Well.. This was my first trip to Maldives with my wife and son. I was exited as well as worried thinking how will be the hotel and the place. But, from the time I started from India, they guided me so well that I never felt I am out of my country. We missed the last speed boat on 11th Apr 2019 due to flight delay, but they arranged for alternate stay in Male for that night. Next day morning they coordinated and shifted us to the atol. That is the moment when we met Munir who is one man army there. From preparing delicious food till guiding us for all the enjoyment, his gesture, his careness...all unforgettable. He arranged for beach dinner which is one of such beautiful experience. Every…
Home/Hotels/North Ari Atoll/Surf Retreat
Surf Retreat
+19 photos
About this stay
Set in North Ari Atoll, Surf Retreat is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island. Listed facilities include spa treatments and a restaurant. 21 guest reviews give it an average of 4.8 out of 5.
The feed lists 25 facilities for Surf Retreat. For food and drink it names 24-hour room service, breakfast, cafe, coffee and minibar.
Wellness and leisure entries: free newspaper. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, free wi-fi, iron and board, minibar and refrigerator. Services include 24-hour front desk, babysitting service, housekeeping and laundry service.
Facilities
- 24-hour room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting service
- Balcony
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Climate control
- Coffee
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free bottled water
- Free newspaper
- Garden
- Housekeeping
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Library
All 25 facilities
- Minibar
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Sofa bed
- TV
- Toiletries
Photos
The gallery holds 25 photos from the property's own listing. Open it from the mosaic above to see every image at full width.
Getting there
Surf 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 Bougan Villea Retreat (on the same island), Leisure Inn Folhudhoo (on the same island) and Holiday Village 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.
Open the location in Google Maps ↗Guest reviews
Surf Retreat averages 4.8 out of 5 across 21 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
The island is very quiet and relaxing with beautiful resident reef. The guesthouse is clean with spacious king-size rooms. Bathroom ensuite. The customer service it's true 5 stars. Our host Mounir was extremely helpful and friendly. Also amazing cook - best grilled snapper we're ever had :) Highly recommend to anyone on budget but with high expectations :)
A great place to stay in Maldives. Nice atmosphere, a clean room, delicious foods and amazing excursions. We enjoyed the house reef around the island (it's just in front of the bikini beach) and the one-day trip to Mathiveri Finolhu, Bodufolhudhoo has a lot to offer. On top of that, the staffs at Surf Retreat were really nice. Highly recommended!
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes babysitting service.
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 Surf 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, Surf Retreat ranks 55 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 Surf Retreat
Where is Surf Retreat?
Surf 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 Bougan Villea Retreat (on the same island).
Is Surf Retreat a resort or a guesthouse?
Surf Retreat is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Surf Retreat?
Guests rate Surf Retreat 4.8 out of 5 across 21 reviews.
What facilities does Surf Retreat have?
The feed lists 25 facilities, including spa treatments and a restaurant.
How do you get to Surf Retreat from the airport?
Surf 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 Surf Retreat suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Surf Retreat includes babysitting service. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Surf Retreat?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Bougan Villea Retreat (on the same island), Leisure Inn Folhudhoo (on the same island) and Holiday Village Retreat (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Surf Retreat?
Choose dates and guests in the booking box on this page. It opens the live availability and rate for Surf Retreat on app.impt.io in a new tab.
More stays in North Ari
249 stays in North Ari Atoll.
