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One of the most picturesque islands in the Indian Ocean, Ihuru is an exquisite tropical paradise waiting to be discovered. Blessed with palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear waters and pristine house reefs, the eco and guest-friendly retreat is located on the North Malé Atoll, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé. Step onto an island where nature beckons and plush comforts await. Let your eye wander across the endless stretch of the deep blue sea, rich with dazzling marine life. Feel the excitement in the air seep into your veins and flow through your being. Ease back and rock in your private garden's Maldivian swing. Gently kick the crystalline waters and watch them ripple out toward the Indian Ocean. Dive the famed Rannamaari wreck and sip cocktails at our oceanfront bar in the company of graceful dolphins. At Dhawa Ihuru Island resort, the island is yours.
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We came to Dhawa Ihuru after a friend recommended it. We stayed here for 9 days, all-inclusive, our first time in the Maldives. For us, this was the longest we've stayed in one place, so at first, I thought maybe it will get boring. But we had no idea that the beauty of this very small island is going to win us over! Naufel, the manager of the resort, welcomed us with kindness and openness to answer any requests we had. The best thing about this place is definitely the coral reef so close to the beach, you just go into the water and suddenly are in a magic wonderland, full of various fishes, many many sharks and turtles. Every snorkeling session was a new adventure full of joy for us. The other favorite part of mine - when staying at Dhawa Ihuru - was our meals. Being on a small island with one restaurant, I was sure the food will become boring to me. But au contraire, every meal was a happy surprise. The chef here is very talented. We enjoyed the fish barbeque, all the Indian and Asian dishes, miso soup in the morning, delicious waffles and eggs at breakfast, and good wine (even though the wine selection in itself is very poor). I also want to give this resort a big plus for its SPA. We had 3 couple massages, one time we picked thai massage and the other 2 were deep tissue. I recommend this service with all my heart. The women working here are gifted, well trained, so sweet and kind. Tina was just amazing. Keep in mind that they offer 30% discount from time to time - for morning massages. Dhava Ihuru also has a scuba center. Their team is skillful and kind. Our little house on the beach (Room 39) was overseeing the most beautiful and romantic sunset. Rooms are cleaned twice per day. I was satisfied with the cleaning done by Majid. Bathrooms are without a roof, I loved this with one problem. Unfortunately, no matter how often they sprayed our backyard and the island in general (also with a special fog to kill the mosquitos,) I am still going home with bites all over my body. I admit I am sensitive to mosquito bites, also we had a spray with us - that sometimes I didn't have on (like when going to the toilet, or staying in the sun for tanning)... this was my worst turn-off for this place, as we had some friends in the Maldives in the same time with us - and they had no such problem where they stayed. I also am a nature person and understand the limits one has on controlling this. All in all, we loved our stay here! And would definitely recommend this place for couples and young families who want to snorkel all day long, and enjoy great food and SPA.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear D5528SEcristinap, Heartfelt thanks for sharing your gorgeous review following your stay with us. It warms our hearts to read that you had a wonderful holiday with us in Dhawa Ihuru and enjoyed our little charming and cozy island surrounded by the fascinating underwater world full of vibrant fishes, sharks, turtles and more just a few meters away from the shore easy for everyone to explore with surprising joy every time, the scrumptious and varied cuisine, the good wine quality, the rejuvenating spa treatment with the magical hands of our spa therapists, the lovely and immaculate villa with opened bathroom design, and the impeccable service from our friendly and courteous staff. I will pass your kind words to Naoufel; our assistant front office manager, Majid from housekeeping, Tina and spa team, the culinary team, and the rest of the team behind the scenes. They will be very happy to learn that they helped make your stay blissful. While we are truly happy to read your positive feedback, we are disappointed that the mosquitoes caused inconvenience during your stay. Apart from a scheduled treatment, we have worked with our Pest Control Operator closely to eliminate and control the mosquito breeding sites. We will definitely work harder and look for better technologies to improve our integrated pest management program. Your kind understanding is highly appreciated. Your comment on the wine selection has been noted and shared with the respective leaders to revisit the wine list and optimize our offerings in the future. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind and constructive feedback as well as for recommending us! And we shall be hoping to welcome you on our shores "Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You" in the future for another inspired experience. Kind Regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru
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This was our first time in Maldives and my family choosed to spend 12 days at Angasana Ihuru Resort and Spa. We couldn´t have done a better choice. This island is a dream and corresponds with its round shape to the dream of a Maldives island. The welcome was very friendly and after 20 minutes we were already on the island. We stayed at a beach bungalow that was functionally furnished, but with attention to detail and with direct access to the beach (the sea was just one minute away). Peace and quiet is the name of the game. The resort is very beautiful, has great vegetation and is very well maintained. The best thing was the view of the turquoise sea. Beach is very calm and private, given the small size of the resort and the fact that each villa has its own beach area. The staff is warmth, professional, with a really attentive service. Wifi speed was reliable and fast and you can count with twice a day housekeeping. We found the food to be very tasty. The house reef is excellent and easy to reach, with the most amazing sea life: We saw Rays, sharks, turtles, clown fish amongst many when we snorkeled. This island is a gem when it comes to marine life; some of the best snorkeling I've ever had worldwide. Dining is also great A tiny island which felt like your own private island in Maldivas. …
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded Aug 24, 2022
Dear Susana L, Heartfelt thanks for choosing Angsana Ihuru for your first family trip in the Maldives and sharing your fabulous review following your stay with us. We are so humbled to learn that you have had crowned us as the gem for marine life worldwide. We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed every moments from the warm welcome after convenient speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, the charming and serene island with great privacy, the magnificent underwater world full of various colorful fish, sharks, rays, turtles and many more perfect for snorkeling and diving, the comfy and immaculate villa with easy access to the turquoise ocean from the beach, the good WiFi quality, the scrumptious cuisine, to the personalized service from our friendly, courteous and professional staff making your first time vacation in the Maldives memorable and blissful. I will personally pass your kind words to the whole team. At Angsana Ihuru, we always endeavor for guest satisfaction and we are glad to hear that we are successful in achieving this with you. Thank you so much for your motivating feedback. The entire team is looking forward to welcoming you and your family back for a "Robinson Crusoe" experience in our little paradise. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Angsana Ihuru
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place was beautiful, reef is breathtaking, you can see turtles, sharks, lots of fish, octopus, mantas and lot of other things. the island is small, so quiet. food was great. rooms are fine, you have AC and fans and they are cleaned twice a day. staff is amazing, everyone so kind, always smiling, nice. really recommandate the island to everyone
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Dear 660filippor, Heartfelt thanks for sharing your wonderful review following your stay with us. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our charming and cozy island, the spectacular house reef just a few meters away from the shore full of vibrant marine species from colorful fishes, sharks, rays, turtles octopus perfect for snorkeling, the lovely and immaculate villa, the scrumptious cuisine, and the impeccable service from our friendly, courteous, and caring staff. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your feedback and for recommending us! And we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back on our shores "Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You" in the near future. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru
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It is a perfect place if you want to have rest. The staff is very friendly and make their work very fine. The massages in the spa are perfect. Our daily waiter afaak is attentive and fulfills all our wishes. Thank you for the wonderful time.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear Q8888BMdieterh, Heartfelt thanks for sharing this wonderful review following your recent stay with us at Dhawa Ihuru. It warms our heart to read that you had a fantastic and rejuvenating holiday with us and enjoyed our charming and cozy island, the perfect spa massages, and the impeccable service from our friendly, courteous and caring staff. I will personally pass your kind words to Aafaag; your designated waiter, and the rest of the team. They will be very happy to know that they helped to fulfill all your wishes throughout the stay with us. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your feedback! We all look forward to welcoming you back to "Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You" in the near future. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru
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It was a super holiday. The island is very beautiful, with a very conserved nature. The reef is full of fantastic coloured fishes, little sharks and we also saw a pair of turtles. The villas are very comfortable and clean. The kooking is various with a lot of good and particular dishes. A special thanks to all the personal in particular to Adam for the rooms, miss Hannan to the bar, all the guys of the restaurant and Alat at the reception. Many compliments and thanks a lot to everyone. Mary and Fede
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear Mary and Fede; our valued guests, Thank you very much from all of us here in Dhawa Ihuru for sharing your fabulous review. Reading your heartwarming feedback makes us smile with pride and joy. All of us that are working here indeed feels very proud knowing that you have had the fantastic holiday full of magical moments with us. For all your gracious comments on our charming and cozy island with a very conserved nature, the spectacular house reef full of colorful fishes, sharks, rays, turtles, and more perfect for snorkeling, the comfortable and immaculate villa, the scrumptious and varied cuisine, and the impeccable service from our friendly, courteous, and caring staff, thank you once again. I will personally share your kind words to Adam from housekeeping, Allath; our Dhawa Insider, and Hanane from food and beverage. They will be very happy to know that they helped make your holiday memorable and blissful. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your feedback! I am sure that it will help all possible future guests in their search for the dream island for a dream holiday. And we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back to your tiny paradise "Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You" in the near future. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru
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We selected Dhawa to stay due to the location and excellent services. It is one of the best locations for snorkling. Besides that, it rally offered great services from all of the staff members. As a sister hotel under Banyan Tree, It has the same quality of services (always maintaining its highest standard) with economical cost. We were really impressed with hospitality and good food. Special Thanks to Yui, Ibrahim (Chef) for a great food and caring during our stay. Nevertherless, I cannot forget Naoufel with you sincere sevices to all guests. Thank you so much. At the marine center, a special young boy (Viyam) who always took care of us during snorkling with a polite and professional way. It was a wonderful experience staying at Dhawa. We will be back!👍
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Dear Evelyn_Mee, Heartfelt thanks for sharing your awesome experience following your stay with us at Dhawa Ihuru. It warms our hearts to read the amazing time that you had with us and enjoyed our charming island with a convenient access by a short speedboat ride from the Velana International Airport, the magnificent house reef full of flora and fauna just a few meters away from the shores perfect for snorkeling, the wonderful time of guided snorkeling with Viyam to explore this fascinating underwater world, the fresh and delectable cuisine, and the excellent service from our friendly, courteous, caring and professional staff. I will personally share your kind words to Naoufel; our assistant front office manager, Viyam from marine center, chef Ibrahim and his culinary crew, and the rest of the team behind the scenes. They will be very happy to know that they helped make your holiday blissful and wanted to visit us again. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind feedback! And we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back on our shores at "Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You" very soon. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru
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Everyone is kind and comfortable. It's a perfect resort. I'm very satisfied with my honeymoon. If the opportunity comes, I want to come again I was a bit tired from the long flight, but I was relieved the moment I came here.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear 도기 김, "진심어린 감사" - Heartfelt thanks sharing your wonderful review following your recent stay with us at Dhawa Ihuru. Once again congratulation for your honeymoon. Reading your review makes us smile with pride and joy. All of us that are working here indeed feels very proud knowing that you have the perfect and rejuvenating holiday full of magical moments. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your feedback! We all look forward to welcoming you back to "Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You" in the near future. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru
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Paradise found at a little island called Dhawa Ihuru I would like to extend sincere gratitude to Dhawa Ihuru and all the staff for making the stay such a memorable one. The transfer from Male Airport was a short trip speed boat away approximately 25 mins away. Thanks to Siyad for the warm welcome on arrival. The room was a rain mist villa with direct access to the beach and snorkeling entry point Nr. 4. Thanks to Moosa who made sure the room was always clean and tidy twice a day. The All inclusive option worked well , with 3meals a day , snacks at the nest and a minibar with peanuts chips and soft beverages and alcohol too. Special mention and Thanks to Hassan who welcomed us daily with a great smile and attended to our dining needs at the restaurant. Thanks to Hanan for the bar service. This is a small piece of paradise if you looking for a relaxing no frills holiday. A small resort comprising of 45 villas with great food , hospitality and great amenities for the sea explorers. Thanks again Dhawa Ihuru . You will be missed. Its not goodbye but until next time.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Yusuf K, Thank you very much from all of us here in Dhawa Ihuru for sharing your awesome review. We are so humbled to learn that Dhawa Ihuru becomes the little paradise in the Maldives for you. We are delighted that you enjoyed every moment here from the charming and cozy island with a convenient access by a short speedboat ride from the Velana International Airport, the magnificent house reef full of vibrant marine species perfect for snorkeling, the lovely and immaculate villas with rain mist and direct access to the beach and house reef, the great value of all-inclusive package, to the impeccable service from our friendly, courteous and caring staff. I will personally share your kind words to Siyad; our Dhawa Insider, Moosa from housekeeping, Hanane and Naahy from food and beverage. They will be happy to know that they made your holiday memorable and wanted to visit us again. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind feedback and for recommending us! I am sure that it will help all possible future guests in their search for the perfect island for a dream and relaxing holiday. And we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back on our shores at Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You in the near future. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru
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Many thanks to Naoufel, Jihane and Adam (in particular) for making this stay absolutely wonderful - ihuru is simply georgous, great island and wonderful house reef - I warmly recommend The spa is the best we have ever experienced. Tina and her colleagues have golden hands and outstanding attitude.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Dear Traveler49764529524, Thank you very much from all of us here in Dhawa Ihuru for sharing your fabulous review. And we would not be able to find a truly fitting, short and sweet description of our place like you did from the natural beauty and simplicity of our island, the stunning house reef full of vibrant marine species with a few meters away from the shores perfect for snorkeling, the world-class spa treatments, to the impeccable service from our friendly, courteous, and caring staff, thank you! I will personally share your kind words to Naoufel; our assistant front office manager, Jihane; our sales manager, Adam from housekeeping, Tina from spa, and the rest of the team. They will be happy to know that they made Dhawa Ihuru to be the best island in the Maldives for you with a lot of magical moments. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind feedback! I am sure that it will help all possible future guests in their search for the perfect island for a dream holiday. And we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back to your home sweet home "Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You" in the near future. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru
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I've woken up this morning thinking the whole experience was a dream I had last night! I took my boyfriend here for his 30th birthday present and it was well worth the secret keeping and saving for 3 years! I picked this island due to hearing such amazing reviews about the snorkeling and we were not disappointed. Ross & I snorkeled for about 4 hours a day for the 10 days we stayed! We loved it so much. We saw so many stunning animals just outside of our villa and it was just a short swim to a breathtaking reef that was filled with even more amazing marine life. We saw dolphins swim past as we ate lunch and we were lucky enough to see a rare siting of luminant blue plankton arrive on the seafront one evening. The food was delicious at breakfast, lunch & dinner with a few nights during our stay offering a set menu experience as opposed to a buffet every evening, which was a real treat. The breakfast highlight was the fresh fruit station! Served juices or freshly cut fruit with a side of an infectious smile was the perfect way to start every day. The island also knew it was Ross' birthday present so they kindly bought him a dessert with a candle and a decorative bed-spread one evening to help with the celebrations. Overall, all of the food was wonderfully delicious, fresh and the variety was always superb. As part of our trip, we were also looked after by Hummingbird who waited for us as we arrived in the Maldives and also escorted us all the way to the check-in when we were going home. It can sometimes be quite daunting when needing to navigate around an unfamiliar airport but Hummingbird made it all so seamless for us and treated us like royalty! The only thing we felt slightly surprised by was the cost of some things. We (maybe due to my lack of research) didn't expect there to be no shop at all for us to purchase things you typically expect on a holiday. For example, we underestimated our usage of suncream and needed more. We spoke to the receptionist and were told they did sell sun cream at the spa for...$45! We had to buy it as we had no other option. We also did get snacks in our room each day but always the same (snickers, peanuts, and pringles) and there was also a snack corner but the crisps were more like dried fruits. Sadly, there was nowhere else to purchase any other snacks that would be our typical 'home comforts'. We also didn't take any cash, expecting there to be some sort of cash machine, but again could have been my lack of research that made us fall short here. I want to be super clear that this obviously is not a deal breaker but it's just an FYI for anyone who, like us, expected to be able to easily purchase any of the basics we may have wanted or needed during our stay. Saying this though, we did forget our playing cards and with the lack of the on-island shop, the receptionist did arrange for some cards to be purchased on our behalf off-shore for $5, which was very kind. Additionally, our flight home was at 8pm (transfer booked for 5:45pm) and with checkout being at 12pm, we wanted to see if we could extend our checkout time. The option was there to extend until 5pm for the cost of $100. This extension would not extend our all-inclusivity and thus we'd need to pay for drinks/food between 12pm and 5pm, which really made me question what the $100 was for. Ross & I declined this as we couldn't justify spending £80 for the room to be kept with no real other benefits other than a shower. Later on we were told that due to guests not being due in our room until 8pm, they could extend our check-out to 4:30pm, free of charge. We were incredibly grateful however you can't help but wonder what the $100 process was all about! The final thing was the dolphin cruise. I personally think that it should be advertised as a 'sunset cruise' that COULD encounter a sighting of dolphins. The journey to where the dolphins are expected to be is just over an hour and expectedly, the sighting is not guaranteed. Due to this being a 'dolphin cruise' everyone was basically waiting to get to the dolphins and not taking in the moments of getting there and back on a traditional Maldivian boat, which in itself was an experience. For $105 per person and advertised as a 'dolphin cruise', you expect to see more than 5-10 mins of 1 or 2 dolphins at a distance/in a flash, when on a 2.5 hours trip. We know that dolphin sightings are not guaranteed and some trips may encounter great viewings of the beauties...however, I think you'd avoid disappointment for those who don't if it wasn't advertised as a dolphin cruise and instead, seeing the dolphins is a huge surprise/bonus of the cruise that people would rave about in their reviews, which in turn, would encourage people to go on it. Moreover, considering we were on the island for 10 days and those three things were our only qualms...it should be clear that I highly recommend this island to anyone looking for a trip to the Maldives. It may also be because I am someone who saved for 2-3 years to afford this all-inclusive trip and therefore the prices of things may just seem a bit steeper to me than other visitors to the island, I don't know. Regardless of all of that though, I want to give a special shout-out to ALL of the staff at Dwaha Ihuru. Every single person was kind, welcoming, and attentive during our stay, and despite all of the reviews I read on here about how amazing the staff were on everyone's visits...I didn't expect them all to be this good! I am pretty introverted and swore that I'd never get up and dance in front of people on the night of the Maldivian Dance however, it was the amazing staff whom I'd built relationships with that got me up there eventually! The dedication and love every member of staff has for the island is admirable and you're so lucky to have all of them. This island is perfect for its relaxation, wildlife, kindness, beauty, dining, romance and memories that will be forever cherished in our hearts. ...and yes, the sea really is that colour!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear SopHatchett95, Heartfelt thanks for choosing Dhawa Ihuru for your special trip and sharing your wonderful and extensive review following your recent stay with us. Reading your heartwarming review makes us smile with pride and joy. All of us that are working here indeed feels very proud knowing that you have had the dream holiday full of magical moments. For all your gracious comments on the magnificent house reef full of marine species and vibrant coral perfect for snorkeling, the scrumptious and varied cuisine with breathtaking scenery from the restaurant deck, the miracle moments of dolphin spotting while having lunch and the bioluminescent plankton on the shore one evening, the traditional Maldivian performance "Boduberu" by our talented staff, to the personalized services from our courteous, attentive and caring staff and Hummingbird as our partner, thank you once again. I will personally share your kind words to the entire team. They will be happy to know that they helped make your holiday memorable. Your kind and candid comments on how to advertise our dolphin cruise excursion, how to communicate better on late check-out, and no shop for selling necessities has been noted and shared with our respective leaders to revisit our standard and procedures, training program, and more to take proper actions. We sincerely appreciate your feedback as it helps us in our endeavor of continuous improvement. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your feedback and for recommending us! I am sure that it will help all possible future guests in their search for the dream island for a dream holiday. And we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back to your tiny paradise "Dhawa Ihuru - Be Here, Be You" in the near future. With best regards, Kanruethai Roongruang General Manager Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru
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PRICE RANGE
$691 - $1,279 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
angsana ihuru, maldives hotel angsana, angsana hotel maldives ihuru, angsana resort maldives ihuru
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Angsana Ihuru
LOCATION
MaldivesKaafu AtollNorth Male AtollIhuru Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dhawa Ihuru
What are some of the property amenities at Dhawa Ihuru?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Dhawa Ihuru?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Dhawa Ihuru?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Dhawa Ihuru?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Lighthouse Restaurant, Ilaafathi Restaurant, and Naiboli Bar.
Does Dhawa Ihuru have airport transportation?
Yes, Dhawa Ihuru offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Dhawa Ihuru?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Dhawa Ihuru?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Russian, Chinese, Hindi, Malay, Filipino, and Tamil.
Does Dhawa Ihuru have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Dhawa Ihuru accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.