Canareef Resort Maldives

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

On private beach

Bar

All-inclusive

Pool

Spa

Gym

Explore the area

Hulhudhoo, Addu City, Herathera, 19060

Mathikilhi Eco Garden
6 min drive
Koagannu Park
7 min drive
Kilhi
1 min walk
Gan Island (GAN-Gan Intl.)

Room options

Sunrise Villa

23 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Beach Villa with Whirlpool

30 sq m
Lagoon view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Sunset Beach Villa

23 sq m
Lagoon view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

All-inclusive

Spa

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Family-friendly resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

Spend the day catching some rays at Canareef Resort Maldives's private white sand beach, relaxing by one of the resort's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Change of towels is available on request.

Canareef Resort Maldives offers 271 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Herathera resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the resort. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Dhunfini Spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

During your stay at Canareef Resort Maldives, you'll be close to Hulhudhoo Harbor. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus 3 outdoor pools.

Free WiFi
Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a beach bar, and 2 poolside bars
Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
Treat yourself to facials, massages, or reflexology at Dhunfini Spa
Services include babysitting, a free kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
Onsite recreation includes a private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a gym
6 minutes by car from Mathikilhi Eco Garden and 7 minutes from Koagannu Park
Free local-area and beach shuttle service

Some rates at Canareef Resort Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Canareef Resort Maldives you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There's a restaurant on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts.

This 4-star Herathera resort is smoke free.

Canareef Resort Maldives has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Canareef Resort Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:30 AM
Airport shuttle at scheduled times
Free local area shuttle up to 4.50 km
Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

1 restaurant
2 poolside bars, 3 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar

Things to do

3 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Beach volleyball
Beach yoga
Bike rentals
Bike tour information
Bike cleaning
Bike parking
Bike repair services
Billiards/pool table
Boat tours
Canoeing
Children's pool
Fishing
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Motor-boating
Motorised watercraft
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Private picnics
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Surfing/body boarding
Tennis
Volleyball
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Surfing lessons

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Beach toys
Children's pool
Children's toys
Free area shuttle
Free children's club
Free cots/infant beds
Free rollaway/extra beds
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Library

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Water sports equipment

Business services

Business centre
Conference centre

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Nature reserve
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Private beachfront location
Terrace

Spa

10 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Hot tub

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Front entrance ramp
Lever door handles
Step-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs available on site

Beach towels
Couples dining
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Free cots/infant beds
Free rollaway beds
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV
Premium channels
Satellite channels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Local meal delivery service
Mini fridge
Minibar

Desk
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Phone
Restaurant dining guide
Safe
Separate sitting area
Slippers
Soundproofing
Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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 75 minutes via a flight to Gan International Airport (GAN) and then 10 minutes by speedboat to the resort. Guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 14 days before their expected arrival to guarantee transfers. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee upon arrival at the hotel. Luggage over 20 kg/person (below 2 years old/no seat or baggage allowance) may incur a fee, payable to the flight company during flight check-in.

The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Canareef Resort Maldives

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Free rollaway/extra beds!

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night

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

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 420 per person (roundtrip)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 340 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay 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.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Canareef Resort Maldives Herathera

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Canareef Maldives Herathera

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Canareef Maldives Herathera

Canareef Resort Maldives Resort

Canareef Resort Maldives Herathera

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Canareef Resort Maldives Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Tallah

26 Feb 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

13 Aug 2021

Disliked: Staff & service

I was unable to go to the property since since I tried to contact the property before my stay about a week in advance and did not receive any response until about 10hours before I was supposed to fly out. The response I received was an automated one that stated the hotel was closed . I only received this response after several attempts to contact the hotel. I have since then continued to try and contact the hotel with still no response. Expedia was also not helpful saying they could only offer me a refund if I got a hold of the hotel, even after I explained I haven’t been able t get a hold of the hotel for a week - week and a half and that the only response I did get was an automated one that stated they were close and that was the first time I was informed of that even though my flight was supposed to take off in less than 10 hours. Overall I am sure the property is nice ans it is good to know they value their employees and their customers safety but the lack of communication and ability to work with customers to reschedule or refund and notify them of the closure is absolutely horrible.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

16 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Rooms were very clean and facilities very nice in good condition. Customer service missing sometimes in the bars, pools or restaurants. For example, we asked them to restock pool towels 5 times in one day and it still never happened. Overall highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

9 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

greg

6 Jan 2020

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Junk

Skip this place, they will suck every dime out of you. FRAUD, EXTORTION

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

14 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

super quite, need room refurbishment, very small house beach despite the island is huge, due to presence of rock and seagrass

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most spectacular service, perfect relaxing couples getaway. This is not a resort for people looking to have evening entertainment but if you're seeking relaxation & to enjoy each others company then this is certainly the place to find it. We were overwhelmed by the service & hospitality of every staff member...nothing is too much trouble & they go the extra mile every time...our best holiday experience 😊

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claire and John, England

4 Aug 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel with very kind and helpful staff

We were particularly impressed with the staff from the moment we landed at Gan airport. It was clear that they wanted to make our visit special and they succeeded! We were celebrating our 30 wedding anniversary while staying there and they arranged for us to dine outside under the stars and decorated our dinner table with extra fresh flowers. They also, very unexpectedly produced a specially made wedding anniversary cake at the end of dinner and when we returned to our room they had decorated it too with flowers and a palm leaf written wedding anniversary message on the bed! It was so thoughtful and very touching and it was clear that they delighted in seeing their guests happy and having a good experience. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The beaches was beautiful clean and the buggy drivers always helpful and willing to drive you wherever you wanted to go on the island. The food was excellent and there was plenty of choice of meals. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Melbourne, Australia

3 Sept 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely resort, very close to the beach with

Lovely resort, very close to a wonderful beach of white sand. just a few meters into the water you will find many colorful fishes. Or go diving to see even more undersea wonders. The staff are more than helpful and the food at the restaurants is delicious.

10/10 Excellent

John, Wiltshire, UK

19 Aug 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A resort which was a real find

The staff at this resort cannot do enough to make your holiday a pleasure. As well as the pools, table-tennis, darts, pool, volley-ball tennis (plus the many opportunities for sun bathing), have a look at the excursions especially the lucky dolphin cruise. The reef snorkelling is an experience which will last in our memories for a life time, my wife is not a confident swimmer but the guide was helpful and reassured her so she saw an octopus, shark and turtles. Finally we would recommend going all-inclusive (we found it very hard to spend) and also going in August when it is very quiet and the staff cannot do enough.

2/10 Terrible

Nicola , London

14 Aug 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Expensive for what it is

Over princed for everything particularly for drinks - 55 USD for a standard bottle of wine once the service charges and tax is added on. Jacuzzi villa pretty and comfortable, though power sockets worked on and off. The staff try hard to be pleasant and helpful and they seemed to work excessive hours. Any activities are reliant on others signing up or they are canceled very much last minute. Main problem was the island is a long way from male and we were not told just how long it would take with the infrequent domestic flights. Upon arrival in male to arriving at the resort took 6 1/2 hours, leaving then took 8 hours! Also, beware of the bikes for hire- they are not serviced, the pedal fell off mine whilst using it!

10/10 Excellent

Santosh Soni, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India

3 May 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent resort surrounded by Sea

Its really paradise. My family enjoyed their nice hospitality. Never seen such a friendly and educated staff. Safe and spectacular place. Jacuzzi Villa was great. We had a unique experience at Canareef resort. Must visit place.

10/10 Excellent

Omar, Makkah, SA

25 Apr 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Journey

It was my first time and long time dream to come to Maldives, even for such a short stay. I never expected the good weather, but it was very nice for 3 days out of 4.

10/10 Excellent

Shereefa, Kuwait

9 Jan 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great resort amazing friendly atmosphere, negative thing is it is so far from Male that's all.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

4 Jan 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

The hotel was beatiful and rooms were amazing. However I often had to battle with lazy staff in order for them to help me with simple things or ask 3 times for the same simple thing which is very frustrating for example to chase up a bottle of water whilst on vacation. The staff in the restaurant were great and it's a shame the rest of the resort let's down the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Ulla von

Travelled with partner

2 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Giulia

Travelled with partner

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Scrivo questa recensione per smentire i commenti negativi precedenti, cercando di essere il piu obiettiva possibile. Sono stata al Canareef dall’1/01 all’ 8/01 col mio compagno, per me era la terza volta alle Maldive (ero già stata ad Alimathà in un villaggio Bravo Club). La struttura è molto grande, dotata di 4 ristoranti e due bar. L’isola è stretta ma lunga, ci si muove in bicicletta oppure con il “baggy” (un pulmino elettrico che ti porta ovunque a qualsiasi ora e ti viene a prendere ovunque ti trovi). In fondo all’isola la spiaggia è bellissima e anche come punto mare ne vale la pena, i colori sono tipici delle Maldive anche se purtroppo a livello di fondale non è cosi ricco di fauna. Il lato “sunset” dell’isola (cioè dove tramonta il sole) è tutto sabbioso, mentre il lato opposto chiamato “sunrise” (dove il sole sorge) è impraticabile in quanto fatto solo di scogli e sassi. Il cibo è vario ed è ottimo, con diverse proposte di carne e pesce ma anche vegetariane. Il personale sempre gentile e super disponibile, per intenderci una sera a cena era finito il gelato e uno dei cuochi me l’ha fatto portare direttamente dalla cucina. I bungalow sono spaziosi, l’unica cosa che cambierei sono i materassi, noi li abbiamo trovati molto duri, e il condizionatore che non sempre funzionava bene. L’esperienza nel complesso è stata molto positiva, ci siamo rilassati e abbiamo fatto anche delle escursioni di snorkeling, siamo stati molto bene, ci hanno trattato sempre con i guanti.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

4 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Personal sehr hilsbereit und freundlich! Perfekter Meerzugang von den Bungalows!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

26 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

l'endroit était très dépaysans. le personnel était très sympathique

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Jan 2019

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 Dec 2018

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

kader, paris

9 Feb 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hôtel accueillant avec une plage sublime

Hôtel très chaleureux avec un personnel très sympa et une plage magnifique

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Olle, Sweden

9 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fin jacuzzivilla 10 meter från stranden.

Fantastisk personal: Hassan i baren , Asrr golfbilsförare, Haizemath i repan som hjälpte mig med att hämta ner stora jobbfiler till min laptop, Yaniz vår uppmärksamme servitör. Vår superstädare X. Villan ren men lite sliten. Bra varierad mat. Delfinutflykten toppen. Lugnt och skönt. Stranden helt för sig själv merparten av tiden. Havsbotten full med sjögräs på de flesta ställena. Ta med gummiskor för bad. Kanonbadet finns dock på sydspetsen vid Beach Bar. Fria transporter överallt. Inga strandförsäljare är toppen. Höga priser. All Inkl kostar 125 dollar per person och dygn. Dyr och låååång transfer från Male som inte nämns tydligt. Rekommenderas ändå trots det! Vi väljer ställe närmre Male nästa gång pga för lång transfer: Vänta på plan i Male 3h. Flyga litet plan 1,25h. Speedbåt 0,5h. Rätt trötta vid ankomst. Supersnabb incheck och all service trevlig och snabb annars.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

manuela

4 Jan 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Resort pessimo, sembra di stare ovunque tranne che alle maldive. Sporco. Mare? Non c’è mare. È solo una grossa palude dal cattivo odore e sporca. In camera (dopo aver cambiato 3 camere diverse per formiche camminanti sul letto e sotto le coperte) pulizia zero. Dopo aver spruzzato un po di spray antiformiche la camera è stata invasa da oktre 300/400 formiche. Un vero disastro. Personale che chiama in camera 10/15 volte al giorno anche in orari non consoni (8 del martino e 15 del pomeriggio). Che delusione

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017