Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort, A Member Of Design Hotels - Kanifushi

5-star resort on a UNESCO Biosphere sandbank with private-pool villas and four distinct dining venues

Accommodations

Finolhu Resort offers beachfront villas set on the island's shore and overwater villas suspended above the lagoon. More than half of all villas include a private freshwater pool, and each villa category provides a spacious living area with an ocean view bathtub. Guests in overwater villas can access the house reef directly from their deck for snorkeling.

Dining

Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll operates four restaurants and a snack venue, starting with the Beach Kitchen serving international favorites at any hour. The Crab Shack offers toes-in-the-sand dining on the resort's sandbank, while Kanusan delivers Asian fine dining. Arabian Grill celebrates Middle Eastern spice blends, and Milk LAB provides quick snacks and coffee.

Wellness

The on-site spa fuses Eastern and Western techniques through a menu of holistic programs and bespoke treatments in a tranquil environment. Guests have access to both indoor and outdoor gym facilities, plus a Yoga Pavilion for meditation or yoga sessions. The spa also offers a steam room, sauna, and a relaxation area for post-treatment recovery.

Activities & Kids

The Oceaneers Club keeps children engaged with an outdoor play set, a dressing room, a children's pool, and an art studio. The dive centre organizes snorkeling, diving, fishing, and cruising excursions, including manta safari tours. For water adventures, the Watersports centre provides equipment for windsurfing, canoeing, and paddleboarding.

Location & Access

Finolhu Resort Maldives sits inside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, offering proximity to the Dhaalu Atoll for marine experiences. The resort is reachable via a 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport or a 15-minute flight to Dharavandhoo followed by a 25-minute speedboat. Nearby attractions include manta safari tours and UNESCO Biosphere sites.

• Location: UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll
• Rooms: Overwater and beachfront villas with private pools
• Dining: 4 restaurants plus sandbank Crab Shack
• Wellness: Holistic spa with indoor/outdoor gym
• Activities: Dive centre, Watersports centre, Oceaneers Club
• Access: 30-min seaplane from Malé International Airport