Dusit Thani Maldives is a resort that belongs to the Thai hotel chain Dusit Hotels & Resorts. The resort is situated on the island of Mudhdhoo in the Baa Atoll, where the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is located. Cozy villas with thatched roofs are designed to resemble traditional dwellings. The resort captivates its guests primarily with the beauty of nature, showcasing a harmonious blend of vibrant greenery, water, and sand, along with an abundance of tropical plants and palm trees.
One of the main attractions of the resort is diving and snorkeling in the Hanifaru Bay, which is considered one of the best spots in the Maldives. The hotel is renowned for its vibrant house reef, and the diving center offers excursions to the habitats of marine turtles, manta rays, and stunning coral gardens. For those interested, there are diving courses available for both beginners and experienced divers with scuba gear.
The Devarana spa complex, surrounded by lush gardens, provides a wide range of treatments for the face and body, as well as services like Turkish baths and Finnish saunas. Dusit Thani Maldives has earned prestigious awards, including the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014, Boutique Hotel Award 2017, Travel Asia Award, and World Luxury Travel Awards, among others.
The resort's location on Mudhdhoo Island, Baa Atoll, is approximately 123 km from the international airport in Male. The island measures 710m x 360m. The transfer to the resort takes around 35 minutes by seaplane (only during daylight hours) or 25 minutes by domestic airline flight to Dharavandhoo Airport, followed by a 10-minute speedboat ride to the resort.
Dusit Thani Maldives is distinguished by its colorful house reef surrounding the island and the presence of various marine creatures, such as mantas, turtles, sea cucumbers, lobsters, and more. The Thai hospitality of the resort will leave even the most discerning travelers impressed.
The resort is recommended for family vacations, romantic getaways, water sports activities, diving, and snorkeling. The beach area near the 300-villas zone provides easy access to the sea without coral, making it suitable for families with children. In the 400-villas area, special footwear is recommended for entry into the sea due to the abundance of coral. The 100-villas area features a beach with good sandy bottoms. The 200-villas, 500-villas, and 600-villas are located overwater with direct access to the lagoon.
For children aged 3 to 12 years, the resort offers the Baan Sanook mini-club, where kids can enjoy exciting activities and games. The club operates from 10:00 to 18:00.
For more detailed information and photos of rooms and the resort's facilities, please visit the official hotel website.
Room amenities include WIFI, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, a television, tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer, a pillow menu, an iron, an ironing board, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and daily newspapers.
The resort offers a range of services, including the Devarana Spa salon, a pool, a kids' club, wedding ceremonies, three restaurants, two bars, babysitting services, photographer and videographer services, Russian-speaking doctor services, a souvenir boutique, laundry services, a romantic beach dinner, and a 750 sq m infinity pool. There's also an open-air cinema.
For sports and entertainment, there's the Devarana SPA with 8 treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, various massages, face and body treatments, the Ocean Dive & Sports Centre, offering PADI diving, snorkeling, and water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, catamarans, jet skis, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, seabob, parasailing, hydro flights, kayaking, and SUP surfing. The Baan Sanook Kids Club offers a children's mini-club with a treehouse and open play area. Daily activities include board games, culinary classes, t-shirt coloring, coconut and shell hunting, treasure hunting, and sandcastle building. Other activities available include tennis, fishing, yoga with an instructor, beach volleyball, badminton, culinary masterclasses, excursions, and cruises.
Snorkeling equipment is provided free of charge.
The dining options at Dusit Thani Maldives include The Market, offering international cuisine in a buffet style in a relaxed atmosphere with a separate summer terrace serving dishes made from fresh high-quality products sourced from different parts of the world. It's open for breakfast and dinner. The Sea Grill, located in a picturesque spot near the infinity pool, serves the finest meat and seafood dishes. It's open from 12:00 to 22:00. Benjarong is a famous restaurant with a view of the Indian Ocean, where guests can enjoy authentic Thai dishes. Here, they can also participate in culinary masterclasses for Thai food and cocktails. It's open for lunch and dinner. Sala Bar offers a breathtaking view of the ocean while enjoying amazing cocktails in Thai style. It's open from 17:00. Sand Bar, located by the pool, is the perfect spot to enjoy a wonderful cocktail while sitting in a sun lounger and listening to live music. It's open from 10:00.
The resort offers several meal plans, including Breakfast (BB), Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB), and All-Inclusive (Pure Indulgence AI).