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Canareef Resort Maldives

4.0 star property
Recharge with some sun-kissed bliss by taking advantage of your own private beach paradise with stunning ocean views.

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3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar
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3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$459
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

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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

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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

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Sunset Beach Villa

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

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About the area

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Hulhudhoo, Addu City, Herathera, 19060

What's nearby

  • Mathikilhi Eco Garden - 6 min drive
  • Koagannu Park - 7 min drive
  • Meedhoo Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kilhi
  • Dhoni Bar
  • ‪Sunset View - ‬6 min drive
  • Meeraa Bar
  • Kilhi Restaurant

About this property

Canareef Resort Maldives

Upscale family-friendly resort on a private island
You can look forward to 2 poolside bars, a beach bar and a terrace at Canareef Resort Maldives. With a private beach, sunloungers and a free beach shuttle, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage and aromatherapy at Dhunfini Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as beach yoga, beach volleyball and waterskiing. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A free local area shuttle, bike hire and an outdoor tennis court
  • Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach towels, beach umbrellas and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 271 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Canareef Resort Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian

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
  • Area shuttle
  • 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

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

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
Express check-in available
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; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival 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 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

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 420 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 340 (return), (from 2 to 11 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Canareef Resort Maldives Herathera
Canareef Resort Maldives
Canareef Maldives Herathera
Canareef Maldives
Canareef Maldives Herathera
Canareef Resort Maldives Resort
Canareef Resort Maldives Herathera
Canareef Resort Maldives Resort Herathera

Frequently asked questions

Does Canareef Resort Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canareef Resort Maldives on 28 Feb 2025 start from NZ$416.73, 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.

Is Canareef Resort Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canareef Resort Maldives?

This resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Canareef Resort Maldives?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Canareef Resort Maldives?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Canareef Resort Maldives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-5:30 AM at scheduled times. A fee of USD 420 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Canareef Resort Maldives?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Canareef Resort Maldives located?

Nestled on the beach, this Herathera resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Meedhoo Ferry Terminal, Koagannu Park and Mathikilhi Eco Garden.

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Canareef Resort Maldives Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 44 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tallah

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulla von

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Giulia

Scrivo questa recensione per smentire i commenti negativi precedenti, cercando di essere il piu obiettiva possibile. Sono stata al Canareef dall’1/01 all’ 8/01 col mio compagno, per me era la terza volta alle Maldive (ero già stata ad Alimathà in un villaggio Bravo Club). La struttura è molto grande, dotata di 4 ristoranti e due bar. L’isola è stretta ma lunga, ci si muove in bicicletta oppure con il “baggy” (un pulmino elettrico che ti porta ovunque a qualsiasi ora e ti viene a prendere ovunque ti trovi). In fondo all’isola la spiaggia è bellissima e anche come punto mare ne vale la pena, i colori sono tipici delle Maldive anche se purtroppo a livello di fondale non è cosi ricco di fauna. Il lato “sunset” dell’isola (cioè dove tramonta il sole) è tutto sabbioso, mentre il lato opposto chiamato “sunrise” (dove il sole sorge) è impraticabile in quanto fatto solo di scogli e sassi. Il cibo è vario ed è ottimo, con diverse proposte di carne e pesce ma anche vegetariane. Il personale sempre gentile e super disponibile, per intenderci una sera a cena era finito il gelato e uno dei cuochi me l’ha fatto portare direttamente dalla cucina. I bungalow sono spaziosi, l’unica cosa che cambierei sono i materassi, noi li abbiamo trovati molto duri, e il condizionatore che non sempre funzionava bene. L’esperienza nel complesso è stata molto positiva, ci siamo rilassati e abbiamo fatto anche delle escursioni di snorkeling, siamo stati molto bene, ci hanno trattato sempre con i guanti.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
I was unable to go to the property since since I tried to contact the property before my stay about a week in advance and did not receive any response until about 10hours before I was supposed to fly out. The response I received was an automated one that stated the hotel was closed . I only received this response after several attempts to contact the hotel. I have since then continued to try and contact the hotel with still no response. Expedia was also not helpful saying they could only offer me a refund if I got a hold of the hotel, even after I explained I haven’t been able t get a hold of the hotel for a week - week and a half and that the only response I did get was an automated one that stated they were close and that was the first time I was informed of that even though my flight was supposed to take off in less than 10 hours. Overall I am sure the property is nice ans it is good to know they value their employees and their customers safety but the lack of communication and ability to work with customers to reschedule or refund and notify them of the closure is absolutely horrible.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Personal sehr hilsbereit und freundlich! Perfekter Meerzugang von den Bungalows!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Rooms were very clean and facilities very nice in good condition. Customer service missing sometimes in the bars, pools or restaurants. For example, we asked them to restock pool towels 5 times in one day and it still never happened. Overall highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

greg

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Junk
Skip this place, they will suck every dime out of you. FRAUD, EXTORTION
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

super quite, need room refurbishment, very small house beach despite the island is huge, due to presence of rock and seagrass
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

l'endroit était très dépaysans. le personnel était très sympathique
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

kader, paris

Hôtel accueillant avec une plage sublime
Hôtel très chaleureux avec un personnel très sympa et une plage magnifique
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Most spectacular service, perfect relaxing couples getaway. This is not a resort for people looking to have evening entertainment but if you're seeking relaxation & to enjoy each others company then this is certainly the place to find it. We were overwhelmed by the service & hospitality of every staff member...nothing is too much trouble & they go the extra mile every time...our best holiday experience 😊
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Olle, Sweden

Fin jacuzzivilla 10 meter från stranden.
Fantastisk personal: Hassan i baren , Asrr golfbilsförare, Haizemath i repan som hjälpte mig med att hämta ner stora jobbfiler till min laptop, Yaniz vår uppmärksamme servitör. Vår superstädare X. Villan ren men lite sliten. Bra varierad mat. Delfinutflykten toppen. Lugnt och skönt. Stranden helt för sig själv merparten av tiden. Havsbotten full med sjögräs på de flesta ställena. Ta med gummiskor för bad. Kanonbadet finns dock på sydspetsen vid Beach Bar. Fria transporter överallt. Inga strandförsäljare är toppen. Höga priser. All Inkl kostar 125 dollar per person och dygn. Dyr och låååång transfer från Male som inte nämns tydligt. Rekommenderas ändå trots det! Vi väljer ställe närmre Male nästa gång pga för lång transfer: Vänta på plan i Male 3h. Flyga litet plan 1,25h. Speedbåt 0,5h. Rätt trötta vid ankomst. Supersnabb incheck och all service trevlig och snabb annars.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

manuela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Resort pessimo, sembra di stare ovunque tranne che alle maldive. Sporco. Mare? Non c’è mare. È solo una grossa palude dal cattivo odore e sporca. In camera (dopo aver cambiato 3 camere diverse per formiche camminanti sul letto e sotto le coperte) pulizia zero. Dopo aver spruzzato un po di spray antiformiche la camera è stata invasa da oktre 300/400 formiche. Un vero disastro. Personale che chiama in camera 10/15 volte al giorno anche in orari non consoni (8 del martino e 15 del pomeriggio). Che delusione
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Riette

Nice place!
Nice place! Nice bungalows! Unfortunately we had a lot of rain... then there is really nothing you can do except the spa..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire and John, England

Excellent hotel with very kind and helpful staff
We were particularly impressed with the staff from the moment we landed at Gan airport. It was clear that they wanted to make our visit special and they succeeded! We were celebrating our 30 wedding anniversary while staying there and they arranged for us to dine outside under the stars and decorated our dinner table with extra fresh flowers. They also, very unexpectedly produced a specially made wedding anniversary cake at the end of dinner and when we returned to our room they had decorated it too with flowers and a palm leaf written wedding anniversary message on the bed! It was so thoughtful and very touching and it was clear that they delighted in seeing their guests happy and having a good experience. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The beaches was beautiful clean and the buggy drivers always helpful and willing to drive you wherever you wanted to go on the island. The food was excellent and there was plenty of choice of meals. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

barbara, italia

relax assoluto!!!
bellissimo arrivare in barca verso il canareef maestoso, personale che ti da il benvenuto più caloroso che si possa desiderare,isolotto in paradiso cibo eccellente resort pulito reef sulla bellissima spiaggia noleggio biciclette molto bello fare il giro per l'isola verdissima con contrasto dei colori di questo splendido mare!!! personale gentilissimo disponibili cordiali educatissimi. vacanza strepitosa !!!!! grazie hotel canareef!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mila

Alles toll! Angenehmes Personal, super Essen, sauber, wunderschön! Traumhafte Meer, freundliche Leute.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mila, Prag

Great place in Paradise
All was great, from the beginning to the end! Lovely and helpful staff , great food, beautiful, very clean bungalows just in the front of the amazing beaches. The island is perfect size, you can walk, ride a bicycle , or just call the buggy-car! Also you can visit by walk, a lovely small local village with very friendly people. Highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Angel, MERINDOL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sympa mais peu commerçant
Endroit sympa, paisible, calme, agréable. Peu de Français, langue que l'anglais. Personnel de chambre très bien villa avec jacuzzi très spacieuse et agréable, cependant manque séparation à l'extérieur entre chaque villa. Accès à la plage direct très bien, mais l'eau pas agréable beaucoup d'algues. Il faut aller à l'extrémité de l'ile pour avoir une belle plage avec l'eau transparente, c'est dommage. Nourriture pas assez variée, tout est à base de curie, pas de poisson frais, beaucoup de nourriture panée. Très peu de fruit et la glace très peu de choix, vanille, chocolat ou fraise. Il est conseillé de prendre un forfait inclusive car en pension complète, on vous fait payer la boisson à table y compris l'eau...Ce qui est dommage, très peu d'excursion proposée, aucune visite possible. La seule fois où nous avons voulu partir en bateau pour voir les dauphins, on nous a annulé la sortie car nous étions que 3 personnes...et nous avons pas été prévenu! Aucune animation, et les bars ferment à 23h... En ce qui concerne la boutique, très chère et peu d'article. Il est conseillé de prendre vos souvenirs au retour à l'aéroport. Encore une chose très importante, le voyage ne prend pas en charge le transfert de l'aéroport de Doha à l'aéroport de Gan Island y compris le bateau...Cela n'est pas précisé dans le forfait voyage. Nous en avons eu pour 800 dollar en plus de notre voyage...nous sommes à 480 kms de Doha à Canareef Resort. Du coup trajet beaucoup trop long. Notre retour à duré 43h
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Upea resortti
Upea resortti omalla saarella, todella hyvä palvelu, erinomaista ruokaa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mai più al Canareef
Non sembra neanche di essere alla Maldive. Il Resort è situato su un'isola l0nga (circa 4km e stretta circa 100 m.) da un lato l'atollo, mare torbido quasi impraticabile, spiaggia costituita da pietre sabbia residui di coralli ed alghe. Un lavoro continuo per rendere accogliente ciò che la natura ha destinato ad altro. Dall'altro lato dell'isola la barriera corallina verso l'oceano, e le bandiere rosse che segnalavano la impraticabilità. Ci si può consolare con le piscine, due funzionanti, una chiusa o l'idromassaggio che nella nostra situazione era previsto. Certo andare in piscina o idromassaggio alle Maldive è assurdo. Per intanto il viaggio da Male a Canareef si mangia sostanzialmente un giorno tra aereo, motoscafo oltre ai costi (380 dollari a persona) Il Ristorante era da un lato dell'isola per cui era necessario prendere il pulmino eletrico per colazione, pranzo e cena. Fortunatamente ero già stato alle Maldive in un'altro resort (Halaveli) deve il mare e le cose erano un'altra cosa. Certo chi viene alla maldive per la prima volta al Canareef corre il rischio di non tornarci più