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March 2025

April 2025

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Exceptional

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Bar
Spa
Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Laundry
24/7 front desk

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Beach Villa

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Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

22 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

BeachX Family Villa

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Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

39.7 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Deluxe Beach Villa

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Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

33 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Garden Villa

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Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

17 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Beach Villa

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Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

33 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2Bedroom Family Villa

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Yard

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

50 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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All inclusive
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant

SAR 3,366 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Mar - 29 Mar

About the neighborhood

Mahaanaelhihuraa, Rihiveli, North Central Province

What's nearby

Olhuveli Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Kandooma Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
Biyadoo Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
Bodu Hurraa Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 km

Getting around

Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

Sunset Restaurant
Dream Bar
Maghrib Grill
Dhonibar
Team Restaurent

About this property

Rihiveli Maldives Resort

Upscale hotel near Olhuveli Beach

Consider a stay at Rihiveli Maldives Resort and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and 2 beach bars. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, kayaking, and fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.

Other perks include:

Water sports equipment, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
Massage treatment rooms, a gift shop, and a water dispenser
A sail boat on site, tour/ticket assistance, and beach towels

Room features

All 50 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
42-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and highchairs

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available
Airport shuttle available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
1 restaurant
2 beach bars and 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

Beach volleyball
Boat tours
Boating
Canoe available
Fishing
Kayaking
Pedal boating
Playground
Private picnics
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Spa services
Winery release events
Windsurfing

Family friendly

Highchair
Laundry facilities
Playground

Conveniences

Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beachfront location
Garden
Terrace

Spa

2 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - on the beach
Massage - Thai
Massage/treatment rooms

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
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Beach towels
Boat/paddles on site
Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

42-inch LCD TV
Digital channels
Netflix
Pay movies
Premium channels
Streaming services

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Minibar

Outdoor space

Deck or patio
Yard

Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Slippers
Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 26 2024 to July 31 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 172.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 200
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 7 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (from 7 to 11 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
Boat transfer per adult: USD 256 (roundtrip)
Boat transfer per child: USD 105 (roundtrip), from 4 to 11 years old
Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 246 per person, per stay

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

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

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: USD 172.0 per night

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 and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rihiveli Dream Hotel

Rihiveli Dream

Rihiveli The Dream

Rihiveli Maldives Resort Hotel

Rihiveli Maldives Resort Rihiveli

Rihiveli Maldives Resort Hotel Rihiveli

Frequently asked questions

Is Rihiveli Maldives Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rihiveli Maldives Resort?

Rihiveli Maldives Resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rihiveli Maldives Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rihiveli Maldives Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Rihiveli Maldives Resort located?

Situated in Rihiveli, this hotel is steps from Olhuveli Beach.

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Rihiveli Maldives Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Rickard

15 April 2023

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

7 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tout était parfait cadre magnifique personnel au top

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Fabien

3 April 2023

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

c'est censé être une iles barefoot malheureusement c'est un mélange sable et coraux pilé mieux vaut avoir de bonne chaussure sur et dans l'eau car ici a par la marche dans 30 cm d'eau et le barbotage y'a pas beaucoup d'activité car avec la marée tous le monde cherche désespérément de la profondeur/activité attention tous et payant et cher sur l'iles (je vous déconseille le bar, cocktail cher av que de la flotte sans le gout de l'alcool) mon astuce faire tous les jours le matin si vous êtes bon nageur comme moi sur 2 km vous partez du ponton droit devant le chenal vous longez AD ou AG les coraux patate, cerveau 4 sortes de requins, gris de récif, dormeur, nourrice, pointe noir 3 sortes de raie, blanche, pastenagues..,tortue et si vous avez de la chance comme moi le dernier jour j'ai pu nager avec 50 dauphins sauvages a 2 km au fond du chenal et les sorties l'après-midi 25mn de snorkeling gratuite chaque jour au moins ça vous occupera car l'iles et assez ennuyeuse je vous en dit pas plus je vous laisse la surprise :))) !!!

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paola

27 August 2022

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

Ottimo rapporto qualita’/prezzo. Isola magnifica con una laguna incredibile da vero paradiso tropicale. Ottima la location del ristorante, direttamente sull’acqua. Rihiveli non e’l’ideale per gli amanti dello snorkeling perche’non dispone di una barriera facilmente raggiungibile, ma giornalmente sono comunque organizzate uscite in barca ( incluse nella tariffa del soggiorno ) con il diving locale. Sono inoltre a disposizione paddle, windsurf e canoe, da utilizzare liberamente per un’ora al giorno. Nel complesso il resort e’assolutamente molto valido!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Süleyman

7 June 2022

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

Rihiveli is a dream! The chef made amazing food. He is an excellent cook. Our stay was magnificent.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN

14 March 2022

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

The property was lovely. Enjoyed the fact that it was detached. The only minor thing was the noise of the mini-bar fridge and an air conditioning unit for next door attached to our bungalow.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge enrique

6 March 2022

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

6 August 2020

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

Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Damien

7 March 2020

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

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

17 December 2019

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

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

18 November 2019

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

Authentic experience...

I recently stayed at Rihiveli the dream and there were some really great things about it that I’m sure would be appealing for some. One of the things that I really appreciated were the inclusive activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, kite surfing and wind surfing. This is a good place to go if your desire is to be out enjoying nature without spending a lot of extra money. This isn’t a good place to go it you are looking for the five star, (4 star, 3 star or 2 star) luxury resort experience and the amenities that come with it, like air conditioning or bugs in your room. Some of the issues with this place could quite easily be fixed. One that really stood out was the experience of the bar. When drinks are ordered they are not made in front of you. They could also become a little more creative with the between meal snack options instead of just offering two kinds of Pringle’s or a small bag of M&M’s. It would also serve them well and their customers to install AC in some or all of their rooms and with it the ability to keep the bugs and critters out instead of being fully open to the outside with only some wide lattice separating you from the outside elements. This would at least give the choice to the more rustic customers to turn the AC off and open doors and windows if they prefer that experience. This resort has been around for 36 years and it really shows, it doesn’t appear that anything has been updated along the way.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nina, Roma

24 September 2019

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

Terza volta a Rihiveli e ancora una volta una esperienza fantastica! La gestione attuale, "Rihiveli The Dream", è altamente professionale, è riuscita valorizzare questo paradiso rispettando le bellezze naturali e creando un'atmosfera accogliente e rilassante . La laguna in cui si trova l'isola è tra le più belle delle Maldive, per la ricchezza dei fondali, per gli innumerevoli e bellissimi pesci da ammirare nelle acque attorno al ristorante o al diving center (tartarughe marine, razze, squalotti, murene, aragoste, pesci balestra, trombetta, e tanti altri), per la colonia di delfini che stazionano a meno di cento metri dalla riva, per le due isolette disabitate raggiungibili a piedi. Il numero di ospiti permette di godersi l'isola senza sensazione di affollamento, i bungalow sono semplici ma molto comodi e spaziosi, non hanno aria condizionata ma pale al soffitto che rinfrescano a sufficienza. Il ristorante, che si affaccia sul lato Est per godersi il sorgere del sole mentre si fa colazione, non ha pareti per sentirsi ancora più parte della natura circostante, ha una zona aperta al centro, che si affaccia su un quadrato di mare da dove passano tartarughe, murene, aragoste, pesci etc. Il bar si affaccia sul lato Ovest dell'isola, anche questo molto naturale e senza pareti, per godersi i fantastici tramonti. Il tutto è fruibile senza sorprese, è un "tutto incluso" reale, con attività, attrezzature, e acqua da bere (non banale) a disposizione. Personale e servizio eccellenti!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

16 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Ile paradisiaque avec une multitude d'activités. Les sorties snorkeling gratuites en bateau sont très chouettes. Resto buffet impec et varié. L'équipe de direction française est top. Quelques rénovations nécessaires au niveau bungalows mais on oublie vite les défauts lorsqu'on profite de cette île.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

24 June 2019

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

We felt that we were at home Staff super kind and professional The place is unique, super safe We enjoy all the amenities and mostly the water sport activities ( included in the price) One word “One of a kind !!!!!”

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

A.S.

13 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was our first trip to Maldives. The Island (actually 3 Islands) is amazing! There is nothing more to dream about when it comes to a beach and the sea, it is not overcrowded and very clean. Drinking water is free. The food quality was also very good. Sometimes they organize a dinner party on a beach, which is also astounding. Maldivian staff is amazing - very friendly and always willing to help Also you can take kayak/paddle for free and that is a wonderful experience! There are some things that in our opinion are lacking of excellence: 1. The Bar: The cocktails are made not in front of you!! They are brought from somewhere, so basically you do not see what kind of liquors they put in there, the quality of cocktails was also variable. For example on a first day we ordered two caiparinha. What we have got is two glasses filled with ~ 50-70 ml + a lot of ice and lime and a tea spoon inside. It was basically 20 ml of alcohol in it and It did not taste like caiparinha at all, so for 25 bucks (for two cocktails) it was a bit of disappointment. We tried Pina Colada - it was also nothing special, the colour was yellow , did not taste like a good quality cocktail. So the bar disappointed. They had a decent selection of wines however. 2. 3 Social Classes and main language of the Island: The island is owned by a group of french people, who have their own understanding of how a resort island must look like. Unfortunately on the island we felt a little bit like "just regular guests

Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

24 May 2019

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

Wir hatten ein Standard-Bungalow und diese sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Sind zweckmässig eingerichtet aber dafür haben praktisch alle Meersicht bzw. man ist schnell im Meer. Den Deckenventilator muss man bei den gut 30 C die ganze Nacht laufenlassen, macht halt etwas Lärm - für uns aber kein Problem. Dafür hat man immer kühles Wasser im Zimmer.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

22 May 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

17 April 2019

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

Es wird bewusst auf Plastic verzichtet und Muell getrennt. Die Insel ist noch fast wie vor 30 Jahren eingerichtet und wirkt sehr urspruenglich. Keine zusaetzlichen Kosten ausser Alkohol und Flaschentauchen. Und fuer die die es interessiert, ich habe keine Russen und Chinesen auf der Insel getroffen.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 February 2019

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

Rihiveli is the most enchanting place on earth. Everything is just perfect, from the location to service. The resort is set on a tiny island in the middle of a turquoise lagoon, stretching to two deserted islands reachable on foot or with kayaks. Lots of activities are included in the full board package. Food is top notch. I can’tecommend jt enough

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 February 2019

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

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHANTAL

22 February 2019

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

Ile paradisiaque

Merveilleux séjour dans un lieu paradisiaque avec une équipe de français passionnés et des maldiviens adorables. Les bungalows sont parfaits, la nourriture plus qu'excellente. Nous avons apprécié la mise à disposition des kayaks, paddles, les sorties en snorkelling. C'est un endroit magique qu'il faut choisir. Tout est fait pour y passer un séjour inoubliable. On s'y réjouit d'avoir fait cet excellent choix. De notre arrivée sur le ponton au départ, ce ne fut qu'enchantement.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

15 January 2019

Isola incredibilmente bella, adiacente a due fantastiche isolette deserte, di cui una raggiungibile a piedi camminando nell'acqua, bungalow confortevoli ma un po' spartani, senza TV e Wi-fi, ristorante eccellente, non lontana da Malè (60 min. in barca) con punti di immersione notevoli ad un massimo di 45 min. di navigazione

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne

26 December 2018

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

cadre magnifique, authenticité préservée, calme et enchanteur

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2 December 2018

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

Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2018

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