The Residence Maldives - Dhigurah (Gaafu Alifu Atoll)
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5-star resort in Gaafu Alifu Atoll with the Maldives' first and only Spa by Clarins
Accommodations
The Residence Maldises offers 94 villas built with traditional Maldivian architecture and modern comforts. Overwater villas on the sunset side provide direct lagoon access and wide ocean views, while beach villas come with private pools and garden areas. Each villa includes a spacious bathroom with a stand-alone bathtub, a private bar, and a DVD player.
Dining
Guests can eat at five venues: The Falhumaa (French cuisine on an overwater deck), Li Bai (Cantonese), Long Island (Italian), The Dining Room, and Sunset Grill. Meals emphasize sustainable, locally-sourced ingredients, and themed dinners like the Friday seafood barbecue at Sunset Grill. The Beach Bar serves island-style cocktails and light meals with a partially submerged seating area in the pool.
Spa & Wellness
Spa by Clarins is the first and only Clarins spa in the Maldives, offering holistic treatments and innovative wellness therapies. Guests can join meditation and yoga sessions on a large open deck overlooking the lagoon. The spa also has a steam room, sauna, and a relaxation area, plus a fitness center with modern equipment.
Activities
The resort's PADI 5-Star Dive Centre runs courses and guided trips to nearby dive sites like Vilingili Kandu and Ekkala Thila. Snorkeling equipment is complimentary, and guests can explore the house reef from their villa ladder. Other on-site activities include the sunset dolphin cruise, cooking classes, movie nights, karaoke, and a kids' club with treasure hunts.
Location & Transfers
The Residence Maldives sits on Falhumaafushi island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, connected by a 1km bridge to its sister island Dhigurah. Transfers include a domestic flight from Malé to Kooddoo Airport followed by a 10-minute speedboat ride. The secluded location gives guests a private-island sensation, with 1,200 species of marine life accessible at nearby dive sites.
- Accommodations: 94 villas with traditional Maldivian architecture and private pools available
- Dining: 5 venues including Falhumaa French cuisine and seafood barbecue at Sunset Grill
- Spa: First and only Spa by Clarins in the Maldives with holistic treatments and yoga deck
- Activities: PADI 5-Star Dive Centre, dolphin cruise, cooking classes, kids' club
- Transfers: Domestic flight plus 10-minute speedboat; private-island feel on two connected islands
- Family: Kids' programs, treasure hunts, outdoor play equipment, and babysitting services
Rooms and availability

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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed

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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Essential information about The Residence Maldives
| 💵 Lowest room price | 613 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.3 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 1.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kaadedhdhoo, kdm |
Location
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