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The Island Escape
About this stay
Set in North Ari Atoll, The Island Escape is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island. Its listing includes a restaurant. 2 guest reviews give it an average of 5.0 out of 5.
The feed lists 23 facilities for The Island Escape. For food and drink it names bars, coffee, minibar and restaurant.
In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, free wi-fi, minibar, safe and tv. Services include 24-hour front desk, atm, concierge, housekeeping and laundry service.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bars
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free bottled water
- Garden
- Gift shop
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Minibar
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
All 23 facilities
- Safe
- Smoking area
- TV
- Toiletries
- Wedding services
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Getting there
The Island Escape lies about 60 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 Lilac Stay (on the same island), Holiday Homely Rasdhoo (on the same island) and Brickwood Ganduvaru (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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No written guest reviews are attached to The Island Escape in the feed yet. The booking page shows the most recent ratings when they exist.
Good to know
Families: no family-specific facilities are listed; ask the property about cots and connecting rooms.
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 The Island Escape, 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 Island Escape ranks 93 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 Island Escape
Where is The Island Escape?
The Island Escape is in North Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 60 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Lilac Stay (on the same island).
Is The Island Escape a resort or a guesthouse?
The Island Escape is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about The Island Escape?
Guests rate The Island Escape 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews.
What facilities does The Island Escape have?
The feed lists 23 facilities, including a restaurant.
How do you get to The Island Escape from the airport?
The Island Escape is about 60 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 The Island Escape suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for The Island Escape, 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 Island Escape?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Lilac Stay (on the same island), Holiday Homely Rasdhoo (on the same island) and Brickwood Ganduvaru (on the same island).
How do I check availability at The Island Escape?
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