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South Ari Dive Center

Maldives, Maldives

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 352 m to Dhangethi Beach and 1.4 km to Ranveli beach

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.5 km to Villingilivaru Island Pier

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 5 reviews

5.0/53 Feb 2024

Jennifer Laura • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/59 Apr 2021

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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!

5.0/57 Apr 2020

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Henkilökunta todella mukavaa ja avuliasta Ruoka maukasta. Ravintola ihanasti meren rannalla.

5.0/519 Jun 2019

Amanda • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/512 Mar 2024

Philipp Christian • Solo Trip

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.

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Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

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Picnic Area

Fitness Facilities

Garden

Snack Bar/Deli

Public Facilities

Locker Room

Hotel Services

Luggage Storage

24-hour Front Desk

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Other Facilities

Shared Microwave

Smoking Area

Food & Drinks

Refrigerator

Water Dispenser

Business Facilities

Meeting Rooms

24-hour Business Center

Shopping On-site

Gift Shops or Newsstand

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No Elevators

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Shuttle Service

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Connectivity

Free WiFi

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Beach Road, Dhangethi, North Central Province, MV

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in8:00 AM-9:30 PM

Check-out12:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

About South Ari Dive Center

South Ari Dive Center Location
Located in Dhangethi, South Ari Dive Center is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Dhangethi Beach and Dhangethi Port. This beach hotel is within close proximity of Kuda Miskiy and Bikini Beach.

South Ari Dive Center Facility and Service
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.

South Ari Dive Center Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 5:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - Thu, 13 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children