4 nights at the Castaway Retreat👍🏼 We were picked up from the harbor by our host, Razeen, and went to the hotel. The courtyard is very clean and beautifully planted. Our room was big enough (for three people), and the bathroom was very nicely laid out, clean, and had an outdoor shower👍🏼 They offer a variety of excursions, all of which are affordable. Razeen and the entire team were very friendly and tried to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The island as a whole is very quiet, and the beaches are clean and well-maintained. Absolutely a place to find peace and relaxation. The transport to Dihgurah was well-organized and pleasant. There are shops where you can find everything you…
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The Castaway Retreat
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About this stay
Set in North Ari Atoll, The Castaway Retreat is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island. Its listing includes diving, a restaurant and water sports. Guests rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 41 reviews.
The feed lists 22 facilities for The Castaway Retreat. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, breakfast, cafe and restaurant. On the water side the list includes diving, sailing and surf.
In the rooms the listing mentions free wi-fi, safe and tv. Services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, laundry service, luggage storage and shuttle service.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Snack bar / café
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Concierge
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Sailing
- Shops
- Shuttle service
- Smoking area
All 22 facilities
- Supermarket
- Surf
- TV
- Wheelchair accessible
Photos
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Getting there
The Castaway Retreat lies about 90 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 66 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
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 Shifa Lodge Maldives (on the same island), The Dreamscape Villa (on the same island) and Feridhoo Inn (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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The Castaway Retreat averages 4.5 out of 5 across 41 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
We have been here for 10 wonderful days! This guesthouse offers an excellent balance of price and quality. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, this is the place to stay. Everything you need is here. However, there’s one issue on this island, as in many other beautiful places in our world—trash 😒 I understand that getting rid of garbage on an island is even more challenging, but I hope people will eventually realize the dangers of pollution, and one day we’ll see only perfectly white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water 😌
Very beautiful and cozy accommodation. The owner and his wife are fantastic and very friendly people. We enjoyed talking with them. Before the accommodation, they asked us if we have any allergies or if we don't eat certain foods. They cooks great food. They try to use local ingredients so everything is fresh and tasty. The rooms are cleaned every day. I fell in love with their outdoor shower. :-) The beach is about 10 minutes from the hotel. We loved the whole island and hope to see you again. We miss you. Lucka and Robert
Good to know
Families: no family-specific facilities are listed; ask the property about cots and connecting rooms.
Accessibility: the property is listed as wheelchair accessible; confirm the specific rooms and boat transfer.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
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 The Castaway 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, The Castaway Retreat ranks 57 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 The Castaway Retreat
Where is The Castaway Retreat?
The Castaway Retreat is in North Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 90 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Shifa Lodge Maldives (on the same island).
Is The Castaway Retreat a resort or a guesthouse?
The Castaway Retreat is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about The Castaway Retreat?
Guests rate The Castaway Retreat 4.5 out of 5 across 41 reviews.
What facilities does The Castaway Retreat have?
The feed lists 22 facilities, including diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to The Castaway Retreat from the airport?
The Castaway Retreat is about 90 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 nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, about 66 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is The Castaway Retreat suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for The Castaway Retreat, such as family rooms, a kids' pool or babysitting. Ask the property about children's ages, cots and connecting rooms before booking.
What other stays are near The Castaway Retreat?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Shifa Lodge Maldives (on the same island), The Dreamscape Villa (on the same island) and Feridhoo Inn (on the same island).
How do I check availability at The Castaway Retreat?
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