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About this property
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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fakhri
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
“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
“The beach was nice and it has a very good snorkeling place” - Dewi
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
“Friendly and helpful staff, good food, buggy transport, facilities and the natural beauty of the island.” - Hesham
United Arab Emirates
“Everything was great. Staff, variety of food Cooperation of staff Clean rooms and restaurants Amazing bars and Cafe Extremely high quality and professional DJ by Shashy.” - Ismail
Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Its very clean, it looks just like the photos, its even better then what we expected it to be. The staff were really lovely and helpfull, they were fast with whatever we ordered. The food is apsolutely amazing.” - Isac
Israel
“we enjoyed everything. the villa was spacious with fabulous view to the ocean. we loved it and jacuzzi” - Djordje
Slovenia
“To begin with, I would say that my family and I have formed a special connection with this place, and it will always remain a wonderful memory for me. The entire resort is lush and beautifully surrounded by nature. We had the opportunity to see...” - Francesca
Italy
“Everything! Starting from the staff, extremely knowledgeable and helpful.. made our stay super pleasant. I love the concept of preserving the nature as well.. it’s not a typical luxury resort which made it even better to have a more real Maldivian...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Kilhi, Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Meera Restaurant and Bar
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.





The fine print
Transfer Details:
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: 1st Nov 2024 -31st Oct 2025
USD 420 per adult (12 years and above ages)
USD 340 per child (2 to 11 years old)
FOC for infants below 2 years.
Period: 1st Nov 2025 -31st Oct 2026
USD 440 per adult (12 years and above ages)
USD 365 per child (2 to 11 years old)
FOC for infants below 2 years.
Option 2: From Gan International Airport (GAN): 10-minute speedboat ride to Canareef: (Gan – Resort – Gan)
Period: 1st Nov 2024- 31st Oct 2026
USD 80 per adult (12 years and above)
USD 40 per child (2-11 years old)
FOC for infants below 2 years.
The transfer charges are Return Transfer Charges. The transfer payments need to be made directly to the resort by the guest.
All transfers to and from Canareef Resort Maldives will be arranged exclusively by the Resort. 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 accommodations and no later than 2 (two) weeks prior to arrival, including, full name of all visitors as it appears on passport along with the flight details (number) to and from Maldives.
Resort will not guarantee same-day transfers if international flight details are not received within this time or if the transfer details are amended within 10 days of arrival.
Any flight amendments must be submitted to the Resort by the Guest no later than 10 days before arrival date.
Domestic Flight Baggage allowance: 20kg checked luggage and 1 piece not exceeding 5Kg hand luggage (maximum dimensions: 20 x 12 x 7 inches) per passenger. Extra charges will be applicable for excess baggage.
Rebooking or cancelations within 96 hours of domestic transfer travel incur a fee of USD 120 per person. Name changes during check-in: USD 50 per person.
After 14:25 hrs: Connection to the afternoon flight cannot be guaranteed. Guests may need to wait for the night flight (6+ hours) or book a day-use room or Male’ city tour at an additional cost. After 22:00 hrs: Same-day transfer to the resort cannot be guaranteed. Overnight accommodations in Male’ or Hulhumale can be arranged at the guest’s expense.
Before 09:00 hrs: Guests will be transferred on the last evening flight of the previous day. Accommodations in Male’ can be booked at an additional cost.
Compulsory Festive Season Surcharge:
Festive Season Surcharge is not a meal supplement and is applicable for all guests staying at the resort over the night of 24th and 31st December. Compulsory Festive Season Surcharge will need to be paid separately for Extra Adult (3rd, 4th person) and Child.
24th December (X'Mas Supplement):
Adult (12 years and above ages): USD 150 per adult
Child (6 to 11 years old): USD 75 per child
Child below 6 years: FOC
31st December (New Year Supplement):
Adult (12 years and above ages): USD 180 per adult
Child (6 to 11 years old): USD 90 per child
Child below 6 years: FOC
Other details: Children under 5 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult.
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.