Safari Island Resort

4.0 star property

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Aerial view
Local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
North Ari Atoll, Mushimasgali
  • Ari Atoll
    1 min walk
  • Fish Head Dive Site
  • Maaya Thila

Room options

Water Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Semi Water Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Safari Island Resort

Family-friendly resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Safari Island Resort, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or spend the day at a marina.
Safari Island Resort offers 84 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Mushimasgali resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

During your stay at Safari Island Resort, you're just a quick walk from Ari Atoll. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and 2 bars are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Main Restaurant, a buffet restaurant that serves local and international cuisine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, facials or detox wraps at the spa
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and sailing
  • Steps from Ari Atoll and a 1-minute drive from Harbor Green Zone
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Safari Island Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Safari Island Resort. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee.

This 4-star Mushimasgali resort is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Main Restaurant – This buffet restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 80

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 3 days before their expected arrival.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 200
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 200
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 200 (one-way)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 102.50 (one-way), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 264.55 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 400 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 205 (return), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by floatplane. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Safari Island Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Safari Island Resort Mushimasgali
Safari Island Mushimasgali
Safari Island
Safari Island Resort Resort
Safari Island Resort Mushimasgali
Safari Island Resort Resort Mushimasgali

Safari Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safari Island was paradise for us, with easy access to the reef for snorkelling. Facilities were well spread out. With more than 100 guests, the resort experience felt very private. The food was exceptional and 'half board' (full international buffet breakfast and dinner) was enough for us, with our own fruit and snacks. The chefs at the buffet stations were affable and friendly. The range and quality of food is excellent. The tables had linen tablecloths and napkins and attentive wait staff in a relaxed atmosphere. When required, management were responsive and personable. They kindly accommodated our request for a change of room location. The overwater bungalows are a great design, with much privacy and sound insulation. The glass bottom coffee table gave exceptional visibility to fish swimming underneath. The turn-down service and beach towel replacement in the afternoons was a lovely touch, as was the special honeymoon greeting. Absolutely heavenly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PARADISE IN MALDIVES
We were a group of 14 pax. 10 of us are all Scuba Divers. We stayed from from a different dive resort for 3 days just to dive and our 3 days here at Safari Island to relax. When the first time we saw this paradise island from our boat, We were like, "WOW! We wished we just stay here all the way for 6 days straight" that was just the first glimpse of the resort. When we experienced the resort, We really wanted to extend our vacation but it can't be done because of our businesses back home. I would highly recommend this resort. Very clean, Fine sand, Great food, Fabulous Island Experience with Great marine life. (We saw a lot of Black Tip Sharks and Sting Rays by just walking by the shore and at night, 4 huge Nurse Sharks and 5 Huge Marble Rays.. Crazy isn't?)

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort where semi water bungalows is best cho
All was well professional organised except transfer to seaplane .

6/10 Okay

Darika, Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Semi-water bungalow
We read other guests review and chose to stay in a semi-water bungalow which was the right choice since overwater bungalows were very far from the reception, restaurant, and the dive center. The sea life was abundant here and we were happy with what we saw. Nonetheless, we would be quite reluctant to recommend this resort to friends since we discovered that the lunch at this resort was at 12:30 and dinner was at 19:30 which was unusually late for us. My mom has diabetes and she normally has to eat around 11:30 and 18:30. We asked if the resort could provide some fruits or light snack before their scheduled meal time; they said yes but we had to pay extra. This was even when we were on full board. We protested that we already paid for all meals and their scheduled time was unusual but they could not care less. We ended up paying a lot more for food due to their late schedule. Also, they asked us to settle all the bills one day before departure. We had no problem about that but when we went to the front desk at 20:00 to make payment, they said payment could be made only after 21:00 hour. We were repeatedly surprised by their strange schedule. They also includes 3 items not ordered by us in our bills, so be careful. Lastly, the staff at the restaurants, dive center, and crew members were polite and helpful. Lot of staff members at the reception, however, were not hospitable. Not a single smile on their face since our arrival until departure. We will not return.

10/10 Excellent

Miyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
年越しディナーが豪華で楽しめました!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina, Bern Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Insel und Hotel! Wir hatten ein Semi Wasser Bungalow.. es war ein Traum..für mich persönlich sogar besser als ein Wasser- Bungalow..
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrivel
Resort incrível, muito lindo o local. Quartos grandes , com frigobar ,banheira , ar condicionado , TV e wi fi. Restaurante com coMida muito boa. Amamos
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
incrivel resort
simplismente incrivel. hotel maravilhoso , praia incrivel , funcionarios prestativos e atenciosos. comida muito boa. vale muito cada centavo gasto
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Polly, Macau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
雖然有6-7年的酒店,但仍然感覺好舒服,沒有污染,周圍有很多海洋生物
很整潔原生態,有很多海洋生物,沙灘邊就有小鯊魚、魔鬼魚等,浮潜出海很淺水就已經非常美,還看到海龜,聽說在餐廳對出浮潛會看到鯨鯊,可惜自己沒去那邊就要走了,下次會再去,全包套餐勝價比更高
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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