Overview

Chaaya Island Dhonveli is the perfect destination for the discerning pleasure seeker. The warm waters of the azure sea are an ideal balm that lifts the spirits and calms the soul. Whilst perfect waves make surfing an unforgettable experience, the clear waters allows you to sample the beauty of incredible underwater treasures.

The island is located approximately 13 kilometres from Male International airport and it takes a short and scenic 20-minute speedboat ride to arrive the island.

Accomodation

Picturesque accommodation fulfills the many individual preferences. 148 stylish rooms cater to every possible personal taste and are created to perfection with all the tiny detailed creature comforts taken care of. Five types of living spaces with open-air exotic garden-bathrooms, mezzanine beds, interconnected rooms and open-air waterfalls are all part of the preference.

The rooms have fresh hot/cold water, air-conditioning, hairdryers, Satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, verandas, sun beds and tea & coffee makers.

Beach Bungalow ( 40 Bungalows)

The rooms are built facing the ocean and the beach, with two separate rooms in a single storey structure. All 40 Beach Bungalows at Chaaya Island Dhonveli are air-conditioned and feature a King size double beds.

Facilities include bath amenities including beach / pool towels, bath towels, cable tv, extra bed & baby cot (on request), hair dryer, hot & cold water, life jackets, mini bar, rain coat, safety deposit box, sewing & vanity kit, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone with IDD facility.

Garden Bungalow

A spacious 2 story bungalow on the island, the bedroom is on the upper floor with a balcony facing the Indian Ocean. The sitting room below could be converted to a bed room, making it the ideal accommodation for families.

Facilities include bath amenities including beach / pool towels, bath towels, cable tv, extra bed & baby cot (on request), hair dryer, hot & cold water, life jackets, mini bar, rain coat, safety deposit box, sewing & vanity kit, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone with IDD facility.

Water Bungalow ( 36 Bungalows)

Located on the Southern West of the Island, the 36 Water Bungalows are air-conditioned and feature a king sized bed, day bed, dressing table.

Facilities include bath amenities including beach / pool towels, bath towels, cable tv, DVD player, extra bed & baby cot (on request), hair dryer, hot & cold water, jacuzzi, life jackets, mini bar, rain coat, safety deposit box, sewing & vanity kit, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone with IDD facility.

Over Water Suite ( 24 Suites)

Located on the North West of the island the 24 air conditioned Over Water Suites at Chaaya Island Dhonveli are furnished with a living room with day bed, dressing table.

Facilities include bath amenities including beach / pool towels, bath towels, cable tv, DVD player, extra bed & baby cot (on request), hair dryer, hot & cold water, jacuzzi, life jackets, mini bar, rain coat, safety deposit box, sewing & vanity kit, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone with IDD facility.

Superior Room ( 24 Rooms)

The Superior Rooms are built facing the Indian Ocean in blocks of six separate rooms as two storey's, with three rooms on the lower floor and three on the upper. All Superior Rooms are air-conditioned and feature twin & double beds.

Facilities include bath amenities including beach / pool towels, bath towels, cable tv, extra bed & baby cot (on request), hair dryer, hot & cold water, life jackets, mini bar, rain coat, safety deposit box, sewing & vanity kit, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone with IDD facility.

Dining

Koimala Garden Restaurant

Named after a Maldivian King the main Garden Restaurant of Chaaya Island Dhonveli features a wide variety of cuisines from East to West, buffet style, with live cooking stations for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Maakana

Maakana is named after the Grey Heron, a regular visitor to this location. The circularly structured Maakana restaurant with a view of the surf break and a high cone shaped thatched roof features 'live cooking stations' where guests can watch the chefs preparing fresh cuisine.

Raalhu

A bar and restaurant with an A la Carte menu, Raalhu adjoins the cascading waves of the internationally famed surf point "The Pasta Point" which has been a venue for international surfing competitions. The restaurant is complete with a pool table, darts, mini library, other indoor games and a deck that extends out into the ocean. The upper floor has a panoramic view of the surf break and the lights of Male at night in the distance. Dolphins and occasionally pilot whales are seen from here, which makes this a vantage point.

Raiyvilaa Sunset Terrace

Raiyvilaa features an A la Carte menu offering snacks and main meals. On request, even exclusive candle-lit dinners on the beach under a canopy of stars, could be arranged. Since this is the resort's main bar, guests can be certain of being served a wide variety of aperitifs and beverages and even signature cocktails to lift the spirits.

Rehendhi

Named after an illustrious Maldivian Queen. Rehendhi offers a fine dining experience at the edge of the lagoon, specializing in a selection of fresh seafood and prime meat. For the wine connoisseur, the restaurant's wine cellar offers an interesting collection of the best wines from around the world.

Chavana Spa

A visit to a Chavana Spa will leave you feeling more relaxed, more radiant and full of youthful energy.

The spa offers unique signature treatments by Chavana Spa and skincare brand ‎Pevonia Botanica. The spa features a dedicated reception and retail area, a ‎manicure and pedicure room, along with 4 double villas with shower and bath, 1 ‎double villa with bath, sauna and steam room and 1 double villa with an outdoor ‎bath and outdoor shower, sauna and steam room.

A range of Chavana Spa and Pevonia Botanica retail products and gift items ensures ‎your experience can continue ‎‎beyond the boundaries of our Spa.‎

Diving

The dive centre Meridis Dive and Relax is newly opened with a new building and equipment in December 2009. Scuba diving is a very popular water activity since the island is located close by many famous dive sites such as HP Reef, Banana Reef or Nassimo Thila.

Several times a day transportation is arranged by exclusive Maldivian style Dhoni to 25 different sites.

Many of the dive sites are situated at the current-rich outer reef, channels and thilas which will give enormous fun to our advanced dive guests. Find new fishes and colours during night dives at Kani Beru a beautiful wall covered with blooming cup corals at night. For photographers and all those who enjoy calmer activities it is recommended sheltered inner atoll reef which offers splendour of macro objects and coral life.

Surfing

With a picturesque panorama wherever you look, excellent consistent waves, and absolutely perfect weather conditions, surfing holiday experiences at Chaaya Island Dhonveli with Atoll Adventures are hugely popular amongst surfing travellers.

In the early 70s the "father of surfing in the Maldives" Tony Hinde discovered the surfing potential in the Maldives and set up Atoll Adventures on Tari Village; now known as Chaaya Island Dhonveli, since then the Maldivian surf season has lured surfers, both beginners and advanced, from all over the world.

Offering a fantastic choice of left and right reef breaks, a Chaaya surfing experience with Atoll Travel promises unforgettable hours of surfing with a strictly limited number of surfers on the island, who can surf at the world-renowned breaks such as Pasta Point.

For reef breaks with excellent waves, from surfing lessons to challenging surfing, contact our Exclusive surf booking agent Atoll Travel, to enjoy your Chaaya surfing holiday.

Facilities and Acitivities

Library, boutique, valet service, beach and pool service, high –speed internet access.

Entertainment includes water sports, land sports, disco nights, live music and fun themes. A fascinating Maldivian Cultural show will enthrall you.

Experiences

Excursions to nearby islands, picnic trips to nearby uninhabited island or sandbank lagoon, sunset, sunrise, night and big-game fishing, dolphin watching, visit to capital Male'.