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Gangehi Island Resort

4.5 star property
Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre

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Relax under a shaded umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sound of the ocean.
Relax on the ocean-view deck with a comfortable seating area and safety barrier.
Overwater bungalow perched above turquoise waters, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a clear ocean view.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside tables, and a mounted TV.
Relax in a clean and functional space with a seating area and large windows.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Gangehi Island, North Ari Atoll, Gangehi Island
  • Mathiveri Ferry Terminal
  • Mathiveri Harbor
  • Nika Island Resort & Spa

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Deluxe Villa, Overwater

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds

Villa, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds

Villa, Overwater

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2015
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 76 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 64 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Room, 1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gangehi Island

A luxury stay in Gangehi Island awaits you at Gangehi Island Resort. You'll find Mathiveri Ferry Terminal and Sunset Beach nearby. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The buffet restaurant, Veli Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kandu Bar is the resort's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights near this 4.5-property class Gangehi Island resort include Mathiveri Harbor and Mathiveri Finolhu.
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What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Veli Restaurant
  • Coffee Village
  • Happy Land Restaurant
  • Farivalhu Restaurant
  • Asrafee Garden

About this property

Gangehi Island Resort

Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre
Gangehi Island Resort offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Gangehi Island Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Gangehi Island resort.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1989
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gangehi Island Resort offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This Gangehi Island resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kandu Bar
  • Thari Lounge Bar
  • Thari Restaurant
  • Veli Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 9 AM and 3:30 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at checkout.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gangehi Island Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 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.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 50

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Gangehi Island Resort
Gangehi Island Hotel North Ari Atoll
Gangehi Hotel Ari Atoll
Gangehi Island Resort Resort
Gangehi Island Resort Gangehi Island
Gangehi Island Resort Resort Gangehi Island

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gangehi Island Resort?

Gangehi Island Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Gangehi Island Resort?

The closest beach to Gangehi Island Resort is Ukulhas Beach (12.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Gangehi Island Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Gangehi Island Resort. You'll enjoy services like sports massages.

What luxury perks are available at Gangehi Island Resort?

Gangehi Island Resort features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Is Gangehi Island Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Gangehi Island Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gangehi Island Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gangehi Island Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Gangehi Island Resort's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gangehi Island Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gangehi Island Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Gangehi Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 305 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Krzysztof Wieslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice private resort with limited guests.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small island with shaded walkways. Accommodating staff. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was wonderful, the staff were great, food was good and healthy (aside from the desert bar, haha). My only request to improve the stay is to limit the areas that people can smoke, it was very hard to find somewhere that was free of cigarette smoke.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balázs

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bob

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

A Lovely Holiday

We were at Gangehi Resort for 6 nights in March 2023. Our trip was moved from January after I broke my knee bone in December. I was worried the water would be too rough for me to swim in, but it was mostly calm and clear. There was swimming off the beach in back of our room and we swam there every morning. We saw reef sharks as well as several varieties of fish there, but not as many fish as were at the larger beach area near the dining room. In general the coral is hurting, but there were some beautiful and healthy soft corals to see. In the area behind our cabin they appear to be working with some success on building a new reef. The entire resort can be walked around in only a few minutes. There are people working to maintain the grounds all the time. The cabins are cleaned 2 times a day. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and hard working. The two who did the most to make our trip a pleasure were Nafla at the front desk and Rasheed, our waiter. Staff members seemed to come from countries in the area, and those who interacted with guests spoke excellent English. Guests seemed to come primarily from Europe, especially Italy. We appreciated that there were no noisy activities that disturbed the general peace of the island. It was a lovely place to relax! The only thing I would change about Gangehi would be the use of so many plastic bottles. They charge for every bottle of water, even at dinner. Readily available water not in plastic bottles would be good.
Our room.
The view from our porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful. The staff was very professional and nice. The environment is very relaxing. The only downside is that the bed was uncomfortable and it is two smaller mattresses that make up the king size bed. Other than that we had a lovely time.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnold Augustus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place, friendly, peaceful and secluded. Everything you needed for a peaceful break. Can't really think of anything negative to say about the resort. To us it was heaven, enough said 🌞😎🙃
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev, The Woodlands

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best honeymoon ever. We stayed in the over the water villa and we had the full board meal plan so only paid for drinks. The room was immaculate and comfortable. The wall AC worked well and kept the room cool as long as the curtains were pulled shut. The stairs to the water were the best thing about it all. The staff were amazing and we got to know a few of them through the week. The food was top notch except for breakfast(and I'm a really picky eater FYI). Things didn't stay warm on the buffet for breakfast. And that's pretty much my only complaint of the whole trip. You can always have something fresh made by the omlet/pasta bar chef. All water is bottled and has to be purchased unless you have all inclusive. The reef around the island is BOOMING with hundreds of different fish. Beautiful snorkeling. In the morning reef sharks hang out close to the beach by the bar. We did the manta ray excursion with the dive center staff. It is a MUST DO. And you don't have to be an olympian to do it. I'm of average activity level daily and did fine with the ocean currents during the snorkel with the mantas. We also did the sunset cruise. It was fun, but you don't really see the full sunset because of the wall of moisture. We did a couples massage. It was more than fairly priced and she was really great, I almost fell asleep a couple times. The sea plane transfers are arranged by the resort and is a nice little adventure. You get a sky view of the atolls.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a scam. The staff lies and steals your money.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything since we arrived at the resort by speedboat to our departure was amazing and surpassed our expectations based on other reviews and photos. The island is simply stunning and the perfect place to relax and unwind. Every single member of staff that we had any dealing with could not have been more helpful and professional in their service. We would certainly recommend this resort and will hopefully be returning there at some point in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place, pain to get to

Overall, the place is very lovely. The water is beautiful. There is a lot of effort into the gardening and the design of the Island. Room was very nice but could use a little bit of maintenance. The over the water lagoon room has a great view of the ocean and sunset, but be careful going down the stairs as they can be slippery. Water outside is shallow enough to swim in. Overall probably a 3.5 to 4 star hotel. The restaurants all have a nice view of the ocean. I suggest you get the all inclusive package (or at least one meal beyond breakfast) as the buffet meals are super expensive (50 for lunch, 60 for dinner). The Thari restaurant was excellent, but the portions were small in most cases. Really good deserts. Staff were nice. We were greated well and the restaurant staff and gardeners were generally friendly during our visit. They do clean the rooms and treat for pests outside, but you might still see some ants and roaches in your room. The only problem was when our departure to Male by seaplane got messed up. Not sure if this is the resort's fault or the airway's. For a flight leaving Male at 9pm, they booked the seaplane at 430pm. Since hotel check out is between 10:00 and 12:00pm (varies), I cannot understand why they did not book an earlier flight. Who wants to stay 5 hours after check out? Had I known this, I would have booked our trip differently. Overall, it is worth staying but arriving and leaving can be difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente. Es el paraíso, súper recomendado. Cara la comida y bebidas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lily, Tokyo, JP

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
island is beautiful, but staff were extremely unprofessional and unhelpful. Room was kind brokenly, ex.doorlocks and window locks half broken...hard to to lock them. Pretty old property with horrible service. Will not visit again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice. The resort was great. Please consider putting umbrellas on private decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Owen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1)We were walking in the rain from boat to hotel. I complained, and stuff replyed me after 12 hr saying that wind will blow the away. 2) my bed collapsed when I was sitting on the end side trying to put on my socks. Funny thing was that the stuff was there cleaning the room 3) yoga class was terrible. I didn’t even know the instructors name because he never introduce himself nor done any safety briefing. I complain and the answer was: it is a complimentary class, it’s free 4) A picture frame fell from the reception counter and the broken glass was everywhere. The manager said sorry and that it because he said I wasn’t hurt 5) the deck was really old and the wooden steps are falling apart in the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gitak, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved! Nicely organized ! Neat hotel! Great staff!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018