Diamonds Athuruga Beach & Water Villas (5*)

Set in the middle of the Ari Atoll, Diamonds Athuruga Island Resort lies at about 20 minutes scenic-flight by seaplane from Male International Airport. A vacation at Athuruga is a real Robinson Crusoe experience with the advantages of services and activities that an upscale hotel has to offer

 

Hotel Details

  • business centre and Wi-Fi access in public areas
  • infirmary with resident doctor and medical assistance (24 hours)
  • Spherique fashion boutique with drugstore
  • tailoring service
  • TV with satellite channels and DVD facilities in the lobby area
  • library featuring a variety of books, games and Nintendo Wii
  • animation with international daily and evening program
  • Serena Spa
  • water sports centre with marine biologist
  • I-Dive PADI diving centre
  • singer with pre and after lunch and dinner live music
  • children services

 

The all-inclusive program for guests staying in Beach Villas features:

  • breakfast, lunch and dinner included
  • all drinks (Champagne and premium spirits not included)
  • mini bar in the room
  • laundry service
  • medical assistance (24 hours) with resident doctor
  • water sports activities: canoe, sailing and windsurfing (for expert guests)
  • snorkelling equipment
  • guided snorkelling tours of the house reef
  • Fisherman’ s Island excursion (once per stay)

 

The all-inclusive program for guests staying in Water Villas features:

  • breakfast buffet
  • a la carte lunch and dinner
  • wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks
  • welcome fresh fruit cocktail
  • stocked in room Mini bar
  • laundry service
  • medical assistance
  • snorkeling equipment, canoes, sailing and windsurfing
  • daily guided snorkeling tours of the house reef
  • half day island hopping excursion (once per stay)

 

Room Features

All beach bungalows feature:

  • private deck veranda with armchairs, coffee table and sun beds
  • custom designed furniture
  • king size bed
  • large bathroom with double basin and open air shower
  • daily restored beach towels
  • iPod docking station
  • Wi-Fi Internet access
  • in room personal safe
  • daily stocked mini bar
  • tea and coffee making facilities
  • family units have separate living room

 

Water Villas feature:

  • private large terrace with direct access to the water
  • tasteful furnishings includes custom made rattan furniture with canopy kind size beds, Italian contemporary lighting and handmade inlaid wooden parquet floors
  • ample living space with comfortable sofa bed and mini bar corner with in room coffee and tea making facilities
  • walk-in showers
  • double showerhead
  • private access to the outside terrace
  • daily restored beach towels
  • electronic personal in room safe
  • Apple iMac with wide selection of movies and music
  • wireless internet facilities
  • daily refurbished mini bar with coffee and tea making facilities

 

Dining

For guests staying in Beach Villas:

  • Main Restaurant – offers breakfast American buffet, buffet lunch and for dinner a fusion of Italian, Asian, Oriental and Maldivian cuisines with theme nights buffet and fish barbecue
  • Pizzeria Restaurant – offers fresh baked pizzas throughout the day
  • Main Bar – serves a large selection of cocktails, liquors, beer, wine, fruit juices and soft drinks open air sitting space

 

For guests staying in Water Villas:

  • Restaurant – set on a spectacular over water deck, this exclusive restaurant serves a sumptuous breakfast plus an a la carte lunch and dinner menu featuring a choice of Italian dishes, Asian and Oriental cooking and Maldivian specialties
  • Bar – comfortable open air sitting area serving International cocktails, selected spirits, beer, wine, fruit juices and soft drinks
  • Inclusive access to all Diamonds Athuruga Resort facilities and F&B outlets at no extra charge

 

Recreation

For guests staying in Beach Villas:

  • water sports centre offering catamaran, laser boat, windsurfing and canoe, snorkelling equipment and life vests, snorkelling guided tours of the house reef, snorkelling trips and night snorkelling, big game fishing, reef casting and bottom fishing, Robinson Crusoe half-day excursions, Fisherman’ s Island half day excursions, etc.
  • I-Dive PADI diving centre offering daily dive trips with booking (morning, afternoon and night dive), dive courses and speciality courses, diving equipment for rent,  Nitroxs, photoshop and I-Dive souvenir boutique, etc.
  • Animation Team offering international and multilingual daily and evening programs including aerobics, stretching and water gym, beach volley, table tennis, darts and indoor games, evening entertainment

 

For guests staying in Water Villas:

  • Water sports centre with hobbie cat, windsurfing, laser dinghy and canoes, snorkeling equipment and life vests, snorkeling guided tours of the house reef, snorkeling trips and sunset snorkeling (for charge as per price list), big game fishing, reef casting and bottom fishing (for charge as per price list), Robinson Crusoe half day excursions (for charge as per price list),  I-Dive Diving centre (for charge as per price list), daily dive trips, dive courses and equipment rental,  Nitrox, diving shop

 

NEW! How you can make your stay more authentic, sustainable and memorable

These tips provide the insider’s knowledge on how travelers can engage with local culture, make their vacations more memorable, promote sustainability in the region, and enhance their overall holiday experience.

  • Maldives ecosystem is very fragile, and all travelers are strongly encouraged to do their best to protect the local environment. First of all, a number of items may not be exported, from Black Corals to Triton Shells. Second of all, fishing or collection of several species from marine life including lobsters and turtles is prohibited.
  • To get a better sense about Maldives, travelers are recommended to do Island Hopping (a visit to a near local island) excursion, where guests can walk, shop, and see local life, including how locals made boats. Another recommended excursion is the visit to Maldives’ capital city Male, where a city tour with local guide can be arranged, and travelers can visit the fish market, museum, old mosque , precedence palace, and enjoy the submarine trip on the same day.
  • An interesting fact published by the Maldives Tourism Board about local people: “It is a typical island custom that everyone finish their work by late afternoon, take their daily showers or bath near their wells, dress the children in fresh clothes and go for a stroll in the island, visiting friends and relatives, delivering small bowls of fresh homemade curry, or taking some time to relax at the beachside, watching the late afternoon sun while the children play around at the beach.”
Please Note: Time restrictions and extra charges may apply for some activities, watersports or facilities. Some restaurants may be open for certain meals only, have a dress code in effect and/or require reservations. While Sparkling Voyages makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, it cannot be held responsible for changes, omissions or errors.