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Rihiveli Maldives Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Olhuveli Beach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 beach bars
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Beach Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

BeachX Family Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 39.7 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Deluxe Beach Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Terrace/patio

Garden Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Beach Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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2Bedroom Family Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Mahaanaelhihuraa, Rihiveli, North Central Province

What's nearby

  • Olhuveli Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kandooma Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Biyadoo Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • Sunset Restaurant
  • Dream Bar
  • Maghrib Grill
  • Dhonibar
  • Team Restaurent

About this property

Rihiveli Maldives Resort

Rihiveli Maldives Resort is only 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or body scrubs. Other highlights include 2 beach bars, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 50 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Pedal boating
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Winery release events
  • Fishing
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Water sports equipment
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio
  • Garden
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials and body scrubs.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 3.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 200
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 100 (from 7 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 250
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 125 (from 7 to 11 years old)
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 256 (return)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 105 (return), from 4 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 246 per person, per stay
The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 26 January 2024 to 31 July 2024 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 172.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Rihiveli Dream Hotel
Rihiveli Dream
Rihiveli The Dream
Rihiveli Maldives Resort Hotel
Rihiveli Maldives Resort Rihiveli
Rihiveli Maldives Resort Hotel Rihiveli

Frequently asked questions

Is Rihiveli Maldives Resort currently open?
This property is closed from 26 January 2024 to 31 July 2024 (dates subject to change).
Does Rihiveli Maldives Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rihiveli Maldives Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rihiveli Maldives Resort?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rihiveli Maldives Resort?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Rihiveli Maldives Resort.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rihiveli Maldives Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Rihiveli Maldives Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. Enjoy amenities such as 2 beach bars, spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Rihiveli Maldives Resort?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Rihiveli Maldives Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio and a garden.
What's the area around Rihiveli Maldives Resort like?
Rihiveli Maldives Resort is located a short 1-minute walk from Olhuveli Beach.

Rihiveli Maldives Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The property was lovely. Enjoyed the fact that it was detached. The only minor thing was the noise of the mini-bar fridge and an air conditioning unit for next door attached to our bungalow.
EILEEN, 13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Authentic experience...
I recently stayed at Rihiveli the dream and there were some really great things about it that I’m sure would be appealing for some. One of the things that I really appreciated were the inclusive activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, kite surfing and wind surfing. This is a good place to go if your desire is to be out enjoying nature without spending a lot of extra money. This isn’t a good place to go it you are looking for the five star, (4 star, 3 star or 2 star) luxury resort experience and the amenities that come with it, like air conditioning or bugs in your room. Some of the issues with this place could quite easily be fixed. One that really stood out was the experience of the bar. When drinks are ordered they are not made in front of you. They could also become a little more creative with the between meal snack options instead of just offering two kinds of Pringle’s or a small bag of M&M’s. It would also serve them well and their customers to install AC in some or all of their rooms and with it the ability to keep the bugs and critters out instead of being fully open to the outside with only some wide lattice separating you from the outside elements. This would at least give the choice to the more rustic customers to turn the AC off and open doors and windows if they prefer that experience. This resort has been around for 36 years and it really shows, it doesn’t appear that anything has been updated along the way.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We felt that we were at home Staff super kind and professional The place is unique, super safe We enjoy all the amenities and mostly the water sport activities ( included in the price) One word “One of a kind !!!!!”
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rihiveli is the most enchanting place on earth. Everything is just perfect, from the location to service. The resort is set on a tiny island in the middle of a turquoise lagoon, stretching to two deserted islands reachable on foot or with kayaks. Lots of activities are included in the full board package. Food is top notch. I can’tecommend jt enough
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rickard, 12-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tout était parfait cadre magnifique personnel au top
Guillaume, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

c'est censé être une iles barefoot malheureusement c'est un mélange sable et coraux pilé mieux vaut avoir de bonne chaussure sur et dans l'eau car ici a par la marche dans 30 cm d'eau et le barbotage y'a pas beaucoup d'activité car avec la marée tous le monde cherche désespérément de la profondeur/activité attention tous et payant et cher sur l'iles (je vous déconseille le bar, cocktail cher av que de la flotte sans le gout de l'alcool) mon astuce faire tous les jours le matin si vous êtes bon nageur comme moi sur 2 km vous partez du ponton droit devant le chenal vous longez AD ou AG les coraux patate, cerveau 4 sortes de requins, gris de récif, dormeur, nourrice, pointe noir 3 sortes de raie, blanche, pastenagues..,tortue et si vous avez de la chance comme moi le dernier jour j'ai pu nager avec 50 dauphins sauvages a 2 km au fond du chenal et les sorties l'après-midi 25mn de snorkeling gratuite chaque jour au moins ça vous occupera car l'iles et assez ennuyeuse je vous en dit pas plus je vous laisse la surprise :))) !!!
Fabien, 11-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ottimo rapporto qualita’/prezzo. Isola magnifica con una laguna incredibile da vero paradiso tropicale. Ottima la location del ristorante, direttamente sull’acqua. Rihiveli non e’l’ideale per gli amanti dello snorkeling perche’non dispone di una barriera facilmente raggiungibile, ma giornalmente sono comunque organizzate uscite in barca ( incluse nella tariffa del soggiorno ) con il diving locale. Sono inoltre a disposizione paddle, windsurf e canoe, da utilizzare liberamente per un’ora al giorno. Nel complesso il resort e’assolutamente molto valido!
Paola, 11-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rihiveli is a dream! The chef made amazing food. He is an excellent cook. Our stay was magnificent.
Süleyman, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jorge enrique, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

18-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Damien, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Terza volta a Rihiveli e ancora una volta una esperienza fantastica! La gestione attuale, "Rihiveli The Dream", è altamente professionale, è riuscita valorizzare questo paradiso rispettando le bellezze naturali e creando un'atmosfera accogliente e rilassante . La laguna in cui si trova l'isola è tra le più belle delle Maldive, per la ricchezza dei fondali, per gli innumerevoli e bellissimi pesci da ammirare nelle acque attorno al ristorante o al diving center (tartarughe marine, razze, squalotti, murene, aragoste, pesci balestra, trombetta, e tanti altri), per la colonia di delfini che stazionano a meno di cento metri dalla riva, per le due isolette disabitate raggiungibili a piedi. Il numero di ospiti permette di godersi l'isola senza sensazione di affollamento, i bungalow sono semplici ma molto comodi e spaziosi, non hanno aria condizionata ma pale al soffitto che rinfrescano a sufficienza. Il ristorante, che si affaccia sul lato Est per godersi il sorgere del sole mentre si fa colazione, non ha pareti per sentirsi ancora più parte della natura circostante, ha una zona aperta al centro, che si affaccia su un quadrato di mare da dove passano tartarughe, murene, aragoste, pesci etc. Il bar si affaccia sul lato Ovest dell'isola, anche questo molto naturale e senza pareti, per godersi i fantastici tramonti. Il tutto è fruibile senza sorprese, è un "tutto incluso" reale, con attività, attrezzature, e acqua da bere (non banale) a disposizione. Personale e servizio eccellenti!
Nina, 9-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Ile paradisiaque avec une multitude d'activités. Les sorties snorkeling gratuites en bateau sont très chouettes. Resto buffet impec et varié. L'équipe de direction française est top. Quelques rénovations nécessaires au niveau bungalows mais on oublie vite les défauts lorsqu'on profite de cette île.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This was our first trip to Maldives. The Island (actually 3 Islands) is amazing! There is nothing more to dream about when it comes to a beach and the sea, it is not overcrowded and very clean. Drinking water is free. The food quality was also very good. Sometimes they organize a dinner party on a beach, which is also astounding. Maldivian staff is amazing - very friendly and always willing to help Also you can take kayak/paddle for free and that is a wonderful experience! There are some things that in our opinion are lacking of excellence: 1. The Bar: The cocktails are made not in front of you!! They are brought from somewhere, so basically you do not see what kind of liquors they put in there, the quality of cocktails was also variable. For example on a first day we ordered two caiparinha. What we have got is two glasses filled with ~ 50-70 ml + a lot of ice and lime and a tea spoon inside. It was basically 20 ml of alcohol in it and It did not taste like caiparinha at all, so for 25 bucks (for two cocktails) it was a bit of disappointment. We tried Pina Colada - it was also nothing special, the colour was yellow , did not taste like a good quality cocktail. So the bar disappointed. They had a decent selection of wines however. 2. 3 Social Classes and main language of the Island: The island is owned by a group of french people, who have their own understanding of how a resort island must look like. Unfortunately on the island we felt a little bit like "just regular guests
A.S., 8-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wir hatten ein Standard-Bungalow und diese sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Sind zweckmässig eingerichtet aber dafür haben praktisch alle Meersicht bzw. man ist schnell im Meer. Den Deckenventilator muss man bei den gut 30 C die ganze Nacht laufenlassen, macht halt etwas Lärm - für uns aber kein Problem. Dafür hat man immer kühles Wasser im Zimmer.
13-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Es wird bewusst auf Plastic verzichtet und Muell getrennt. Die Insel ist noch fast wie vor 30 Jahren eingerichtet und wirkt sehr urspruenglich. Keine zusaetzlichen Kosten ausser Alkohol und Flaschentauchen. Und fuer die die es interessiert, ich habe keine Russen und Chinesen auf der Insel getroffen.
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ile paradisiaque
Merveilleux séjour dans un lieu paradisiaque avec une équipe de français passionnés et des maldiviens adorables. Les bungalows sont parfaits, la nourriture plus qu'excellente. Nous avons apprécié la mise à disposition des kayaks, paddles, les sorties en snorkelling. C'est un endroit magique qu'il faut choisir. Tout est fait pour y passer un séjour inoubliable. On s'y réjouit d'avoir fait cet excellent choix. De notre arrivée sur le ponton au départ, ce ne fut qu'enchantement.
CHANTAL, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Isola incredibilmente bella, adiacente a due fantastiche isolette deserte, di cui una raggiungibile a piedi camminando nell'acqua, bungalow confortevoli ma un po' spartani, senza TV e Wi-fi, ristorante eccellente, non lontana da Malè (60 min. in barca) con punti di immersione notevoli ad un massimo di 45 min. di navigazione
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

cadre magnifique, authenticité préservée, calme et enchanteur
Anne, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

16-night trip
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