Canareef Resort Maldives Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

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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

SAR 1,100 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 January 2025

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Sunrise Villa

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

23 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Beach Villa with Whirlpool

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Private outdoor spa tub

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

30 sq m
Lagoon view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Sunset Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

23 sq m
Lagoon view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool

Hot Tub

All inclusive

Spa

SAR 3,443 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Dec - 28 Dec

About the neighborhood

Hulhudhoo, Addu City, Herathera, 19060

What's nearby

Mathikilhi Eco Garden - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Koagannu Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Meedhoo Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 4.4 km

Restaurants

Kilhi
Dhoni Bar
‪Sunset View - ‬6 min drive
Meeraa Bar
Kilhi Restaurant

About this property

Canareef Resort Maldives

Upscale family-friendly resort on a private island

You can look forward to 2 poolside bars, a beach bar, and a terrace at Canareef Resort Maldives. With a private beach, sun loungers, and a free beach shuttle, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a facial, a massage, and reflexology at Dhunfini Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like water skiing, motor boating, and kayaking. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
A free area shuttle, bike rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Surf lessons, motorized watercraft on site, and a banquet hall

Room features

All 271 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.

Extra amenities include:

Free infant beds and free extra beds
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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 transportation

No onsite parking available
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Airport shuttle at scheduled times
Free 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/game room
Beach volleyball
Beach yoga
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle tour information
Bike cleaning
Bike parking
Bike repair services
Billiards/pool table
Boat tours
Canoe available
Children's pool
Fishing
Fitness center
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Motor boating
Motorized watercraft
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Private picnics
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Tennis
Volleyball
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Surf lessons

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Beach toys
Children's pool
Children's toys
Free area shuttle
Free children's club
Free cribs/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 center
Conference center

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Nature reserve
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
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
Spa tub

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Front entrance ramp
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
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 cribs/infant beds
Free rollaway beds
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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

Outdoor space

Balcony

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24

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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Canareef Resort Maldives Herathera

Canareef Resort Maldives

Canareef Maldives Herathera

Canareef Maldives

Canareef Maldives Herathera

Canareef Resort Maldives Resort

Canareef Resort Maldives Herathera

Canareef Resort Maldives Resort Herathera

Frequently asked questions

Does Canareef Resort Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Canareef Resort Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canareef Resort Maldives?

This resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Canareef Resort Maldives?

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

What time is check-out at Canareef Resort Maldives?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Canareef Resort Maldives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–5:30 AM at scheduled times. A fee of USD 420 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Canareef Resort Maldives?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Canareef Resort Maldives located?

Nestled on the beach, this Herathera resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Meedhoo Ferry Terminal, Koagannu Park, and Mathikilhi Eco Garden.

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 February 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

13 August 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 traveler

Traveled with partner

16 January 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 traveler

9 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

greg

6 January 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 traveler

Traveled with partner

14 April 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 traveler

17 January 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 August 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 September 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 August 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 August 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 April 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 January 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 traveler

4 January 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

Traveled with partner

2 March 2023

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

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Giulia

Traveled with partner

8 January 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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner

4 March 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 traveler

30 December 2019

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

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

26 February 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 traveler

4 January 2019

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

30 December 2018

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

kader, paris

9 February 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 January 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 January 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

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About this property

Canareef Resort Maldives

All inclusive details

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

Outdoor space

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

Canareef Resort Maldives Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Tallah

Tallah

2/10 Terrible

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8/10 Good

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6/10 Okay