Hurawalhi Maldives
Hurawalhi Maldives
Lhaviyani Atoll · Adults Only, 15+ · 40-minute seaplane
What Our Guests Say
Rated Travellers' Choice on TripAdvisor
Hurawalhi #8 & #9 - better than ever!
We did loads of snorkeling, booked marine biologist (do that!) and went on a Manta search.
L
An Unforgettable Experience in Paradise
We particularly appreciated the complimentary snorkeling excursion offered once per stay, accompanied by a marine biologist.
J
Simply the best
His snorkeling tips helped us see all the creatures right in the house reef - sharks, turtles, rays, and more!
J
Divinely serene and beautiful
The colourful underwater life around the House Reef was truly spectacular.
P
House reef
4/5
Strong
Worth choosing the resort for. One or two caveats on entry point or current.
Guests report sharks, turtles and rays on most snorkels rather than the odd lucky one, and the free guided snorkel with the resident marine biologist is what repeat visitors mention first. Prodivers runs the dive centre and there is a marine biology centre on the island. The catch is that you cannot get in wherever you like. The island map marks zones where snorkelling and swimming are prohibited, several stretches with strong current and one to snorkel with caution, and wave breakers run along the western beach. Read it on day one and ask the dive team which side is working.
Getting there
Route
Seaplane
Journey
40 min, airport to island
Last arrival that works
15:00
Land at Velana after 15:00 and the last transfer of the day will have gone, which means a night in Malé before you reach the island.
There is a second way in. Domestic flight to Madivaru plus boat, on request.
Shared seaplane, daylight only. The resort's lounge at the seaplane terminal is complimentary on arrival, and if you land at night we can put you on the domestic flight to Madivaru instead.
Transfer details last checked August 2026. We re-check yours against your actual ticket before we quote. See what your flight can reach →
Choose Your Villa
Ninety villas on an island roughly 400 metres long.
Ocean Villa
The cheapest way onto the water at Hurawalhi. 105 m² over the lagoon with a private sundeck, and no pool. That is the trade-off, and for a lot of couples it is the right one. Fifteen in the category.
- 105 m², over the water
- Private sundeck
- One king bed, standard occupancy 2
- No private pool
Romantic Ocean Villa
The same 105 m² overwater footprint as the Ocean Villa, dressed and positioned for couples. Still no pool. Pick it if you want the overwater walk and the privacy without paying for a plunge pool you will use twice. Fifteen in the category.
- 105 m², over the water
- Private sundeck
- One king bed, maximum 3 adults
- No private pool
Only Nine
Beach Pool Villa
On the sand, 132 m², with a private pool. There are nine of these on the whole island, the scarcest category by a wide margin, so it is the first thing to go on any date you are looking at. Ask early or do not ask at all.
- 132 m², on the beach
- Private pool
- Private sundeck
- One king bed, maximum 3 adults
Beach Sunset Pool Villa
The same 132 m² beach villa and private pool, turned to face the sunset. Twenty-one of them, so availability holds far better than the Beach Pool Villa. We steer most sand-first guests here for that reason alone.
- 132 m², on the beach facing sunset
- Private pool
- Private sundeck
- One king bed, maximum 3 adults
Ocean Pool Villa
Over the water at 132 m² with a private pool and a sundeck. Thirty of them, the largest category on the island, which makes it the overwater villa we can most often hold at short notice.
- 132 m², over the water
- Private pool
- Private sundeck
- One king bed, maximum 3 adults
Where in the Maldives?
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hurawalhi Island Resort, and how do you get there? +
Hurawalhi sits in Lhaviyani Atoll on its own island, roughly 400 metres by 165 metres. The transfer is a shared seaplane from Velana International Airport, about 40 minutes, and seaplanes fly in daylight only. A domestic flight to Madivaru followed by a boat is available on request and does run at night.
Can children stay at Hurawalhi? +
No. Hurawalhi is adults only and accepts guests aged 15 and over. There is no children's programme and no child rate. If someone in your party is under 15, tell us before you get attached to the idea and we will shortlist resorts that will actually take them.
What is the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant? +
It is the resort's signature restaurant, glass-walled and set 5.8 metres below the surface of the lagoon. The island's other outlets are Canneli, the all-day restaurant where breakfast is served, Kashibo Restaurant & Bar, Coco Bar, the Games Room and a Champagne Pavilion.
What is the house reef like, and is there diving? +
Good, and unusually well evidenced. Guests posting to TripAdvisor through 2026 describe sharks, turtles and rays on most snorkels straight off the house reef, and the complimentary guided snorkel with the resident marine biologist comes up again and again. The island map also marks prohibited swimming zones, several strong-current areas and one stretch to snorkel with caution, so read it at check-in. Prodivers runs the dive centre. We rate the house reef 4 out of 5.
What meal plans are available at Hurawalhi? +
Breakfast is served at Canneli, the all-day restaurant. Meal plan structures shift by season and by rate, and what they cover at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant shifts with them, so we confirm the exact plan and its exclusions in writing with your quote before you pay anything.
Is there a minimum stay, and what are the check-in times? +
Three nights minimum. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Because the seaplane flies in daylight only and the last one out of the resort leaves around 16:00, build your departure day around the seaplane rather than around your flight home.
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