LVIS blancura
Location: Baa Atoll, Dharavandhoo, 06060, Dharavandhoo, MV
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Recreational Activities and Serene Views
Indulge in a range of activities from renting bicycles to enjoying the views from the terrace and garden.
Delicious Dining Options
Savor a meal at the restaurant or grab a snack from the cafe, capped off by a drink at the bar/lounge.
Modern Comforts and Convenience
Relish in individually decorated guestrooms with minibars and LED TVs, along with amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and rainfall showerheads.
Immerse yourself in beachside bliss at LVIS blancura in Dharavandhoo, just steps away from Kihaadhuffaru Island Beach and minutes from Hanifaru Bay. Don't miss the chance to experience luxury and relaxation - book now!
Important Information
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - Anytime
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes via a flight to Dharavandhoo domestic airport; then from there; the property will provide transportation to the hotel. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 7 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Airways between 6:30 AM and midnight. Guests arriving outside of these hours are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and airport transportation at checkout.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Continental breakfast
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- ATM/banking
- Snorkeling nearby
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free area shuttle
- Snack bar/deli
- Playground on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Free continental breakfast
- Banquet hall
Rooms Available
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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Beachfront
1 King Bed
182-sq-foot room with beach views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Paper towels
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Beachfront
1 King Bed
236-sq-foot room with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Paper towels
Guest Reviews
- ANne-Marie (9/5): Wonderful facility, location and staff! - The facility and location are fantastic, clean, right on the beach with comfy beds and very attentive staff who want to ensure you are comfortable, well fed and have great wildlife and snorkelling experiences! Nothing- it was perfect! I would visit again!
- Ralph (9/5): -
- Alexandra (10/5): Lovely Place to stay - Super friendly and helpful Staff, friendly contact from booking to arrival with lots of information. Located directly at the bikini-beach, nice housereef for snorkelling just infront of the Hotel. I will definitely come back.
- Ahmed (10/5): - Le personnel accueillant et disponible, la nourriture et les cocktails
- Mohamed Abdul Rasheed (10/5): - Staff very helpful. Breakfast buffet had a good selection, swimming pool infront of the room was clean, also a kids pool for the little ones. The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff went the extra mile to fulfill our needs. Bit far in to the island, away from any convenient store.
- Roman (3/5): -
- Martina (9/5): -
- Ната Х (10/5): Великолепно!!! - Это было великолепно! Всё очень понравилось, еда, персонал, пляж с 2020 года преобразился! Уже скучаем по всему этому! Ужины в приятной романтической обстановке. Какие молодцы сотрудники, спасибо за заботу и ваш труд🤗
Приложим все усилия, чтобы вернутся в это райское место❤ Нет такого.
- Olga Rybalova (9/5): Расположение, Соотношение цена/качество и удобства соответствуют - Расположение отеля идеальное. Довольно большой номер, хоть и требует ремонта, особенно в ванной. В номере есть холодильник (охлаждал прекрасно), чайник принесли по просьбе. В ванной мыло (самое обычное), шампунь. Сначала расстроилась, что не было кондиционера для волос, но потом оказалось, что шампунь отеля очень хорошо справлялся с задачей. Предоставили хорошую детскую кроватку. Завтраки скудные. Обед был практически одинаковый на протяжении недели. Ужин в формате буфета вполне приличный, несколько вариантов горячего, 2-3 салата, закуски, десерт или фрукты.
Мы были с 2-х летней дочкой, по нашей просьбе готовили прекрасный Рыбный суп для неё. Из напитков вода, чай, растворимый кофе в свободном доступе всегда. Соки, газировка только за отдельную плату (Кола 2,5 доллара, кофе из кофемашины примерно также, свежевыжатые по 5 долларов), соки которые предлагаются бесплатно- это разводные из сухих концентратов.
Если понимаете куда и за чем едите, и нет ожидания что этот локальный отель будет резортом, то всё должно понравиться.
На острове есть достаточно неплохой (по мальдивским меркам) супермаркет. Там можно купить разные напитки, снеки, фрукты и т.п. Брали там молоко и фруктовое пюре дочке, также был выбор памперсов. На острове есть шикарный детский парк-площадка со множеством качелей, горок и т.п. Вечером отлично подсвечивается, есть небольшое кафе на территории. От отеля до неё 3 минуты ходьбы. В отеле есть запас солнцезащитных кремов и репелентов, можно воспользоваться. Есть не большая библиотека, но книг на русском практически нет. Есть настольные игры. После того как принимаешь душ, весь пол в ванной в воде. Не продуман правильно сток воды.
В первые дни немного покусали песчаные мухи. Возможно это редкость, но укусы долго заживают.
- Karol (10/5): Znakomity hotel! Najlepsze miejsce na pobyt na Malediwach - To był najlepszy możliwy wybór na wyspie Dharavandoo! Świetny kontakt z hotelem - menadżer zarezerwował nam miejsce na speedboat z wyspy Male, wysłał dokładną lokalizacje portu, godzinę odbioru i live tracking łodzi dzięki czemu bez problemu wsiedliśmy na dużą motorówkę w kierunku hotelu. Po przypłynięciu przyjechał po nas i odebrał nas z portu w Dharavandoo. Hotel jest super położony z dużą plażą bikini (można opalać się w słońcu jak i odpoczywać w cieniu pod palmami). Są leżaki , hamaki i stoliki. Bez problemu znaleźliśmy dla siebie miejsce przy brzegu - jest sporo przestrzeni.
Bezpłatnie wypożyczyliśmy sprzęt do snorklingu. Można też wypożyczyć matę do jogi oraz ręczniki plażowe. W hotelu są też karty do gry, książki i uno. Obiady były wyśmienite - ogromne porcje i lokalne smaki w formie bufetu, smaczniejsze niż w okolicznych restauracjach. Pokoje nieskazitelnie czyste, wyposażone w klimatyzację oraz kosmetyki - żel pod prysznic, balsam, szampon. Pokoje sprzątane codziennie, wymiana ręczników. Na miejscu można zrobić pranie.
Obsługa? Lepsza niż w 5* hotelu. Od momentu rezerwacji możesz zapytać o wszystko. Szybka odpowiedź przez WhatsApp gwarantowana! Pomagają w organizacji podróży do i z hotelu, rekomendują wycieczki oraz ciekawe miejsca. Wszyscy są super mili i szczerze zainteresowani tym, żeby było Ci wygodnie.
Szczerze polecam. To naprawdę świetny hotel!
- Matthias (10/5): Super Urlaub im Lvis - Sehr schöner Garten mit tollem Strand.
Super nettes und aufmerksames Personal. -
- Sabine (10/5): Super Aufenthalt und wir werden wiederkommen. Das Riff ist echt toll. - Die Lage ist einfach top. Total gut angelegt mit den Palmen und Kokosnussbäumen. Genug Liegen sind vorhanden. Der Service ist klasse und der Koch erst. Das Essen ist vielseitig und sehr lecker es fehlte uns an nichts. Alle haben uns geholfen um unser Visum zu verlängern das war großartig. Da gibt es nichts
- Sara (10/5): Semplicemente perfetto - A pochi minuti a piedi dal porto e direttamente davanti alla bikini beach. Ci hanno proposto l’upgrade della camera ma per noi avere la stanza che affacciava sulla spiaggia era bellissimo!
Camera pulita, spazi adeguati. Letto grande e materasso comodissimo. Buona la climatizzazione. Doccia con cabina e buon getto d’acqua.
Personale sempre sorridente e disponibile. Buffet della colazione non molto vario ma sempre fornito di cose buone! Abbiamo sempre pranzato qui e il cibo è davvero buono! A disposizione teli mare! Zona silenziosa! Gli spazi esterni sono curati e davvero accoglienti! Ci siamo trovati benissimo Niente
- Carina (9/5): Wonderful stay! Value for money and I’ll go back again! - Excellent location on the island. Direct access to the beach.
The staff are super friendly and very helpful. All understood and spoke English.
My room was large and extremely comfortable.
Three PROPER meals are provided for by chef. My room didn’t look like the photos, required renovations and was located in a busy area of the property.
Lots of construction in close proximity (not the property’s fault)
- Xiaoqing (5/5): Insgesamt gut Aufenthalt, aufmerksame personal, gute Lage, direkt am Strand - Gute Lage , nette Personal Zimmer Einrichtungen alt, renovierungsbedürftig
- Fabrizio (9/5): Eccellente - Posizione sul mare, lo staff, la tranquillità poco affollamento quindi relax totale e la pulizia. La colazione da migliorare mancava il Pane/affettati/brioches/uova/bacon e una macchina automatica che facesse cappuccini e caffe, la colazione e' l inizio della giornata ed è quindi importantissima.
- BAIGUERA (8/5): Soggiorno meraviglioso - Struttura posizionata di fronte ad oceano
Colazione , pranzo e cena sia in sala da pranza che fuori di fronte ad oceano Camere poco luminose
- manu (9/5): - Lo staff è molto gentile e disponibile. L hotel è di fronte la spiaggia e dispone di lettini e amache gratuti da poter utilizzare. Il cibo è eccellente ( io e la mia amica abbiamo sempre mangiato lì per quanto è buono). I tour per lo snorkeling sono ben organizzati.
- Sara (10/5): -
- Theresa (7/5): -
- Marisa (10/5): - This place allow you to live in the beach all day.
The room is in front of the bikini beach.
We had the Christmas dinner on the sand and a lot of lunches there. Food is good, buffet at breakfast is very yummy, prices are reasonable.
The location is very nice and clean, the staff is kind and always with you to help.
The room is cleaned every morning and they gave you water, shampoo, lotion for the body. If needed they can give you fins, masks and snorkel.
We joined the excursion “snorkelling and sandbank” and it was very well organised. We saw a lot of turtles during the snorkelling and we had a good lunch in the sandbank for 45 $ per person. I strongly recommend this place.
- Angela (10/5): Relax e bellezza autentica - L’isola è un posto meraviglioso e il LVIS Blancura ci ha permesso di viverla con la serenità e l’organizzazione necessaria, mantenendo l’autenticità del posto. Staff super accogliente e attento, posizione sulla spiaggia, pulizia top, ottimo buffet per cena sulla spiaggia a Natale. Consigliatissimo.
- Kirsty (10/5): - Everything was just perfect! The staff were friendly and helpful. They arranged for a trip which was like something out of a film...the snorkeling along the rocks on the beach is incredible...I wish I had longer! Amazing!! Thank you for making my first trip to the Maldives an unforgettable one ❤️
- Petró (10/5): Mindenkinek szerettel ajállom. - Az elhelyezkedése,tisztasága.
- Riccardo (10/5): - Questa guest house è una struttura meravigliosamente immersa nella natura delle Maldive. Con la camera a pochi passi dal mare (con bikini beach), uscire direttamente sulla sabbia e tra la natura è uno spettacolo unico. Il tutto accompagnato da alcuni educatissimi gatti che frequentano la spiaggia e i dintorni dell'hotel.
Inoltre lo staff è eccezionale, tutte le persone che ci lavorano sono gentilissime e sempre disponibili.
Il cibo è ottimo e in gran quantità e le gite organizzate quotidianamente dall'hotel sono consigliatissime.
Un grazie alla enorme gentilezza di Suhel, del cuoco e di tutto lo staff!
- AndiDu (10/5): Super Tauchurlaub - Das Personal war jederzeit enorm aufmerksam u d zuvorkommend, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Hier möchte ich besonders Sumesh hervorheben, ich kann nur 10/10 Punkten vergeben!
Der private Strand ist toll, Essen ist gut und auch Exkursionen können vom Hotel aus geplant werden, aber auf der Insel gibt's auch viele private Anbieter zb Fischen.
Zum Tauchen waren wir mit Andrea bei Dharavandhoo Divers sehr zufrieden!
- Nigel Adams (10/5): - A superb.beachside location on a local island, not on a "sanitised" resort island.
Very friendly, professional and efficient staff. The feral cats
- sven (10/5): -
- Theo (10/5): Perfect! - De ligging is perfect, direct aan mooi wit strand en mooi snorkelen bij huisrif met herl veel verschillende soorten vis.
Gezien: rifhaai, manta ray, adelaarsrog, schildpad, octopus en veel soorten vis, ook grote groepen.
Personeel is heel vriendelijk, eten is goed en iedere dag iets anders. De ligging direct aan strand met de hangmatten en zitstoelen maakt het helemaal af. Perfect 👌
Heerlijke tijd gehad.
- Magali (10/5): -
- W Pol (8/5): - Prima lokatie, mooiste stukje stand van het eiland. Dharavandoo is geen bounty eiland, maar prima uitvalsbasis basis voor Hanifaru bay. Eiland is niet bijzonder, maar prima om budget te reizen.
- Jan (10/5): Een klein paradijsje. - De ligging is perfect aan een eigen baaitje met een mooi snorkelrif voor de deur met prachtige scholen vissen, arendsroggen, schildpadden, witpunthaaien en nog veel meer. Het personeel is uiterst vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Shumesh regelen hun eigen tours naar manta’s, schildpadden, coral garden e.d. met een uitstekende gids: Lishan. Ook onze vluchten hadden ze geboekt. Verder is Dharvanhoo een hartstikke leuk eiland met zo’n 1000 eigen inwoners. Niets.
- Wagner (8/5): Herrliche Lage, familiäre Atmosphäre und traumhaftes Meer zum Schnorcheln... - Der Strand war hervorragend, beginnend mit einem schönen Palmengarten mit Hängematten, ausreichend Sonnenliegen, sauberer Sand, klares Wasser und zwei tolle Riffe zum Schnorcheln mit sehr vielen bunten Fischen.
Insgesamt habe ich zusätzlich in der Woche fünf Riffhaie und einen Rochen und einmal von der Strandliege aus eine Delphinschule mit ca. sechs Delfinen gesehen. Außer Wasser, Kaffe und Tee gab es leider nur Cola oder Sprite aus der Dose zu trinken, da hätten mir ein paar Cocktails zu Strand und Palmen gefallen. Ich wusste ja, dass es auf dieser Insel keinen Alkohol gibt, aber man könnte auch Mocktails machen... Ich weiß natürlich, dass dies "jammern auf hohem Niveau" ist, da sonst wirklich alles klasse war.
- Doris (10/5): Wonderful stay - Wonderful laid back island atmosphere with great service and very homey hospitality.
The hotel organized a spontaneous snorkel trip on the first day of my arrival and we saw a whale shark and lots of mantas.
I had booked the budget room for the first night, which had an ocean view and terrace and it was very comfortable and suited my needs perfectly. Everything was great
- Doris (10/5): Amazing place and a very memorable stay - I stayed here for a week and had a wonderful time. Very friendly and attentive staff, they organized the transfer from Male for me and communication was great. Nothing was too much trouble and they made me feel very welcome.
I stayed in the Deluxe room and also in the new complex with swimming pool.
I really liked their buffet food on offer and also the romantic setting of the tables on the beach at night.
This place exceeded my expectations and I hope to come back someday.
Thank you to all the staff, who made my stay a very memorable one.
- Ema (8/5): - The manager who cares about us was really willing, helpfull, he arranged our transfer from Male and gave us good recommeds for restaurant for lunch etc Noise since morning, we heared everything trought the door which didnt have enought soundproofing.
- Ursin (10/5): Absolutely amazing place! - LVIS was absolutely amazing. Location is simply paradise and perfect for kids to play around the hotel and the beach. The best was the staff - incredibly friendly and helpful. We got upgreaded to a bigger room since we were travelling with two small kids.
Great atmosphere - tourists really connected.
We were lucky enough to see hundreds of Mantas and some whale sharks when snorkeling with the LVIS crew. I was amazed that they only take you for trips when the animals have been spotted, unlike other places in the world where tour operators are only after the money and take you to trips even if they know that there is nothing to see.
Thanks for the amazing time, LVIS crew!
- Patricia (10/5): -
- Svetlana (10/5): Манты, замечательная команда отеля! - Понравилась команда отеля - люди, которые стремятся сделать Ваш отдых комфортным!
Отель находится прямо у самого пляжа, есть тень от пальм, рядом лагуна с живым рифом.
Хорошие завтраки и ужины - шведский стол.
Сама инфраструктура отзыва тоже понравилась - есть и магазины, и выбор кафе, и аэропорт, и порт - все это было нами востребовано.
Но самое главное - это манты ! Зрелище , которое останется в памяти на всю жизнь.
- Sabrina (10/5): Overnight Stay, Lifetime Memory! - Aside from island hopping, we’re also in for some hotel hopping! They arranged the speedboat booking and provided the details even before we landed at the airport. We chose to stay at this hotel for an overnight experience, and from the moment they picked us up at the jetty, everything went so smoothly. The room was clean, smelled great, and though simple, it offered the best beach access you could ask for. The place was peaceful — perfect for relaxing — until dinner time! Together with my best friend, we were surprised with the most memorable birthday celebration. The team prepared birthday banners, sang for me, and even made a special cake just for me. The LVIS Blancura team truly made us feel welcome most especially Sumesh!! 😊 It’s not that I didn’t like anything, but just a small suggestion — I always come prepared with my own toiletries and first aid kit, but it might be helpful for guests if the hotel could provide basic items like a toothbrush/toothpaste kit and a small first aid kit. Since we’re at the beach, there’s always a chance of stepping on stones or sharp shells.
- Andrea (10/5): Semplicità Maldiviana - La disponibilità del personale e la loro allegria e semplicità ! Bravissimi , naturali e attenti ai nostri bisogni ! Niente
- Olivia (9/5): -
- Tomáš (9/5): - Úžasná lokalita i jídlo bylo skvělé
- Nicolas (9/5): - La nourriture était délicieuse !
- Madalina Gabriela (8/5): -
- Samantha (10/5): - Very helpful staff, good aircon and wifi, very clean, and right on the beach!
- Mark (7/5): The staff are fantastic. Very helpful and friendly. - Great location!! The shower was pretty grotty. I think it was expensive for what it was ,to be honest.
- Anna-Lena (10/5): - Tolle Lage direkt am
Strand. Super freundliches und aufmerksames Personal. Leckeres Essen. Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre. Super für Alleinreisende.
- Marie (10/5): - Location, staff, room Nothing !
- Nils (9/5): -
- Fanny (10/5): - Le personnel est vraiment attentionné, toujours aux petits soins. Tout le monde était vraiment super sympa, que ce soit les cuisiniers, les serveurs, l'hôte, les guides pour les excursions. On a adoré notre séjour et on recommande vraiment cet endroit!
- Gretchen (9/5): LVIS Blancurra - Great location and staff were very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast, and we had dinner twice which was lovely and plentiful. Nothing
- ANDREA (10/5): -
- Jean-Louis (8/5): -
- Adele (10/5): Book this guesthouse, you won’t be disappointed - Everything was perfect. The guesthouse is on a private bikini beach with lots of shade, sun loungers and hammocks and lovely to swim with your young daughter. The food was delicious and the bed comfortable. They did a load of laundry for us for a very good price. They offer fresh beach towels and clean the room every day. Shout out to Sumesh and Sohail who are a real credit to this hotel. Nothing was too much trouble. This was our first visit but it won’t be our last. They even have a brand new swimming pool!
- Céline (9/5): Beautiful and relaxing place, friendly staff - The staff of the hotel was extremely friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Sumesh for helping me with the flights and for his constant smile.
I loved the garden and the beach, it was very clean and looked like paradise.
The room was perfect for what I needed, the shower had strong pressure and warm water. Enough space to arrange your personal stuff. The breakfast could be improved. Maybe some fresh cooked eggs for each customer?
Unfortunately there is some construction work close by so it was a bit noisy sometimes, but this is not the hotel's fault.
- Lixing (7/5): -
- Martin (10/5): -
- Cristina (10/5): - la gentilezza dello staff, la posizione, la spiaggia
- Janice (9/5): - I stayed at LVIS Blancura for 8 wonderful nights. The staff are very friendly & helpful. The beach is cleaned daily & at night you can have dinner in the garden on the beachfront. The buffet dinner at night had a good selection of various delicious dishes & is excellent value.
The tours & guides are well organized & there is an emphasis on safety in the water. The guides are also very knowledgeable & respectful of the marine life.I was lucky enough to see a huge group of mantas feeding in the bay. It was a wonderful experience.
- Silvia (9/5): Lvis Blancura - Posto semplice, pulito con stanze sempre in ordine. Viicino al mare, personale accogliente
e sempre pronto a soddisfare le esigenze del cliente. Cucina ottima, se tavoli disponibili la cena è pressoché in riva al mare, consigliatissimo per i veri amanti della semplicità a contatto diretto con la spiaggia e il mare. Il posto è incantevole, la baia dove situato l.hotel è forse un pò piccola e in certi momenti ( solo il pomeriggio al rientro dalle escursioni) risulta difficile trovare una sdraio. Mosche fastidiose e per chi ne soffre moschini della sabbia... ma credo basti avere adattamento
- Tony (9/5): - Perfect location on the beach and short walk to town
- Souvou (10/5): - A Truly Unforgettable Stay in Paradise!
Our stay at this beautiful resort in the Maldives was an absolute dream. The hotel is tucked away among tall palm trees, just 10 meters from a stunning white-sand beach with crystal-clear water. The entire island felt like a hidden paradise.
One of the highlights of our trip was swimming with manta rays in the incredible Hanifaru Bay – a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget. Every day, the hotel provided us with clean beach towels, snorkeling masks, and fins, making it so easy to enjoy the sea and the underwater beauty.
The staff were exceptional – always kind, professional, and genuinely caring. A special thank you to Sumesh, who went above and beyond every single day to make our stay perfect. He solved every little issue quickly and with a smile, making us feel completely looked after.
We also want to highlight the head of dining, who ensured every meal was fresh, delicious, and beautifully served. The service in the restaurant was just as great as the food itself.
For the price, the hotel was more than fair – clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. The island is small but absolutely magical, ideal for relaxation, nature lovers, and ocean adventures.
We left with unforgettable memories and can’t wait to return. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a peaceful, beautiful escape with top-notch service.
- Zoe (9/5): - Super friendly and helpful staff. Best location on the island. I would have liked the option to have the Maldivian breakfast every day as it was so delicious!
- Nathalie (10/5): Comme au Paradis - L’hôtel est très bien situé sur la bikini beach
Le personnel est très accueillant
Le petit déjeuner délicieux
- Petrus (9/5): Superb -
- Nuria (10/5): Wonderful hotel. - Wonderful hotel with beachfront location. Super attentive staff always welcoming you with a smile. We did a couple of excursions with them and they were great. It was by far the best hotel in our trip to Maldives. They supply beach towels every day and lovely breakfast. We tried the dinner at the beach and it was great.
- Gabriela (10/5): Exceptional -
- Benedetta (9/5): Basic but very highly recommended! - The location of the hotel is perfect, directly on a nice beach and with plenty of lush trees to protect from the sun. The staff was super friendly, meeting all our requests and instantly solving a couple of problems we had. Lunch on the beach was great value for money. If you look for a luxury resort, you should go elsewhere, but if you are happy with a basic accommodation, this is perfect, highly recommended. If there is something I would suggest to improve a bit is the quality of breakfast. Although it was fine, it was not at the level of lunch, which was indeed great. This though took nothing away from our very positive experience.
- Arjen (9/5): Value for money! - Staff was super friendly.
Room was fine but less spacious as shown on the pictures.
Beach super, nice housereef
Nice excursions with experiences personell Llittle gap in the sliding door which makes it possibble to look inside from the outside en vica versa.
Thin walls, sounds from outside and from other rooms, although not super loud.
Maybe a little bit more variance in dinner and breakfast, although food was good.
- Pinthip (9/5): Superb - It located in the good area. The little beaches are nice and clean. Walk a little bit and you can see the sunset. Snorkelling can be very interesting just in front of your room. Staff are very nice and helpful. I also like that they have plenty of trees between the accommodation and the beach. In the day time it can feel really good under the tree shade with ocean breeze. None
- Alexandra (10/5): Exceptional - Very beautiful garden in front of the beach; nice rooms; internet works even on the beach; breakfast is continental but lunch and dinner have a great variety; tea, water and instant coffee are complimentary all day long; staff excedeending every expectation (they booked our flights, picked us up from the airport and were very helpful with every request) we want to thank them again for everything!
- Jayasundara (9/5): Superb -
- Peter (9/5): A great Maldives alternative to expensive resort islands - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The rooms are really nice and the staff are so helpful. The food was great and varied, buffet style with plenty of choice.
Free tea and coffee all day long if you want it as well as fresh water.
The beach is lovely and the house reef has very good snorkelling with masses of fish life including rays and moray eels…. even black tip ref sharks occasionally.
Dharavandhoo island is small and quaint but there is not much to see outside of the resort area.
However the scuba diving is fantastic with Dharavandhoo Divers - thanks Jesse and Faari for two days of great diving - some of the best I have experienced.
In summary - you Di not need to visit a $1000 a day resort island to enjoy the Maldives. With a direct 30 minute flight from Male straight into Dharavandhoo airport, combined with a stay at LVIS Blsncura, you can’t go wrong. Mosquitos - come prepared but the hotel also provides mosquito repellent.
- Nasser (10/5): Exceptional -
- Em_229 (9/5): Great stay - Property is located right in front of the bikini beach, which was great. The staff are super friendly, and especially Lishan was so helpful and accommodating, including trying to organize activities for the guests when it was raining all day. I would recommend for the staff alone, and the room was clean and spacious as well. nothing
- Xiao (10/5): Exceptional - The staff are super nice, helpful and attentive! The shower room: te water spreads everywhere easily…
- Marzena (10/5): Thank you crew for an amazing experience in Dharavandhoo - Thank you all crew for such a nice experiences in Dharavandhoo. The room was really lovely. Space around the room was amazing. Beautiful bikini beach with incredible spot for snorkeling. Crew was always ready to help me and informed me about all details asap. I'm pretty sure I'm coming bach the next year. Thank you again!
- Elissa (9/5): Superb - Had a lovely stay at this hotel, where the staff seemed to have mastered the art of smiling. Seriously, they’re always beaming at you, which is a pretty great way to start the day! They even sorted out my flight tickets from Malé, so I didn’t have to lift a finger, making my trip a breeze.
But the highlight? Watching dolphins casually swim by right in front of the hotel! Talk about a room with a view. For the price, I was hoping for a bit more magic at breakfast. It would’ve been nice to see some more variety and, please, real coffee instead of instant. After seeing dolphins, I think my taste buds deserve the same level of excitement!
- Tanya (9/5): Super staff, super location, great deals on excursions. - The staff are incredibly kind, helpful and attentive. They made the trip very worthwhile. Thank you Vikash, Santosh, Lishan and the team. Location was so convenient and yet beautifully set on the beach, property is very inviting and feels like a refuge. Loved it 100%. Oh not to mention, they give you free snorkeling gear! Couldn’t ask for anything more!
- Sirikamon (10/5): Exceptional -
- 工程良田 (9/5): Superb -
- Chanaporn (10/5): Good place for Manta trip - Room is ok. Staffs are very nice and helpful. Hotel is clean and peaceful. Overall is good 😊
- Siew (9/5): Good base for manta ray & whale shark spotting - Warm, friendly staff. Committed to helping guests get the best experience of Dharavandhoo and the neighbouring islands. Staff & guides are knowledgeable about the tides and behaviour of manta rays and whale sharks. After 3 attempts over 3 days, the weather and tide finally made it possible for us to swim with about 50 manta rays and 2 whale sharks at Hanifaru Bay. Exhilarating experience. Wet toilet floor after a shower. Alerted the
management. I hope they rectify the problem and prevent future guests from slipping & falling
- Uri (9/5): Fantastic hotel in Dharavandhoo, Maldives, at an unbeatable price. - The service was top-notch, and the staff was incredibly attentive. The ambiance was truly magical, as the hotel is located right in front of the beach, with the soothing sounds of the sea. The rooms were not big but decently sized, with enough space for a queen bed, desk, and closet. They also had a safe, and the bathrooms were cleaned daily. Opting for full board was a great decision, given the limited dining options in the area. The buffet meals were plentiful, and we even enjoyed table service on the beach. The only downside to the rooms was that the roof could get quite noisy during rare rain showers.
- Manuela (9/5): Superb -
- Farah (9/5): Superb -
- Hayley (8/5): Very good -
- I (9/5): Excellent for snorkeling - On the beach and there are many chairs.
Also good snorkeling front of hotel. Nothing
- Paul (9/5): Terrific look forward to returning. - Staff were incredible and made our stay a pleasure, look forward to returning to see the friends we made. Rooms could do with a refurbishment but were adequate for our needs.
- Mario (10/5): A pleasant experience.... once upon a time - Location great
Staff briliant (Sumeshi and all the colleagues extremly helpfull and kin)
Every demand or request was professional accomplished.
Breakfast excellent, lunch very good -plenty of offers, dinner on the beach extraordinary.
The chef from the restaurant was very complimat with our demands.
- Torban (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent service and beautiful location Everything was great.
- Leoš (10/5): Exceptional - I can only recommend this accommodation. Quiet location, friendly staff who take care of you. I have to commend Sumeh and his team. They take care of you like at home. We look forward to another stay with the LVIS Blancura team😊
- Bonnie (10/5): Great first time to Dharavandhoo and the Maldives. Excited to return to this very special place where people are happily - The staff at any property make our stay good or bad. This was such an excellent staff who worked together to make our visit a joy! No request was impossible and we felt pampered beyond our expectations. Being met at the airport by Sumesh at night was a great start. The head waiter Biraj was so welcoming and did a great job of advising us of ingredients in the food as we have a strict vegetarian diet. The chef made us fresh oatmeal every morning and accommodated special requests easily. He even made us cake with our eggs! Food is important so we have great appreciation for all of them. Boat rides out to see rays and colorful reefs were a treat and affordable. One of the kind owners was our guide and pointed out rays, sharks, octopuses and things we might have missed without him. Our last night Biraj traced a large heart in the sand by the water and they lined it with candles. Our dinner table was placed inside the heart. It was so thoughtful and the whole staff was so friendly and attentive! We felt like we’re were at a fancy resort being treated like royalty by men who enjoyed their work and did it lovingly.
I could go on and on but you have to go have your own experience with this special place. I know we’ll be back again. We liked everything!
- Nathaly (8/5): Very good - Great and easy communication with Sumesh before arrival and during our stay. He arranged our transfers and communicated with our next stay to make everything smooth and hastlefree for us. The hotel was a group whatsapp for excursions. The room is comfy, big bed, nice shower (not always hot though), good ac. Bed was beautifully decorated because of our honeymoon.
The hotel was free water/coffee/tea. Food wasn’t great. Breakfast was a small option buffet with especially sweet cakes. Omelette to your taste is possible. Main courses where very cheese/fatty.
The hotel offers sunbeds on bikini beach which is really nice. But there aren’t any cushions. You can use old yoga mats.
- Tomasz (10/5): Wonderful stay!!!Everyone was happy!!! - Amazing place, amazing people!!!
Exceptional level of hospitality-we felt traeted as close family members!!!
Delicious food, beach was located few steps from the room door :-) with very nice coral reef.
15 points out of 10!!!
Many thanks to the entire team!!! Well done guys, keep it up!!!
I'll definitely come back here!!!
- Oz (6/5): Great location, but poor quality breakfast & juice. - Location to the beach, snorkeling equipment available for hire. There was a WhatsApp group to receive information on excursion & trips. Free airport pick up. Meals can be served on the beach under candlelight. Pancakes & maple syrup when available. Blocked shower flooding bathroom when used, No working TV for all rooms as they don't pay for satellite TV (it was raining for 3 days). Breakfast is the biggest disappointment, poor quality, mostly cold, very little fresh fruit, juice is just diluted squash, mostly just dry cake. Bed sheets are not changed regularly enough.
- Franca (10/5): Perfect! Wonderful staff, wonderful place! - The LVIS hotel is right at the bikini beach, it is a wonderful location. You can use the hotel's sun loungers and enjoy the beautiful beach and the view. In the morning and afternoon dolphins pass by.
Apart from the wonderful location the service is extraordinary: The whole staff is absolutely friendly, kind, helpful and lovely. We were picked up from the airport and then brought to the hotel where we were welcomed with a watermelon juice. The hotel also offers great services for activities. Everyday there are water-related activities, especially snorkelling at Hanifaru Bay. There is a WhatsApp group which informs you about the activities offered the next day, so you are always updated and you can easily book the activity.
The rooms are nice and have everything you need.
My friends and I highly recommend LVIS, I'm sure it was not our last time there.
Thanks again for making our stay absolutely wonderful. We are missing you!
- Nicole (9/5): Thank you for your outstanding service and great smile every time. - Nice and funny staff. They are very helpful and welcoming during our stay. Surprised candle light dinner arranged by the staff. We did an upgrade from budget room to deluxe room which we enjoyed the deluxe room more.
- Mariyam (10/5): Exceptional - The stay was everything we had expected. The rooms were very comfortable. The staff were very friendly, and extremely dedicated to providing a good visit. The private beach was just a few steps away, and you get some amazing sunsets and stars. The island is popular for diving and snorkeling, but it is also perfect to just get away from eveything and relax. The food was excellent! Many thanks to Lishaan and Vishaam who so kindly made sure our was a good experience 🙏💚
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