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South Ari Dive Center

3.0 star property
Escape to an island paradise where every day feels like a holiday. Indulge in delicious meals and refreshing drinks amidst stunning scenery.

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On the beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, beach towels
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South Ari Dive Center is your tropical haven, where you can unwind with a daily manager's reception and bask in the sun on the white sand beach. Enjoy international cuisine at Restaurant, stay connected with free WiFi, and take advantage of shopping on site.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room with Two Free Dives per Night

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Three Dives per Night

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room with Three Dives per Night

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room with One Free Dive per Night

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room with One Free Dive per Night

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Beach Road, Dhangethi, North Central Province, 00060

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk
  • Dhangethi Beach - 1 min walk
  • Bikini Beach - 5 min walk
  • Kuda Miskiy - 5 min walk
  • Dhangethi Port - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 56.2 miles/90.5 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬31 min drive
  • Coral Bar
  • ‪Ahima Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Vilamendhoo Cafeteria - ‬29 min drive
  • The Reef

About this property

South Ari Dive Center

South Ari Dive Center is a great choice for a stay in Dhangethi. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Restaurant, which serves international cuisine. A snack bar/deli, a beach shuttle, and a garden are other highlights.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at South Ari Dive Center are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 5:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 10 costs USD 35 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

Also known as

South Ari Dive Center Hotel Dhangethi
South Ari Dive Center Hotel
South Ari Dive Center Dhangethi
South Ari Dive Center Hotel
South Ari Dive Center Dhangethi
South Ari Dive Center Hotel Dhangethi

Frequently asked questions

Does South Ari Dive Center offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, South Ari Dive Center does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at South Ari Dive Center?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at South Ari Dive Center?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at South Ari Dive Center.

Is airport shuttle service offered by South Ari Dive Center?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 35 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at South Ari Dive Center?

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at South Ari Dive Center and nearby?

South Ari Dive Center has a 24-hour fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near South Ari Dive Center?

Yes, Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around South Ari Dive Center like?

South Ari Dive Center is a short 1-minute walk from Ari Atoll and 5 minutes' walk from Bikini Beach.

South Ari Dive Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Booked with South Ari Dive, who were a fantastic dive centre with everything needed for a perfect diving holiday. Great friendly service, superb value and local dive site knowledge. They took us snorkelling with Mantas during our surface intervals which was a once-in-a-lifetime experience The accommodation is in a local guest house (not at the dive centre but 2 mins walk away). We stayed at Manta which was basic but pleasant and comfortable. Recommend B&B basis as the restaurants on Dhangethi are cheap and convenient. Service was okay though English could have been better and would have appreciated our towels to be changed for clean ones a couple of times during a 9 day stay.
Jennifer Laura, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

First of all, it is important to know that the South Ari Dive Center is a Dive Center - and NOT a hotel. So you are accommodated at at one of a few other hotels on the island. You do NOT stay at the South Ari Center. I was accommodated at the Banyan Villa, which was quite a nice, but simple hotel. But they also use other hotels. So I'm actually reviewing the Banyan Villa here: The hotel is small and familiar, the host is very welcoming and staff is really caring and helpful. I booked "full board & all inclusive" and was a bit astonished that this only included water, tea and (instant) coffee. So I complained and after a short discussion I got all sodas for free. That was OK for me, but I believe it's important to know. The food was a bit repetitive and not too exciting, but OK. Again, service was good. Rooms are spacious, beds are all good and A/C is working well. (I had to change rooms once in between, so I know more than one room ;-)) The room was only cleaned twice over my one-week stay.
Philipp Christian, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bridget, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Assad the manager is the Maldivian King of Hospitality! He treated me and my family so well I want to move there. I loved my stay there. We felt like we were are grandma’s house for the holidays absolutely outstanding service!
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Henkilökunta todella mukavaa ja avuliasta Ruoka maukasta. Ravintola ihanasti meren rannalla.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible Diving and lodging on a nice island
This was a fantastic choice! I researched for a very long time before finding these great deals at South Ari Dive center. I chose this island for it's superb diving. We spent 7 nights. We chose a large King room and half board (breakfast and dinner). The lodging for this type of room was the Mala Boutique hotel. It is perfect right by the beach meals were served on the beach! The room was comfortable with everything we needed, hot water, ac, toiletries wifi, tv. The staff is amazing, very helpful and accommodating. The food was delicious and properly preparedand varied. you could tell the chef has proper training. They were willing to accommodate any limitations. My understanding is they have several accommodation options they are all close together and meals are served at Mala. We added diving which was an exceptional value and experience. They are a safe and caring PADI 5 star resort. We saw whale sharks, mantas and some incredible reefs. This is some of the best diving in the world! I did a lot of research and the Maldives can be confusing. This lodging is on an inhabited island a 1.5 hour $35USD daily speedboat ride from Male. There is also a ferry a few times a week. The island can easily be walked around and is s all, there are some basic shops and restaurants. There was 4G reception.
Amanda, 7-night trip