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  • Island Features
  • Tennis
  • Swimming Pool for Children
  • Splash Park for Children
  • Bubble Master Introductory Diving for Kids
  • Swim Up Pool Bar
  • Communal Swimming Pool
  • Communal Swimming Pool (Adults only)
  • Kids Club (from 3 yrs)
  • Kids Club (from 4 yrs)
  • Babysitting Available
  • Doctor on Island
  • Nurse on Island
  • Decompression Chamber on Island
  • Island Time same as Airport/Male Time
  • Island Time 1 hour ahead of Airport/Male Time
  • Island Time 2 hours ahead of Airport/Male Time
  • Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 07 years)
  • Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 08 years)
  • Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 12 years)
  • Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 16 years)
  • Golf Buggies for transportation
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Evening Music Entertainment
  • Feeding of fish/shark/rays by the island
  • Shop - for Clothes
  • Shop - for Jewellery
  • Shop - for Gifts/Everyday
  • Snorkel Equipment included Free
  • Local Island Excursion
  • Evening Music such as - Bodu Beru
  • Evening Music such as - a Vocalist, a Band or a DJ
  • Bicycles (free)
  • Bicycles (chargeable)
  • Bicycles with Stabilisers or Child Seats
  • Child sized Bicycles
  • Sea Defences (sea walls) offshore
  • Sea Defences which disappear at High Tide
  • Groynes extend from Beach into Lagoon
  • Sea Grass Area (friendly to Turtles)
  • Located in Addu Atoll
  • Located in Baa Atoll
  • Located in Dhaalu Atoll
  • Located in Faafuu Atoll
  • Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll
  • Located in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
  • Located in Haa Alifu Atoll
  • Located in Haa Dhaalu Atoll
  • Located in Laamu Atoll
  • Located in Lhaviyani Atoll
  • Located in Meemu Atoll
  • Located in Noonu Atoll
  • Located in North Ari Atoll (Alif Alif Atoll)
  • Located in North Male Atoll (Kaafu Atoll)
  • Located in Raa Atoll
  • Located in Rasdhoo Atoll
  • Located in South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal Atoll)
  • Located in South Male Atoll
  • Located in Shaviyani Atoll
  • Located in Thaa Atoll
  • Located in Vaavu Atoll
  • Room
  • WiFi available in Rooms
  • WiFi available in Rooms (but chargeable)
  • WiFi available in Communal Areas
  • WiFi available in Communal Areas (but chargeable)
  • 2 Bedroom Beach Villas (with linking door)
  • 2 Bedroom Beach Villas (with linking corridoor)
  • 2 Bedroom Water Villas (with linking door)
  • 2 Bedroom Water Villas (with linking corridoor)
  • Twin Beds available? (enquire for room type)
  • Water Villas
  • Water Villas with Private Pools
  • Water Villa with Child Safety Rails
  • Water Villa with Slide
  • Beach Villas with Private Pools
  • Sunbeds numbered for Villa
  • Sunbeds on Beach for Water Villas
  • Butler Service
  • Room Service/In Villa Dining
  • Room Service/In Villa Dining (incl. in a mealplan)
  • Coffee Machine and Pods (free)
  • Coffee Machine and Pods (chargeable)
  • Minibar included in All Inclusive
  • Movies on Room TV included
  • Movies on Room TV chargeable
  • Minibar in the room
  • Iron and Ironing Board available
  • Dining
  • All Inclusive
  • All Inclusive including A La Carte
  • Bar that shows Football/Sports
  • Celebration Beach Dining Available
  • Celebration Dining Dug into Sand Available
  • Early Dining for Children
  • OverWater Bar/Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly Menus in Standard Restaurants
  • Food Intolerances can be Accommodated
  • UnderWater Bar/Restaurant
  • Breakfast - Buffet only
  • Breakfast - a la Carte only
  • Breakfast - Buffet and a la Carte
  • Coffee Machine and Pods (free)
  • Minibar included in All Inclusive
  • Coffee Machine and Pods (chargeable)
  • Minibar in the room
  • Room Service/In Villa Dining
  • Room Service/In Villa Dining (incl. in a mealplan)
  • In the Water
  • Snorkelling available from the Beach
  • Snorkelling available from Water Villas
  • Snorkelling available from a Boat Trip (free)
  • Snorkelling from a Boat Trip (chargeable)
  • Water Sports available free (non motorised)
  • Water Sports available chargeable (non motorised)
  • Water Sports available free (motorised)
  • Water Sports available chargeable (motorised)
  • Water Villa access to Water via a Runged Ladder
  • Water Villa access to Water via a Flat Step Ladder
  • Water Villa access to Water via Flat Step Stairs
  • Sandy Bottomed Lagoon
  • Surf Waves from Shore
  • Surf Waves accessible from boat trip
  • Sea Defences (sea walls) offshore
  • Sea Defences which disappear at High Tide
  • Groynes extend from Beach into Lagoon
  • Certified Dive Centre
  • Nitrox Diving
  • Whale Shark Season (May to December)
  • Whale Shark Season (January to April)
  • Manta Ray Season (June to November)
  • Manta Ray Season (January to May)
  • Sea Grass Area (friendly to Turtles)
  • Regular Turtle Sightings
  • Bioluminescence seen in past 12 months
  • Water Park in Lagoon
  • Bubble Master Introductory Diving for Kids
  • Snorkel Equipment included Free
  • Buoyancy Jacket for Snorkelling included
  • Accessibility
  • Wheelchair Accessible Villa
  • Swimming Pool Hoist/Crane
  • Swimming Pool Flat Step Ladder
  • Swimming Pool Flat Step Entry
  • Swimming Pool Slope
  • Hard Walkways
  • Golf Buggy Available
  • Sand Wheelchair
  • Transfer
  • Speedboat Transfer
  • SeaPlane Transfer (water to water)
  • Private Seaplane Lounge (as opposed to Communal)
  • Domestic Plane Transfer (tarmac to tarmac)
  • After Sunset Transfer available
  • Air Conditioned Speedboat
  • Air Conditioned Seaplane
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Canareef Resort Maldives

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‘Step Out of the Blue’ and explore our island for a breath taking yet refreshing take on The Maldives.

A definite treat for your senses, Canareef Resort Maldives is a lifestyle resort get-away that will take your breath away with our pristine nature, expansive oceans, 25 dive site locations, dolphins and marine life, stunning horizon views and a host of activities await you.

Canareef Resort Maldives welcomes you with 271 spacious rooms for your honeymoon, friends or family.

Each villa is refined by nature and designed for guests to enjoy the lush natural vegetation of the Island.

Our villas consists of 80 Sunrise Villas, 71 Sunset Beach Villas and 120 Jacuzzi Villas from sizes of 76sqm – 97sqm.

In Canareef Resort Maldives, experiences abound and there is so much more our Island has to offer.

From Dolphin Cruises to Manta Ray dives and the largest World War II shipwreck, The British Loyalty, to local Island Tours in HulhuMeedho, guests are ensured a myriad of activities under the of Sun, Sea, Sand and local cultural experiences of The Maldives.

Island Attributes

  • Island Features
  • Tennis
  • Swimming Pool for Children
  • Splash Park for Children
  • Bubble Master Introductory Diving for Kids
  • Swim Up Pool Bar
  • Communal Swimming Pool
  • Communal Swimming Pool (Adults only)
  • Kids Club (from 3 yrs)
  • Kids Club (from 4 yrs)
  • Babysitting Available
  • Doctor on Island
  • Nurse on Island
  • Decompression Chamber on Island
  • Island Time same as Airport/Male Time
  • Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 07 years)
  • Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 08 years)
  • Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 12 years)
  • Age Restriction - Adults Only (above 16 years)
  • Golf Buggies for transportation
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Evening Music Entertainment
  • Feeding of fish/shark/rays by the island
  • Shop - for Gifts/Everyday
  • Snorkel Equipment included Free
  • Local Island Excursion
  • Evening Music such as - Bodu Beru
  • Evening Music such as - a Vocalist, a Band or a DJ
  • Bicycles (free)
  • Bicycles (chargeable)
  • Bicycles with Stabilisers or Child Seats
  • Child sized Bicycles
  • Sea Defences (sea walls) offshore
  • Sea Defences which disappear at High Tide
  • Groynes extend from Beach into Lagoon
  • Sea Grass Area (friendly to Turtles)
  • Located in Addu Atoll
  • Room
  • WiFi available in Rooms
  • WiFi available in Rooms (but chargeable)
  • WiFi available in Communal Areas
  • WiFi available in Communal Areas (but chargeable)
  • 2 Bedroom Beach Villas (with linking door)
  • 2 Bedroom Beach Villas (with linking corridoor)
  • 2 Bedroom Water Villas (with linking door)
  • 2 Bedroom Water Villas (with linking corridoor)
  • Twin Beds available? (enquire for room type)
  • Water Villas
  • Water Villas with Private Pools
  • Water Villa with Child Safety Rails
  • Water Villa with Slide
  • Beach Villas with Private Pools
  • Sunbeds numbered for Villa
  • Sunbeds on Beach for Water Villas
  • Butler Service
  • Room Service/In Villa Dining
  • Room Service/In Villa Dining (incl. in a mealplan)
  • Coffee Machine and Pods (free)
  • Coffee Machine and Pods (chargeable)
  • Minibar included in All Inclusive
  • Movies on Room TV included
  • Movies on Room TV chargeable
  • Minibar in the room
  • Iron and Ironing Board available
  • Dining
  • All Inclusive
  • All Inclusive including A La Carte
  • Bar that shows Football/Sports
  • Celebration Beach Dining Available
  • Celebration Dining Dug into Sand Available
  • Early Dining for Children
  • OverWater Bar/Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly Menus in Standard Restaurants
  • Food Intolerances can be Accommodated
  • UnderWater Bar/Restaurant
  • Breakfast - Buffet only
  • Breakfast - a la Carte only
  • Breakfast - Buffet and a la Carte
  • Coffee Machine and Pods (free)
  • Minibar included in All Inclusive
  • Coffee Machine and Pods (chargeable)
  • Minibar in the room
  • Room Service/In Villa Dining
  • Room Service/In Villa Dining (incl. in a mealplan)
  • In the Water
  • Snorkelling available from the Beach
  • Snorkelling available from Water Villas
  • Snorkelling available from a Boat Trip (free)
  • Snorkelling from a Boat Trip (chargeable)
  • Water Sports available free (non motorised)
  • Water Sports available chargeable (non motorised)
  • Water Sports available free (motorised)
  • Water Sports available chargeable (motorised)
  • Water Villa access to Water via a Runged Ladder
  • Water Villa access to Water via a Flat Step Ladder
  • Water Villa access to Water via Flat Step Stairs
  • Sandy Bottomed Lagoon
  • Surf Waves from Shore
  • Surf Waves accessible from boat trip
  • Sea Defences (sea walls) offshore
  • Sea Defences which disappear at High Tide
  • Groynes extend from Beach into Lagoon
  • Certified Dive Centre
  • Nitrox Diving
  • Whale Shark Season (May to December)
  • Whale Shark Season (January to April)
  • Manta Ray Season (June to November)
  • Manta Ray Season (January to May)
  • Sea Grass Area (friendly to Turtles)
  • Regular Turtle Sightings
  • Bioluminescence seen in past 12 months
  • Water Park in Lagoon
  • Bubble Master Introductory Diving for Kids
  • Snorkel Equipment included Free
  • Buoyancy Jacket for Snorkelling included
  • Accessibility
  • Wheelchair Accessible Villa
  • Swimming Pool Hoist/Crane
  • Transfer

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  • Food
  • Rooms
  • Activities
  • Maps

This island is served by Domestic Plane + Boat.

Domestic Plane

Your Domestic Plane + Boat transfer will take around 95 mins + 15 mins.


WINE & DINE

Our culinary team showcases mouth-watering International Cuisines, from local Maldivian delights, to Sri Lankan and elegant French Cuisines, we have every menu or dish to satiate those hungry palates.

Choose from 3 restaurants for your daily meals be it Ala Carte or buffet meals. Our restaurants also showcase weekly schedules of events and 'live' bands, local Boduberu cultural dance, movie nights and crab race.




The perfect place to see the sun dip under the horizon while enjoying your favourite drink from our long list of beverages. As the evening stretches on, enjoy ‘live’ entertainment, such as crab race and local Boduberu and a DJ spinning your favourite pop hits. Dance the night away with friends, family or your loved one with your favorite drink from the Bar.

Opening hours:
10:00 - 23:00



An exciting choice of sumptuous, international cuisines from around the world awaits you on our daily buffet spread and ala carte dishes, with French, Sri Lankan and local Maldivian delights which will guarantee to satisfy our guest's hungry palates. If you are feeling romantic, book a private dinner facing the Laccadive Sea and enjoy the sound of waves while dinning the night away.

Opening hours:

Breakfast: 07:30 – 09:30

Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30

Dinner: 19:00 – 21:30



Discover the myriad flavours of Asian Cuisine through the exquisite culinary creations of our chef’s.Set against tranquil, panoramic ocean views, Meera bar serves lunch and light bites throughout the day. Serving light menus with contemporary interpretations of Asian classics, as well as burgers, pastas and salads, Meera Bar is perfect venue to refuel throughout the day.

At sunset, Meera Bar transforms into an easy-going resort bar with a pool where our bartenders put together refreshing cocktails (and mocktails). Fine wines, and light snacks.

Opening hours:

10:00 - 22:00 

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Sunrise Villa

Individual wooden bungalows on the eastern side of the island offering a beautiful view of the ocean and with a private, enclosed backyard. Enjoy fresh breeze while you serenade in the sound of the waves and admire the view beyond the horizon of the Indian Ocean.

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Sunset Beach Villa

Individual wooden bungalows on the western side of the island offering a beautiful view of the lagoon and sandy beach with a private enclosed backyard. Guest can enjoy fresh breeze, feel the fine white sands beneath the feet or simply relax on the front deck to watch sunset.

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Jacuzzi Villa

Jacuzzi Villas are individual beach villas with a bedroom including a four post bed, a private enclosed outdoor area featuring a jacuzzi for two "under the stars" with a wooden sundeck with sun lounges, a shade pavilion or umbrella, tropical plants and a beautiful view of the lagoon. Located on the west side of the island, guests can enjoy the fresh breeze from the atoll or simply relax on the front deck and watch sunset.

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Discover the sea with our professional team, have a fun and a safe water sports experience for all age groups. We offer wind-surfing, canoeing, banana boat ride, jet-ski, fun-tube, catamaran sailing, snorkelling expeditions and private excursions.


Experience refreshing rejuvenation at the spa, discreetly located within a dedicated waterside compound and set amidst lush gardens. Our range of treatments include detoxifying massages and scrubs, while our private suites are available for both singles and couples.


Maldives is home to several species of dolphins, including Spinners, Bottle-Nosed dolphins and pilot whales, they can be seen gracing the waters near our island.


One of the key highlights of our Island would be an experience like no other.


Go in search of these wild yet extremely friendly dolphins around our Island while watching the sunset.Be amazed and watch them jump and perform for you while frolicking in the ocean.



A definite must book tour as this is the most fun-filled and moving excursion you can experience in the Maldives, as it will create lasting memories for years to come.


Our authorised PADI Dive Centre, offers multilingual Diving courses including Discover Scuba Diving. The professional dive guides will be able to give you an unforgettable, remarkable and safe underwater experience at the spectacular 25 different dive sites that Addu Atoll has to offer. Have a fabulous dive with Giant Manta rays seen all year round and explore the WWII shipwreck, the ‘British Loyalty’.



Set your hands on a fishing rod for big game fishing. You do not need to be a professional to get that prized catch, allow our experienced boat crew to find the best locations and to assist you with equipment.



You can try your hand at trawling to catch a Wahoo or Blue Marlin. For the less adventurous who have had enough sun rays for the day, a good option is a 2-hr sunset fishing trip which sets off at 5pm on a Dhoni.



All catches can be cooked immediately for lunch or dinner by our Chef's upon returing to resort to enusre freshness. Charges apply.


Snorkelling is one of the most exciting and must do things in the Canareef Resort Maldives. Explore the colourful aqua marine landscapes around you.

Enjoy what nature has to offer with marine life surrounding the lagoon, catch eels, black tip reef sharks and different species of fishes swimming along the lagoons coast.



Explore the islands of Addu City, starting with the islands of Maradhoo, which have modernized boat yards where local craftsmanship can be appreciated.



The Island of Feydhoo is inhabited by the people living in the airport island of Gan. Maradhoo- Feydhoo is the smallest community in Addu, walk around the island to feel the laid back lifestyle and then visit Gan the former RAF base before returning back to the resort.

Enjoy tour of Hithadhoo, the capital of Addu City. The island hosts one of the largest natural lakes in the country which is frequently by habitats as well as migrating birds


Our Kids Club keeps our youngest guests entertained during their stay, with exciting games, cultural craft-making, educational activities and beach fun. Kids club is open to children from the age of 5 to 12, and are supervised by our kids club attendant. Children aged 4 or under are welcome when accompanied by a parent.



A well-equipped fitness gym is available 24 hours a day for the fitness enthusiasts who prefer exercising in the comforts of an air-conditioned environment.



Practice your Yoga moves or stay fit with your partner and friends.



Staying healthy and getting in shape can still be done on our island.


Threadmills and free weight don our gym together with other gym equipment suitable for beginners or professional athletes.


Hit our island activities if you are tired of being in the water.



Canareef has two tennis courts and beach volley ball courts on our island to entertain guests, come with your friends and family to have a round of fun or pit your skills with fellow guests and cheer your team away.


Tennis rackets and balls are available at the gym, and booking of tennis courts is chargeable. 



Speak to our guest relations for more information.

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All in prices
Many travel websites who sell the Maldives do not include 10% government taxes and 12% service charges, plus other taxes within their rates.
Purely Maldives’ prices are inclusive of all taxes and surcharges and we ALWAYS include either speedboat, seaplane or domestic plane transfers (click on the Transfer tab).
Best Service
The Purely Maldives team have personally stayed at over 100 resorts and have been visiting this paradise for over 30 years, so with our knowledge and experience, we can organise your dream holiday with confidence adding value at every stage of your booking.
Resort
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Resort facts.
Atoll Name
Addu Atoll
Distance from Male
535km / 332mi
Time from Male
Domestic Plane + Boat95 mins + 15 mins
House Reef from Shore
No
Groynes on Beach
Yes
Sea Walls in Lagoon
No
Age Range
All ages
All Inclusive Available
Yes (buffet)
Number of Restaurants
3
Number of Bars
2
Number of Beach Villas
271
Number of Water Villas
None
Island Dimensions
3,880 metres x 200 metres
Island Area
578,000 square metres
Island Density
2,132 square metres per room
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