Hurawalhi Island Resort
LHAVIYANI ATOLL · MALDIVES
A naturally chic adults' escape
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The resort
Hurawalhi Island Resort is an adults-only five-star resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, welcoming guests aged 15 and above, and is reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport. The island holds 90 villas split between 60 ocean villas perched over the lagoon and 30 beach villas set along the sand, giving agents a clean two-tier inventory to position. Meal plans span Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive. The defining feature is 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, recognised as the largest all-glass undersea restaurant in the world, reached via a spiral staircase descending 5.8 metres below the lagoon surface. The resort was awarded Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star status in 2024. Lhaviyani Atoll is home to only a small cluster of resorts and is known for its unspoilt reefs, and Hurawalhi's house reef is accessible directly from the beach for snorkelling and diving. A considered spa, a four-restaurant dining lineup and private dining setups round out the programme, all oriented to couples rather than families. Rated 4.9 from 877 reviews, Hurawalhi is a clean fit for honeymooners, couples-only clients and anyone on a milestone stay.
Why we love it
Hurawalhi Island Resort is an adults-only five-star resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, welcoming guests aged 15 and above, and is reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport.
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The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
A streamlined overwater villa with direct lagoon steps and a glass-bottomed panel — the quieter, quintessential Hurawalhi stay. Outdoor sundeck, king bed, open-air bathroom.
Sunset-facing overwater sanctuary with outdoor bathtub under the stars. Built for honeymoons — private deck, starlit bathing, direct lagoon access from the platform steps.
Overwater villa with a 27 sqm private infinity pool suspended above the lagoon. Sleek, suspended, ocean in every direction — the Hurawalhi silhouette.
Beachfront villa with 27 sqm private infinity pool and direct access to powder sand. Best for guests who want the beach at their door and the reef a short walk away.
The sunset-facing sibling of the Beach Pool Villa — identical 132 sqm footprint and 27 sqm infinity pool, oriented so the last light of the day lands on your deck.
Compare
A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
| Villa | View | Pool | Size | Access | Best for | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Villa | Lagoon & ocean | — | 105 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| Romantic Ocean Villa | Lagoon & ocean | — | 105 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| Ocean Pool Villa | Lagoon & ocean | Private pool | 132 m² | Overwater | Honeymooners | On request |
| Beach Pool Villa | Beachfront | Private pool | 132 m² | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
| Beach Sunset Pool Villa | Beachfront | Private pool | 132 m² | Beachfront | Couples | On request |
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Chic shoreline bar with indoor and al fresco seating overlooking the shimmering lagoon. Serves creative cocktails, wines and refreshments throughout the day.
Relaxed venue serving globally inspired street food with a strong plant-based menu — burgers, tacos, loaded fries and more. A fun, flavour-packed contrast to fine dining.
The world's largest all-glass undersea restaurant, submerged 5.8 metres below the Indian Ocean surface. Guests dine on exquisite tasting menus surrounded by the living reef — an unmatched experience.
The main beachfront restaurant serving lavish all-day buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking stations and international selections.
Romantic over-water pavilion at the end of the Ocean Villa jetty, offering Champagne toasts, canapés and stunning sunset views — the ultimate intimate rendezvous.
Over-water Asian fusion restaurant featuring a teppanyaki table, creative cocktails and a curated wine cellar. Combines Japanese, Thai and pan-Asian flavours with stunning lagoon views.
Over-water bar adjacent to Kashibo restaurant offering eclectic Asian-inspired cocktails including shochu creations, sake and premium spirits with ocean views.
Duniye Spa floats above Hurawalhi's lagoon as five glass-floored overwater treatment rooms, each with a private outdoor tub and a window beneath the massage table that opens onto the reef and its passing fish. Therapists draw on the healing traditions of Asia and Africa, working exclusively with chemical-free Healing Earth products and locally pressed coconut oil across therapeutic massage, antioxidant-rich facials and freshly prepared body exfoliation. Beyond the treatment decks, a Tree Top Yoga and Tranquility Lounge overlooks the lagoon for yoga, meditation, Reiki and sound-healing sessions, keeping the focus on a deeper connection with self, body and nature.
Lhaviyani Atoll hosts over 50 dive sites and a resident manta cleaning station feet from Hurawalhi's jetty. Prodivers runs multi-level courses from first-time descents to rebreather intros, with bilingual briefings and daily boat dives.
Swim alongside resident reef manta rays at Fushifaru Thila, one of the Maldives' most reliable cleaning stations. Seasonal full-day trip with Prodivers naturalists.
Free orientation from Hurawalhi's marine biologist — entry points, turtle spots, coral identification and drift routes around the resort's own reef.
Guided boat snorkel to Kuredu Caves, a reliable hawksbill and green-turtle encounter site 20 minutes from Hurawalhi by dhoni.
Charter the resort's 24-metre yacht Bella for a half- or full-day at sea — sunset cocktails, sandbank stops and sheltered snorkelling coves, bespoke to the guests on board.
Barefoot castaway afternoon on an uninhabited Lhaviyani sandbank. Lobster lunch hamper, chilled champagne, two sunbeds and total privacy.
Traditional line-fishing on a local dhoni at sunset, returning with your catch for the chef to prepare à la minute. No experience required.
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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Hurawalhi Island Resortroom 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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Hurawalhi Island Resort is located in Lhaviyani Atoll. Hurawalhi Island, Lhaviyani Atoll 20187, Maldives
Hurawalhi Island Resort is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
Hurawalhi Island Resort offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Accessible, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access, Room service and more.
Hurawalhi Island Resort offers 5 accommodation categories, including Ocean Villa, Romantic Ocean Villa, Ocean Pool Villa, Beach Pool Villa, Beach Sunset Pool Villa. Of these, 3 sit over the water and 3 have a private pool.
Hurawalhi Island Resort has 7 restaurants and bars, including Coco Bar, JFK — Junk Food Kitchen, 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, Canneli Restaurant, Champagne Pavilion, Kashibo and more. Cuisines span Bar & Cocktails, Street Food, Seafood, International.
Yes — Hurawalhi Island Resort features Duniye Spa (by Duniye, set over the water), with signature treatments such as Signature Indian Ocean Massage, Coconut & Lime Body Polish, Couples Romance Ritual.
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