Aveyla Manta Village

Location: Beach Villa, Dharavandhoo, mv

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - Anytime

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free beach shuttle
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Ironing service
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Darts
• Karaoke
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Evening entertainment
• Public Bath
• Entertainment staff
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Key card access
• Shopping on site
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Free beach shuttle
• Pool sun loungers
• Beach yoga on site
• Private beach nearby
• Spa tub (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Beach toys
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Double or Twin Room with Sea View

  This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View

  This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double or Twin Room with Sea View

  Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Yoana (10/5): -
• Bartosz (8/5): -
• Bahader (10/5): - The staff are amazing, helped in every way possible, made my stay amazing. Ants in my roomo
• Alexander (10/5): - The first hotel in my life I'm assured is the best one I stayed in. Everything was excellent. Design is upscale. Quiet, laconic, eco. We had real garden in the center of the building. Our room was just in 15 meters beside the ocean - the access was from the room with no need to leave it through the common hall. healthy food for breakfast: 4 types of eggs, fresh fruit, oranger juice, pancakes, banana cakes, coffee etc. The dressing was excellent! Most of time there weren't anybody from the stuff, but that wasn't a problem - the island is too small and each type I could request anything thru the WhatsApp. Also - we had saps and boat right in front of our hotel - fast and convenient access. I want to get there back again and surely advise this place for anybody. Especial thanks to Jazeer, the lead manager from the hotel: with his care and attentiveness he made our journey unforgettable. just small things: - construction site outside - obvious that's temporary - transfer: 2-3 hours after the airport. No state ferries floating between the islands. Alter is - domestic flights - but that option is quiet expensive - after this one It's difficult to find hotels such as this one : guess I found the most favourite now
• Alexandra (8/5): - Great location on a local island. Lovely breakfast choices and eggs cooked how you like them to order. Direct access to bikini beach. Walking distance to eateries and shops. Great dive/snorkeling with Liquid Salt Divers. Friendly staff. Very clean. Rooms turned every day, clean towels, beach towels provided. Nothing
• Sascha (9/5): Es war alles da und noch ein bisschen mehr - Das Hotel war wirklich fantastisch auch mit dem Verbindung zum Tauchcenter war ist es eine tolle Konstellation von allen Tauchbasen war Liquid Salt mit Abstand die Beste. Das Hotel selbst hat keinen Wunsch offen gelassen und war sehr angenehmen anzuschauen mit dem Patio und dem Strand direkt vor dem Frühstückssaal. Auch die Infrastruktur mit den Wassertöpfen um keinen unnötigen Sand mit in die Lobby zu schleppen war sehr durchdacht. Es hat wirklich alles reibungslos funktioniert. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit auf Dharavandhoo. Am Hotel gab es bis auf eine winzige Kleinigkeit nichts auszusetzen: wir dachten, der Frühstücks-Capucchino wäre umsonst, leider war die Enttäuschung groß bei uns Kaffeeliebhabern. Wir würden in jedem Fall wieder kommen, da die Chillout-Area einfach atemberaubend ist. Danke für alles!
• Jane (10/5): - Loved the location and the view to the beach from the balcony was amazing. The breakfast was delicious. Service was superb! Rashyn and team were all very accommodating and always so friendly. Had a lovely stay! Thank you!! All.good things!
• Stephen (1/5): - NOT MUCH SCAM !! AVOID !! AVOID !! AVOID ! The hotel bedrooms are three meters from a construction site with heavy drilling cutting and banging from 6 am til 8 pm every day almost day long . When it goes dark the workers use bright white halogen light to floodlight the building site and inside the bedrooms.Watch the video I complained .I was refused a refund .On finding out that I was there to dive I was offered a different room - the owner also owns liquid salt divers so there is the ulterior motive. The restaurant adds things to the bill after you gave signed the total - like bottles of water you don't want or don't touch. If you try to pay cash for anything they only accept cash in USD at I dollar : 20 rufia as " policy " even when the correct global exchange rate is 1 dollar : 15.42 rufia .Another scam which would mean a cost of 240 USD The coffee in the room has a tiny sign which you cannot see saying there is a 2 USD charge which they then tried to bill at 2.55 USD - Yet another rip off scam.They overcharge at every turn . The clearly dishonest staff have every rehearsed excuse ready for you to cover all manner of dishonesty There is no mention of the construction site .They pretended I and others should have known about it . They are scamming people to come to their hotel for a peaceful quiet stay. They overcharge on dive courses. They rip customers off on exchange rates and restaurant billls GO ELSEWHERE - There are literally loads of other good options within a three to five minute walk - I left and went to Chakz - finally some peace after the worry and the dishonest behaviours of all on board ruining my peace if mind I was hoping for WATCH THE VIDEO AVOID THIS SCAM HOTEL WATCH - AVOID - BOOK ELSEWHERE VERY UNPLEASANT PLACE NASTY NASTY NASTY WATCH THE VID HERE AVOID THIS SCAM HOTEL
• raj (10/5): Great location with excellent staff. Will definitely return. - Great location.
• Birla Sofia (10/5): -
• Shaun (9/5): Good location to meet the livaboard - Big room good facilities Can’t get Alcohol on the island
• elnie (1/5): not coming back to this hotel ever again - i like that it was just right at the beach and the wait staff was accommodating the room itself is very dark, the fan so noisy , and the WATER STANK. i complained to the staff and nothing was rectify and staff was nonchalant. only at the last night i spoke to Jezeel and he managed to provide me with some sort of service recovery.
• Bernadett (10/5): -
• Sol (9/5): Superb -
• Laurie (10/5): Warm, comfortable accommodations and attentive staff combined with a prime location on the beach. - The hotel is right on the beach, and the beach is lovely. Calm inlets to snorkel and swim, powdery white sand, palm trees for shade. As a scuba diver, I really appreciated the Liquid Salt dive center affiliated with the hotel. It made arranging my dive trips effortless, and the dive masters were lovely. Some of the best diving I've done. The hotel is not at all pretentious, just...comfortable and welcoming. They have several lounging areas with soft chairs and bean bags, a library of take-one-leave-one books, and board games. I happened to finish the book I brought while there, and swapped it for another. I have foods I can't eat, and the chef was very accommodating, making me customized meals and really taking care of me. It made such a difference since I was there during Ramadan and the few outside restaurants were mostly closed. After Aveyla I transferred to another island for a different diving experience, but I didn't like it nearly as much. I wish I had stayed! And if/when I come back to Maldives, I will choose Aveyla again. Nothing.
• Reinis (10/5): Exceptional - We had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location was absolutely perfect—right on the beach, making it easy to enjoy the sun and sea whenever we wanted. The hotel is great value for money. The breakfast was excellent, with a good variety of options to start the day. Excursions were a lot of fun, very reasonably priced and we had something to do every day. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday! If we will return to Maldives, we will stay here again. In the upcoming years the hotel will need to think about remodeling.
• Olga (7/5): There r better guest houses on this island but I will not spend more than 2 nights max here. - Location on the beach but the beach is very average, rocks in the front spoil the scenery ( I got it they protect the sand) but… It’s overpriced and nobody really cares. They do the job but there is no personal touch. The island itself should be just a stop over, there r nicer ones in this atoll but it is hard to know when u do ur bookings for the first time. There r many instructions to the tourists that r straightforward and u feel like u r a student in the camp. And yes, u have to ask for the hand soap otherwise u need to get to the shower to pump body wash and return to the sink.
• Viktoriya (10/5): I will repeat . - I enjoyed my short stay in Aveyla! Very comfortable rooms. Easy access to the beach, friendly stuff, everything clean. Beautiful gym where I could continue my daily workouts with the breathtaking view and fresh breeze. This was one of the highlights of my stay. Perfect place for holidays. Thank you for having us!
• Ela (10/5): Paradise - Aveyla is truly a slice of paradise within paradise itself. The Aveyla and Liquid Salt team are incredibly friendly and accommodating, ready to fulfill any request. Be sure to book all the tours they offer—each one is an unforgettable experience!
• Hollie (10/5): A Little Slice of Paradise 💜 - I really loved my stay here. Aveyla Manta has a wonderful feel to it and has taken a piece of my heart. Very relaxed and laid back.. just perfect. Ryshyn and. Jaziyl made sure I was ok & checked in on me, which was so very sweet. Both lovely people. There is a wealth of books to read & board games too in a little lounge area. I went diving. It was amazing! Turtles, baby sharks, so many beautiful fish, the reef is stunning. Even snorkeling in on the hotels beach is breath takingly beautiful. The beach is stunning. Dusty white sands plenty of sun beds and swings in the shade. The most perfect setting 🫶🏼 Breakfast was varied, plenty of choice. Lunch menu was so tasty and very affordable, prices from $7 - $20. I would highly recommend staying here. It is so very peaceful. There isn’t anything at all I disliked about the property.. I would loved to have stayed an extra week ✨ Thank you to Ryshyn, Jaziyl and all the staff at Aveyla Manta. 💜
• Lyndsey (10/5): Exceptional - Thank you to jazeel and team for a wonderful stay. Made us feel very welcome, even booked our departure flights to male. Great location straight onto bikini beach. Great food, we had an early flight on departure day so they took us to the airport and even packed us a breakfast to take with us. Would highly recommend
• Katerina (7/5): Good -
• Supawadee (8/5): Very good -
• Jennifer (10/5): Aveyla Accommodation & Liquid Salt Divers – A Memorable Stay and Dive Experience My stay at Aveyla Accommodation wa - Aveyla Accommodation & Liquid Salt Divers – A Memorable Stay and Dive Experience My stay at Aveyla Accommodation was fantastic. The room was very comfortable and well-maintained, providing a perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. The guesthouse has a peaceful atmosphere, making it easy to unwind and take in the beauty of the island. Diving with Liquid Salt Divers was the highlight of my trip. The team is professional and knowledgeable, ensuring safe and exciting dives at breathtaking locations. The underwater life is amazing, and both seasoned divers and beginners will find something to love. I enjoyed my experience so much that I hope to return not just as a guest, but as a friend. The warmth and professionalism left a lasting impression, and I truly hope to stay in touch. If you’re looking for a comfortable stay and an unforgettable diving experience, I highly recommend Aveyla and Liquid Salt Divers.
• Yun (3/5): Unprofessional management, poor communication, misleading pricing, and a lack of genuine hospitality. - The hotel's location is commendable, with its proximity to Hanifaru Bay providing easy access to the breathtaking manta ray sightings that we were fortunate to experience. But that’s all. A series of disappointments and miscommunications I would like to share here. 1. Pre-Arrival Issues: Prior to my arrival, I requested the hotel to assist with booking a flight from Malé to Dharavandhoo and inquired about other excursion options. It took an inordinate amount of time for the hotel to respond, and when the hotel manager Jazzel did, he did not provide me with the flight details, only instructing me to make a transfer. This lack of courtesy and information made my travel planning extremely challenging. In the end, I had to book the flight myself, which turned out to be CHEAPER. 2. Chaotic Arrival: Upon our arrival, the designated pick-up person was seated in the vehicle, and we spent a considerable amount of time in the rain trying to locate him. This was a stark contrast to other hostels that had clear signage and were eagerly waiting for their guests in the arrival hall. 3. Disorganized Departure: We were informed that a car would be available to take us to the airport at 11 AM. However, the driver never showed up. Despite the restaurant staff's efforts to contact the driver, there was no response. We were left with no choice but to carry our luggage and run to the airport under the scorching sun for approximately 1 kilometer. 4. Lack of Information: Upon arrival, we were not provided with essential information about the daily activities such as morning yoga sessions and evening shark talks. We only accidentally learned about these offerings on the last day of our stay, which significantly detracted from the full experience we could have had. 5. Hidden Charges: I was not informed beforehand that there would be a 3.5% service charge for using a Visa card. This unexpected fee was an unpleasant surprise and added to the overall dissatisfaction. 6. Misleading Pricing: We had arranged a night fishing excursion with Liquid Salt, the diving shop of Aveyla, through Mr. Jazeel.
• Nadine (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was perfekt. The location is awesome, directly on the beach and everyone is super friendly. It is the perfect place to stay when you want to see mantas. I definitely recommend going on the diving and snorkeling excursions they organize every day
• David (10/5): Staff made our Mantas' encounters truly memorable! - ALL exceeded EXPECTATIONS! nothing
• Yao (10/5): Best stay on the island! - The island is small hence everywhere is accessible and walkable. Dive company linked to the hotel makes it fuss free for divers. Direct access to the bikini beach too! Room is a little dim. Would appreciate better lighting.
• Ismail (10/5): Exceptional -
• Karin (9/5): I was off season and alone there but loved it. - Perfect location at the bikini beach. Lovely staff. Diving center in the hotel. Food was good but would be nice if it would be more Maledivien food. (Kitchen staff is Indian)
• Yury (9/5): Superb - The hotel is located at the sea shore and has direct access to bikini beach with nice area for snorkeling. Personal of the hotel is very friendly and helped with everything I asked for. Very nice place to stay in Dharavandhoo Maldives. Nothing to complain, everything was just perfect. Only thing which could be improved to update bed linen and towels to newer ones.
• Anonymous (4/5): Great location. Need to be better organised about local travel arrangements. Food is terrible and needs work on a priori - Location. Front desk staff. Food - very few veg options. Smell in room and bad smell in bathroom. Seemed musty and not sure if cleaned and aired properly. Restaurant staff - except for one man, the others need training - kept forgetting orders and were very slow to deliver. Sand flies on beach - many! We would have appreciated a warning Local travel arrangements - our requirements were intimated in advance but arrangements were made at the last minute by the hotel. I was informed about a change in departure time and mode only a few hours before my flight!
• Shu-ting (10/5): Exceptional -
• Evgeniya (10/5): Exceptional - Best place for diving and snorkeling with mantas and whale shark
• Kyle (10/5): Exceptional -
• Oliver (10/5): Exceptional - Good
• Georgia (10/5): Exceptional - staff good pls landing yes pls landing sir
• Celia (9/5): Excellent - Comfortable rooms right at the bikini beach. Good communication with staff before checking in, they booked the flights for us and picked us up at the airport. Good food. Diving and snorkeling on offer, on one of the best places in the world for admiring marine life at its best. Always on alert for manta spotting at nearby Hanifaru bay, they make sure not to leave anyone behind when those beauties show up. Very quiet local island with a couple of local restaurants worth trying.
• Peter (10/5): Will be there again as soon as we get the opportunity! - Always nice to stay in the common islands and get to know new people. Location superb. Just walk out of the restaurant and you are on very nice beach. Great snorkeling already there! Wifi was ok but could have been better.
• Sheldon (8/5): Very good -
• Shoaibi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Falk (10/5): Great location, cool building, great food, friendly staff, Manish the waiter was particularly pleasant and amazing, high -
• Zlatko (10/5): Amazing peaceful stay - During whole stay, everything was very clean..personnel was amazingly calm and polite. Like small family run place with owner always on your service. Will be back ;)
• Jacek (1/5): Refused to check in , even having reservation. - Although having reservation via booking we were refused to check in with comment, that they are full and they also do not see in their system our reservation.
• Bart (7/5): Good -
• Chanida (8/5): Amazing Manta Village! - The staff there are so nice and helpful. The location of this resort is perfect. Our intention for this trip was to swim with the Manta Rays and we're lucky to be able to see them 2 days in a row thanks to Mr.Risheen and the Liquid Salt diving staffs. The place is very clean the food is reasonably good. We'll definitely be back. The trip was unforgettable good experience.
• Zdenek (10/5): Exceptional - Family atmosphere, open space
• Doniella (10/5): Manta madness paradise! - Fantastic!! They are so attentive about the mantas! It literally is manta madness there! Our room was super nice and beach lovely! Saw sea turtles, dolphins, reef sharks, rays and lots of fish right in their house reef! Staff super friendly and attentive! We got half board and it was worth it! Good food and a good quantity! We did miss our international flight cause our domestic flight to male was delayed so maybe best to give yourself tilde to get to the airport instead of cutting it close.
• Touristsandaljepit (9/5): Good people and amazing experience - We really enjoyed our stay at Aveyla Manta Village, cause all the people there are so nice and genuinely kind. I will never forget how eager they are to ensure we get to see the Manta even tho it’s beyond their control as they are wild animals. Everyday the owner contacted the Ranger who do patrol around Hanifaru bay and once got permission he will fly his drones to see if any Manta sighted before letting us go to hanifaru bay. I was too keen to see this majestic creature, so we go on snorkeling trip everyday and remain standby in case any manta sighted. Luckily after 3 consecutive days of waiting I got to swam with Manta Ray up close for the first time in my life. Thank you so much for all the effort to make this happen! I really recommend to stay at Aveyla, the property is right in front of the bikini beach and they have a lot of sun beds for their guests! Nothing much, maybe would be nice if the Wi-Fi can be stronger inside the room. But we don’t really mind it, we were busy swimming anyway.

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