The Beach House at Manafaru - Maldives Overview Introduction
- Property Overview - 
The island sits at the most northerly tip of the Maldives, in the pristine, lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll, little explored by foreigners and totally un-polluted by the noise of passing speedboats. What many people don’t know is that that further north you go, the more lush and green the islands become. So while Manafaru is fringed by those exquisite, powder-white beaches for which the Maldives are famous, it also has a jungle-filled interior ripe for exploration.
The island recreates the style and charm of traditional Maldivian hospitality, while seamlessly blending Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to its overall appeal. The resort offers a level of serenity unsurpassed in the Maldives.
Sleek, contemporary and sexy, The island offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few. Each villa and suite offers a private pool, complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations. World-class cuisine from all corners of the world combined with countless on- and off-shore recreational facilities round up the truly supreme character of the The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.
- Location
The beautiful island is located in the North Atolls in the Maldives, Haa Alifu Atoll. From Hulhule Airport you need proximately 45 minutes by Airline transfer time. On the Island Hanimaandhoo the speedboat will transfers you in 30 minutes to your dream holiday.
- Quick Facts:
Property type: Resort
Distance from airport: 318.00 Km
Total no. of rooms: 68
No. of room types: 6
Accepted credit cards: 
Address: The Beach House at Manafaru, Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives
- Airport Transfer:
Upon arrival at Malé International Airport, guests will be met by a representative from The Beach House who will transport them to the 45 minute domestic flight. This allows guests the chance to fly over some of the most beautiful Maldivian islands.
Transfer is by domestic flight from Male international airport to Hanimaadhoo airport (50 min) and the a speed boat journey of 35 minutes from the domestic airport to the beach house at Manafaru.
Depending on weather conditions, night transfer may not always be available. in which case night arrival guests shall overnight in Male' and transfer provided the next day on the fist available flight
Due to the fact that the local flights are pre-scheduled, there may be situations where immediate connection is not possible. If a connection is not available within at least 2 hours it is advisable either to book day-use hotel or an over night hotel depending on your arrival flight.
Airport transfer modes available: 
Sea plane transfer.
The Beach House at Manafaru - Maldives - Accommodation
- Accomodation Overview
Once on land, guests will make their home in one of The Beach House’s 68 luxurious villas where they will enjoy full reign of their own private pool, along with the services of a butler who will tend to their every need. All villas feature every modern technological convenience, whilst traditional Maldivian style is celebrated in architectural details from the open-air en-suite design to the thatched roofing.
Accommodations include 16 Beach Villas (1647 sq. ft. or 153 sq. m.), 12 Beach Suites (2422 sq. ft. or 225 sq. m.), 38 Over-Water Villas (1572 sq. ft. or 146 sq. m.) one Grand Water Pavilion (4510 sq. ft. or 419 sq. m.) and a Grand Land Pavilion (7459 sq. ft. or 693 sq. m.). Each land accommodation will also have its own private cabana, as well as natural elements incorporating the landscape.
Exotic woods, domed ceilings and comfortable furnishings combine for enticing “beachy” interiors, while over-water villas will be outfitted with see-through flooring to reveal life beneath the ocean surface. Each villa will also be set with up-to-the-second conveniences, including high-speed wireless Internet access, LCD TV, DVD/CD player, luxuriant bath amenities, and of course impeccable service.
- Water Villa With Pool - (21 rooms / units) 
The Maldivian-style villas stretch out into the lagoon and are perched over water. These intimate and well-appointed villas feature ample decks with infinity edged pools, breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean with glass paneled floors that allow quiet observation of the marine life throughout the day or in the evening moonlight. Steps leading directly into the soft sandy lagoon provide immediate access to the inviting crystal clear waters. Partially open air bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs complete the Maldivian ambiance of the Water Villas.
- Available facilities and amenities:
- Beach Villa With Pool - (16 rooms / units) 
Leisurely spread throughout the island’s lush vegetation, the thatched-roof Maldivian-style villas are all generously sized and elegantly decorated. Soft silhouettes, exhilarating surroundings and simple understated elegance capture the ambiance. Outdoor bathrooms feature low lying oversized bathtubs, open air rain showers and a sun deck with cozy loungers. Each Beach Villa boasts a private cabana directly on the beach for whiling away the hours and enjoying the scenic lagoon with its soft white sands.
- Available facilities and amenities:
- Ocean Villa With Pool - (17 rooms / units) 
This is a new room category, same as the water villas, additional facilites that are available includes sauna, steam and hydro shower.
- Available facilities and amenities:
- Beach Suite With Pool - (12 rooms / units) 
The Beach Suites have been designed to enhance the entire vacation experience with world-class comfort and sumptuous elegance. These suites are encompassed with the lush vegetation of the island allowing guests to sink into a lulling tropical reverie. Separate areas for socializing, dining and sleeping provide all the comfort and room one may desire. Open air bathrooms feature lavish Jacuzzi bathtubs and rain showers whilst each Beach Suite also boats a private beach cabana.
- Available facilities and amenities:
- Grand Water Pavilion 2 Bedroom - (01 rooms / units) 
The Grand Water Pavilion represents the most refined and exclusive pedigrees of taste, style and sophistication. Immersed in understated and elegant décor, this pavilion offers sweeping panoramas of the Indian Ocean, two bedrooms, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, private dining area, a spacious lounge with 40’’ LCD TV and large private sun deck.
Note:
- If booked 90 days before arrival a non-refundable deposit for the first night is charged upon confirmation.
- Full non-refundable payment for this room type is required 90 days before arrival or upon confirmation if booked within 90 days.
- Available facilities and amenities:
- Grand Beach Pavilion 2 Bedroom - (01 rooms / units) 
The Grand Beach Pavilion features the ultimate in privacy, luxury and service. Two bedrooms, dining room, separate dressing area, two open-air bathrooms, sauna, steam room, massage treatment room, Jacuzzi, two swimming pools and state-of-art entertainment enhancements including a 40" LCD TV make the Grand Beach Pavilion the ultimate accommodation experience.
Note:
- If booked 90 days before arrival a non-refundable deposit for the first night is charged upon confirmation.
- Full non-refundable payment for this room type is required 90 days before arrival or upon confirmation if booked within 90 days.
- Available facilities and amenities:
The Beach House at Manafaru - Maldives - Food and Beverage
- Food & Beverage
Guests will have their pick of three restaurants, offering gourmet dining in a range of international flavors and styles, including freshest seafood and Maldivian specialties. The main restaurant, Four Corners , will be a relaxed affair serving buffet-style and a la carte international cuisine throughout the day. The international grill, Medium Rare, will be open for dinner, with grilled international delicacies prepared with flamboyance for all to see. And for intriguing Asian cuisine, Saffron will be located over-the-water for dinner. Room service will be available around-the-clock, while multiple bars and a wine cellar will offer cocktails and rare and vintage wines. A Sorbet Butler will also roam the resort’s many beaches, offering cool refreshment under the sun.
Available Meal plans: Bed n Breakfast Halfboard Fullboard
- Four Corners
As its name suggests, the all-day Four Corners restaurant offers cuisine from around the world, cooked using the finest local ingredients. Feast on ‘Indian Ocean King Scallops terrine with Gazpacho Sorbet’one day and a good old fashioned hamburger the next. You can also choose between buffet and a la carte.
- Saffron
Dining locations don’t get much more romantic than the cutting-edge, over-water Asian-fusion restaurant Saffron which specializes in local delicacies such as ‘Confit of Duck Salad wrapped in betel leaf’ with wider Asian influences.
- Medium Rare
Exquisite fresh local lobster, melt-in-your-mouth Black Wagyu steaks and fresh line caught fish are all the rage at Medium Rare, where food is considered art and everything is prepared with great ceremony right in front of you, in the central open kitchen.
- Salt Water
Stargaze from a cushion-stuffed hammock suspended over the edge of the deck at the Beach House’s sultry Salt Water bar. Let the sound of live acoustic music wash over and admit you’re finally succumbing to the utter tranquility of your surroundings.
- Infiniti
The low-key Maldivian Infiniti Bar has a deck and swimming pool that extends lazily over the water and an utterly chilled bare-foot luxury vibe to match.
- Amazon
Imagine a fairytale pool of clear water in a rainforest and you’ll begin to understand the vibe at Amazon, a traditional Maldivian-style bar. The pool, fed by a waterfall which gurgles playfully away in the background, has submerged seating and a number of water-jets.
- The Cellar
Wine connoisseurs will rejoice at the resort’s well-stocked wine cellar and its world-class, infinitely knowledgeable sommelier. If you’d like, we can arrange a whole dinner for you in the cellar. A treasure trove of innovative wines, the world’s most respected will vie for space with an impressive selection of rare and vintage labels.
- Destination Dining
What the Beach House does particularly well is the personalized dining experience. You will find a fleet of mobile chefs at hand to arrange private dinners in secluded over-water pavilions or in the comfort of your own villa.
The Beach House at Manafaru - Maldives - Facilities & Services
- Facilities & Services
The island got their own Sorbet Butler who circulates round both the infiniti and Amazon pools dispensing refreshing sorbet. We also have two additional private islands that can be used for intimate dinners or for jet-skiers so they do not disturb other guests. Why not touch the treetops on the bungee trampolines, available to guests of all ages? We’d also love to organize visits to neighboring islands. This part of the Maldives has great cultural significance. It is said that if you visit nearby Utheem Palace and make a wish, it will come true.
Shui Spa let your aches and tensions flow away when entering the spas sanctuary of harmony and serenity, surrounded only by the music of water.
- Available Facilities
Bar Laundry Safe Deposit Coffee shop Lounge area Spa Services Hair Salon / barber Restaurants
- Arrival to the resort
Once arrived to the hulhule international airport you should again take a flight to Kaadedhoo airport (2nd photo shows the Kaadedhoo airport lounge) afterwards a speed boat from the resort will pick you up from Kaadedhoo Island and takes you to the resort.
- Island beach and lagoon
The island has got one of the best beaches in Maldives and the lagoon is filled with beautiful colorful corals, great for snorkeling...
- Island Views
The island has great views from sun rise to sun set. This is a far away resort however has got lot of unique features...
- Swimpool
The island has got a swim pool built with bushes and trees covering up and a pool just next to the lagoon..
- Shui Spa
Shui is an exquisite, luxurious escape, hidden away at the island’s heart in the midst of virgin vegetation, where only the sounds of nature can be heard. Dotted intermittently throughout the foliage and joined by a series of small bridges are the five elements treatment villas, Ayurvedic villas, Thai yoga and Japanese Shiatsu gazebos, a manicure & pedicure room and a juice bar counter.
In keeping with the rest of the resort by cherishing all things natural, Shui expands conventional spa services through its home spa service. Treatments incorporate fresh, local ingredients wherever possible and herbs or coconuts are frequently plucked straight from the surrounding trees and gardens, so that you can watch your therapist prepare these fresh ingredients for your unique treatments right in front of your eyes.
With all-around emphasis on a back-to-nature concept and a wholesome lifestyle, Shui offers spa cuisine, designed to be easily digestible and encouraging a healthier way of eating and living, as well as full treatment programs, Ayurvedic therapy and consultations which are available by the spa’s own Ayurvedic doctor. To compliment these holistic treatments, Shui features specialized Yoga and Meditation sessions, helping you in bringing calm and serenity to the body while at the same time attaining a never-before-known state of peacefulness within the mind.
Shui will also introduce periodical presentations of a specialist Healer, an Acupuncture Therapist as well as a Yoga & Meditation Guru.
* Beauty
A local Hair Stylist, trained internationally by Vidal Sassoon, operates our luxurious beauty salon. He is well versed in the science of hair cutting, coloring and hair treatments, enabling him to accentuate and enhance your holiday glamour.
* Shui Retail Boutique
The exquisite Shui retail boutique offers The Pevonia Botanica range, together with a wide range of traditional Asian spa products as well as renowned branded skin care and numerous spa accessories, so that you can take your favorites back to share with a loved one, or simply continue its pleasure in a ‘home spa’ treatment.
- In a Family way
Families will have much to enjoy throughout their stay. The Beach House’s staff of trained childcare professionals will offer parents a little down time for sun, sea and serenity. And teenagers will get a taste of island adventure with age-specific programs such as Overnight Camping and After Dark Land & Sea Safaris, with a tantalizing mix of night dives, sea turtle nesting sites (seasonal) through night-vision goggles, and overnight camping.
- Resort Boutiques
The resort boutique features a wide range of fashion and beachwear, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, arts and crafts, books, magazines and other merchandise from Maldives and around the world. Renowned international brands pair with local craftsmanship to make sure you find that special piece to remember the holiday of a lifetime.
Sri Lankan jewelry is world renowned and our in-house jewelry is no different, offering a wide range of gems and stones. From extravagant rubies, emeralds and sapphires to any girl's best friend, the timeless diamond.
The Beach House at Manafaru - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
- Sports & Activities
It’s a myth that there’s not enough to do in the Maldives. Agreed, it is easy to do absolutely nothing but there is also a wealth of things to do should you want to.
At the Beach House there’s a high-tech gym, outdoor badminton, tennis court, beach volleyball, pool and billiard table, table tennis, two large communal swimming pools and both a PADI diving school and water sports centre.
There are few better places in the world to dive, snorkel or enjoy other water sports. Sea life here is nothing short of astonishing and even the most experienced divers will find underwater excursions a treat.
- Available Facilities
Badminton Laundry Table Tennis Banana Boat Lounge area Tennis court Bar PADI Dive School Volley Ball Billiard/ Snooker Restaurants Wake board Coffee shop Safe Deposit Water Skiing Gym Scuba Diving Windsurfing Hair Salon / barber Spa Services
- Diving
At The Beach Housae at Manafaru Maldives The resorts 5 Star PADI Dive Centre has a team of experts offering a wide range of PADI-certified dive programs for adults and children as young as 8 years old, including a complimentary daily orientation dive. A PADI Open Water Dive qualification can be achieved during a one-week stay. “Bubblemaker” lessons for younger kids and Discover Scuba programs for pre-teens and older are also available.
Two new Bauer Verticus compressors and a separate Nitrox compressor make it possible to dive unlimited, with either Air or Nitrox and The resorts variety of programs include Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water license up to Assistant Instructor and a variety of specialty courses, including Nitrox, Digital under Water Photography, Videography, Underwater scooter and Re-breather courses. Giving the opportunity to the beginners and the experienced divers to enrich their knowledge and improve their diving skills.
The overwhelming hospitality and service are provided by The resorts experienced diving team, English, French, German, Italian and Japanese speaking instructors are on the island at all times and Russian speaking instructors are available upon request at time of reservation.
- Water Sports
The VDWS certified Water sports school ‘Blue’ offers complimentary non-motorized water sports to all guests. A selection of various high class quality equipments are available, such as a large variety of wind surfing boards, catamarans, kids catamaran, canoes, pedal boats, jet skis (featured on a nearby Island), mono skis, water skis, wake boards, banana boat and fun tubes.
- Qualified instructors are available for beginners and more experienced enthusiasts alike.
- Land Sports
At the Beach House we feel you can do as little or as much as you like and our range of activities is extensive offering outdoor badminton, tennis court, beach volleyball, pool and billiards tables, table tennis and a large trampoline.
- Excursions
The resorts excursions are offered both on traditional Maldivian dhonis (hand Crafted wooden boats), chartered speed cruisers and catamarans, featuring visits to local and cultural nearby inhabited islands, Big Game & Traditional Maldivian hand line fishing, snorkeling tutorials and guides. The resort also boats two private islands for more intimate experiences such as private island dining.
- Fitness
A fully equipped gymnasium with a selection of high-end equipments designed to tone, shape and develop muscle tissue are available at The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.
The resorts personal instructors will be available to offer a helping hand for those advanced in Gym work outs or provide a program for those wishing to start visiting the gym on a more regular basis.
If you are interested in one of The resorts Yoga and Meditation sessions with The resorts certified Yoga Guru you can join him during sun set or sunrise and reap the benefits such as lowering ones blood pressure, improving slumber, or simply relieve overall stress levels.
- Gentlemen’s Retreat
Some say the Maldives is a destination that appeals more to women than men. Indeed at many resorts, facilities seem to be geared more towards women. We would like to redress the balance. Gentlemen’s Retreat is a club house/retreat designed primarily with men in mind.
Inside, you will find a 50 LCD TV, relaxing chairs, games consoles, a virtual golf simulator which allows you sample some of the world’s best eighteen-hole golf courses from the comfort of your Maldivian haven, private butlers and lots of snacks from popcorn and nuts to nachos.
- For Kids
We want to keep everyone happy and to allow guests of all ages to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. The resorts kid’s club has its own private pool, a games room and an extensive activity programs including turtle monitoring during the nesting season.
The Beach House at Manafaru - Maldives - Photo Gallery
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