It has been more than one month since we have returned from an amazing Bodufolhudhoo Island vacation. We were a bit worried how we would get to the Island, but the Holiday Village Retreat owner Bary arranged everything perfectly. During our stay, two nice guys were taking care of us. The accommodation is in terraced rooms and well equipped; a kettle, hairdryer and safe. The food was good and we had plenty of it, but you can not have it in a form of buffet, as the hotel is really small and there is quite tricky food transportation to the Island. You can order breakfast, lunch and diner 2 hours before eating. The public beach is surrounded by corals and plenty of colorful fish of different…
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Holiday Village Retreat
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About this stay
Holiday Village Retreat is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island in North Ari Atoll, Maldives. The facility list names diving and water sports. Guests rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 30 reviews.
The feed lists 17 facilities for Holiday Village Retreat. For food and drink it names snack bar / café and breakfast. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving and motor boat.
In the rooms the listing mentions free wi-fi, safe and terrace. Services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, laundry service and luggage storage.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Snack bar / café
- Breakfast
- Canoe
- Concierge
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Motor boat
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Safe
- Smoking area
- Terrace
Photos
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Getting there
Holiday Village Retreat lies about 84 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé.
Local islands this far from Malé are usually reached by a domestic flight and a speedboat, or by a scheduled ferry or shared speedboat from Malé; the guesthouse can confirm current options and timings.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Castle Inn (on the same island), Bougan Villea Retreat (on the same island) and Surf Retreat (on the same island). On a local island or in the city, stays this close share the same streets, beaches and ferry stops, which makes them easy to compare.
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Holiday Village Retreat averages 4.1 out of 5 across 30 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
one day before arrival we were told that the resort was full and we had to go to a bed & breakfast of the neighbors. considerable downgrade, what they have compensated with 3 free excursions. The food would still take place at the holiday village retreat. We have never eaten so badly than there. And if the price later sees the price, it was absolutely not worth it. We also had bad luck with the island itself, it is one of the smallest islands where tourism has not been anticipated.
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes playground.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: no transfer service is listed, so arrange the boat or flight leg in advance.
Local islands: guesthouses sit on inhabited islands where local laws apply, including dress codes away from designated bikini beaches and no alcohol.
Before you book Holiday Village Retreat, check what the rate includes: Maldives rates can be quoted with or without the green tax, service charge, meals and the transfer from Malé, and transfers are often priced per person. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About North Ari Atoll
North Ari Atoll has 249 stays in this guide: 16 resorts and 233 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Holiday Village Retreat ranks 83 of the 94 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.6 out of 5.
North Ari Atoll, known administratively as Alif Alif, lies about 76 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The atoll offers 249 places to stay, divided between 16 resorts on their own private islands and 233 guesthouses on inhabited local islands, with no city hotels. Of these, 94 are rated, with an average guest score of 4.6 out of 5. 106 stays list a private beach, and 155 list diving, reflecting the atoll's appeal to travellers who want reef access alongside beach time.
Read the North Ari Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 249 stays in North Ari.
Questions about Holiday Village Retreat
Where is Holiday Village Retreat?
Holiday Village Retreat is in North Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 84 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Castle Inn (on the same island).
Is Holiday Village Retreat a resort or a guesthouse?
Holiday Village Retreat is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Holiday Village Retreat?
Guests rate Holiday Village Retreat 4.1 out of 5 across 30 reviews.
What facilities does Holiday Village Retreat have?
The feed lists 17 facilities, including diving.
How do you get to Holiday Village Retreat from the airport?
Holiday Village Retreat is about 84 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by a domestic flight and a speedboat, or a scheduled ferry or shared speedboat. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Holiday Village Retreat suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Holiday Village Retreat includes playground. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Holiday Village Retreat?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Castle Inn (on the same island), Bougan Villea Retreat (on the same island) and Surf Retreat (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Holiday Village Retreat?
Choose dates and guests in the booking box on this page. It opens the live availability and rate for Holiday Village Retreat on app.impt.io in a new tab.
More stays in North Ari
249 stays in North Ari Atoll.
