They greeted me with a bouquet of flowers. It was very welcoming. The room was pleasant. It was clean. The food was delicious. The island was cozy and beautiful. I came for a day to explore the area. I enjoyed everything. We have already booked 6 rooms for the fall, and we will be visiting with a large group.
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Kriulhiya Maldives
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About this stay
Set in South Ari Atoll, Kriulhiya Maldives is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island. The facility list names a private beach and diving. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
The feed lists 12 facilities for Kriulhiya Maldives. No restaurant or bar appears in the list, so check meal arrangements before you book. On the water side the list includes diving.
In the rooms the listing mentions free wi-fi and safe. Services include 24-hour front desk, atm, laundry service and luggage storage.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Private beach
- Safe
- Smoking area
Photos
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Getting there
Kriulhiya Maldives lies about 77 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 38 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 Bird Beak Beach (on the same island), Green Leaf Guest House Omadhoo (on the same island) and Kuri Tourist Guest House (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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Kriulhiya Maldives averages 4.4 out of 5 across 14 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
I would like to thank Kirulhiya for great hospitality, everything was well organized, especially meals - all meals were served on the beach in the shade of the trees, also impressive excursions to mantas and whale shark, we spent a memorable time in Kirulhiya on Ohmadoo. Thank you so much!
great place to have a holidays with children. delicious food, new rooms, daily cleaning. food on the seashore with a beautiful view, tourist beach in 400m. very attentive staff, they meet, see off, help with transfers and organizing excursions
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 Kriulhiya Maldives, 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 South Ari Atoll
South Ari Atoll has 167 stays in this guide: 20 resorts and 147 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Kriulhiya Maldives ranks 59 of the 70 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.6 out of 5.
South Ari Atoll, known administratively as Alif Dhaal, lies about 96 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The atoll offers 172 places to stay, split between 21 resorts on their own islands and 151 guesthouses on inhabited local islands. There are no city hotels. Of the 70 rated stays, the average guest score is 4.6 out of 5. 59 stays list a private beach and 101 list diving, reflecting the atoll's appeal for both beach and underwater interests. Accommodation ranges from resort islands to guesthouse-based stays, giving travellers a choice between fully self-contained resorts and local island settings.
Read the South Ari Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 167 stays in South Ari.
Questions about Kriulhiya Maldives
Where is Kriulhiya Maldives?
Kriulhiya Maldives is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 77 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Bird Beak Beach (on the same island).
Is Kriulhiya Maldives a resort or a guesthouse?
Kriulhiya Maldives is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Kriulhiya Maldives?
Guests rate Kriulhiya Maldives 4.4 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
What facilities does Kriulhiya Maldives have?
The feed lists 12 facilities, including a private beach and diving.
How do you get to Kriulhiya Maldives from the airport?
Kriulhiya Maldives is about 77 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 38 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Kriulhiya Maldives suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for Kriulhiya Maldives, 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 Kriulhiya Maldives?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Bird Beak Beach (on the same island), Green Leaf Guest House Omadhoo (on the same island) and Kuri Tourist Guest House (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Kriulhiya Maldives?
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