Palm Beach Resort

Palm Beach Resort - known locally as Madhiriguraidhoo - is located on the Northeastern fringes of the Lhaviyani Atoll, approximately 80 miles North of Male' International Airport.

This beautiful secluded island has rich vegetation, stretching to a length of 1.2 miles with a width of 900 ft. A 3-mile white-sand beach and a magnificent lagoon surround the island, only a quarter of which is inhabited. This 5 star Resort Island was opened in August 1999, with modern facilities, including Health & Recreation, Water Sports and a 5 star PADI standard Diving Centre.
A total of 100 Guest Rooms line the white, sandy beaches of Palm Beach. You can choose among 20 Villas, 55 Deluxe Rooms and 25 Superior Rooms, all equipped with most modern facilities.

Guests are ferried to the island by Sea Plane from Male’ International Airport. Palm Beach Representatives welcome arriving guests at the airport, and make all necessary arrangements for the 40-minute flight to our Resort Island.

We accept all major credit cards including American Express, Visa, Master Card and Travelers Cheques. Some International Currencies are also welcome.

Accommodation
total of 100 Guest Rooms surround the island, mostly lining the white beaches of Palm Beach, crafted in three different styles to better suit your needs. All rooms have been designed with a Maldivian touch, tucked away in thick vegetation and scattered along the length of the island to ensure total privacy.

Deluxe Rooms (55)
Our Deluxe Rooms include a bedroom and an outdoor bathroom. Furnished with every comfort, each one of them offers: mini-bar, air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV with in House Movie Service, telephone IDD, hair-dryer, hot/cold desalinated water, tub, outdoor shower.

Deluxe Superior Rooms (25)
Situated just a few steps away from the beach, our Deluxe Superior Rooms are placed in a privileged position. The rooms feature refined furnishings and include a bedroom and an outdoor bathroom. Rooms facilities are: mini-bar, air conditioning, ceiling fan, Satellite TV and in House Movie Service, telephone IDD, hair dryer, hot/cold desalinated water, tub, outdoor shower.

Villa Rooms ( 20)
Situated in the eastern part of the island, our Villas are the nearest to the main complex. Villas include a living room, a bathroom in typical Maldivian style – outdoors - and sport an upper floor bedroom and balcony with breathtaking Ocean views. Furnished with every comfort, our Villas offer: mini-bar, air conditioning, ceiling fan, Satellite TV with in House Movie Service, telephone IDD, hair dryer, hot/cold desalinated water, tub, outdoor shower, Jacuzzi, bidet.

Winning & Dining
Palm Beach Resort offers you one of the widest arrays of Dining Experiences. We really hope you’ll appreciate our selection of Restaurants, Bars and Event locations. Four different Restaurants are available on the island, each one of them inviting you to enjoy its own unique services and meals.

Our main restaurant – Dhandehelu – will be serving buffet meals. A Maldivian Buffet is also organized weekly. The Tea House / Coffee Shop, The Ihi Ge (lobster) Restaurant and the Fish & Grill, all serve special menus throughout the day.

Breakfast & Tea Time, Serving breakfast until 01:00 PM. In the afternoon, why not taste some of our special tea flavors. Dhandehelu Restaurant, Large, airy and comfortable, offers its guests a variety of freshly made buffet meals, including Mediterranean, Chinese and Maldivian specialties. Dhandehelu seats 350.

Ihi Ghe, Elegant and inspiring, characterized by a warm, romantic candlelight atmosphere, where a crustacean-based dinner can be satisfactorily tasted. Ihi Ghe seats 50.

The Fish & Grill, Located on the beach just feet away from the Ocean. Just recently built and usually serving lunch, based on a diverse selection of fresh, locally caught fish. Seats up to 35 people.

Candle Light, On the jetty. With personal Maldivian waiters, it is a romantic place designed and operated with couples in mind.

Bars have also been conveniently located across the resort. Tea House Bar, Pool Bar, Beach Bar and A la Carte Bar, are all ready to welcome you throughout the day and night, to make your stay at the Palm Beach Resort most pleasing.

Pool Bar, Located alongside the swimming pool, with a capacity of around 40 people. .Beach Bar, Located at the end of the island offers Guests another charming chance to enjoy drinks and snacks while relaxing on the beach.

The Fish & Grill bar, for who wish to have lunch at fish grill restaurant, opened from 11.00 AM until 08.00 PM.

Activities & Events

Trawling Fishing
Snorkeling trips to nearby locations such as Kuredu Reef and/or visit desert island.
Snorkeling around the island
Night fishing excursions.
Music in the main bar.

Music with piano and singing at the A la Carte Restaurant, Piano bar after dinner time.
Music in the Piano bar, Pool Bar

Island excursions to Kurendhoo – local island
Island excursions to Naifaru – local island
Maldivian Boduberu – local music and dance event and disco at the main bar
Maldivian Night with buffet and live music, at the main restaurant
Beach Party near the Pool Bar

Diving
Palm Beach is situated in the beautiful Lhaviyani Atoll, literally surrounded by wonderful and mostly untouched dive locations. Our Macana Diving School offers diving courses for beginners as well as well experienced divers. Our Staff is multilingual: dive instructors can speak English, Italian and French.

In addition to diving, snorkeling is an excellent way to explore the beautiful creatures that live underwater. Diving and snorkeling excursions are organized frequently.

Diving Courses Available
Beginners Course - Explore Scuba Diving
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Rescue Diver
Dive Master

Equipment
Reloading of oxygen bottle installation: 2 siliceous BAUER V 15 air compressors, with a capacity of 4401/min, separated loading ramps and air filtering installations. BAUER Securus
Oxigen Bottle
60 monoattack din/int 121
10 monoattack din/int 101
Equipment: 40 jacket Free Shark
10 Sea Quest
40 regulator Scubapro
10 Shrwood
30 Computers Aladin pro
5 Suunto
12 Dive Lights

Sports
In addition to the most favourite sports of diving and snorkeling, at Palm Beach there is a wide range of sports and health facilities:

Tennis : a championship tennis court is available to our Guests along with diverse instructor programs.
Squash
Swimming Pool: One adults pool and one children pool are always open to our Guests. Also available are two hydro massage pools.
Beach Soccer: Brand new, recently opened.
Beach Volley
Billiards
Gym: Guests can fully exploit a complete range of cardiovascular machines and resistance equipment.
Bicycle
Bowling green
Table Tennis
Kite surf
Water activities: Snorkeling, Canoeing, Windsurf, Catamaran
Fishing activities: Big-Game, Fishing Troll (morning and evening)

Spa
In August 2003, our new wellness centre at Palm Beach Resort - located on the central area of the island - opened nearby the beach, where you can now enjoy our unique treatment while relaxing by the turquoise Ocean.

Our SPA is one of the most modern and largest available in the Maldives, designed into five different areas, each one of them offering its unique rejuvenating traditions of the East and exotic native rituals. All treatments are available both indoors and outdoors of the wellness centre.

The SPA offers a wide range of services, among which you’ll find: hairdressing, manicure, pedicure, waxing, body and face massages.

Also, in our dedicated SPA shop, you'll be able to purchase the items our professionals use for your treatment, including: massage and bathing oils, incenses, body lotions, soaps, scented candles, towels, swimsuits, kimonos and ceramics.

You are most welcome to enjoy the unique experience of the gentle hands of our Balinese therapists, in combination with the relaxing sound and sight of the incredible Maldives Ocean.