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About this property
Beachfront Location: Hanifaru Transit Inn in Dharavandhoo offers a private beach area, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as TVs and work desks. Free on-site parking is available. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves continental, buffet, and Asian breakfasts. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are available, complemented by a barbecue area. Nearby Attractions: Dharavandhoo Beach is a 4-minute walk away, while Dharavandhoo Airport is just a few steps from the property. Guests appreciate the snorkelling options in the area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fruzsina
Spain
“Good value for money. Clean rooms, friendly staff, nice excursions to make.” - Rebecca
United Kingdom
“Beautiful and peaceful spot which is very well cared for place by the family who runs it. My baggage didn't arrive with me and they were exceptionally helpful in getting it sorted for me, by calling the airline and tracking it down. They were...” - Jonathan
United Kingdom
“Ahmed, the owner, was the perfect host, providing a very warm welcome and always on hand to answer questions. The other staff were also excellent. The bedroom was lovely, the bed was comfy and the buffet breakfasts were great..” - Anna
United Kingdom
“The staff were all super friendly and very helpful with anything we needed. They were so kind taking us out on their boat to see the mantas and trying to see the whale sharks. The breakfast was also delicious. They let us borrow snorkelling...” - Volodymyr
Ukraine
“We had a wonderful days on the island thanks to Ahmed and his team. Ahmed met us at the airport, shared information about the island and showed us where everything was. The room was large, everything was clean. The breakfasts were excellent. Ahmed...” - Qi
China
“Very good accommodation environment, clean and hygienic, and delicious breakfast. About a 5-minute walk from the snorkeling beach.” - Helen
Australia
“The staff were friendly and helpful.The food for breakfast was a mixture of local Madivian food and western food- all very delicious and well presented.I especially liked the Maldivian Tuna salad. Ahmed the owner, went over and above his duty of...” - Anna
Russia
“Very good hotel! The owner of the hotel is very hospitable, always ready to help and resolve any issues. They clean it every day, everything is clean and fresh, my child and I are very happy, we recommend it for a holiday!” - Alexd2
Russia
“Exceptionally friendly, caring staff. We took into account all the wishes and even more. They found us on the beach to warn us about the postponement of the flight to an earlier time. Clean cozy hotel, good food, 5 min walk to the beach.” - Ondrej
Czech Republic
“very nice stay. The owner is very nice, honest and helpful in everything. The chef is very good and the food is very tasty. Everyone is very nice and it is very pleasant to stay there. The trip to Hanifaru bay was totaly highlight.”
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Property information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
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
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.



The fine print
Please note that there are 2 options to reach the property from the International Airport:
20 minute domestic plane
2 hours speed boat
Air fare:
Route: Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport
Frequency: Every day of the week.
From the domestic airport, a taxi will be organized free of charge. It is a 2-minute drive away from the property.
Speedboat: Two hours and 30 minutres
Route: Male' City to Dharavandhoo Island
Frequency: Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays.
Please contact the property for more details.
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 Hanifaru Transit Inn 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.