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About this property

Prime Beachfront Location: The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives in South Ari Atoll offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests enjoy stunning sea views and direct beachfront experiences. Exceptional Facilities: The resort features a spa, swimming pool with a view, fitness center, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Additional amenities include a tennis court, yoga classes, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as mini-bars and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and interconnecting rooms cater to all guest needs. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Seafood, Thai, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, American, and vegetarian. Evening entertainment and a bar enhance the dining experience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Centara Hotels and Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Centara Hotels and Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness center

    • Fishing


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • GSTC Criteria
    GSTC Criteria
    Certified by: Vireo Srl

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Natalia
    Russia Russia
    Everything is very well thought out in the hotel. The hotel is not very big, but there is enough space to relax. We were pleased with the villas, they are all good, whichever one you choose. The food is surprisingly very good.
  • Qianli
    Singapore Singapore
    We spent 5 nights at this resort, staying in the club sunset overwater pool villa. Overall the trip is enjoyable. The staff are friendly in general. The house reef snorkelling was nice and convenient. The children really enjoyed seeing many fishes...
  • David
    United States United States
    MOST matched expectations. STAFF was exceptionally accommodative.
  • Nuttikarn
    Thailand Thailand
    1. clean the room twice a day , 2. have various activities like whale watching , turtle, reef programs and fish feeding. See a few whale sharks. 3. Friendly staffs particularly on diving center 4. The taste of Thai foods is good , I like...
  • Ana
    United States United States
    Fantastic location with a lovely resort reef with incredible biodiversity and proximity to year round whale shark and manta ray snorkeling locations
  • Carl
    Lebanon Lebanon
    Everything! Staff, room, cleaning, food, house reef and marine life
  • Palak
    United States United States
    Almost everything. Food was great. Staff was awesome! House cleaning was amazing. Thanks Amanulla for keeping our room clean!
  • Elsa
    Indonesia Indonesia
    honestly stay in here was so fun and makes me happy. i will come back to this hotel again. thank u team centara ^_^
  • Ladaporn
    Thailand Thailand
    One of the best holidays we’ve ever had. Amazing resort in every way. The breathtaking ocean view, great food, the staffs were exceptional great especially Khun Belle at front, Mr. Sunny at Azzuri Mare and Mr. Jamshed who made us very fantastic...
  • Maksim
    Russia Russia
    Stayed here for only 2 nights, coming from the neighboring island. It was unforgettable, very beautiful! We celebrated my girlfriend's birthday and I proposed to her, now she is my bride. I think there's no better place to do it. We were...

Area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
  • Reef
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Suan Bua
    • Cuisine
      Thai
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Mare Azzurro
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Seafood
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Coral Bar & Lounge
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • The Club
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives - 30 percent discount on transfers for min 4 nights stay and more, valid for reservations between 11th Feb till 22 Dec 2025 takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 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.

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

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$120 per child, 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.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The promotion of 30% discount on airport transfers for min stay 4 nights and 50% off for 8 nights stay, valid till 22 Dec 2025, is for only new bookings received as of 11 Feb 2025.

The property can be reached by a seaplane which takes 25 minutes from Velana International Airport.

To arrange Seaplane transfers, your international flight must arrive in the Maldives between 06:00–15:30 and international flights leaving from the Maldives must depart between 09:00 –20:00.

The property can be reached by seaplane from 11-Mar-2025 to 31-Oct-2025.

The property can be reached by private seaplane from 12-Mar-2025 to 30-Apr-2025 from Monday to Friday. The transfer charges are USD 5700 per adult.

The property can be reached by private seaplane from 13-Mar-2025 to 1-May-2025 on Saturdays and Sundays. The transfer charges are USD 8000 per adult.

The property can be reached by private seaplane from 1-May-2025 to 15-Dec-2025 from Monday to Friday. The transfer charges are USD 4800 per adult.

The property can be reached by private seaplane from 1-May-2025 to 15-Dec-2025 on Saturdays and Sundays. The transfer charges are USD 6000 per adult.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 5 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Please get in touch with the property for details on baggage restrictions.

Mandatory return seaplane transfers will be added to your booking and must be paid upon arrival

Seaplane Transfer Charges:

• Adult (12 years and above): USD 500 net per person (round trip)

• Child (2 to 11.99 years): USD 250 net per child (round trip)

Up to two children under 12 years can stay free of charge when using existing beds/sofas/baby cots as per the maximum occupancy specified per room. Additional extra beds will be charged.

Children under 12 years can eat for free from kids’ menus based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages.

Mandatory green tax of USD 12 per person per night will be charged.

Gala dinner: 1.CHRISTMAS GALA DINNER AS PER MEAL PLAN (Optional)

Bed & Breakfast – 378 USD Per Adult including taxes / Bed & Breakfast – 189 USD Per Child including taxes / • Half Board/Full Board/All-Inclusive – 284 USD Per Adult including taxes / • Half Board/Full Board/All-Inclusive – 142 USD Per Child including taxes / 2.NEW YEAR GALA DINNER AS PER MEAL PLAN (Mandatory) Bed & Breakfast – 420 USD Per Adult including taxes / Bed & Breakfast – 210 USD Per Child including taxes / • Half Board/Full Board/All-Inclusive – 347 USD Per Adult including taxes / • Half Board/Full Board/All-Inclusive – 174 USD Per Child including taxes

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 The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives - 30 percent discount on transfers for min 4 nights stay and more, valid for reservations between 11th Feb till 22 Dec 2025 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.