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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
A five-star resort on Furanafushi Island in North Malé Atoll, scored 4.5 out of 5 from 1,631 reviews, with a private beach, a pool, diving and water sports, and a short speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. The main trade-off is that the record gives no evidence of a house reef or snorkelling from shore, so easy reef access from the beach is unconfirmed.
- Resort island
- North Malé Atoll
- Furanafushi
- 5-star
- 4.5 / 5
- Speedboat
Decide
Who Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa suits
- Stay typeResort island
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
- IslandFuranafushi (named in the record)
- Star class5 stars
- Guest score4.5 / 5 (1,631 reviews)
- TransferSpeedboat
- From Velanaabout 6.8 km
- Live sampleBookable on 4 of 5 sampled stays
- Relative price bandUpper
Suits
- Travellers who want a short speedboat transfer, with Velana International Airport 6.8 km away in a straight line.
- Families, with family rooms, a kids pool and babysitting service listed.
- Divers and water-sports enthusiasts, with diving, canoeing, fishing and surf listed among facilities.
- Guests who want dining and free Wi-Fi on the island, both listed for the property.
May not suit
- Snorkellers who expect a house reef, since the record holds no evidence of one.
- Travellers seeking overwater villas, which guest reviews do not mention.
- Guests who prefer a local-island guesthouse atmosphere, as this is a resort island where alcohol is served and swimwear is normal throughout.
- Those wanting a low-key stay, as entertainment activities and bars are listed.
Live availability
Seen bookable on 4 of 5 sampled dates
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 1 night: returned
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 2 nights: returned
- Mon, 28 Dec 2026, 1 night: not returned
- Mon, 25 Jan 2027, 1 night: returned
- Mon, 22 Feb 2027, 1 night: returned
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa came back from the booking search on 4 of the 5 sampled stays searched near it, for check-ins on 30 November 2026, 25 January 2027 and 22 February 2027; on the others it was not returned, which usually means no room was on sale for those nights. Against the other stays the sample returned, its lowest rates sit in the upper band; the site shows no figures, so the booking page gives the rate for your dates.
In the sweep the search returned this stay 15 times across the searches near it. Rates are not shown on this site; the booking card opens them for your dates.
Getting there
Getting to Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
- Usual transferSpeedboat
- From Velana airportabout 6.8 km, straight line
- Nearest domestic airportDharavandhoo, about 111 km
The usual transfer is by speedboat, with Velana International Airport 6.8 km away in a straight line. In North Malé Atoll, speedboats can run day and night, so a late international arrival can still reach the island the same evening. The nearest domestic airport is Dharavandhoo, 111 km away, which is not the practical arrival point for this stay. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, but this property's transfer is by boat.
In North Malé Atoll, resorts arrange transfers for their guests, and crossing time depends on the island, though this is the shortest transfer region in the country. A 24-hour front desk is listed, which helps with arrival logistics. There is no seaplane leg in the usual transfer, so the daylight-only seaplane rule does not apply here.
More on transfers: getting from Velana to your island.
The island
Furanafushi: a resort island
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is a five-star resort on Furanafushi Island in North Malé Atoll, scored 4.5 out of 5 from 1,631 reviews. It runs as one island, one property: alcohol is served, swimwear is normal across the island, and the resort arranges transfers. A private beach, a pool and water sports including canoeing, diving, fishing and surf are listed, so days can stay on the island.
The nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses are Hulhumalé at 3 km and 4.7 km in a straight line, Himmafushi at 7.1 km and Huraa at 11 km. In North Malé Atoll, such islands have villages, mosques and harbours and a different rhythm; alcohol is not served there and swimwear is limited to designated beaches. Nine resorts lie within 10 km, so the setting is fairly built up.
Nearest inhabited islands with guesthouses, measured from coordinates: Hulhumale about 3.0 km (7 guesthouses listed); Hulhumale about 4.7 km (25 guesthouses listed); Himmafushi about 7.1 km (22 guesthouses listed); Huraa about 11 km (19 guesthouses listed); Thulusdhoo about 18 km (54 guesthouses listed). Resort islands within 10 km: 9.
House rules by island type: alcohol, local-island etiquette, resort or local island.
Beach and lagoon
Beach and lagoon at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
- Private beach listedyes
- Beachfront listedno
- Beach access listedno
- Water sports listedyes
- Diving listedyes
- Reviews mentioning the beach1
- Reviews mentioning a house reef0
- Reviews mentioning overwater villas0
The listing records a private beach, a pool and water sports including canoeing, diving, fishing and surf. One guest review mentions the beach, describing clear waters and white sand as part of the island's setting. Beachfront and beach access are not listed as such, and the record holds no evidence of a house reef or of snorkelling from shore. The lagoon is not mentioned in reviews, so its character is unconfirmed.
Atoll levelIn North Malé Atoll, resort islands usually have their own beaches, and many have a house reef close to shore, though quality varies from island to island. Across the atoll, the southern edge includes Malé and Hulhumalé, and resort islands sit alongside inhabited islands with guesthouses. The atoll's reef breaks are within reach, but this property's own shoreline and reef are best confirmed directly.
Sea and reef
The sea and reef around Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
- Banana Reef · about 2.0 kmOne of the best-known dive sites of North Malé Atoll, dived in both monsoons.
- Lankan Manta Point · about 2.4 kmA manta cleaning station in North Malé Atoll, reached by boat from nearby islands.
- Hulhumalé beach and the Malé ferry · about 4.3 kmHulhumalé has a public beach where local dress norms apply, a short taxi ride from the airport, with regular ferry crossings to Malé.
- The Maldive Victory wreck · about 7.7 kmA cargo ship that sank near the airport island in 1981; deep and current-prone, for experienced divers.
- The North Malé reef breaks (Thulusdhoo and Himmafushi) · about 13 kmThe surf season runs roughly March to October, with the biggest swells around June to August.
Banana Reef is about 2.0 km in a straight line and is one of the best-known dive sites of North Malé Atoll, dived in both monsoons. Lankan Manta Point is about 2.4 km away, a manta cleaning station reached by boat and visited by divers and snorkellers. The Maldive Victory wreck lies about 7.7 km away, a cargo ship that sank near the airport island in 1981; it is deep and current-prone, for experienced divers. Recreational diving is capped at 30 metres.
The North Malé reef breaks near Thulusdhoo and Himmafushi are about 13 km away, with a surf season roughly March to October and the biggest swells around June to August. Diving and fishing are listed for the property, though no dive centre is named. Snorkelling is not listed as a facility, and guest reviews record no turtle, manta or shark sightings, so marine life at this stay is not evidenced.
Seasons
Seasons in North Malé Atoll
North Malé Atoll turns on two monsoons. Iruvai, the northeast monsoon, runs roughly December to April and is the drier, calmer half of the year, with easier crossings. Hulhangu, the southwest monsoon, runs roughly May to November and brings more wind, passing showers and choppier boat rides. Air and sea stay warm all year, so the choice is mainly about sea state and rain.
For divers and snorkellers, the northeast monsoon tends to move mantas to cleaning stations, often on the western sides of atolls, while the southwest monsoon can draw larger animals into channels on the eastern side. Visibility is not stated in the record. The surf season runs roughly March to October, with the biggest swells around June to August, which affects the nearby reef breaks about 13 km away.
Month by month: the weather guide and the two monsoons.
Day trips
Day trips and island hopping from here
Hulhumalé beach and the Malé ferry are about 4.3 km in a straight line. Hulhumalé has a public beach where local dress norms apply, a short taxi ride from the airport, with regular ferry crossings to Malé. In North Malé Atoll, Huraa is 11 km away and Thulusdhoo is known for its surf break; both are inhabited islands with guesthouses and can be reached by speedboat. Fishing and canoeing are listed, and common excursion types include a sandbank afternoon and a dolphin cruise at dusk.
In North Malé Atoll, inhabited islands such as Himmafushi at 7.1 km and Huraa at 11 km have villages, mosques and harbours and a different rhythm from resort islands. On local islands, alcohol is not served and swimwear is only for designated beaches, so day visits call for modest dress. The record does not list resort day visits or sandbank trips as bookable from this property, so those should be confirmed locally.
Trips like these on this site: house-reef snorkelling, a sandbank afternoon, a dolphin cruise at dusk, visiting a local island, kayak and paddleboard a lagoon, sunset handline fishing, learning to freedive.
Guest reviews
What guests say about the sea and beach
No review text in this record discusses the beach, the reef, the water or the transfer.
What guests say about the stay
staff and service
Guests describe warm, welcoming staff and personalised attention, with one review thanking the Director of Operations and team for care during a graduation trip and a recent cancer treatment.
“Ajay Sharma, Director of Operations, and his exceptional team for their personalized attention and care, especially considering my recent cancer treatment.”Charu M.
“What made the experience truly unforgettable, though, was the exceptional staff.”C C.
rooms
One review describes the room as spotless, stylish and offering views that made every morning feel special, and notes the resort is immaculate and well maintained.
“Our room was spotless, stylish, and offered breathtaking views that made every morning feel magical.”C C.
Practical
Practical island life
Free Wi-Fi is listed for this property, along with a restaurant, room service and a kitchen or kitchenette. A 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, laundry service and a snack bar or café are also listed. In North Malé Atoll, a resort island has the resort running every restaurant and bar, so dining is on-site rather than in a village. Mobile coverage is good on inhabited islands and patchy at sea, and prepaid SIM cards are sold at Velana International Airport and in Malé and Hulhumalé.
Bars, a lounge and a buffet are listed, so food and drink are available without leaving the island. Shops are not listed for the property; in North Malé Atoll, inhabited islands have cafés and shops, but this is a resort island where the resort provides the facilities. No prices or fees are stated in the record, and currency exchange is listed for guests who need it.
Compare
Against the 3 nearest similar stays
| Stay | Class | Guest score | Transfer | Distance | Live sample | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa (this stay) | 5-star resort island | 4.5 (1,631 reviews) | Speedboat, 6.8 km | — | 4/5 | Check dates |
| Villa Nautica Paradise Island Resort | 5-star resort island | 4.8 (16,461 reviews) | Speedboat, 11 km | 4.0 km away | 5/5 | Check dates |
| Niva Kurumba Maldives | 5-star resort island | 4.7 (1,718 reviews) | Speedboat, 3.8 km | 4.1 km away | 5/5 | Check dates |
| Gili Lankanfushi Maldives | 5-star resort island | 4.8 (317 reviews) | Speedboat, 12 km | 4.8 km away | 1/5 | Check dates |
Facilities listed
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Babysitting service
- Balcony
- Banquet
- Snack bar / café
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Beach nearby
- Breakfast in room
- Buffet
- Canoe
- Chapel
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Cot
- Currency exchange
- Darts
- Dinner
- Diving
- Dry cleaning service
- Entertainment activities
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Gymnasium
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Kids pool
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- Massage
- Microwave
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Pool bar
- Private beach
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Security Features
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Sofa bed
- Spa
- Special diets
- Steam room
- Surf
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Telephone
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wake-up service
- Water sports
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yoga
Questions about Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
How do guests reach the resort from Velana International Airport?
The usual transfer is by speedboat, with the airport 6.8 km away in a straight line. The resort arranges the crossing. Speedboats can run after dark, so a late arrival is not a problem, unlike daylight-only seaplane transfers. The nearest domestic airport is Dharavandhoo at 111 km, which is not the usual arrival point.
What are the rules on alcohol, dress and swimwear on the island?
As a resort island, alcohol is served and swimwear is normal across the island. This differs from nearby inhabited islands such as Hulhumalé at 3 km, Himmafushi at 7.1 km and Huraa at 11 km, where alcohol is not served and swimwear is limited to designated beaches. On those islands, shoulders and knees are covered in the village.
Is there a beach and a house reef at the property?
A private beach is listed, and one guest review mentions clear waters and white sand. The record does not list beachfront or beach access as such, and there is no evidence of a house reef or snorkelling from shore. Snorkelling is not listed among facilities, so reef access should be confirmed before booking.
What does the listing show about meals at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa?
The facility list for Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa names a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, room service, special diets and a kitchen or kitchenette. Which meal plans are on sale, from room only to full board or all-inclusive where offered, depends on your dates and shows on the booking page.
When is the best season to visit North Malé Atoll?
The northeast monsoon, roughly December to April, is the drier, calmer half of the year, with easier crossings. The southwest monsoon, roughly May to November, brings more wind, passing showers and choppier boat rides. Air and sea stay warm all year. The surf season runs roughly March to October, with the biggest swells around June to August.
Is the resort better for families or couples?
Family facilities are listed, including family rooms, a kids pool and babysitting service, and one review describes a graduation trip with a daughter. The property also lists bars and a lounge, which suit couples. Adults-only status is not stated in the record, so both groups are catered for without a stated restriction.
What nearby sea or island experience is within easy reach?
Banana Reef is about 2.0 km in a straight line, a well-known dive site dived in both monsoons. Lankan Manta Point is about 2.4 km away, a manta cleaning station visited by divers and snorkellers. Hulhumalé beach and the Malé ferry are about 4.3 km away, with a public beach and regular crossings to Malé.
Was Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa bookable in the live sample?
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa came back on 4 of the 5 sampled stays searched near it (check-ins on 30 November 2026, 25 January 2027 and 22 February 2027). On the other dates it was not returned, usually because nothing was on sale. Your own dates are checked live on the booking page.
How this page was made: bookability comes from a live sweep of the IMPT booking search on 5 sample stays; facilities, photos and reviews from the IMPT hotel database; distances from coordinates; sea, season and island context from this site's own pages. The written sections were drafted by an AI model from this record only and checked against it.
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