Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & SPA is a 5-star island resort in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, with 69 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a 30-minute seaplane flight.
The island
Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & SPA is a 5-star, all-inclusive resort on a 14-hectare island in South Ari Atoll, about 30 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane. It lies within the South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area, famous for whale shark and manta ray encounters, and its house reef has vibrant coral gardens.
Villas
There are 69 villas. Beach Front Villas (about 42 m²), Beach Front Junior Suites, Sandbank Junior Suites (about 66 m²) and Beach Front Suites (about 85 m²) sleep up to four on the sand. Over the water, Water Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas (about 140 m²) sleep four, and the Two Bedroom Pool Water Villa sleeps eight.
Dining and drinks
Five restaurants, including Maakana with generous international buffets, and three bars are covered by the all-inclusive plan.
Spa and activities
A spa and hair salon cover relaxation, and the protected marine area offers excellent diving and snorkelling.
Getting there
Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives Resort & SPA is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. The seaplane flight takes about 30 minutes, with views over the atolls on the way. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so guests landing late in the day usually spend a night near the airport and fly on next morning. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00. We arrange the transfer with the resort and include it in your quote.
Who it suits
Thudufushi suits divers, snorkellers and families who want an all-inclusive island in one of the best atolls for marine life. Through Maldives Agents, villas start from about USD 284 per night for two adults, excluding taxes and transfers.