Canreef Resort is on Herathera Island, one of the 6 islands that form Addu Atoll, the Southernmost Atoll in the Maldives. The island is 2.8 mi long and narrow with the villas, restaurants, and bars all centrally located towards the middle of the island. Canareef Resort offers experiences suitable for romantic getaways, solo escapes, exciting adventures with friends, or enjoyable family vacations. The Villas are set along the East and West coastline, with the Sunrise Villas on the East, and the Sunset Villas on the West. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the villa and outlets. At the resort, all the rooms along with an Oceanview. have 40-inch LCD televisions, Air-conditioners, Coffee and Tea making facilities, a Mini-bar, toiletries, and a safety deposit box. The resort consists of 2 restaurant and 3 bars. Kilhi is the main restaurant where Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are served in the buffet style. Light meals and drinks are served at the Dhoni Bar. A La Carte dining and drinks are available at the Meera Bar. Snacks and drinks are available at the Beach Bar. Various excursions and water sports are available along with resort-based activities and facilities such as a fully equipped gym, Tennis court, Table tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Spa, Swimming pool, and Souvenir shop. The resort also has a Kid’s club and Baby-Sitting facility (Surcharge).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Fitness center

  • Fishing


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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Jonathan
United States United States
Beautiful resort with stunning beaches all along the island. Many bars and restaurants to choose from. We ordered from the à la carte menu in Keymaa restaurant. Special shout out to the F&B team there making our evening dining experiences...
Janet
Thailand Thailand
Great location, views and clean comfortable rooms !
Suresh
Malaysia Malaysia
Some names are GM of the resort went above and beyond extra miles Chef lakshman Aloy fnb manager Lyn keyma manager Bala chief engineer Sherzod front office manager
Fakhri
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
I recently stayed at this amazing hotel in the Maldives to celebrate my wedding, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The hotel surprised us with a beautiful and thoughtful wedding celebration that made our special day even more magical....
Rahal
Morocco Morocco
so this was my first time in maldives canareef is a good resort i recommand it to everyone but it is far of Male so the transfer is a little bit expencive we had a breakfast included stay so the breakfast was very variated and delicious the room...
Corina
Romania Romania
The beach was nice and it has a very good snorkeling place
Humoyun
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
The view from the room, location overall, staff(especially Sherzod) and especially snorkeling were amazing.
Dewi
Indonesia Indonesia
Basically the resort has it all, thanks to its geographical location. Each guest is hosted in our own bungalows, all facing the sea. You can't get it wrong - almost.
Visaka
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Friendly and helpful staff, good food, buggy transport, facilities and the natural beauty of the island.
Anton
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Great territory, very friendly staff, a very few guests at this time

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Kilhi, Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Meera Restaurant and Bar
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern

Resort facilities at Canareef Resort Maldives

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Canareef Resort Maldives takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Option 1: From Velena International Airport (MLE): 75–95-minute domestic flight to Gan and a 10-minute speedboat ride to Canareef: (Male’ – Gan – Resort – Gan – Male’). Non-direct flights may take longer to reach the Resort/Male.

Period: Until October 2026:

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 520 per person.

- Child (2–11 years): USD 445 per child.

- Infant (0–2 years): Free of cost.

Period: from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027:

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 530 per person.

- Child (2–11 years): USD 450 per child.

- Infant (0–2 years): Free of cost.

Option 2: From Gan International Airport (GAN): 10-minute speedboat ride to Canareef: (Gan – Resort – Gan).

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 80 per person.

- Child (2–11 years): USD 40 per child.

- Infant (0–2 years): Free of cost.

The transfer charges are return transfer charges. The transfer payments need to be made directly to the resort by the guest.

Domestic flight transfers are handled by a third-party company, Island Aviation Service (IAS).

To arrange Domestic flights, the Resort must receive all transfer details at the time of booking accommodation and no later than 2 (two) weeks prior to arrival, including the full names of all visitors as they appear in their passports, along with the flight details to and from the Maldives.

Please note that guests arriving at MLE airport after 22:00, same-day domestic transfer to Gan cannot be guaranteed. However, overnight accommodation in Male or Hulhumale can be arranged at the guest’s expense.

Please note that guests departing from MLE airport before 09:00 may need to depart the resort the night before and again. Overnight accommodation in Male or Hulhumale can be arranged at the guest’s expense.

Resort will not guarantee same-day transfers if transfer details are not received within this time or if the transfer details are amended within 10 days of arrival.

The domestic transfer provider imposes a luggage restriction of 20 kg for checked luggage and 5 kg for hand luggage.

Cancellations within 96 hours of domestic transfer travel incur a fee of USD 120 per person. Name changes during check-in: USD 50 per person.

Children under 5 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal plan when accompanied by an adult.

Please note that a Green Tax of USD 12 per person per night applies to both children and adults.

Gala dinner: Please note that the property has a mandatory gala dinner on 24 December and 31 December as follows:

On December 24:

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 160 per person.

- Child (6–11 years): USD 80 per child.

- Infant (0–6 years): Free of cost.

On December 31:

- Adult (12 years and above): USD 200 per person.

- Child (6–11 years): USD 100 per child.

- Infant (0–6 years): Free of cost.

Gala dinner charges for additional adults (3rd and 4th person) and children must be paid separately.

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Canareef Resort Maldives of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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