- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineMediterranean and Spanish-inspired
- StylePoolside à la carte and tapas
- SettingPoolside
- DressSmart casual
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollGaafu Alifu Atoll
About Café del Sol
Café del Sol serves Mediterranean-style lunch followed by afternoon and evening tapas beside the pool.
Part of the dining roster at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, this mediterranean and spanish-inspired restaurant runs a poolside à la carte and tapas format · poolside setting. Dress code: smart casual.
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:30-16:00
- tapas
- 16:00-22:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
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The The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah experience
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah occupies a private, uninhabited stretch of Dhigurah island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll (Huvadhu), one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world, and is not a guesthouse but a 5-star private-island resort. Transfer from Velana International Airport is by a roughly 55-minute domestic…
Getting there
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah is reached by domestic flight + speedboat (70 min domestic flight (Kaadedhdhoo Airport) + 10 min speedboat) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Gaafu Alifu 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.
Questions about Café del Sol
What cuisine does Café del Sol serve?
Café del Sol at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah serves Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired in a poolside à la carte and tapas format, set poolside. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Café del Sol?
Walk-ins are welcomed at Café del Sol, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.Is there a dress code at Café del Sol?
Café del Sol operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Is Café del Sol included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Café del Sol sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Café del Sol located?
Café del Sol is one of the dining venues at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah, set in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Café del Sol
Specialty restaurants at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah 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.