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Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives

Property class: 5 and above

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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.
An overwater resort with thatched-roof bungalows connected by walkways over clear blue water.
A beach resort with overwater bungalows, clear turquoise waters, and a wooden pier.
A room with a sofa, a table, a chair, a decorative wall piece, and a view of the beach and ocean.
Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden structures, and clear blue water.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Bodufinolhu Island, Bodufinolhu Island, South Ari Atoll, 20209

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a television.

Suite, Private Pool (Sunset Villa)

  • Ocean view
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a television.

Suite, Private Pool (Sunset Villa | 2+1)

  • Ocean view
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two wooden lounge chairs with cushions and a small table with a hat on one of them, positioned on a sandy beach with a clear view of the ocean.

Villa (Sunrise Beach)

  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two wooden lounge chairs with cushions and a small table with a hat on one of them, positioned on a sandy beach with a clear view of the ocean.

Villa (Sunrise Beach | 2+1)

  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden structures, and clear blue water.

Villa (Sunrise Water)

  • Ocean view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A wooden deck with a thatched roof, a lounge chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Villa (Sunset Water)

  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A beachside lounge with a view of the ocean, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof structure.

Villa (Sunset Beach)

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A beachside lounge with a view of the ocean, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof structure.

Villa (Sunset Beach | 2+1)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bodufinolhu Island

A luxury stay in Bodufinolhu Island awaits you at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives. You'll find Thun'di nearby. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include massages along with access to the sauna. Magical serves Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel's own beach bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour gym. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the vicinity of this 5-property class Bodufinolhu Island hotel include Dhidhoofinolhu Marina and Sandbank Dhigurah.

Restaurants

  • Raha
  • Eats And Beats
  • Tropicana
  • Maaniya Restaurent
  • Tea Food Rest

About this property

Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives

Some rates at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with free beach club on site, umbrellas, and sunloungers. At Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Bodufinolhu Island hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 100 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2023
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua
  • Breeze
  • Magical
  • Sea Salt

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100 buildings
  • Built in 2023
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via floatplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Seaplane transfers are carried out by Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) who provide the resort with confirmed flight schedules the evening prior to arrival/departure. Seaplanes are operational only in daylight hours. Shared seaplane transfers may be combined with guests from nearby resorts and may have possible stops en-route (one or multiple stops) before arriving at the resort. Seats for seaplane transfer for any reservation received later than 72 hours prior to the guest arrival are subject to availability. Reservation will only confirm the booking after getting the confirmation from TMA. Seaplane fares are subject to change in the event that new taxes are introduced or if a fuel surcharge is levied.
Seaplane departure timings are scheduled by TMA and are subject to change. For arrival: Seaplane transfers can be arranged for international flights arriving in Maldives between 6 AM and 3:30 PM. For departure: Seaplane transfers can be arranged for international flights departing Maldives from 9 AM onwards. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or a nearby island at their own cost. Seaplane transfer will be arranged for the next day and any payment made for the previous night will be charged as guarantee for early check-in. Additional (extra) seaplane transfer arrangements can be arranged on request and are subject to an extra charge of 60% of the return airfare per person including children. Private seaplane transfer can be arranged on request; rates and availability are subject to change.
Guests may use the TMA VIP Lounge in the seaplane terminal with access to light refreshments, tea, coffee, and soft drinks on arrival day. The waiting time at the TMA VIP Lounge is approximately 2-3 hours from the time of check-in for the seaplane transfer, depending on the international flight schedule. There may be further delays or cancellation due to inclement weather conditions or seaplane maintenance requirements. The resort will not be responsible for the additional charges in the event of delays or cancellations due to force majeure, weather conditions or maintenance requirements. The resort will not be responsible for guests who miss their international flights or connections.
Luggage allowance is 20 kilogrammes per person and 5 kilogrammes hand luggage (one bag). Any amount over this will be charged an additional USD 5 per kilogramme and may be subject to delivery delay. Baggage items that weigh more than 32 kilogrammes will not be permitted on board unless repacked in lighter luggage. Price and weight restrictions are subject to change at the discretion of the service provider.
Guests must arrange seaplane transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property. To arrange transfers, guest inform the resort at least 7 days in advance and provide the complete name of the guest(s) travelling along with flight details and the age of the children, if any, and the arrival and departure details.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 552 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 300 (return), (from 1 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Barcelo Whale Lagoon Maldives
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Hotel
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Bodufinolhu Island
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Hotel Bodufinolhu Island

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives?

Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives?

The closest beach to Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives is Vakarufalhi Island Beach (18.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives have a pool?

Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives?

Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What makes Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and wine-tasting room, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives.

Is Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, a private beach and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives is a hit with families.

Does Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent all around, will come back again 😉
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Our place for a complete vacation. We thank the entire team for the exceptional service and amenities provided We will miss you!!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maldives experience at the best, However, food options in dining is limited compared to similar resorts.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Barcelo Whale Laggon is just a paradise on earth! we tried both the water villa sunset and the beach villa suite sunset, and it was 2 marvellous experience. Food proposed in the all inclusive is just a wonder of taste! All the team of the hotel and the dive center is just perfect, always looking for small details, and helping during the stay. The resort is good size, not too big, not too small, a perfect stay, thank you for all the Barcelo team for that great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel de lujo. servicio excelente. Lugar precioso

Hotel nuevo. Vistas increíbles servicio muy amable de todo el personal. Actividades acuáticas caras. Y encontramos chinches en el colchón los cuales me picaron. El personal fue muy receptivo y lo soluciono de inmediato
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Posto meraviglioso, ogni cosa è stata perfetta. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Ristorante ottimo . Camera bellissima, spaziosa con bagno all’aperto splendido. Un sogno!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impossibile trovare un difetto!! Location mozzafiato, Sunset beach Villa top, bagno meraviglioso, ristorante curato, pulitissimo buffet sempre in ordine e cucina ottima, tra le migliori trovate in villaggi! Personale sempre sorridente e gentile dal primo all’ultimo, non menziono nessuno per non dimenticare qualcuno!! Ottima organizzazione con idrovolanti e collegamenti con aeroporto, zero stress!! Consiglio di controllare minuziosamente le maschere del diving prima di prenderle in dotazione, ma nulla che ci abbia rovinato una delle nostre vacanze migliori! Non si sbaglia se si sceglie questa struttura per rilassarsi e fare pace con il mondo!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel sur une île privée, très bon accueil, services au top. Nourriture variée et de qualité. Cependant options de restauration en extra très chères tout comme les boissons. Villa pilotis au top, chambre confortable. Globalement un bon séjour, juste dommage qu'au départ l'hydravion fut en retard. On a donc attendu pour rien dans le hall de l'accueil au lieu de profiter du lieu. Un déjeuner pour patienter aurait été un geste commercial appréciable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024