The resort
Fun Island Resort sits on Bodufinolhu in South Malé Atoll, around 37 kilometres south of Velana International Airport and reached by speedboat in approximately 45 minutes. The island stretches about 700 metres long by 168 metres wide, compact enough to walk around in under ten minutes, with accommodation in beachfront deluxe rooms that face the Indian Ocean and offer private bathrooms, air-conditioning and sitting areas. Dining is centred on Farivalhu, a beachfront restaurant with garden views serving buffet-format meals, and service runs in English and Hindi. The resort is operated under the Villa Hotels umbrella and carries a Kaafu Atoll positioning alongside a quieter, less-developed island feel, with guest reviews highlighting friendly staff, a calm atmosphere and well-regarded dining. An on-site PADI-certified Euro Dive Centre runs snorkelling trips, scuba courses and dive excursions to the surrounding atoll, and activities available on island include canoeing, fishing, motorised and non-motorised water sports, local island-hopping and day trips to Malé. A spa, fitness centre and complimentary breakfast round out the core facilities. The emphasis on the in-house dive operation and a relaxed, lower-density island profile distinguishes Fun Island from larger and busier South Malé resorts, suiting divers and travellers prioritising water-based activities over resort density.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Beachfront
2 guests · 205 m²
Maldivian beach villa providing a laid-back island vibe. View of lush garden and beach from the bed, with the blue sea directly beyond. Subtle changes in tones of blue and green outside. Large bathroom with bathtub and shower, open-air section for stargazing while showering. AC, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, minibar, safe.
Beachfront
2 guests
Located on the first floor with scenic beach views from private balcony. Contemporary rooms designed for globetrotters with sweeping sea views. AC, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, minibar, safe.
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Main restaurant serving all meals in buffet style. Wide variety of world cuisine.
Main bar with live music sessions by renowned Maldivian artists nightly. Karaoke, cultural shows, crab races and discotheque. Indian Ocean as backdrop with starry night above.
Araamu Spa at Fun Island is a beachfront retreat in South Malé Atoll where ancient techniques and all-natural botanicals are used to ease aching muscles, soften skin and restore calm. The treatment menu spans Thai, Swedish, Maldivian Traditional and Ayurvedic massage, with the signature Lobi Lobi Massage as its centrepiece, alongside facials, a royal honey facial, full-body scrubs and a cooling body wrap. Between treatments, guests unwind in the sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi, rounding out a simple, nature-led approach to island pampering.
One of the most incredible house reefs — manta rays, turtles, reef sharks
PADI certified DiveOceanus — South Malé Atoll sites
Sail to private sandbank — white powder sand experience
Traditional dhoni line fishing with crew
Sailing in the massive lagoon
Canoeing in calm lagoon waters
Motorised water sports in the lagoon
Banana boat and other towable water sports
Visit local islands and Malé city excursions
Nightly live Maldivian band, cultural shows, karaoke, crab race
Sustainability
Plan your stay
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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Fun Island Resort & Spa room by room, transfer by transfer. Tell us your dates and travellers, and we'll shape the right villa, board and seaplane timing around them, with net B2B rates on agent login.
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Fun Island Resort & Spa is located in South Malé Atoll. Fun Island, Bodufinolhu, South Malé Atoll, Maldives
Fun Island Resort & Spa is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
Fun Island Resort & Spa offers: Free Wi-Fi, Paid breakfast, Parking, Air-conditioned, Beach access, Room service, Kid-friendly, Restaurant and more.
Fun Island Resort & Spa offers 2 accommodation categories, including Deluxe Beach Villa, Seaview Sky Room.
Fun Island Resort & Spa has 2 restaurants and bars, including Farivalhu Restaurant, Main Bar. Cuisines span International.
Yes — Fun Island Resort & Spa features Araamu Spa (by Araamu Spa), with signature treatments such as Lobi Lobi Massage, Thai Massage, Maldivian Traditional Massage.
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