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Purely Maldives Ltd
Compass House,
24 Baddesley Close, North Baddesley
Hampshire SO52 9DR
United Kingdom
Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, like all nature’s wonders, is blessed with all the offerings for a perfect holiday experience. Located 42 km away from Male, the capital of Maldives, offering guests 4 star accommodation facilities in spectacular surroundings. It is just 25 minutes by seaplane or 85 minutes by speedboat. Read Our Opinion
Diving to die for! Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo is an emerald island paradise sought after by marine life enthusiasts and sun worshippers the world over. Treat yourself to a rare experience exploring spectacular underwater wonders of a magnificent house reef, the hallmark of the resort located just 20 metres away from the beach.
Nowhere are the gasps of pleasure experienced more often than while snorkelling around the island. Activity-filled days include a wide variety of water sports and indoor activities, massages and therapy sessions at the Sanctuary Spa and pulsating entertainment at night.
Located just 25 minutes away from Male, the resort features 14 Standard Bungalows, 28 Superior Rooms, 46 Beach Bungalows and 24 Water Bungalows.
Island Transfers
Please add $247/£148 to the above figures for your Speedboat transfer per person.
Please specify if you would prefer a Seaplane transfer at an additional £49 per person per direction (£95 return).
Our Opinion
Renowned throughout the country for its spectacular reef (which has its own wreck), snorkelling and diving at Ellaidhoo is hard to beat.
Atmosphere: Very helpful staff who will do everything they can to make your stay enjoyable. The dive centre staff are very enthusiastic and love what they do. A fairly lively island with plenty of activities and water sports to keep you busy.
Rooms: Spacious, simple and clean, well equipped. A very 'youthful' beach-living style of design.
Dining: Varied and delicious, with very accommodating chefs/waiters. Regular seafood nights with crab fishing.
Activities: Some of the best snorkelling & diving the country has to offer. Very large and well equipped acitivties & water sports centres. Always something going on.
Please use the Price Calculator above for your specific dates and meal plan.
The well planned 28 Superior Rooms at Chaaya Reef Ellaihdoo are wonderfully designed, facing the Indian Ocean, in groups of four rooms as two-storey structures. With two rooms on each floor, they are the ideal choice for families or groups of friends on holiday.
Air-Conditioned
Double beds
Day beds
Wardrobes
Mini Bars
Satellite TV
Tea & Coffee making facilities
IDD & Telephone facilities
Hair Dryers
Open-air bathrooms
Hot & Cold water
Bath amenities including beach towels, Bath towels
The 46 Chaaya Reef Ellhaidhoo Beach Bungalows are discerningly designed as separate privatesingle storey units and open out to offer an amazing view of the ocean.
Air-Conditioned
Double beds
Day beds
Wardrobes
Mini Bars
Satellite TV
Tea & Coffee making facilities
IDD & Telephone facilities
Hair Dryers
Open-air bathrooms
Hot & Cold water
Bath amenities including beach towels, Bath towels
There is a lot to choose from when it comes to cuisine on offer at the Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo. Expect delectable fares at both the main restaurant and the A la Carte restaurant and an impressive selection of beverages and aperitifs from the main bar.
Madi Restaurant
Mealtime is always an enjoyable occasion at the Madi Restaurant with a wide choice of delicious spreads from around the world served buffet style for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Malamathi Restaurant and Bar
For the freshest catch of the day, a meal at the Seafood Restaurant at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo should not be missed. It’s an elegant gourmet restaurant with a casual atmosphere serving up tasty dishes from an A la Carte menu. They also serve up a fantastic choice of beverages.
Exclusively for Water Bungalow guests.
Iruohsnee Bar
The Main Sunset Bar at Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, Iruohsnee Bar is located in a prime spot and offers guests hours of relaxation with a favorite drink. It is the ideal place to watch the world go by while sipping a favorite drink from a wide variety of aperitifs and beverages that are on the menu.
Recreational options for guests include hours of indulgence at the Sanctuary Spa; unwinding at the Disco to the music of a Live Entertainment Band; enjoying Diving; or even trying out some outdoor sports such as Tennis and even Beach Volley Ball. The gymnasium offers exhilarating workout sessions, managed by professional instructors, for health conscious guests on holiday.Of course some experiences - full day Fishing Excursions, Island Hopping and shopping at Male – are the most popular excursions and are not to be missed.
Island Hopping
Sun, sea, sand and a boat to take visitors from one to another! Each island in the Maldives is unique and most islands are uninhabited. Discover secluded islands and inhabited ones while island hopping.
Snorkelling
A splendid house reef teeming with marine life! Spend hour and hours simply watching the world go by underwater while exploring some of the best coral reefs in the world.
Walking up the Isle of Bliss
This is no fairy tale. This backdrop is the most amazing looking scene you could ever imagine for a celebration of love - a clear blue sky as marquee and silky white sand as a carpet with shady palms dancing and the breeze and the music of gently lapping waves.
Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo offers romance as an experience.
Enjoy a complete wedding ceremony that includes the cake structure and wedding cake, a tropical floral bouquet for the bride, tropical fruit punch for the invitees and even a bottle of Champagne for the toast! And after the ceremony, the couple will be treated to a cruise on a traditional Dhoni, a scrumptious private candlelit dinner on the beach, a Spa treatment and many more exciting services to make the romantic experience a memorable one.
We only offer the Maldives and we have great relationships with the Management teams - so we’re confident we have the lowest rates in the world... just ask our customers!
All our holiday packages are doubly protected.
ATOL protects packages with flights.
The TTA protects ATOL packages and accommodation and transfer packages.
These are provided at no extra cost so you can book knowing you’re in the safest of hands.
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).
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.
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