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  11. Mare Azzurro
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Style
    A La Carte
  • Atoll
    South Ari Atoll

About Mare Azzurro

Romantic Italian restaurant set directly over the lagoon, specialising in freshly-prepared pizzas, prime cuts of meat and locally-caught seafood. Dinner only.

Part of the dining roster at The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa, South Ari Atoll, this italian restaurant runs a a la carte format.

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The The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa experience

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives sits on Machchafushi Island in South Ari Atoll and is reached by a seaplane transfer of about 25 minutes from Velana International Airport, operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The property holds 112 villas across beach and overwater categories, with…

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Getting there

25 min seaplane from MLE

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa is reached by seaplane (25 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South 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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Questions about Mare Azzurro

  • What cuisine does Mare Azzurro serve?+
    Mare Azzurro at The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa serves Italian in a a la carte format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Mare Azzurro included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Mare Azzurro sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Mare Azzurro located?+
    Mare Azzurro is one of the dining venues at The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa, set in South Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Mare Azzurro

Specialty restaurants at The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.

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