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Halaveli is a particularly fine example of the beauty that islands of Maldives have been so richly endowed with. The beaches are dazzling white, the sand soft and caressing to the touch. The island is covered with thick lush tropical vegetation. An unspoilt aquamarine lagoon, shimmering in the sun, encircles the beach.

Breathtaking beauty, though, is not uncommon in the Maldives. What gives Halaveli its rare appeal is the excellent atmosphere - easy-going, relaxed and friendly. You feel at ease the moment you arrive on Halaveli. The management and staff, who regard Halaveli their home away from home, cannot be more welcoming hosts, and you cannot help but feel the good vibes from the moment you are welcomed to the island. You know right then that you have made the right choice, and before long you would be making a mental note to return soon - like so many others have done before you.

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The unmatched serenity that can be enjoyed in Halaveli and the ambience that prevails at all times also form the perfect holiday for honeymooners.

If you are energetic, we have a variety of activities for you, from swimming, snorkelling and diving in the ocean, to table-tennis, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, darts and other activities which can be enjoyed to your heart’s content.
However, Halaveli is ideal for the family holiday as well, with its tranquil atmosphere, a wonderful beach for sun tanning and games on the beach, a shallow lagoon ideal for swimming or snorkelling, and a doctor on call on the island itself. Our island hopping excursions will also prove to be exciting, with trips to both inhabited and uninhabited islands, and barbecue lunches on the beach.

Location

Ari Atoll

Distance from the Airport

62 Kilometers (20 minutes from Airport by Seaplane)

Number of Rooms

50 Rooms

Credit Cards Accepted

Amex, Visa, Master & Diners

Room Types

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Beach Front Bungalows

Room Facilities

• Mini Fridge
• Air Condition
• Telephone
• Hot & Cold Water
• Hair Dryer

Resort Facilities

Arrival and Check-In - The Halaveli counter at Male’ International Airport is open for all expected arrivals.

The Halaveli airport representative will meet you at the airport and will accompany you to the bus that takes you to the seaplane which takes you to Halaveli. Large groups are welcomed to the island by a group of staff beating the traditional Maldivian drums, at the jetty.

Coffee Shop - The large, spacious bar in Halaveli doubles as the coffee shop during the day. Here you can enjoy top-quality Italian espressos and light snacks anytime you feel like it. If you happen to miss breakfast, make your way here to satisfy your hunger. The coffee shop is open till the last guest leaves.

Departure - You will be taken to the seaplane platform in time for the seaplane departure, and, on your return to Male’ International Airport, you will once again be met by the Halaveli airport representative, who will facilitate your onward travel.

Diving - The TGI Maldives Dive Centre on Halaveli offers professional services. The equipment available for hire is modern and sophisticated and the instructors are highly experienced. Some of the most popular dive sites in the country are easily accessible from the island, making diving an extremely popular activity on Halaveli

Electricity - Electricity is supplied at 220 volts.

Excursions - Visits to different islands - inhabited and uninhabited - are part of the excursions programme during your holiday. Snorkelling expeditions are also organised daily to different reefs in the vicinity. Fishing excursions are also extremely popular among guests.

Entertainment - There is always a lot to do on Halaveli. Two nights a week, top chart music is played by our DJ at the dance floor and the remaining five nights of the week are packed with cabaret shows on the stage at the end of the restaurant. Live music is played at the bar every evening and barroom quizzes with music are held at the bar every afternoon.

Information - A large notice board in the bar, with information bulletins, keeps you up to date on all daily programmes and activities.

Marine Protected Area - These are areas that are designated by the Maldivian government, where anchoring, dumping rubbish, fishing of any kind except live-bait fishing, and sand- and coral-mining are forbidden. Also prohibited are removing any natural object or animal from these sites, and doing any activity that might damage the area or associated marine life.

Medical Assistance - An in-house doctor can be consulted every evening and is also on call at all times in case of a medical emergency. A well-equipped infirmary is also part of the medical care programme in Halaveli.

Payments - There is no need for you to carry cash on Halaveli. You only need to sign all bills, and pay the night before you leave. Major credit cards such as Visa, Master Card, Amex and Diners are accepted.

Rules and Regulations - The only rules on Halaveli are that of your own making. However, Maldivian law prohibits nudism and all guests are requested to respect the regulation at all times. Maldivian law also prohibits gathering coral - dead or alive. This is for the conservation of the beautiful yet fragile environment of the Maldives and your co-operation is highly appreciated.

Safety deposit boxes - Safety deposit boxes are available at the reception for you to store any valuables that you may have brought with you.

Snorkelling - Snorkelling is the easiest way to enjoy the underwater beauty of the Maldives. Snorkelling excursions are arranged daily on Halaveli, with boats leaving from the jetty to excellent reefs in the vicinity every morning.

Souvenir Shop - A souvenir shop on the island ensures that your shopping needs are met even if you do not leave the island at all during your holiday. The shop, which carries all kinds of souvenir items as well as a range of tropical clothing, is also a place where you can have hand-printed T-shirts made to order.

Sports - With the beautiful shallow lagoon right around the island, most of the sports here are water sports, which include catamaran sailing and windsurfing. Scuba diving and snorkelling equipment are available for rent at the water sports centre, but canoeing is free of charge. Games that you can enjoy on the island itself include table-tennis, darts, and table-football.

Telephone - IDD telephones are available in all rooms and facsimile services are available from Reception.

Tips - At your discretion.

Water - Hot and cold fresh water is available in all rooms at all times. The water is produced by the island’s own desalination plant and every effort on your part to conserve water is appreciated. This water is not recommended for drinking - mineral water is stocked in your mini-bar and is also on sale at the main bar.

Food Outlets

Restaurant

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All meals are served at the main restaurant in Halaveli. As everywhere else in the island, the ambience makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Buffets are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The buffets are always generous and the food is distinctively Italian, prepared by experienced, professional chefs; the food tastes great and the friendly service adds to the enjoyment of every meal.

You find yourself establishing a rapport with your waiter after the very first meal and cannot help but appreciate the personalised service that you receive. The restaurant buzzes with lively chatter and laughter at meal times, making you want to linger behind even after you do justice to the excellent fare.

Bar

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The bar in Halaveli is the island’s main centre of entertainment. Open on all sides, with a high, thatched ceiling; with soft, sandy floors and views of the beach and ocean, the bar is a welcoming place. All guests come together here after lunch for an hour of fun as the island’s in-house animators put on live music shows with barroom puzzles and quizzes with a difference.
The bar comes alive in the evenings once again as live music and excited chatter permeates the air as happy guests discuss the day’s events.

Coffee Shop

The large, spacious bar in Halaveli doubles as the coffee shop during the day. Here you can enjoy top-quality Italian espressos and light snacks anytime you feel like it. If you happen to miss breakfast, make your way here to satisfy your hunger. The coffee shop is open till the last guest leaves.
Recreational Facilities

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The water sports centre in Halaveli offers you the opportunity to enjoy the Maldivian waters to your heart’s content. If you want to sail the waters and feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face as you cut across the azure blue sea, go for a ride on one of our catamarans.
If you are a beginner, our instructor will make sure that you get the hang of things in no time at all.

Snorkelling in Halaveli is great fun. There are daily snorkelling expeditions to excellent reefs in the island’s vicinity. Local motorised boats leave from the island every morning and anchor at selected reefs for an hour or more. The beauty of Maldivian reefs is famous across the world for the profusion of colour and for the rich, exotic marine life. A snorkelling expedition provides you with the opportunity to experience this breathtaking beauty first-hand and to have close encounters with the exotic creatures that live among the corals.
In fact, on the western side of the island the outer reef is close enough that it is easy to snorkel to it right from the shore. This makes for a wonderful little glimpse into the underwater scenery on the reef as well as a look at the different kinds of marine life found in the area between the inner reef and the outer one.

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Windsurfing is another excellent option for enjoying life on Halaveli. Even if you have never windsurfed before you will find the shallow lagoon an ideal arena to learn this exhilarating sport. If you are already an enthusiast, you will have some of the best rides of your life here.
All equipment, well maintained by the staff, are available for rent whenever you feel like taking part in any of the sports.

On land, the choice is limited to a game of table tennis, table-football or darts. But then there is too much going on in the island anyway for you to feel the need to go looking for other diversions.

Scuba Diving

Some of the best dive sites in the country are within easy reach of Halaveli. In fact, Halaveli’s own dive site, called the Halaveli Wreck, is one of the most famous dive sites in the country, with divers travelling from far and near to enjoy the exciting dive. Many Marine Protected Areas famous for their rich marine life are also within a few minutes’ boat ride away.

Shark Point and Maaya Thila, which are protected areas, and which offer some of the best dives in the country - or even in the world - are also within easy reach of Halaveli, making the island a premium choice for scuba diving enthusiasts. Visit the Top Dive Sites to check out the most popular of the sites accessible from Halaveli.

Other activities include:

• canoeing
• Water Skiing
• Ringo Riding
• Banana Riding
• Beach Volley
• Excursions