Melia Whale Lagoon Maldivas - Bodufinolhu (Alifu Dhaalu Atoll)

5-star beachfront resort in South Ari Marine Protected Area

Amenities & Activities

Melia Whale Lagoon Maldivas has two infinity pools that offer sunset views across the lagoon. The hotel provides a wide range of water sports including snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, and windsurfing. Guests also have access to a tennis court, billiards, and a games room with table tennis and video games.

Accommodations

The hotel offers luxurious over-water villas with private terraces and direct sea access, as well as beach villas with outdoor showers. Each villa includes air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and a coffee machine. The sunset beach villas provide private pools and close proximity to the Sea Salt restaurant and Aqua bar.

Dining

Guests can choose from four dining venues including the Sea Salt buffet restaurant, the Aqua à la carte restaurant, and the Breeze and Magic bars. The buffet offers theme nights such as Maldivian evening and seafood night, with live cooking stations. The Aqua restaurant serves Mediterranean fusion cuisine on the beach under the stars.

Wellness & Relaxation

The spa and wellness center features a sauna, steam room, massage services, and a fitness center. Guests can join daily yoga classes at sunrise in a serene setting. The spa offers treatments like Balinese massage and Elemis facials, with therapists from Indonesia and Bali.

Location & Excursions

Whale Lagoon Maldives is located 31 miles from Malé, accessible by a 25-minute seaplane transfer. The resort sits within the South Ari Marine Protected Area, known for whale shark sightings from June to November. Excursions include guided snorkeling with manta rays, turtle quests, and dolphin watching trips.

• Location: Within South Ari Marine Protected Area, 31 mi from Malé via seaplane
• Rooms: Over-water and beach villas with direct sea or pool access
• Dining: 4 restaurants including Mediterranean fusion and themed buffets
• Wellness: Spa with sauna, steam room, yoga classes, and Balinese massage
• Activities: Snorkeling, diving, tennis, billiards, and nightly live music
• Entertainment: DJ sets, movie nights, and cultural evenings