Experience world-class service at Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort, a Member of Design Hotels

Located in the UNESCO world biosphere of Baa Atoll, Seaside Finolhu provides the ultimate island experience for guests. Each one of Finolhu’s villas are located either on the island’s beachfront or directly over the ocean waters. More than half of the villas feature a private pool, while every villa category offers a spacious living area with all the modern comforts of home. Finolhu offers elegant dining options, with the Beach Kitchen at its heart where guests can savour international favourites anytime of the day. Other choices include the toes-in-the-sand dining experience at Crab Shack, situated halfway along Finolhu’s marvellous sandbank, or the Asian fine dining venue Kanusan. The boutique-style Arabian Grill celebrates the legendary spice blends of Middle Eastern flavours, while Milk LAB offers quick and easy snacks. Guests can enjoy a snack or drink along with spectacular views from the upper deck at the Beach Club. The Oceaneers Club keeps the little ones entertained with fantastic child-friendly activities and facilities, along with caring staff. The kids club features an outdoor play area with play set, dressing room, children’s pool and art studio. Discover immersive experiences at the dive centre offering a series of activities and excursions including snorkelling, diving, fishing, cruising and more. For exhilarating water adventures, guests can try the Watersports centre. The fully-equipped spa fuses the very best of East and West in a pampering menu of holistic programmes and bespoke treatments expertly delivered in soothingly tranquil surrounds. The property offers an indoor and outdoor gym, yoga or meditation at the outdoor Yoga Pavilion or directly on the beach. Finolhu can be reached by a 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport or by a 15-minute flight to Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport followed by a 25-minute speedboat ride.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness centre

    • Fishing


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
2 extra-large double beds
and
2 sofa beds
2 extra-large double beds
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2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
2 extra-large double beds
and
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Siew
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The staff in the resort make all effort to make us feel like home. Lots of activity to keep the kids entertained. The sea and beach is beautiful and amazing. Will definitely come back.
  • Kseniia
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We stayed in March 2025 — everything was perfect. The island is small but very picturesque and well-maintained. We stayed in a beach villa with a private pool — surrounded by lush greenery, beautiful scenery and a sense of complete privacy. Right...
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful island …. Paradise. Plenty of activities. Yoga twice a day. Staff amazing could not do enough .
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcome was incredible and instantly put up into relaxation mode, the service and choice of food was excellent. The colours of the water were so special. Could not have asked for a better honeymoon. We loved every minute. The boat trip to see...
  • Janetka
    Ukraine Ukraine
    It was our second visit to this hotel. Everything remained at the same high level as on our first visit. The villa with sunset and ocean view was lovely. Good maintenance, cleanliness, service - everything was top notch. We felt the care and...
  • Vadim
    Australia Australia
    “It's great place for staying with family. Amazing staff! Our special thanks to Maria,she's been kind and friendly and willing to help with anything. The food was amazing. excellent quality. The overwater villas are incredible. It is worth the...
  • Venasse
    Singapore Singapore
    The resort is great value for the wide variety of food and beverage options and activities and facilities. Dive centre has a very competent dive operations. large gym and spa with interesting yoga classes. Water villas are recommended. Staff...
  • Yvette
    Jersey Jersey
    Packed a huge punch for the price. The food was completely outstanding, as were the staff
  • Anastasia
    France France
    - everything was amazing!! the island is beautiful, big enough but not too big. The intimacy of each customer is a priority for the hotel. - the entire staff was absolutely incredible, I’ve never experienced such quality of service. thank you for...
  • Lea
    Germany Germany
    amazing property with modern, colorful and spacious room with private atmosphere. communication worked excellent via a dedicated Finohlu App as for the overwater villa walking distance was about 15-20 mins to beach house and bar so used mostly a...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

6 restaurants on site
  • Kanusan
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Sushi • Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Arabian Grill
    • Cuisine
      African • Middle Eastern • Moroccan • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Crab Shack
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Beach Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Japanese • Malaysian • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood • Singaporean • Spanish • Steakhouse • Sushi • Tex-Mex • Thai • Local • Asian • International • Latin American • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Beach Club
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Milk Lab
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort, a Member of Design Hotels 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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$248 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All Inclusive Meal Plan:

• Daily breakfast at Beach Kitchen

• Lunch and Dinner at Beach Kitchen

• Pizza at Pizza Counter or Beach Club available at 13:00 – 22:00

• Includes fresh juices: apple, carrot, orange and watermelon only

• A la carte specialty restaurant experience* for a minimum of 5 nights stay (prior reservation is advised to secure a table: *certain dishes in our a la carte restaurants may be subject to a surcharge and the details are in the menus available in the restaurant):

 One meal at Crab Shack.

 One dinner at Kanusan.

 One dinner at Arabian Grill.

• Succeeding visits to any of the specialty restaurants, receive the following non-cumulative credits (for stay below 5 nights, no credit entitlement):

 USD 50 per adult per day for dinner

 USD 25 per child per day for dinner

• Standard Beverage Package:

 Daily unlimited standard alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the selected All-Inclusive Standard Beverage List, served by the glass during the opening hours of the bars and restaurants only

 30% discount on drinks from the All-Inclusive Premium List and Exclusive Beverage Selection List, with all drinks served by the glass only

• Includes non-alcoholic beverages from the in-villa mini bar, replenished once daily (all other mini-bar items are chargeable as per consumption)

• Meal Plan excludes Milk Lab and a la carte food menu at Beach Club, destination dining and in-villa dining, which are fully at charge

• All other meals and beverages are chargeable as per consumption

Children under 12 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding beverages.

Please note that a Green Tax of USD 12 per child, per night is applicable additionally. This tax is already calculated and included in the booking price for adults.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.

If the guests are unable to fulfil these requirements, the payment taken from the card may be refunded back to the card and the guests may require to pay directly at the resort.

Transfer options:

Seaplane transfer

Adult: USD 580++ -Child (2-11.99): USD 348++

All the above-mentioned prices are excluding 17% GST & 10% service charge.

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 Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort, a Member of Design Hotels 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.

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