Sands Grand Hotel

4.8·Mercury Road, Dhigurah, Maldives
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Sands Grand Hotel

4.8·73·South Ari Atoll
4.8(73)
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Mercury Road, Dhigurah, Maldives
Budget FriendlyLocal IslandWhale Sharks
Rates
On request
Bed & Breakfast
Speedboat
House reef

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About this accommodation

Sands Grand Hotel is a guesthouse located on the inhabited local island of Dhigurah in the South Ari Atoll. The property offers 11 rooms and provides Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, and Full Board meal plans. Transfers are available via a 90-minute speedboat ride or a 25-minute seaplane flight. The island of Dhigurah is recognized for its excellent reef access and is one of the best spots in the Maldives for year-round whale shark sightings along its southern channel. Guest reviews, which give the property a 4.8/5 rating, frequently note the spacious rooms and friendly, helpful staff. The hotel's experiences focus on budget-friendly access to whale sharks, manta rays, snorkeling, diving, and authentic local culture. This guesthouse is distinctive for offering direct access to a premier marine life location from a local island community, catering to travelers seeking an affordable and immersive Maldivian experience.

Categories

Resort hotel
Transfer
Speedboat
90 min
Check-in / out
14:00 → 12:00
Alternative
Seaplane
25 min

Getting There

Speedboat90 min
Seaplane25 min
Check-in:14:00
Check-out:12:00

Standard Room

2–2 guestsDouble or Twin

Comfortable air-conditioned room with flat-screen TV, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, private bathroom, and a balcony or terrace with garden or street views.

Deluxe Room

2–2 guestsKing

Spacious deluxe room with upgraded furnishings, balcony, flat-screen TV, minibar, and modern amenities — great base for whale shark excursions and island exploration.

Superior Room

2–3 guestsKing

Superior room offering additional space and comfort with a private balcony, modern bathroom, and all standard amenities on Dhigurah's charming local island.

Sands Restaurant

International & AsianAll-Day Dining

In-house restaurant serving a broad menu of Indian, Italian, Nepalese, local Maldivian, Asian, and international cuisines. Breakfast buffet, à la carte, and vegetarian, vegan, and halal options available.

Rooftop Terrace Bar

Cocktails & Light BitesRooftop Bar

Relaxed rooftop terrace with sun loungers offering drinks and light bites with views over Dhigurah island — a perfect spot to unwind after a whale shark snorkelling excursion.

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Beach access
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle

Where is Sands Grand Hotel located?

Sands Grand Hotel is located in South Ari Atoll. Mercury Road, Dhigurah 00070, Maldives

Is Sands Grand Hotel located on a private island?

Sands Grand Hotel is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.

What amenities does Sands Grand Hotel offer?

Sands Grand Hotel offers: Free Wi-Fi, Paid breakfast, Free parking, Air-conditioned, Beach access, Room service, Kid-friendly, Restaurant and more.

Mercury Road, Dhigurah, Maldives
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Contact information

+960 994-9159
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Property Info

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in: 14:00 · Check-out: 12:00

Children Policy

Children of all ages welcome. Local island setting; guests should note conservative dress codes apply outside the hotel on the inhabited island.

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