Filitheyo Island Resort

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

The only resort in Maldive's Faafu Atoll, Filitheyo Island Resort is surrounded by tropical greenery and beautiful coral reefs. It has an outdoor infinity pool, pampering spa and on-site dove center. Built on stilts, spacious air-conditioned villas feature thatched roofs and a private wooden terrace with day beds. A flat-screen TV, CD player and mini-bar are included in all villas. Werner Lau Diving Center offers professional courses for guests, while Filitheyo Spa provides relaxing body massage. Guests can also enjoy windsurfing, canoeing or volleyball by the beach. The resort’s main restaurant serves international buffet. For fresh juices and cocktails, The Sunset Restaurant & Bar is the place to go. Alternatively, the Filitheyo Bar offers a variety of drinks. Filitheyo Island Resort is located 73 mi South of Male International Airport. Seaplane transfers are provided with the rates below: 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 Adult: USD 499 Child: USD 331.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness center

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Sumi
United States United States
“Great buffet, especially if you like curry. House reef easy to get to from beach or water villa.”
Servaas
Qatar Qatar
“Beautiful island, clean and spacious room, good food and friendly staff. All well organized.”
Stevecofield
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were all lovely. There was a very good choice of food, both local and international. I was there for two weeks, and it didn't look as if they served the same thing twice. The room was very comfortable and cleaned daily. I think going all...”
Emma
Qatar Qatar
“We stayed in a lodge on the beach, so wonderful to wake up with the view of the sea. We could snorkel directly from our lodge, the marine life is amazing. The best snorkelling ever. So relaxing, good food and friendly staff.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All meals were really good. Food prepared fresh every day and always hot, Beach was amazing and the rooms very comfortable”
Sarah
Italy Italy
“The reef surrounding the island is simply amazing, particularly the exit next to the water villas (nr. 4) and the ones facing north-west (nr. 5 & 6). Just snorkeling we had the chance to see an incredible variety of fishes and corals, we also swam...”
Cameron
Singapore Singapore
“The snorkeling was the best we've ever done. I don't expect to have another experience like this again. Filitheyo has no motor boats or jet skis which means the fish are not startled and has incredible coral surrounding the island meaning for...”
Martha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had the BEST time at Filitheyo Island Resort! The food, the service, the Villa, the excursions, couldn’t have been better. I’d 100% recommended to anyone wanting to unwind in and explore the beautiful Maldives.”
Marleen
Belgium Belgium
“Prachtig gelegen met erg mooie stranden vlakbij een koraalrif vol vis, schildpad, haaien, .... Heel gezellige bungalows, maar wel gehorig als je luidruchtige buren hebt. Goed bed en zalige buitenbadkamer. Je kan ook langs daar binnen als je uit de...”
Wolfgang
Germany Germany
“Absolut freundlich hilfsbereit und gut organisiert vom Haus bis zum Riff keine 10 Meter wunderschöne Taucherlebnisse sehr gute Verpflegung”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Argentinian • Belgian • Brazilian • Cajun/Creole • Cambodian • Cantonese • Caribbean • Catalan • Chinese • British • Austrian • Australian • Asian
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Filitheyo Island Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Filitheyo Island Resort 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
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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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

The property can be reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Male International Airport.

Standard Transfer Time: Seaplanes are operated only between 07:00 to 15:30.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 3 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Please note that if the resort is not able to get transfer, guests will have to stay overnight in Male at their own cost.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

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 Filitheyo Island Resort 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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