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Chaaya Island Dhonveli

4.0 of 5
Kanuoiy Huraa
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Chaaya Island Dhonveli
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Just returned from an amazing weekend at Chaaya Island Dhonveli. It has always been my dream to spend my 50th birthday chillaxing on an island in the Maldives, and I wasn't disappointed. Read a lot of fantastic reviews on here before we booked and found them all to be spot on, ignore the negative ones! Booked a beach bungalow no... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
12 June 2013

Dear brizzle63, Greetings from the Dhonveli team! Thank you for choosing Chaaya Island Dhonveli to celebrate your 50th Birthday. We are truly overjoyed to read your delightful review regarding your recent stay in our resort. It has been a real pleasure to be of service to you. We are happy to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us.... More

Bangalore, India
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Fantastic is the word to describe the property, right from the word go we were treated with at-most attention, the speed boat ride from airport to resort is an experience itself if you have not done it before, the staff here are fantastic always smiling, the check in was smooth and the room kept ready, the lagoon is excellent for... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Deer Naveen14, Greetings from the Dhonveli team! We are of great pleasure to read your review of your recent stay at Chaaya Island Dhonveli. We are delighted to know that you like our property which you have noted as fantastic place, that you praised the staff for being so friendly and that you are happy with all the other things... More

Plymouth, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This was our first trip to the Maldives and indeed our first trip with our 14 month old. I would firstly like to say to anyone who has prevoiusly moaned about children being on holiday, don't book in to a family friendly resort next time, maybe choose a couples only holiday??? Everyone we encountered on our holiday was fantastic and... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Greetings from the Dhonveli team! Thank you for taking the time to post a review about your recent stay at Chaaya Island Dhonveli. We are thrilled to know that your stay with us was great. We are grateful for your positive comments on our island. It’s our ultimate aim to provide an exceptional service to our guests and we are... More

Plymouth, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

I have been fortunate enough to have been to the Maldives previously so I knew what to expect .. Sun , sea, chillax and nothing else ! Our transfer to the island was bumpy and fun, always keep your eyes on the horizon for dolphins and within 15 minutes we were arriving at the resort with our fantastic rep Zita.... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Greetings from the Dhonveli team! Thank you for your brilliant review on our resort. We are happy to hear that you fell in love with Maldives. We are also delighted that our resort met with your expectations and that your holiday was fantastic. As a hotel we are dedicated to ensuring that our guests have the best possible experience and... More

Montreal, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Bad bad bad our first evening meal, ( half boarding ) we had to pay for a glass of water ? The meal was included but not the drink ,I am not saying wine or beer, water and at $2 US a small bottle bad bad bad. and it went on like that for two weeks .Breakefast and diner were... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Greetings from the Dhonveli team! We wish to acknowledge your review and the observations relating to your recent visit to Chaaya Island Dhonveli. The feedback is useful to identify the issues that would have contributed negatively to your vacation experience. Half board guests are served Breakfast and dinner as their package. All the items remain payable. Once again, thank you... More

Herts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I am typing this from our idyllic holiday home, sitting on the balcony terrace of our wonderful water suite. My friend and I wanted a holiday with sun, heat, good food and a relaxing atmosphere. Deciding we would like to visit the Maldives, we set about trawling though the many resorts advertising their accommodation and what they could offer us....it... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Greetings from the Dhonveli team! Thank you for your brilliant review on trip advisor. We are glad that you found your room really good, All the Staff you have encountered was polite, friendly, helpful and courteous and that you enjoyed the buffet food from all over the world. We are overjoyed that you had an amazing stay with our resort... More

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 via mobile

This is a small island only about 15 minutes by boat from the airport. On arrival, we were greeted by Monet who is a pleasure to talk to. She is smart, presentable and always smiling. Everything was arranged before our arrival. The check in process was smooth and very quick. We had booked a beach bunglow for 2 days and... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Greetings from the Dhonveli team! We are extremely pleased that you chose to celebrate your honeymoon on our beautiful island! We are overjoyed that you have taken the time to post that you've had a magnificent time in our resort. We are happy to note that our staff in particular made such a favorable impression during your recent visit in... More

Bedford, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Just come back from our honeymoon in May and had a fantastic time. We stayed in a water bungalow and would highly recommend it. A good sized room and a balcony with fab views. This also gives you a lovely restaurant with views of the surfing. There are many pros to this resort. The staff on Chaaya Dhonveli are amazing.... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Greetings from the Dhonveli team! We appreciate your time in writing to let us know of the wonderful experience and service you received in our hotel for your honeymoon. Although we want our excellent service to be a common practice here, we do appreciate knowing our customers recognize the extra efforts. We'll be sure to share your feedback with the... More

ENGLAND
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

Not one to moan but.. You come to the Maldives for certain things, I didn't expect this place to have many toddlers and baby's screaming and playing up like they do, I can't believe parents bring kids to the Maldives. You can't have a meal with out them playing up, the beach is small and again full if tantrum toddlers.... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Greeting from the Dhonveli team! We would like to acknowledge your review “Noisy kids with poor reef” on trip advisor. We would like to apologize in relation to the highlighted challenges. We are distressed to know you were unhappy and unsatisfied during your stay. Our Guest Relations Team is reviewing this problem and conducting a full investigation in order to... More

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We went to this resort last November for 2 weeks and chose this island as it wasn't too far to go from the airport. We have been to the Maldives before and travelled to the island we were staying on by seaplane which my husband wasn't too keen on as they are so small. The ride to Chaaya was by... More

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Chaaya Island D... G, Guest Relations Manager at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Greetings from the Dhonveli team! Thank you for your wonderful review “great holiday” on trip advisor. .We are pleased that our resort met with your expectations and that your holiday was great. As a hotel we are committed to ensuring that our guests have the best possible experience and our entire team is geared towards making this a reality. I... More

 
 
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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Beach bungalows(45)
  • Water suite(25)
  • Very good(22)
  • Room boy(14)
  • Speed boat(12)
  • First choice(8)
  • First choice rep(7)
  • Bar staff(7)
  • Crab racing(6)
  • Sting ray(5)

Additional Information about Chaaya Island Dhonveli

Address: Kanuoiy Huraa
Region: Maldives > Kaafu Atoll > North Male Atoll
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#12 Top resorts Hotels in North Male Atoll
#13 Luxury Hotels in North Male Atoll
#13 Romantic Hotels in North Male Atoll
Price range (per night): S$351 - 576
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Chaaya Island Dhonveli is Kaafu Atoll's best-kept secret for its world famous surf point known as Pasta Point. Located in the heart of the best surf areas, the island is a paradise for water sports lovers. Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Canoeing, Pedalo are hot favorites while Outdoor sports such as Tennis, Beach Volley Ball and Badminton are also available. This exqusite island resort offers lavish living spaces with 148 stylish rooms and six restaurants and bars. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Chaaya Island Dhonveli Hotel North Male Atoll
Dhonveli Beach
Chaaya Island Dhonveli Hotel
Chaaya Island Dhonveli Resort
Dhonveli Beach Spa
Dhonveli Beach & Spa
Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives/North Male Atoll

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