Canareef Resort Maldives Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

On private beach
Bar
All inclusive
Pool
Spa
Gym

NT$4,540 total

includes taxes & fees

May 5 - May 6

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Sunrise Villa

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

6.97 Ping (23 square meters)
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 cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Beach view
9.08 Ping (30 square meters)
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Sunset Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Beach view
6.97 Ping (23 square meters)
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hulhudhoo, Addu City, Herathera, 19060

What's nearby

Mathikilhi Eco Garden - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Koagannu Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Meedhoo Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 4.4 km

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, sun loungers, and a free beach shuttle, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body scrub, a hot stone massage, and a detox wrap at Dhunfini Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like sailing, windsurfing, and fishing. 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
A free area shuttle, bike rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
Express check-out, supervised childcare (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
A billiards/pool table, motorized watercraft on site, and barbecue grills

Room features

All 271 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.

Extra amenities include:

Free infant beds and free extra beds
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, 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 onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

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

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Pool
Hot Tub
All inclusive
Spa

NT$28,605 total

includes taxes & fees

May 1 - May 2

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available
Roundtrip 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 motorized watercraft
Playground
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
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 crib
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 center
Conference center

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 elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site

Banquet hall
Built in 2008
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Free crib
Free rollaway/extra bed
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
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

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

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 150
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 2 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 180
New Year's Eve (December 31) 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 3 years of age.

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

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 420 per person (roundtrip)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 340 (roundtrip), (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 elevators

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

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–7:00 PM.

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

As of 2025/4/5, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canareef Resort Maldives on 2025/5/5 start from NT$2,938, excluding 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?

Check-out 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

7.8

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Claudio

2025/3/15

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MARTYNA

2025/3/3

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tallah

2024/2/26

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulla von

2023/3/2

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Giulia

2023/1/8

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 traveler

2021/8/13

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 traveler

2020/3/4

Personal sehr hilsbereit und freundlich! Perfekter Meerzugang von den Bungalows!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2020/1/16

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 traveler

2020/1/9

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

greg

2020/1/6

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 traveler

2019/12/30

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2019/4/14

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 traveler

2019/2/26

l'endroit était très dépaysans. le personnel était très sympathique

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2019/1/4

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2018/12/30

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

kader, paris

2018/2/9

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 traveler

2018/1/17

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

2018/1/9

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

2018/1/4

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

2017/9/15

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

2017/8/4

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

2017/5/3

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

2017/4/19

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

2017/4/17

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

2017/4/5

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

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8/10 Good

Claudio

Claudio

8/10 Good

MARTYNA

MARTYNA

2/10 Terrible

Tallah

Tallah

10/10 Excellent