Filitheyo Island Resort

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

The only resort in Maldive's Faafu Atoll, Filitheyo Island Resort is surrounded by tropical greenery and beautiful coral reefs. It has an outdoor infinity pool, pampering spa and on-site dive centre. Built on stilts, spacious air-conditioned villas feature thatched roofs and a private wooden terrace with day beds. A flat-screen TV, CD player and minibar are included in all villas. Werner Lau Diving Centre offers professional courses for guests, while Filitheyo Spa provides relaxing body massage. Guests can also enjoy windsurfing, canoeing or volleyball by the beach. The resort’s main restaurant serves international buffet. For fresh juices and cocktails, The Sunset Restaurant & Bar is the place to go. Alternatively, the Filitheyo Bar offers a variety of drinks. Filitheyo Island Resort is located 118 km South of Male International Airport. Seaplane transfers are provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Activities:

  • Fitness centre

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness centre

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Stevecofield
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were all lovely. There was a very good choice of food, both local and international. I was there for two weeks, and it didn't look as if they served the same thing twice. The room was very comfortable and cleaned daily. I think going all...”
Emma
Qatar Qatar
“We stayed in a lodge on the beach, so wonderful to wake up with the view of the sea. We could snorkel directly from our lodge, the marine life is amazing. The best snorkelling ever. So relaxing, good food and friendly staff.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All meals were really good. Food prepared fresh every day and always hot, Beach was amazing and the rooms very comfortable”
Sarah
Italy Italy
“The reef surrounding the island is simply amazing, particularly the exit next to the water villas (nr. 4) and the ones facing north-west (nr. 5 & 6). Just snorkeling we had the chance to see an incredible variety of fishes and corals, we also swam...”
Cameron
Singapore Singapore
“The snorkeling was the best we've ever done. I don't expect to have another experience like this again. Filitheyo has no motor boats or jet skis which means the fish are not startled and has incredible coral surrounding the island meaning for...”
Martha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had the BEST time at Filitheyo Island Resort! The food, the service, the Villa, the excursions, couldn’t have been better. I’d 100% recommended to anyone wanting to unwind in and explore the beautiful Maldives.”
Gabriel
Romania Romania
“the house reef is great, food very good and good variety, staff very attentive (special mention for our waiter in the main restaurant, Rohit, who was very nice without being intrusive), great price to quality ratio”
Henrik
Denmark Denmark
“Food very good, really like the restaurant and the bar. Especially the house reef exceeded our expectations, lots of fish. beautiful island.”
Heavensweden
Sweden Sweden
“Filitheyo is a piece of paradise. If you like snorkelling, this is one of the best ones I've seen in my life. You will be isolated in the middle of the ocean, with the peace and quiet that comes with it. The staff goes out of their way to help...”
Gems
Italy Italy
“Beautiful lagoon, nice and various restaurant, spa area on the top!”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Argentinian • Belgian • Brazilian • Cajun/Creole • Cambodian • Cantonese • Caribbean • Catalan • Chinese • British • Austrian • Australian • Asian
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Filitheyo Island Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$100 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property can be reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Male International Airport.

Standard Transfer Time: Seaplanes are operated only between 07:00 to 15:30.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 3 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Please note that if the resort is not able to get transfer, guests will have to stay overnight in Male at their own cost.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Filitheyo Island Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.