Canopus Retreat Thulusdhoo

About this accommodation

Canopus Retreat Thulusdhoo is a beachfront guesthouse on Thulusdhoo island in North Male (Kaafu) Atoll, reached by a roughly 30-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport; public ferries from Male are also available on a slower schedule. Thulusdhoo is the atoll capital and is best known among travellers for two of the Maldives' most consistent surf breaks, Cokes and Chickens, both of which are a short paddle or boat ride from the guesthouse. The property has 12 rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, wardrobes and electric kettles; some units include balconies and ground-floor access. Its on-site Fusion restaurant faces the beach and serves Italian, local and international dishes including lunch, dinner, high tea and cocktails, and is frequently singled out in reviews. Bicycle rental and in-house massages are offered, and diving, snorkelling and surf transfers are arranged through Thulusdhoo-based operators. The guesthouse holds a 4.3/5 rating from 207 reviews and is tagged as budget-friendly. It suits surfers, divers and travellers wanting a local-island stay within straightforward speedboat range of Male.