Canareef Resort Maldives

4.0 star property
Family-friendly resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar
Restaurant
3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar
Nursery
Poolside bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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Hulhudhoo, Addu City, Herathera, 19060
  • Place, Hulhudhoo Harbor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Huludu Lagoon Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Gan Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gan Island (GAN-Gan Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Sunrise Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sunset Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Beach Villa with Whirlpool

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Herathera

A family-friendly stay in Herathera awaits you at Canareef Resort Maldives. You'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Meedhoo Ferry Terminal and 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Koagannu Park. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 3 outdoor swimming pools, 2 poolside bars and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Dhunfini Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with access to the hot tub. With 3 lounge bars and a beach bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and gym. Business amenities include a conference centre and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a children's swimming pool. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Herathera resort, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Mathikilhi Eco Garden.

What's nearby

  • Hulhudhoo Harbor - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Meedhoo Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Koagannu Park - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Huludu Lagoon Beach - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gan Beach - 52 min drive - 35.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset View - ‬6 min drive
  • Kilhi
  • ‪Bro’s Café - ‬5 min drive
  • Dhoni Bar
  • Beach Bar Bar Kuda

About this property

Canareef Resort Maldives

Family-friendly resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Some rates at Canareef Resort 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 feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. At Canareef Resort Maldives, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There's a restaurant on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool and outdoor tennis courts.

This 4-star Herathera resort is smoke free.

  • 271 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2008
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Canareef Resort Maldives offers 271 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This Herathera resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Dhunfini Spa has 10 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:30 AM at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle up to 4.5 km
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Beach toys
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
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 75 minutes via a flight to Gan International Airport (GAN) and then 10 minutes by speedboat to the resort. Guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 14 days before their expected arrival to guarantee transfers. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee upon arrival at the hotel. Luggage over 20 kg/person (below 2 years old/no seat or baggage allowance) may incur a fee, payable to the flight company during flight check-in.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Canareef Resort Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 150
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 180
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 90 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 420 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 340 (return), (from 2 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, debit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Canareef Resort Maldives Herathera
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Canareef Maldives Herathera
Canareef Resort Maldives Resort
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Canareef Resort Maldives?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Canareef Resort Maldives?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canareef Resort Maldives on 1 Nov 2025 start from AU$233.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Canareef Resort Maldives?

The closest beach to Canareef Resort Maldives is Gan Beach (11.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Canareef Resort Maldives?

Yep, Dhunfini Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Canareef Resort Maldives have a pool?

Canareef Resort Maldives has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Canareef Resort Maldives?

Canareef Resort Maldives features a private beach, 2 poolside bars and 3 outdoor pools.

What makes Canareef Resort Maldives a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Canareef Resort Maldives.

Is Canareef Resort Maldives family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Canareef Resort Maldives is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Canareef Resort Maldives?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Canareef Resort Maldives?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 3 lounge bars, and grab a meal at Canareef Resort Maldives's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Canareef Resort Maldives?

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

Are pets allowed at Canareef Resort Maldives?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.