Canareef Resort Maldives
Hulhudhoo, 19060
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Situated in the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, lies the idyllic Canareef Resort Maldives, a 271 villa resort that presents the best the country has to offer. Our island spans 4.5 kilometres, which is the longest island resort in the country. Indulge in the multitude of activities the resort has for you to enjoy. Go beneath the waves, experience our 25 unique dive locations and spot dolphins all year round. Leave your inhibitions at home and 'Step Out of The Blue' with us. Canareef Resort Maldives welcomes you with 271 spacious rooms for your honeymoon, friends or family. Each villa is refined by nature and designed for guests to enjoy the lush natural vegetation of the Island. Our villas consists of 80 Sunrise Villas, 71 Sunset Beach Villas and 120 Jacuzzi Villas from sizes of 76sqm - 97sqm. The Equator Crossing to the Resort would be one of the key highlights of your trip to our Island with your loved ones or friends, as guests get to view breath-taking aerial view of the Maldives expansive turquoise blue atolls riddle in the Indian Ocean. All guests to the Island via domestic flight will receive a personalised Equator Crossing Certificate from the Captain of the airplane. Just when you thought the fun and thrills was about to stop, hold on to your seats and be blown away by a short 10-minute exhilarating speed boat ride from Gan International Airport.
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A huge shout out to Mr. Rasheed (I hope I have the name right) - he made my son a goodie bag as we were leaving the resort. Mr. Kevin is an amazing manager - but my review is purely for Mr. Rasheed. He showed us great hospitality and welcomed us with so much warmth. My birthday & Anniversary fall in the same week..we had a birthday cake waiting for us in our room. That was fun. Great facilities. Great rooms. Bicycles. Food was good.. they can add a few more vegetarian options.. but even so, we loved our stay. Thank you to the entire staff for making our stay so memorable. Like my son promised Mr. Rasheed at the airport during drop off, we will be back :)
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We have been to this resort before and so pleased with it were we we were determined to return. For our holidays we like to avoid two things, very hot weather and, crowds. For this reason we travel in what is known as the 'rainy' season, in the Maldives. Canareef our favourite by far is quiet at this time of the year with only a maximum of 20 guest there at the same time, mostly Chinese, so we were very happy. The accommodation is ample being spacious and clean with twice daily servicing by excellent and a forever happy housekeeping. The restaurant is a buffet style with enough beautiful food to let you gain pounds if you wanted to, and the waiting staff have to be seen to be believed. Nothing is too much trouble for them they are always smiling and happy to serve and the food is faultless, there is absolutely nothing to complain about. We had a Jacuzzi bungalow on the sunset beach, the veranda looks out over the bay through privacy greenery, it is so private you could be the only people in the world. There were two bicycles supplied for our use which we used to cycle to the beach, the restaurant or one of the two pools, which allowed us to do what we wanted when we wanted. For those that find cycling too much at the press of a button on the telephone a 'buggy', golf type cart will whisk you to where you want to be. All this is part of the package it is almost too good to be true. We went 'all inclusive' this time, last time we bought our meals and drinks but to be honest there is not difference in the overall cost. You should do what suits you best. From end to end the island is just under three miles long and so ten minutes on the bike and you are wherever you need to be from our bungalow a bit different if your home is at one end or the other, but who cares you are in paradise. This time we booked with Voyage Prive a company we would avoid in the future, we travelled with Secret Escapes the first time but we believe Destination2 also offer this resort. Journey time is a bit extended we spent 24 hours door to door coming home with domestic flight to Male and then stops in the Middle East, this time travelling with Qatar Airways . Is it worth it? You bet and we will be there again next year for a holiday which is a complete rest, With books to read and ever attentive happy smiling staff, what more could you want?…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Don't forget your sunscreen, the sun is strong even in the rainy season. Plus take plenty of...
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Response from Ahmed Ameed Naseer, Sales at Canareef Resort Maldives
Responded 6 days ago
Dear Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Canareef Resort on TripAdvisor. We sincerely appreciate your loyalty as returning guests, and we are absolutely thrilled to hear that your second visit was just as delightful as the first. Creating a peaceful and relaxing stay for our guests is one of our top priorities, and we're glad to know that our efforts resonated with you. Our team takes great pride in ensuring that you have a relaxing and enjoyable experience throughout your stay. We are delighted to hear that you found the Jacuzzi Villa to be spacious, clean, and well-serviced by our attentive housekeeping staff. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and comfort is essential to us, and we're glad that we met your expectations. It's also wonderful to hear that the buffet-style meals served at Kilhi Restaurant exceeded your expectations, offering a wide variety of delicious food, and the service provided by our dedicated waiting staff was exceptional. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to the team, as they will be thrilled to know that their efforts made a positive impact on your experience. Your appreciation for the privacy and serenity provided by the Jacuzzi Villa is truly heartwarming. We're glad that the bicycles we provided allowed you to explore the island at your own pace, conveniently reaching the beach, the restaurant, or the pools. We understand the importance of offering options that cater to our guests' preferences, and the availability of buggies for those who prefer not to cycle is one such example. It's fantastic to know that you found the all-inclusive package to be a great value, enhancing your overall stay. Our aim is to provide flexibility and cater to the needs and preferences of our guests, and we're glad that we could meet your expectations in this regard. We are sincerely grateful for your kind words about our staff's attentiveness, happy demeanour, and dedication to providing excellent service with a smile. Creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere is at the core of our values, and your appreciation motivates us to continue our efforts in making each guest's experience memorable. Rest assured, we will share your compliments with the entire team. Thank you once again for choosing Canareef Resort for your vacation, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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Amazing resort. Friendly and helpful staff. Good choice of food and drinks. Our sunset jacuzzi Villa was kept clean and the air conditioning was quiet and trouble free. The pushbikes left outside the Villa gave us options for getting around the resort. Snorkelling at the southern beach is amazing. Clear waters and an amazing selection of fish and the occasional green turtle. Given the opportunity we would probably return to this resort. Many thanks to the resort team. Apologies for leaving a late review!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Sunset jacuzzi Villa is worth the upgrade.
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Canareef resort was a magical place, from the moment we met Didi reception staff and we arrived in the night, we knew this place was special, staff super friendly and kind, our beach house was so beautiful and well cared by our lovely Ibrahim, who made gorgeous towel figures on our bed, and Fareen our great host in the dining area, and his beautiful flower table decorations, the bars were great, with real cocktails, we danced almost every night with great djs, the different parts of the island gave us great places to explore, we loved specially the Beach bar, we saw baby sharks in the blue waters! And the food was simply amazing!!!! The chefs offered every day gorgeous delicious dishes.. The buggy transport was very clever way to go to far places. We couldn’t fault the service of the resort. Excellent! Thank you! you were awesome! David and Angelica Davies.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Take water shoes with you, and maybe under water cameras if you go to divers trips.
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The best relaxing experience. Super friendly staff. Comfortable accommodation. We had an amazing 5 days on the island. Good food and a variety of drinks to choose from with exquisite entertainment. DJ Shashi was amazing and we could not help but get up and dance. He is super talented. Our waiter was Jamaal and we were looked after from the time we stepped in till we left. He is an asset to the resort. We will most definitely visit canareef resort again. Stephen and Fransien Baker Room 623 😘
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Take comfortable casual clothes. Plan your day and make use of everything that is available
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Response from Kevin Theseira, General Manager at Canareef Resort Maldives
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Stephen and Fransien Baker, Firstly, we would like to thank you for taking the time to write a comment on your stay in Tripadvisor. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and had the best relaxing experience. We thank you for your very positive comments with regards to your accommodation, food and beverage and the service that you received. Thank you for highlighting certain individuals such as DJ Shashe and your waiter Jamaal who made your stay more memorable. We will ensure that they are made aware of your comment. We look forward to having you as our guest in the future and wish you all the best for 2023. Again thank you for being our guest.
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My partner and I had a fabulous holiday with excellent food, service and facilities. In addition to the service provided during the holiday the resort found a kindle tablet we misplaced during our holiday and went out of their way to return it to us.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kevin Theseira, General Manager at Canareef Resort Maldives
Responded 22 Apr 2023
Dear alwyno916, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on TripAdvisor, we are happy that you had a fabulous holiday with us and enjoyed or food, services and facilities. We hope that there was not too much delay in returning your kindle as it was not found during our search nor did any of the future guest using the same room report that it was in the safe. The color of the kindle being matt black unfortunately matched the inside of our safe and unless you run your hand on the sides of the safe you would not know that it was there. We thank you for being our guest and hope that you will again choose Canareef Resort Maldives as your holiday destination in the future. Thank you.
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The Maldives that you don't expect! Keep in mind that once landed in Malè, you must collect your luggage, move to the domestic flights area and check in again. Be careful to calculate the times well between one flight and another or you risk being left waiting in Male' for 4-6 hours! Resort located on a very large portion of the island. You constantly have the illusion that you are completely alone. Long, completely deserted beaches where you can walk and sunbathe in total solitude. Unfortunately very difficult to swim because the sea is completely invaded by algae. Lush vegetation, very different from the classic Maldivian atolls. For swimming and snorkelling the only option is the beach at the bottom of the island which can be reached by bike or with a taxi service from the Resort (5-7 minutes). Very friendly and helpful staff to make your stay pleasant. Spacious and reserved apartments, I recommend from nr.120 to nr.140. Amazing sunsets! The reef is unfortunately completely dead and therefore colorless. Even the amount of fish is small, but still all the typical varieties of the Maldives are easily encountered, including sharks. dolphins, turtles and manta rays. Restaurant with international cuisine. Not very spicy, fortunately! Varied menu and overall a very good rating. Just outside the Resort, you can visit the village of Addu, easily with the bicycles provided by the Resort. I surely recommend you to do it! Good wifi connection. Good cleaning of both the apartments and public areas. For those who love swimming pools (even in the Maldives?) there are two very large and equipped for young and old. Good quality - price ratio. …
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kevin Theseira, General Manager at Canareef Resort Maldives
Responded 29 Mar 2023
Dear Catia61Catia, Thank you for taking the time to write a comment on Tripadvisor, we are happy that you had a good stay with us and find us value for money. Yes, it is very important for our guests to check the flight time as the local carrier runs on a fixed schedule that is very often with delays and although the airline provides the best available connection, guests who arrive later than the check in time for an earlier flight are therefore scheduled on the next flight which can be hours apart. The same for guests international departure if in the early morning from Male will also be expected to leave the resort very early in the morning in order to catch the domestic flight to Male, it is therefore highly recommended to check if your international flight arrival and departure corresponds with the local domestic flight to Canareef so as to minimize the waiting time in Male. Yes, we have a very big island and if its peace that you are looking for then we are the perfect destination. We are a very natural island and that includes the sea grass that grows in our lagoon, lakes and wooded areas. During extremely low tides guests would have to also walk out even further as it will be very shallow. During high tide however it would be easier. Yes, we have the end island beach that doesn't have much sea grass. Guest often are taken aback with the sea grass but many resorts in the Maldives are currently promoting their sea grass as it brings with it so much marine life, such as turtles, Rays, Eels, Baby sharks and so many different species of fish. Here we are encouraging our guest to snorkel a bit further out where there is so much more to see and experience. I do not know which reef you are referring to that is dead, the reef on the lagoon side is quite far out from the beach and is intact in most areas with some damage from boat anchors and not dead. Coral formations close to the beach are affected by coral bleaching whilst some are indeed dead due to the low tide. Thank you for your comment on our food, wifi, swimming pools, cleanliness and our staff. We again thank you for being our guests and hope that we will get the opportunity to have you again as our guest in the future.
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Paradise sums up Canareef!! Fantastic fresh food every meal, everywhere spotless clean staff really helpful pleasant , beautiful beaches and accommodations, absolutely loved everything about it, Thank you to all the staff for making our hoilday so relaxing and enjoyable 😎
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kevin Theseira, General Manager at Canareef Resort Maldives
Responded 2 Apr 2023
Dear 62cherry, Thank you for taking the time to write a comment on TripAdvisor on Canareef Resort Maldives, we are happy that you found Paradise with fantastic fresh food, good staff and accommodation. We hope that you managed to get the rest and relaxation that was key in a vacation. We again thank you for choosing Canareef as your holiday destination and look forward to welcoming you back again should you decide to visit us in the future. Wishing you all the best for the future.
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Words cannot describe how beautiful this place is. The journey to get there is long but worth every minute. The villas are clean with room service twice daily, beds large and comfortable. The food is plentiful good standard and lots of choice Maldivian curries are amazing! I did hear some people saying they weren’t happy with the food but got the feeling they wanted English food but for us if we wanted that we’d stay in England! The staff absolutely make this resort they are such kind and gentle people and their only aim is to give you the best experience they can. They work so hard and ALWAYS have a smile on their face and nothing is too much trouble. They give everything expecting nothing in return. We went on a snorkel trip on a boat out to the reefs and Anas our guide was excellent. I am Nervous in the water and have never snorkelled before. He was so encouraging and supportive I loved it and can’t wait to go again! We also went on the dolphin trip. Having been on many before didn’t expect to see the large pod of 100s of spinner dolphins putting on a great display. The Spa is the best! We had the Canareef massage and it was fantastic. Unfortunately as it rained the night we had booked the special dinner on the beach we didn’t get to do this …..maybe next time. There is a lot of sea grass but this is natural the water is very clear and the colours are stunning. You can see the fish swimming round from the edge. The fish feeding is worth a watch we sat on the jetty watching the reef, black tipped sharks, stingray, turtles and much more swimming under us. I can’t name all the staff and can’t pick one person who was unhelpful, but to name a few who stood out Anas who does the tours. The guy who painted in reception, Hussain our waiter, Rishard the bar manager, Kevin the manager, yunita at the pool bar were all amazing but so was everybody! The resort is slowly getting busier after COVID from what I have been told and is very much worth supporting, but you choose there are areas you can be alone and others that are the hub to socialise. We loved our holiday and will find it hard to match it. It’s not 5 star plus but for us that was better it wasn’t robotic or commercialised just genuine service culture and kindness ……absolute paradise we miss it and the people but are so grateful for the experience…Thank you Sue and Tony Blackburn …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kevin Theseira, General Manager at Canareef Resort Maldives
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Sue and Tony Blackburn, Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed comment on Tripadvisor. We are very happy that you had an amazing experience with us. Thank you for the positive comments concerning our rooms, cleanliness, choice of food and the friendly and courteous service staff. We are also glad that you managed to enjoy the snorkeling trip, the dolphin excursion and found our spa treatments fantastic. Thank you for also taking the time to individually mention our team members such as Anniz (Excursion Guide), Didi (Excursion Guide/Painter)Hussain (Waiter), Richard (Bar Supervisor), Yunita (Waitress) and myself, we will be sure to inform them of your comments. We are glad you loved your holiday and the services provided by our team. Yes, we are not a 5 star property but our staff have a caring and genuine attitude towards all our guests. We hope that we have the pleasure of having you as our guests again in the future. Thank you again for being our guest and we wish you all the best.
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We had initially booked this destination with the first leg being Sri Lanka and then Maldives. We had never really looked at the Maldives as a destination due to its exclusiveness and isolation. Didn't think there would be much to do. We booked with Bluebay Travel and were travelling with another couple. When going to Sri Lanka wasn't and option we changed the holiday to a 2 week stay in Canareef. The headline has to be that there is enough at this destination to have a fabulous 2 week holiday. The flights were via Sri Lanka, Male and final flight to Gan(I believe there will be flights later this year direct from Dubai to Gan which would be a great improvement). We had a sunset bungalow on the beach. This resort is 4km long and you are given mountain bikes with the bungalow. There are golf buggies that constantly run up and down the resort and this was fantastic as one of the other couple found it difficult to walk further than 50m. We were near the restaurant and main pool and the best beach for snorkelling was at the other end so we could cycle for an early swim before breakfast. The island is flat and walking everywhere is easily possible if you like walking. The resort felt it was still waking up from Covid and wasn't at capacity so it felt amazing to have this whole resort to yourself. The staff were fabulous and always helpful. You get the same table in the restaurant every meal and therefore you get to know who will look after you for you dinning experience. The food was all made in the kitchen and had curries, western diet and fruit. We were happy with the amount and quality of the food available . The trips were organised through the hotel and we went on a dolphin tour (saw loads of dolphins) sunset fishing(really great experience catching fish only with a line and the crew bated the hook so no need to get mucky) Island tour to see the whole atoll, massage in the spa. took the mountain bike to the town next door for a good cycle around. Had a go at tennis(could do with updating the rackets and courts) There is another pool further down the resort and we had the choice of the 3 locations for a relaxing time in the sun during the day. The 2 bar areas(there is also a beach bar that closes in the evening) have pool tables and limited entertainment and are huge so plenty of room. amazing sunsets and cocktails. We will definitely return to this most southerly atoll of the Maldives and wish we could have stayed longer than 2 weeks!! Weather was brilliant in Nov and was completely different to the weather in Male at the same time. …
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$113 - US$444 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
j resort handhufushi hotel addu atoll, j hotel handhufushi, j hotel addu atoll
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
J Resort Handhufushi
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MaldivesAddu CityHerathera Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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What are some of the property amenities at Canareef Resort Maldives?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Canareef Resort Maldives?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Canareef Resort Maldives?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Canareef Resort Maldives?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fashala, Dr. Alli’s, and Delifresh.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Canareef Resort Maldives?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Canareef Resort Maldives have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Canareef Resort Maldives offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Canareef Resort Maldives have airport transportation?
Yes, Canareef Resort Maldives offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Canareef Resort Maldives located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Herathera Island.
Are any cleaning services offered at Canareef Resort Maldives?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Canareef Resort Maldives have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.