Equator Village
Addu Atoll / Gan
Review Score
8.3
3
Resort
Addu City
78
Rooms
540
KM
Domestic flight to Gan International Airport (GAN) (approx. 90 mins) + short car/van ride (5 mins)
Equator Village
Cultural Immersion, Budget-Friendly, Adventure & Diving
Equator Village offers a unique Maldivian experience, distinct from typical island resorts. Located on Gan Island in the southernmost Addu Atoll, this 3-star heritage resort occupies a former Royal Air Force sergeants' mess, retaining colonial charm. Its 78 rooms are nestled in lush tropical gardens, offering simple comfort. Guests can easily explore Gan and connected islands by complimentary bicycle, immersing themselves in local culture and daily lifeรขโฌโa rare opportunity in the Maldives. The resort features a restaurant serving international and local dishes, a bar, a large swimming pool, and a PADI dive center that provides access to Addu Atoll's rich marine biodiversity, including manta rays year-round and the historic British Loyalty shipwreck. Equator Village is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic, culturally rich, and budget-friendly Maldivian adventure beyond just beaches.
Amenities and Facilities
Hotel Facilities & Amenities
Room Facilities & Amenities
Accessibility & Extra Details
- Dive center
- Water sports
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Beach volleyball
- Snorkeling trips
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Private bathroom
- Balcony/terrace
- Free Wi-Fi
- House reef
- Budget-friendly
- Wheelchair-friendly (limited)