Nice, big and clean rooms with air conditioners. The beds are big and comfortable too. The rooms were maintained every day. The food was amazing and delicios (Thank you, Kumar) - there is an option for buffet with usually 4 meals plus a dessert. The staff and local people were very friendly and smiley. They helped and made our journey amazing and full of pleasure, interesting trips and exciting moments as for example: the dinner on the beach, the snorkeling in a coral guarden, picknic on local island and many more! Thank you all guys! You are good people and for a short time became our friends!
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South Ari Inn
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About this stay
South Ari Inn is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island in South Ari Atoll, Maldives. Listed facilities include spa treatments and diving. 12 guest reviews give it an average of 4.3 out of 5.
The feed lists 19 facilities for South Ari Inn. For food and drink it names breakfast and coffee. On the water side the list includes diving.
Wellness and leisure entries: free newspaper. In the rooms the listing mentions free wi-fi, safe and terrace. Services include 24-hour front desk, babysitting service, concierge, laundry service and luggage storage.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting service
- Bicycle hire
- Breakfast
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free newspaper
- Garden
- Gift shop
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Reception area
- Safe
All 19 facilities
- Terrace
Photos
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Getting there
South Ari Inn lies about 106 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Maamigili, roughly 29 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 Mandhoo Retreat (on the same island), Fiyavalhu Maldives (200 m) and Mandhoo Inn (300 m). 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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South Ari Inn averages 4.3 out of 5 across 12 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Nice place soo beautiful
I stayed from 20 to 27 December 2019. Apart from the somewhat unfortunate weather, the island is very characteristic and with its 300 inhabitants you are completely immersed in a small and quiet Maldivian community. The guest house is managed by Marzia, an Italian without any previous hotel experience who has been managing the structure with a local partner for 1 year with a lot of good will, but little availability for feedback. The room offered was different from the one expected (e.g. bathroom without a dedicated shower compartment which causes flooding every time it is used) and had some small flaws which were fixed by changing the room (e.g. unpleasant smell, malfunctioning a/c and…
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 South Ari Inn, 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, South Ari Inn ranks 65 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 South Ari Inn
Where is South Ari Inn?
South Ari Inn is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, about 106 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Mandhoo Retreat (on the same island).
Is South Ari Inn a resort or a guesthouse?
South Ari Inn is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about South Ari Inn?
Guests rate South Ari Inn 4.3 out of 5 across 12 reviews.
What facilities does South Ari Inn have?
The feed lists 19 facilities, including spa treatments and diving.
How do you get to South Ari Inn from the airport?
South Ari Inn is about 106 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 29 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is South Ari Inn suitable for families with children?
The facility list for South Ari Inn includes babysitting service. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near South Ari Inn?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Mandhoo Retreat (on the same island), Fiyavalhu Maldives (200 m) and Mandhoo Inn (300 m).
How do I check availability at South Ari Inn?
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More stays in South Ari
167 stays in South Ari Atoll.
