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Opening September 2008 (soft opening in May 2008) (formally White Sands Resort & Spa)
Paradise is made of this! A small island resort, surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon and miles and miles of ocean in shades of blue and turquoise.
This is the place for a real break, far removed from the bustle of modern life, on a beautiful island, full of tropical greenery, surrounded by a fabulous lagoon, perfect for swimming and snorkelling and close to the Maldives' best dive sites.
The island is 25 minutes from Malé by seaplane and 2½ hours by boat, a short journey but one that you will never forget.
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Water Villas (88m²) :
The gentle, shallow waters of the lagoon lap the steps of your exclusive Villa, as you sit reading, sunbathing or taking an outdoor shower in complete privacy, or simply gazing at the wonderful expanse of sea or the neighbouring islands from your own private terrace.
Beautiful Maldivian wood flooring, Egyptian cotton sheets and Pierre Frey fabrics from Paris give bedrooms a warm and luxurious feel. The décor has been inspired by the lagoon, with touches of turquoise and shades of beige and ochre, offset by motifs of sea life that bring the ocean setting dramatically to life. The lagoon itself is clearly visible from both the bed and the bath.
Each Villa has its own luxurious bathroom with a sunken bath, and the bedroom can sleep two people, as well as a child under 12. A cot can also be provided.
Overall, the setting is fantastic, the décor simply stunning and the whole ambiance warm and relaxing.
Beach Pool Villas (110 m²) :
The sunsets from the west-facing Beach Pool Villas are sensational - and there is a view of the lagoon and sunset even from the bed itself.
The rooms, with their luxurious en-suite bathrooms, are pure elegance and the extensive use of local wood for the floors and fittings, as well as the Pierre Frey fabrics from Paris, give an added warmth.
The décor is subtle and elegant, with sand and ochre colours that echo the beautiful sandy beach, just outside.
The individual terrace is more like extended living space, with its wooden decking and a settee for reading, lounging or simply gazing at the lagoon. There is also a table, large enough for meals or for use as a writing desk. Each Villa has a private garden on its far side, featuring a sunken swimming pool with a wooden deck surround, 2 sunloungers and an outdoor shower.
There is plenty of room for a cot and there is an overall feeling of spaciousness and a sense of being part of nature.
Beach Villas (90m²) :
Beach Villas (90m²)
The Beach Villas are as attractive as the Beach Pool Villas, with larger gardens but without individual swimming pools.
Junior Suites (63m² or 61m²) :
All the Junior Suites look out to sea and are near to the sea on both sides, as they are located on the narrow ends of the island. Each Suite has a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, terrace and private garden area.
The designer has used dramatic orange touches to give the Suites a warm, sunny feel, further enhanced by the use of local wood for the bedroom floors and terrace decking.
Even the stylish bathrooms, with their sunken terrazzo baths, look out both over the garden and towards the sea.
Many of the Suites have communicating doors with the next room and the others have a single bed that can accommodate a child under 12.
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Spa :
This spa must have one of the most unique settings in the world, where the wooden floors and fittings lend natural beauty to an airy and spacious location. Amber and blue-green shades of colour add to the atmosphere of tranquillity.
The reception area is open to the air under a thatched, timbered roof, looking out over the sand and lush tropical vegetation. There are welcoming water features, making it a pleasant place in which to relax before or after treatments.
The common areas include a boutique, which includes a full range of products, a room for manicure and pedicure treatments, a cold pool and a whirlpool.
After the common areas, guests pass into separate ladies' and men's sections, each containing a sauna, hammam, ice room, heated pool, a room for relaxation and outdoor showers.
Diving :
Water sports and diving are what The Maldives is famous for! From the resort, guests can access some of The Maldives' most beautiful sites and encounter parrot fish, eagle and sting rays, clown fish, stone fish, and bullhead and whale sharks.
It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of the nearby dive sites in words. Magnificent is an understatement.
Two diving sessions are organised daily, with at least one monitor for 4 divers.
The sites are about 1.5 km apart and the fauna includes tuna fish, barracudas, king fish, eagle rays, small white sharks and turtles. Dive sites include Maamagili, suitable for beginners, Aa Thila for the more experienced and Thinfushi Beru Tila for advanced divers
Even for those who have never dived before, Diva Resort & Spa is the perfect place. All the monitors are qualified to run courses from beginner up to PADI level and are trained in rescue techniques. NITROX diving courses are also available.
Diva's diving center is a Euro Divers PADI 5-star.
Water Sports :
The reef area itself is full of colourful specimens, many peculiar to the region. Guests particularly enjoy the experience of seeing the rays being fed within the lagoon.
The boathouse organises trips for snorkelling over the reefs, as well as catamaran excursions. Windsurfing, rubber ring and banana rides, water-skiing, wakeboards, jet-skiing, pedal boats and kayaks are also all available.
The boathouse also arranges catamaran and windsurfing lessons, given by staff trained by the VDWS, the German watersports training centre.
Land-based Activities :
A wide variety of activities are available, including beach volley, table tennis, badminton, floodlit tennis courts, a gym, billiards, table football and games machines.
Kids Club :
The ideal arrangement for both parents and their youngsters! Qualified staff look after children aged from 3 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and organise a whole range of activities to keep them busy and happy.
Children have dinner between 6 and 7 p.m.
A baby-sitting service is also available.
The Teens Club :
The Teens Club is a space where older youngsters can relax and have fun.
The Club has a TV, DVD player and games machines.
Honeymoon :
Imagine your special day beside the ocean, with the gentle waters of the lagoon lapping fine, sandy beaches. The air is full of tropical warmth and scents, and, as evening falls, you sit down to a romantic candlelit dinner under the starry night sky.
Diva provides an idyllic setting for weddings and honeymoons and Naïade Resorts will take care of everything for you, to make yours a perfect day, beyond your wildest dreams.
You can choose a standard or themed wedding or you can marry barefoot in the sand . Features available include:
A coconut palm planting ceremony to commemorate the event, with a personal plaque
Bride's arrival in high-speed launch
Maldivian traditional 'Boduberu' drum troupe performance
Special Spa packages
Lunch on a desert island, with your own personal butler & cook
Romantic outing by boat, with caviar and champagne at sunset.
Wedding video
Framed wedding certificate
Diva Resort can assemble all kinds of wedding packages (exchange of vows only, no legal value) , whatever is needed to make you both really happy.
You will also be informed, of course, of all the procedures and costs beforehand.
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Current Offers : |
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Minimum 3 night stay
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Restaurants : |
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The resort has a superb range of restaurants and bars, set in stunning locations.
Dhidoo Restaurant
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The Oriental has a subtle and contemporary elegance, with wood and white terrazzo features. It breathes sophisticated chic.
The view is out over the swimming pool and the lagoon beyond. Guests from Water Villas can have breakfast here.
Exquisitely prepared salads, grills and seafood are served at lunchtime. The room is bathed in candlelight for buffet or à la carte dining in the evening, when the best of European cuisine meets the oriental savours of Morocco, Lebanon and India. The result is really amazing!
Nautilus :
The Nautilus, in the centre of the island, is a spectacular, shell-shaped, beach restaurant, full of sunny colours, for breakfast, lunch and themed buffet dinners.
Teppaniaki * :
Standing on stilts over the water, the Teppaniaki is the place for romantic dinning in an elegant and contemporary setting. This intimate restaurant has a contemporary décor, with Japanese influences. Open for dinner only, it features a refined Japanese cuisine and open cooking.
Italian Restaurant & Bar * :
The Italian Restaurant, with its gushing fountains, is on a white, sandy beach, facing the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon. The concept is again open-kitchen, with Italian specialities at both lunch and dinner. Exclusive arrangements can also be made for small parties to dine in the midst of the wine cellar.
Water Restaurant & Bar * :
This is the main restaurant with a wonderful setting, standing on stilts out over the water, offering breakfast, lunch and themed buffet dinners.
Lounge Bar :
The Lounge Bar is airy and light, with a huge terrace, under a thatched roof, right at the edge of the beach, looking out over the pool and the lagoon. It shares the chic atmosphere of the nearby Oriental restaurant and serves a wide range of cocktails and international wines and spirits, including of course, French champagne.
Half Moon Bar :
The circular bar stands dramatically beyond the beach, its terrace jutting out over the sea. It glows with colour and is filled with light as the sun sets. As well as a tempting selection of drinks and cocktails, snacks are also available in the evening.
Pool Bar :
The Bar is next to a circular swimming pool that extends out to sea, with views of the turquoise lagoon all around. The atmosphere is laid-back and cheerful, the place to lounge around barefoot in a swimming costume and pareo during the daytime.
The Bar serves Italian, French, Spanish and Japanese snacks during the daytime.
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