A Stay to Remember – Even Better the Second Time! Visiting this hotel for the second time felt like coming back home. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and heartfelt welcomes — many of the staff even remembered our names, which added such a personal and comforting touch. Their kindness and attention made us feel safe, cared for, and truly valued as guests. The food was absolutely amazing, with a wide variety of delicious options to suit every taste. Every meal felt like a culinary experience, and the quality and freshness were consistent throughout our stay. The staff were exceptional — always friendly, attentive, and eager to make sure we had everything we…
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OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
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About this stay
Set in South Ari Atoll, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is a 5-star resort. The facility list names a private beach, a swimming pool and spa treatments. 301 guest reviews give it an average of 4.8 out of 5.
The feed lists 52 facilities for OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, bars, coffee, dinner and minibar. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing, surf and water sports.
Wellness and leisure entries: fitness center, kids pool, massage, outdoor pool and pool bar. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, bath, bathrobe, free wi-fi, hairdryer and iron and board. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, concierge, currency exchange and first aid.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Snack bar / café
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Cot
- Currency exchange
- Dinner
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
All 52 facilities
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Kids pool
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Massage
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Pool bar
- Private beach
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Sauna
- Security Features
- Shuttle service
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Spa
- Special diets
- Steam room
- Surf
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Telephone
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Water sports
- Yoga
Photos
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Getting there
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort lies about 95 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 17 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
Resorts this far from Malé are usually reached by seaplane, or by a domestic flight followed by a boat ride; the resort confirms which applies and the timing, and seaplanes fly in daylight only.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives The Centara Collection (2.4 km), Nova Maldives (3.2 km) and Vakarufalhi Island Resort (3.2 km). On resort islands, neighbours are usually separate islands reached only by boat, so distance says little about walking access.
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OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort averages 4.8 out of 5 across 301 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was one of the best experiences of our life. The property is beautiful and well maintained. It is on the smaller side for Maldives which makes it secluded and intimate. The highlight however, is the staff - everyone was extremely kind, friendly, and attentive and knew us by name from the first day we set foot on the island. The level of care and initiative taken by the staff truly makes your stay special. Special shout-out to: Jacob, Franci, Chiara from the Dive centre. They were kind, generous, and extremely knowledgeable. Our boat crew - Saleem, Ayhum who made our trips safe and enjoyable Chandana, Joy (Jyothsana), Shashanka, Rizan, Mizhi, Viali who…
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed with everything we needed The hotel exceeded our expectations with its modern facilities and attentive service Clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a quiet atmosphere made for a relaxing stay We had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious and well-designed, the beds were comfortable, and the service was exceptionaL
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes cot, family rooms and kids pool.
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: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Before you book OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, 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, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort ranks 12 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 OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
Where is OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort?
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 95 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives The Centara Collection (2.4 km).
Is OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort a resort or a guesthouse?
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is listed as a resort. It carries a 5-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort?
Guests rate OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort 4.8 out of 5 across 301 reviews.
What facilities does OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort have?
The feed lists 52 facilities, including a private beach, a pool, spa treatments, diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort from the airport?
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is about 95 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by seaplane, or by a domestic flight and a boat. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, about 17 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort suitable for families with children?
The facility list for OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort includes cot, family rooms and kids pool. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives The Centara Collection (2.4 km), Nova Maldives (3.2 km) and Vakarufalhi Island Resort (3.2 km).
How do I check availability at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort?
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