KIHA Beach

About this accommodation

Kiha Beach is a 4-star boutique guesthouse on the local island of Dharavandhoo in Baa Atoll, reached from Velana International Airport by a short domestic flight to the island's small airstrip. The property has around 20 rooms and sits on the beach with direct access to a protected house reef suitable for snorkeling. Accommodations are spacious and air-conditioned with private bathrooms and modern fittings. Facilities are broader than a typical small guesthouse: an indoor pool, a children's pool, a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and a restaurant serving buffet-style meals. Baa Atoll is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and Dharavandhoo is the closest inhabited island to Hanifaru Bay, the seasonal aggregation site (roughly May to November) where large groups of manta rays and whale sharks feed; snorkel trips are arranged through licensed village operators. Other village-based excursions include sandbank visits, night fishing, sunset dolphin cruises, and bicycle tours of the island. The property holds a 4.6/5 rating from 202 reviews, with consistent praise for staff and cuisine. It suits travelers combining marine activity in Baa Atoll with more hotel-style comforts than most guesthouses offer.