The resort
Safari Island Resort is located on Mushimasgali Island in the Maldives. The resort offers accommodations including overwater villas and beach bungalows. Guests can access the property via a seaplane transfer, indicating a more remote location. On the island, facilities include a restaurant and bar, with a specific mention of a pool bar and a palm bar. The surrounding reef provides snorkeling opportunities where guests report seeing fish, sharks, and rays. The resort has received positive feedback for its varied food, cocktail selection, and attentive service from staff. Safari Island Resort is distinctive for its combination of overwater and beach accommodations paired with accessible marine life directly from the shore.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Beachfront
3 guests · 45 m²
Maldivian-style thatched detached beach bungalow with direct beach access. 45 sqm. Hot & cold fresh water, bathtub with separate shower, air conditioning, mini fridge, satellite TV with flat screen, hair dryer, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, WC, luxury bamboo furniture, sun chair, bathroom amenities (bathrobe, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel), free WiFi. 30 bungalows available. All beachfront and sea view.
Beachfront
3 guests · 45 m²
45 sqm semi-overwater bungalow with backdoor to private sundeck and direct access to both lagoon and land. Glass-bottom table to view marine life below. Hot & cold fresh water, bathtub with separate shower, air conditioning, mini fridge, satellite flat-screen TV, hair dryer, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, luxury bamboo furniture, sun chair, bathrobe and bathroom amenities, free WiFi. 15 bungalows available. Sea view.
Lagoon & ocean
3 guests · 45 m²
45 sqm overwater bungalow with private sundeck and direct lagoon access. Unique glass-bottom table to watch marine life below your feet. Backdoor to private sundeck, sun loungers, ladder to lagoon. Hot & cold fresh water, bathtub with separate shower, air conditioning, mini fridge, satellite flat-screen TV, hair dryer, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, luxury bamboo furniture, sun chair, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, free WiFi. 39 bungalows available. All sea view.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
The resort’s overwater buffet restaurant serves international and regional breakfast, lunch and dinner, including rotating theme nights and selected chargeable dishes that may be pre-ordered.
The main overwater bar serves drinks, cocktails and coffee-shop snacks and meals. The current resort page lists a daily happy hour from 18:00 to 19:30; entertainment schedules should be reconfirmed locally.
A lagoon-deck bar for sunset drinks. Opening times, entertainment and weather-dependent service should be confirmed with the resort.
The poolside bar serves drinks and light snacks. The current resort page lists bar service from 10:00 to 22:00 and pool access from 08:00 to 18:00.
The resort’s spa offers Thai, aromatic, hot-stone and Swedish massage, targeted massage, reflexology, sun-care and facial treatments, body care, nail care, waxing and couples’ packages.
Located in the heart of North Ari Atoll — one of the Maldives' best diving regions. Safari Island is surrounded by delightful subterranean coral gardens with exotic sea creatures. World-famous dive sites nearby: Maaya Thila (one of world's top dive sites — eagle rays, guitar sharks, barracuda), Hafza Thila (schools of reef sharks), Fish Head (resident grey reef sharks), Fesdu Lagoon (manta rays feeding at night). Night manta ray experience unique to this atoll.
World-class North Ari Atoll dive sites — Maaya Thila, Fish Head, Hafza Thila
Coral gardens and exotic sea creatures — free, unrestricted from beach
Night Manta Ray Dive (Fesdu Lagoon)
Sunset dolphin watching via Safari Boat
Guided manta trip via Safari Boat
Only resort in Maldives with own luxury Safari Boats — bespoke private tours
Water skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, beach volleyball
Traditional Maldivian sunset fishing experience
Private sandbank trip via Safari Boat
Complete wedding packages — beach ceremony, Dhoni sunset sail, candlelit dinner
Explore Maldivian lifestyle and culture on neighbouring island
Full day, half day or overnight — luxurious Maldivian Dhoni
Night entertainment — dance under stars, cultural shows, music
Massage, reflexology, facials in mangrove garden setting
Plan your stay
Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Safari Island Maldives 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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Prices at Safari Island Maldives start from $355 per night. Prices vary depending on season, room type and meal plan.
Safari Island Maldives is located in North Ari Atoll (Alif Alif Atoll). Safari Island — Mushimasgali, North Ari Atoll, Alif Alif Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Safari Island Maldives is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
Safari Island Maldives offers 3 accommodation categories, including Beach Bungalow, Semi-Water Bungalow, Water Bungalow. Of these, 1 sit over the water.
Safari Island Maldives has 4 restaurants and bars, including Lagoon Restaurant, Palm Bar, Sun Down Bar, Pool Bar. Cuisines span International and regional, Drinks, cocktails and coffee-shop food, Drinks and cocktails, Drinks and light snacks.
Yes — Safari Island Maldives features Duny Thai Spa (by Duny Thai Spa), with signature treatments such as Traditional Thai Massage, Royal Thai Aromatic, Stone Massage.
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