At a glance
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru is an island resort in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, with 81 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a 25-minute seaplane flight.
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru is a resort on a 350-metre private island in South Ari Atoll, about 25 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane. Its excellent house reef has vibrant coral gardens and manta rays, and whale sharks are seen year-round in South Ari. The atmosphere is calm and cosy, with well-kept gardens and an adults-preferred feel.
There are 81 villas. Beach Villas (about 99 m²), Beach Family Villas (about 116 m²) and Beach Villas with Private Pool (about 120 m²) sit on the sand, and the Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool (about 184 m²) sleeps four. Over the water there are Over Water Villas (about 95 m²), Sunset Over Water Villas with Hot Tub and Over Water Villas with Private Pool (about 151 m²).
Cuisine Gallery is the main restaurant, Moodhu Grill serves lobster and steak, Koto offers teppanyaki and Art-I-San adds variety, with Kofee 'n Chill for island-made ice cream and Edgewater bar by the pool. Meal plans range from bed & breakfast to all inclusive.
The ocean-side Navasana Spa, a fitness centre and yoga classes cover wellness, with a PADI dive centre, a pool, water sports and excursions.
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. The seaplane flight takes about 25 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.
Maafushivaru suits couples, honeymooners and divers who want a peaceful island with whale sharks nearby. Contact Maldives Agents for rates.
Best for
7 accommodation categories at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru. Pick one, or up to three, and we will quote them side by side.
Beach Family Villa: a villa on the beach of about 116 m². It sleeps up to 2 guests with king or twin beds. Expect a treatment room and a separate living area.
Sunset Over Water Villa with Hot Tub is a villa over the lagoon of about 95 m². It sleeps up to 2 guests with king or twin beds. Expect a jacuzzi, sunset views and a treatment room.
The Beach Villa is a villa on the beach of about 99 m². It sleeps up to 2 guests with a king bed. Expect an outdoor bathroom and a sun deck.
The Beach Villa with Private Pool is a villa on the beach of about 120 m². It sleeps up to 2 guests with a king bed. Highlights include a private pool, an outdoor bathroom and a treatment room.
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool: a two-bedroom villa on the beach of about 184 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests. Expect a private pool, a treatment room and a private garden.
Over Water Villa: a villa over the lagoon of about 95 m². It sleeps up to 2 guests with a king bed. Highlights include glass floor panels and a sun deck.
Over Water Villa with Private Pool: a villa over the lagoon of about 151 m². It sleeps up to 2 guests with a king bed. Highlights include an infinity pool and a sun deck.
Getting there
International flights land at Velana International Airport (MLE) near Malé. The resort transfer is arranged around your flight times; seaplanes fly in daylight only.
Questions
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé by a 25-minute seaplane flight. Transfers are arranged around your international flight times, and we confirm the route and schedule with your quotation.
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru is in South Ari Atoll, Maldives. Coordinates: 3.6083, 72.9006.
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru offers bed & breakfast, half board, full board and all inclusive. Plan names and inclusions vary by resort, so we list exactly what is included in your quotation.
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru has 7 accommodation categories: Beach Family Villa, Sunset Over Water Villa with Hot Tub, Beach Villa, Beach Villa with Private Pool, Two-Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool, Over Water Villa and Over Water Villa with Private Pool.
Yes. 3 of its 7 villa and room categories are overwater: Sunset Over Water Villa with Hot Tub, Over Water Villa and Over Water Villa with Private Pool.
Yes. OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru has an excellent house reef with whale sharks.
Dining venues at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru include Cuisine Gallery restaurant, Moodhu Grill, Art-I-San restaurant, Koto restaurant, Kofee 'n Chill cafe, Edgewater bar and Destination dining experiences. In total the resort lists 4 restaurants and 2 bars.
Yes. Wellness facilities at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru include Navasana Spa, Fitness centre and Yoga classes.
Facilities and activities at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru include PADI Dive Centre, Non-motorised water sports hire, Swimming pool and Excursions service.
Send an enquiry with your dates, guests and preferred villa. Our Malé-based team checks live availability and rates with OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru and replies with a personalised quotation. No payment is taken when you enquire.
A 25-minute seaplane flight
A 30-minute seaplane flight
A 30-minute seaplane flight or a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (~2 hr)
