Filitheyo Island - Maldives - overview introduction
- Property, Picture View - 
- Property Overview:
This relaxed and beautiful island is situated in the unspoilt and secluded North Nilande Atoll. Covered in dense tropical vegetation and surrounded by dazzling white sand beaches this is a true hideaway resort. Lying amidst unexplored reef Filitheyo offers the perfect opportunity to dive or snorkel and experience the spectacular and colourful world thriving below the surface of the crystal clear waters. Your home for the duration of your stay in Filitheyo will be a thatched roofed, air conditioned villa, dotted amongst the palm trees and affording wonderful views out to sea.
With a restaurant offering a choice of international and local dishes, barbecues on the beach under the stars and a warm, convivial atmosphere in the bar your evenings will be as sumptuous as the rest of your day. And if all of this isn't enough try your hand at one of the many other water sports on offer, island hop to some of the surrounding native islands or work out in the fitness room. This delightful retreat offers rustic charm, a touch of sophistication and amazing marine life. A true tropical island get away.
- Location:
This resort is located in the unspoilt North Nilandhe Atoll South of Male' Airport the island is approx. 100m in length and 200m in width , and the distance between the airport and the island is 120.7 Kilometers
- Quick Facts:
Property type: Resort
Distance from airport: 99.99 Km
Total no. of rooms: 125
No. of room types: 4
Accepted credit cards: 
Address: Filitheyo Island Resort, Faafu Atoll, Maldives
- Airport Transfer:
Transfer time between the airport and the resort is about 35 - 40 minutes by seaplane. Night transfer is not provided.
Airport transfer modes available: 
Sea plane Transfer.
Filitheyo Island - Maldives - Accommodation Room Villa Suites
- Accommodation Overview
Choose from an array of 125 Villas scattered around the rim of island. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation the Villas offer a serene and homely lifestyle. The excellent accommodation at Filitheyo all of which have been sympathetically designed to ensure that guests go home having experienced a truly Maldivian retreat.
- Superior Villa - (84 rooms / units)
Each of these bungalow is built to 5 star standards and lies discretely hidden under shady palm trees, and yet each has a spectacular sea view and access to the beach. Due to this sensitive planning the north of the island seems pleasantly uninhabited when viewed from the beach.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Cable / Satellite TV IDD Telephone Balcony Hair Dryer Mini bar Bath tub Hot & Cold fresh water Open-air bath room
- Deluxe Villa - (15 rooms / units)
These air-conditioned rooms are elegantly furnished for your comfort and each has its own terrace. They are all equipped with a mini-bar, telephone, television, stereo-player and desalinate warm and cold water. A particularly charming feature is the open bathroom with its own garden, almost as large as the bedroom!
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Cable / Satellite TV IDD Telephone Balcony Hair Dryer Mini bar Bath tub Hot & Cold fresh water Open-air bath room
- Water Villa - (16 rooms / units)
These offer the height of luxury including a sun-deck and stairs leading straight into the lagoon, a whirlpool in the bathroom and the interior is tastefully fitted out in solid teak, just like the other bungalows.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Hair Dryer Mini bar Balcony Hot & Cold fresh water Open-air bath room Built over-water IDD Telephone Tea / Coffee Cable / Satellite TV Jacuzzi
Filitheyo Island - Maldives - Food and Beverage Restaurant
- Food & Beverage
Filitheyo serves you a magnificent choice of international and local dishes. You will find a delicious selection of fresh meat and poultry dishes, including grilled meats, seafood pasta, plus an excellent choice of fresh mixed salads and tropical fruits in all variations. Those of you with a sweeter tooth will be more than delighted with the ample choice of international deserts available.
Beach buffets and barbecues, including many Maldivian specialties, provide further variety to the menu. The coffee shop offers you a good choice of food and drink á la carte, so you can choose half or full board when booking your holiday. If you fancy finishing the day with a cool drink you might like to visit the beach bar where you will find a good choice of cocktails, beers, fruit juices, wines and non-alcoholic drinks.
Or you might seek the solitude of the beach and the cool sea breeze to enjoy your drink while taking in the breathtaking beauty of sunset in this part of the world; or later on while gazing at the crystal clear starlit skies.
- Main Restaurant
Continuing with the natural feel of the Island the main restaurant offers a wide variety of buffet style cuisines for which we are renowned for.
Serving :
* International and Asian cuisine
* Sashimi/Sushi counter
* Home-made pastries, breads & Jams
* New World Wine list
- Filitheyo Bar
Conveniently located opposite the main restaurant making it an ideal choice for a pre or post dinner drink.
Serving :
* Sensational cocktails
* International selection of wines
* Beers & spirits
* Daily Happy Hours
- The Sunset Bar
Located on the Western side of the Island, the a la carte restaurant has an impressive selection of contemporary international dishes. Take a break from swimming and enjoy a freshly blended juice or a tropical cocktail at the swim up bar next to the Pool.
Serving :
* Freshly blended juices
* Tropical cocktails
* Authentic Italian Coffees
* New World wine
- Dining On Special Request
Have a private dinner set just for you on the beach and enjoy a sumptuous meal with your loved one.
Choose from :
* Beach Dinners – Lobster Menu, Prawn Menu and Chef’s Signature Menu.
* Honeymoon Dinners
* Taste of Thailand
* Vegetarian Options
* The Sunset Restaurant & Bar hosts a weekly
- All inclusive - Limited
Lunch in main restaurant, tea/coffee with snacks (4-6pm daily); all drinks by glass; (including mineral water, soft drinks, beer, house wine during meals, Whiskey, gin, vodka, rum) to be served between 1000 hrs - 2359 hrs only (all drinks consumed after midnight will be charged at the normal price). Two free excursions (1 Island hopping & 1 night fishing) per person per stay.
All-inclusive - Terms and Conditions
- Extras not included in this package will be charged at the normal printed rates at the hotel.
- The following items given are subject to change.
Filitheyo Island - Maldives - Facilities & Services - Recreation
- Facilities & Services
On Filitheyo every guest is special and we try to anticipate your every wish. Service is efficient, caring and unobtrusive - we look after you as if you were part of the family.
- Available Facilities:
Aroma Therapy Internet desk with PC Restaurants Baby Cot Internet dial-up Safe Deposit Bar Jacuzzi Souvenir Shop Coffee shop Jewelry Shop Spa Services First Aid Laundry Swim-up Bar Game Centre Massage Parlor Swimming Pool In-house Doctor Porters
- The Filitheyo Island
TUnlike most of the resorts as you can see from the above aerial pictures the island is fully covered with green crops, bushes and trees. And sorrounding the island is a beautiful lagoon.
- Mandara Spa
The sapa Operated by renowned Spa operators worldwide, Mandara. Relax, rejuvenate and restore with exotic spa treatments designed to indulge you senses. Visit the Spa for a memorable holiday experience.
The Spa at Filitheyo is the perfect place to come and relax and un-wind.
Recapture a sense of oneself to rebalance, relax and rejuvenate.
Choose from a selection of Asian inspired and traditional Maldivian treatments.
Filitheyo Island - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
- Sports & Activities
Around Filitheyo you will find the kind of underwater experience which snorkellers and divers dream of. You can dive on both sides of the spectacular local reef where you will find a vast variety of big fish. Of course the island has a lot more recreational activities to offer. Our guests can enjoy a visit to our ultra modern, air-conditioned fitness-centre or choose from one of the other games and sports facilities such as table-tennis, badminton, billiards, volleyball, chess, darts and the local game of carrom among other things.
- Available Facilities:
Aroma Therapy First Aid Porters Baby Cot Fishing trips Restaurants Badminton Foot Ball Safe Deposit Bar Game Centre Scuba Diving Beach Volley Gym Snorkeling Billiard/ Snooker In-house Doctor Souvenir Shop Boating Internet desk with PC Spa Services Canoeing Internet dial-up Swim-up Bar Catamaran Sailing Jacuzzi Swimming Pool Coffee shop Jewelry Shop T.T. Tournaments Cultural Shows Laundry Table Tennis Darts Live Music Volley Ball Discotheque Massage Parlor Water Skiing Excursions PADI Dive School Windsurfing
- Diving
This spaciously built diving centre was designed by professionals. Werner and Lily Lau who own the Dive Base have tremendous knowledge of the Maldives having operated here for many years. The Dive School is superbly equipped with a range of modern and well maintained equipment. As well as the usual stock of regulators and stab jackets, the school has a selection of wet suits and torches. As an extra special experience they offer trips diving in a new dimension with Scubapro underwater scooters.
- Water Sports
Naturally there is a surfing and sailing school on the island, with both English and German speaking instructors available, equipped with 'Top Cat'
Sail around the island in a catamaran or enjoy windsurfing. The waters around the island open up numerous sports avenues for the water sports enthusiast. Catamaran Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing , Snorkeling .
- Recreation
A weekly disco evening at the beach bar, folklore evenings which include 'Bodu Beru' or even a magician or a fire-swallower for your entertainment. Catamarans and Hi-Fly surf-boards and gear.
Recreational Activities include:
* Crab Racing * Billiards * Volleyball * Table tennis * Selection of board games * Gymnasium
- Excursions
Excursion Facilities include:
* Maldives morning fishing * Night Fishing - The traditional Maldivian way! * Honey Moon Excursions to a local uninhabited island * Island Hopping – ½ day adventure * Snorkeling Excursions * Full Day snorkeling Safari * Night Snorkeling
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