Name: Sandies Bathala
Address: Bathala Island, 02019 Bathala, Maldives, Bathala Island, Ari Atoll, 02019, Maldives
Rating: 9.2

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Sandies Bathala

–Excellent location – show map

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Sandies Bathala features a private beach area and a fitness center. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Mediterranean cuisine is served at the restaurant. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a patio with a sea view. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hair dryer, while certain units at Sandies Bathala also provide guests with a seating area. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental and buffet options. Male International Airport is 40 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Activities:

Fitness center
Fishing
Game room

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Bungalow - Beach Front 1 queen bed
Water Villa 1 queen bed 1 sofa bed

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Natasha

Canada

“The staff were very nice. The food was good. Some of it was just ok but for the most part good. I really liked the daily snorkeling which we did most days, sometimes twice per day. The spa was amazing! I got a massage followed by a coffee...”

Bojan

Slovenia

“Everyone was amazing, kind and helpful, from the housekeeping to the manager, chef and the waiting staff! The beach and the restaurant are the stars of the resort in my honest opinion. If you are in for a quiet vacation, this is an unexpected gem!...”

Daria

United Kingdom

“The house reef is phenomenal! Every day we managed to see sharks, turtles, rays, and a plethora of fish. The reef is super easy to access. The excursions offered were fabulous! Alice from the team created such an unforgettable experience for us:...”

Katie

United Kingdom

“The perfect island for a totally relaxing holiday. Our room was a beach bungalow which was laid out perfectly, bright and clean. All meals were delicious with enough variety for our 9 night stay. We used a kayak, snorkelled and my husband dived...”

Eleonora

Italy

“Everything: amazing coral reef, friendly staff, easygoing atmosphere, good and varied food, loads of activities (organized by the marine biology center, the diving center and the soft animation team)”

Charles

United Kingdom

“Beautiful location and comfortable chalet right by the sea”

Clare

United Arab Emirates

“It was everything I hoped the Maldives would be but was afraid it wouldn’t be. Relaxed, friendly, good snorkelling.”

Matteo

United Kingdom

“This place is impossible to fault. A small quiet island, with beautiful reef, good food and excellent staff. We spent the days snorkelling, eating, resting... it was very hard to leave. The water activities were fantastic, all the staff organising...”

Stamatios

Switzerland

“Quiet retreat, everything clean. The food was good, not perfect. The diving is average.”

Christine

Hungary

“Lovely small resort with wonderful staff. The food is good with a changing dinner menu each night. Great snorkeling around the island with plenty of cool fish, corals, sharks to see.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

The Island Gallery

Cuisine
Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Sandies Bathala

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

House rules

Sandies Bathala takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

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

Extra bed upon request

40% per child, per night

Crib upon request

Free

2 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

40% per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

$180 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.

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.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Sandies Bathala Resort is situated in the Ari Atoll and is easily accessible by seaplane. Transfers are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways from Male International Airport and its a combined seaplane transfer, with a flight duration of approximately 25 minutes.

Please note that a surcharge applies for this service as follows:

- Adult (age 12 and above): USD 432 roundtrip

- Child (age below 12): USD 240 roundtrip

- Infant (under 2 years): Complimentary (no seat provided)

Seaplane transfers typically operate from sunrise to sunset, which is approximately 07:00 to 15:30 Male City time. in order to organize the seaplane transfer, guests must provide their flight details to the property at least 96 hours prior to their expected arrival.

Sandies Bathala