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  9. Water Villa
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
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  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
01The Sandies Bathala collection

About the Water Villa

Water villas built on stilts over the lagoon on two separate piers with private terrace. Rooms equipped with personalised climate control, handmade wooden parquet doors, tasteful furnishings including custom-made furniture, king size bed and sofa bed. Bathrooms have twin basins and spacious walk-in shower.

This overwater villa accommodates up to 2 guests, configured with king size + sofa bed. Sandies Bathala sits in North Ari Atoll, part of the Resortlife curated DMC roster.

At a glance
Sleeps
2
Beds
King Size + Sofa Bed
Setting
Overwater
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North Ari Atoll
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03Compare at Sandies Bathala

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05The setting

The Sandies Bathala experience

Bathala Island Resort, located in the North Ari Atoll, is a private-island property operated as Sandies Bathala. The resort offers an all-inclusive experience with a focus on varied dining, featuring a main restaurant serving international and Maldivian dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Guest amenities include a full-service spa (MVUA Spa), an…

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06How to reach

Getting there

15 seaplane from MLE
  1. Fly to Malé
    Velana International Airport (MLE)
  2. Seaplane
    15 from Malé
  3. Arrive at Sandies Bathala
    North Ari Atoll

Sandies Bathala is reached by seaplane (15) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Ari Atoll. Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

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07Frequently asked

Questions about the Water Villa

  • Is the Water Villa suitable for families?+
    The Water Villa is sized for two guests and is best suited to couples. For family travel, ask a Resortlife specialist about Sandies Bathala's larger villa categories or interconnecting options.
  • How big is the Water Villa and how is it laid out?+
    Standard bedding is king size + sofa bed. Final layouts can vary by sub-category — Resortlife can confirm the exact configuration for your travel dates.
  • Does the Water Villa have a private pool?+
    No — the Water Villa does not include a private pool. For private-pool options, ask about Sandies Bathala's pool-equipped villa categories or alternative resorts in North Ari Atoll.
  • Is the Water Villa overwater or on the beach?+
    The Water Villa is an overwater villa, set on stilts directly above the lagoon at Sandies Bathala.
  • How do I book the Water Villa?+
    Send a quote request via /contact with your travel dates, party size and any board basis preference (BB, HB, FB, AI). Resortlife books Sandies Bathala directly with the resort under negotiated agent rates and replies within one business day.
Agent reply within 1 business day

Enquire about the Water Villa

Resortlife is a Maldives-only DMC contracted since 2006. Rates and availability are agent-only — share your dates and party size and we will quote the Water Villa at Sandies Bathala directly with the resort.

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