Dhamana Beach

Very beautiful location on a lovely island, spacious and comfortable rooms with breakfast directly on the beach, with the friendliest and most attentive staff that organizes excursions and snorkeling trips - surely the best place to stay on Mahibadhoo.

We traveled to Dhamana Beach guesthouse on Mahibadhoo near the end of 2021. I was a little nervous to book a place that was so new without being able to read other guests’ reviews, but since the staff was so responsive and helpful via WhatsApp (patiently answering all my many questions) we decided to go for it. Our family of six (including four young kids) stayed for five nights. Dhamana Beach exceeded our expectations, and we would have liked to have stayed longer! The guesthouse: Dhamana Beach has six guestrooms total. We stayed upstairs and really enjoyed the view of the beach from our window and balcony. One of the island’s prettiest areas of beach is just steps from Dhamana’s door. Our rooms were clean and comfortable. The guesthouse decor is charming, with lots of plants growing in recycled containers in the entryway. We opted for the half board option, which included lunch and dinner. We had the continental breakfast, but a Maldivian breakfast option was also available. The dinners were great! We were served a different dinner nightly, and each night included a nice variety of international, Asian, and Maldivian options, along with some type of salad and usually fruits. The staff asked often about our preferences and even included some kid-friendly favorites like French fries since we had our children with us. Snorkeling: While we brought our own snorkeling masks, we borrowed flippers for free and could have borrowed other equipment if we had needed it. The best areas for snorkeling are near the bikini beach, but we also enjoyed snorkeling with our kids near the guesthouse, where we saw plenty of fish, a couple of moray eels, and a spotted snake eel. The staff also took us on a complimentary tour of the house reef and helped us spot things we might have missed on our own, like a hiding octopus! About the island of Mahibadhoo: A 1.5 hour speedboat ride from Male, this inhabited island is quaint, quiet, and (at the time of this review) not very busy with tourists. We enjoyed quiet beaches every day of our stay. Locals were friendly to us, and we enjoyed the little glimpses we had of Maldivian life… families out snorkeling together, fishermen heading out to sea, children flying kites on the beach, and the local soccer teams practicing on the field that’s right beside the sea. If you stand in Mahibadhoo’s central street, you can see the ocean on your left and right! Our kids also enjoyed walking by the harbors and seeing the fishing boats. Beaches: There is a “bikini beach” on the opposite side of the island - a short walk from Dhamana. But we opted to just wear culturally appropriate swimwear so we could make use of the local beaches as well. Some of the beach areas are a little rocky, and you do see small pieces of glass here and there. If we were to come again, we would want to bring some kind of water shoes to make the rockier areas more comfortable. The best beach for swimming (in our opinion) was right across from Dhamana. The

This magic bungalow is located in Mahibadhoo Island. Capital of South Ari Atoll. A real gem close to the equator. The hotel was found by me by chance. I was looking for a hotel on Omadhoo island for learning to dive. According to reviews in Omadhoo the best diving in the Maldives. But on New Year's holidays, all hotels on Omadhoo have been booked. And then 'New on Booking'! We've just opened! o. Mahibadhoo hotel Dhamana Beach!. I. Mahibadhoo is located 2 km from the I. Omadhoo. On the same coral ridge. I thought it was luck and immediately wrote to Enzo the manager of hotel. The hotel is located on the very shore and the exit leads directly to the white sandy beach. Part of which is covered, creating a shadow. There is a paradise garden for rest and relaxation. A place for those who want to see the real Bounty Paradise. Enzo helped me find and book a diving school for my Open Water Diver certification. It turns out that there is also a certified diving school on the island. Enzo took over all the organizational aspects of my training. I just have to wait for the moment when I arrive at this fabulous place. In reality, everything turned out to be 1000% cooler. Indescribable beauty. The block with the hotel rooms is located in the shade of trees, so the room is not hot. If you open windows and doors, you can do without air conditioning. Fresh ocean wind will blow through your apartments. A small cozy patio leads to a garden on the beach. Well, after 5m the beach itself with azure waves and gentle ocean breeze. The hotel is the only one on this beach. So no one will bother you. The perfect place to relax and recharge. And also for romantic weekends. Enzo booked me a seat at the SpeedBoat. So I got from Male with comfort and without problems. 1 hour on the waves and I'm on Mahibadhoo. The guys from the hotel met me like at the pier. Met like family. A few words about Maldivian hospitality: the Maldives has very positive and hospitable people. For the whole month of my holiday in the Maldives, not a single dissatisfied look at me. Everyone you meet wishes good morning, afternoon, evening. Walking down the street you can be treated to fresh Coconut Juice. Invite guests. Serve coffee. It seems that these people are on a different energy level. Coming from the Russian hell, it seems surreal. Upon arrival at the hotel, according to tradition, freshly squeezed mango juice with ice was waiting for me on the doorstep. Wow room! The coolest. Closest to the ocean. 2 exits to 2 terraces. The room is just huge. Penthouse with ocean view. Very beautiful. Stylish. Shower room and toilet. Also very spacious. Air conditioning, ceiling fan. Presidential apartments. From the terrace exit to the Lounge Zone. Also very spacious with 6 tables. But the most thrill is to dine on the beach under palm trees. According to your preference, you can set the table right in the garden. The person of the hotel are former employees of the resort

I stayed here for two weeks at the end of November to early December. The pics on the website don't lie, it's even better in reality. The house is right at the beach and you have a perfect view of it from the rooms/balcony in the first floor. And from the rooms on the ground floor you walk 5 meters to the beach And also the beach was empty nearly the whole day (and night). The staff was very friendly and always around, if i needed something, but always let me have my privacy. I could choose from various activities like reef snorkeling, snorkeling with manta rays, picnic on a deserted island etc.. Some of the staff went with me and guided me with patience during these excursions. The meals were delicious and they even provided meals, which suited my glutenfree diet. (although glutenfree bread was not available) By and large a wonderful stay.