymnasium offers exhilarating workout sessions, managed by professional instructors, for health conscious guests on holiday.
- Available Facilities:
Baby Cot Jacuzzi Sauna Bar Laundry Souvenir Shop Coffee shop Porters Spa Services First Aid Restaurants Steam Bath Internet desk with PC Safe Deposit Wirlpool Internet dial-up
- Ellaidhoo Sanctuary Spa
There is nothing much better than a nice massage after a wild day at Ellaidhoo Island Resort.
- Walking up the isle of bliss
This is no fairy tale. This backdrop is the most amazing looking scene you could ever imagine for a celebration of love - a clear blue sky as marquee and silky white sand as a carpet with shady palms dancing and the breeze and the music of gently lapping waves. Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo offers romance as an experience.
Enjoy a complete wedding ceremony that includes the cake structure and wedding cake, a tropical floral bouquet for the bride, tropical fruit punch for the invitees and even a bottle of Champagne for the toast! And after the ceremony, the couple will be treated to a cruise on a traditional Dhoni, a scrumptious private candlelit dinner on the beach, a Spa treatment and many more exciting services to make the romantic experience a memorable one.
The Wedding Services Experienced at the Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo include the following
Dress
The Bride will be provided with a jacket and a wrap-around while the Groom will be provided a long sarong and t-shirt.
Wedding Ceremony
• Bottle of Champagne for the toast
• Cake structure and wedding cake
• Tropical floral bouquet for the bride
• Tropical fruit punch for the invitees
• Photo package: 40 - 5'x 7' photographs with album and a photo CD
• Framed photo and a gift from the Management and Staff of Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo
• Cruise on a traditional Dhoni (Maldivian Boat) with champagne
Honeymoon
• Upgrade at no extra cost to a ‘Water Bungalow’ on availability, if accommodation is booked in any other category
• Champagne breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Exclusive candlelit dinner with a bottle of sparkling wine served on the Beach
• Spa treatment for the couple
• Framed certificate from Dhonveli Beach & Spa Resort
Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
- Sports & Activities
The resort offers a range of sports both indoor and outdoor games, and here some of the facilities and activities are; Gym work out, Aerobics, Spinning Sauna and Jacuzzi, Billiards, Squash, Tennis etc. While you are in the Sports Centre you can enjoy your drinks at the Dhoara Bar located besides of the reception. Water Sports Centre is located in Maagaa Island and offers wind surfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing, jet skiing etc. If you feel like it, you can join our staff for a game of football, volleyball, bedminton or table tennis. Stress relieving Thai Massage which is available with a Complimentary Steam Bath & Jacuzzi, experiances on your own to make your holday comfort package.
- Available Facilities:
Aerobics Fishing trips Sauna Baby Cot Floodlit tennis court Scooter/ Jet Ski Badminton Foot Ball Scuba Diving Banana Boat Gym Snorkeling Bar Internet desk with PC Souvenir Shop Beach Volley Internet dial-up Spa Services Billiard/ Snooker Jacuzzi Squash Boating Karaoke Steam Bath Canoeing Knee Board Table Tennis Catamaran Sailing Laundry Tennis court Coffee shop Live Music Volley Ball Darts PADI Dive School Wake board Discotheque Porters Water Skiing Excursions Restaurants Windsurfing First Aid Safe Deposit Wirlpool
- Diving
Ellaidhoo has one of the best house reefs of any resort island in the Maldives, just 20 metres away from the beach. Lobsters, turtles, white tip and grey reef sharks, jack fish, barracudas and tune fish, just to name a few, can be observed among the beautiful multi coloured soft corals of the house reef. If you are lucky, you may also see manta and eagle rays passing by. To the south of the island there is a vertical drop off up to 25 metres with caves at three different levels starting from 6 metres. There is also a small wreck providing shelter for all kinds of small and large fish. Tourists from resort island as far as North Male' atoll visits on diving excursions to see the spectacular house reef of Ellaidhoo. Sub Aqua - famous for operating diving schools around the world runs our dive school with qualified diving instructors and offers courses for beginners and experianced divers in German and English Language.
- Snorkeling
A splendid house reef teeming with marine life! Spend hour and hours simply watching the world go by underwater while exploring some of the best coral reefs in the world.
- Half day Island Hopping
Sun, sea, sand and a boat to take visitors from one to another! Each island in the Maldives is unique and most islands are uninhabited. Discover secluded islands and inhabited ones while island hopping.
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