In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 56 guest reviews of Hurawalhi Island Resort. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and The rooms. The most common complaints: Many extras cost a lot even on all inclusive, from restaurants to activities. Some found the buffet dinners repetitive, with limited choice.
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Hurawalhi Island Resort offers accommodation in Hurawalhi. The resort has an outdoor pool and spa centre.
Every room at this resort is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Hurawalhi has an all-glass underwater restaurant, the "5.8 Undersea Restaurant". The area is popular for snorkelling and windsurfing.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hurawalhi Island Resort is built for guests who plan their trip around the reef. The private island gives direct access to snorkelling and windsurfing, and the resort's all-glass underwater restaurant sits six metres below the surface. A full-service spa rounds out the offer. Dining is more limited than at larger resorts, with just three venues on site, and like other properties in the group it can only be reached by seaplane, adding to what remains a premium rate.
Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 — the average across the 7 hotels we list on Northern Atolls is 9.4.
What Guests Loved
- The 5.8 Undersea Restaurant places diners six meters below the surface, surrounded by reef life.
- As a single-island resort in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Hurawalhi maintains an uncrowded shoreline with direct lagoon access from most rooms and villas.
Things to Consider
- Reaching Hurawalhi involves a seaplane journey from Malé, adding time and cost to the trip and making arrival schedules weather-dependent.
- With three restaurants on site, variety is more limited than at larger resorts, though the underwater venue and beachfront options offer distinct settings.
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Prices at Hurawalhi Island Resort
When we last checked (21 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €2,112 in total (€1,056 per night).
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Typical price per night: €1,035. Lowest €789 (check-in 27 Oct), highest €1,247 (check-in 19 Nov).
Stays starting on a Friday or Saturday cost about 4% more per night than stays starting Sunday to Thursday.
Price per night for check-ins from 27 Oct to 20 Nov, measured daily by Tripplo for 2 nights and two adults, one month ahead.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 56 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Dinner at the underwater restaurant is a highlight
- +High-quality food across a range of restaurants and cuisines, including teppanyaki
- +An excellent breakfast with fresh pastries
- –Some found the buffet dinners repetitive, with limited choice
- –Nowhere to get a snack or coffee between meals
- –Dishes sometimes overcooked, and portions small for the price
”We especially enjoyed dinner at 5.8, the undersea restaurant, and a teppanyaki lunch, but every meal we had was faultless.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Exceptionally attentive staff and personal villa hosts
- +Help with booking activities, extending stays and late check-out
- +A well-organised resort with a handy app
- –Inflexible when travel plans were disrupted
- –Late or unclear information about seaplane times and transfers
- –Buggies stop running early in the evening
”While the facilities were exceptional, the staff were a level above exceptional.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A rich house reef straight off the beach, with sharks, turtles and rays
- +Quiet beaches that are rarely crowded
- +Plenty of water sports, from diving to jet skiing
- –Some beach villas have limited beach access because of concrete erosion blocks
- –Triggerfish can bite near seagrass during the breeding season
- –Some wished for more snorkelling spots
”The sheer amount of marine life blew us away: fish, turtles, sharks, rays and dolphins.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Beautiful overwater and beach villas with privacy and lovely views
- +Pool villas that guests rave about
- +Very comfortable beds
- –Views from some island villas are spoilt by breakwaters
- –Beach villas sit close together, so you can hear the neighbours
- –Weak wifi
”The ocean villa on the water was of very good quality.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Meticulously clean, with rooms serviced twice a day
- +Well-kept facilities
- –Some facilities feel dated and in need of refurbishment
- –Cheaper materials that make the villas feel less luxurious
”The room is really clean, and housekeepers come to clean twice a day.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A secluded island that feels just the right size
- +Beautiful island scenery
- –The island is very small, so there is little room for walks
”Hurawalhi is a lovely resort, not too big and not too small.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Peace and quiet across the island
- +Beaches that are almost always empty
- –Noise from the buggies
- –Thin separation between beach villas, so conversations carry
”The place is not overcrowded, so it is perfect for couples, and the beaches are almost always empty.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Worth the money, according to some
- –Many extras cost a lot even on all inclusive, from restaurants to activities
- –Drinks and the underwater dinner are very expensive
- –Several feel the resort is overpriced for its level
”You need a reservation for lots of things, like restaurants and water activities, and they are really costly even for all-inclusive guests.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Hurawalhi Island Resort?
On Booking.com it scores 9.4/10 from 227 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hurawalhi Island Resort have?
Hurawalhi Island Resort is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hurawalhi Island Resort offer?
Hurawalhi Island Resort offers outdoor swimming pool, free Wifi, airport shuttle, beachfront, spa and wellness center and fitness center.
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Right now: 27° air · 30° sea
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Hurawalhi Island, Lhaviyani Atoll, 20187 Kuredu, Maldives