The Residence Maldives Falhumaafushi
PADI 5* Diving – Dining Delights
Located on the island of Falhumaafushi in the Gaafu Alifu atoll, The Residence Maldives is surrounded by coral reefs and excellent dive sites. The Beach and Water Villas have living rooms and terraces overlooking either the beach or ocean. Water sport activities include windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding and there is a 5* PADI dive centre and motorised sports. To explore the island and resort there are bicycles and other activities include yoga, golf putting and a fitness centre. The spa has over water treatment rooms and a range of treatments including massage and holistic. There are two restaurants and two bars that offer dishes and drinks from around the globe and you can enjoy a private dining experience or a sunset grill.
In Our Opinion
‘Dinner at The Falhumaa at the end of the jetty is an elegant affair guests will love. The relaxed and intimate location makes it a perfect spot for after dinner drinks whilst you enjoy the view to the horizon.’
Overlooking the ocean this is the resort’s main dining venue. International, Asian and Indian Ocean dishes and a children’s menu is available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Situated over the ocean above the reef, The Falhumaa serves western cuisine with the emphasis on seafood and grilled meats. Open for dinner.
Island style and spirit. Overlooking the beach and pool here is the place for drinks during the day and evening. Light lunches and tapas. Bar open 10.00 til late.
Choose a candlelit dinner on your private terrace or on a private castaway island. Your dining experience will be crafted by a personal chef and is only limited by your imagination!
Located above the lobby overlooking the ocean, enjoy a game of chess or billiards accompanied by cocktails or your favourite drink.
Three times a week, weather permitting, guests can dine under the stars beachside. BBQ of seafood and meat.
Leisure
- Beachfront Infinity Pool
- Fitness Centre
- Sauna & steam room
- Yoga classes
- Kids’ Club for age 3 – 12 years
- Golf putting
- Bicycles
- Outdoor movie night
- Chef’s carving classes
- Marine talk
Spa by Clarins
- Six pavilions overlook the lagoon
- Open yoga deck
- Holistic treatments
- Massage
- In-villa treatments available
Water sports (Complimentary)
- Snorkelling equipment for stay
- Kayaks
- Stand up paddle
- Windsurfing
Water sports (at an additional cost)
- Padi 5* Dive centre
- Water skiing
- Kneeboarding
- Tubing
- Jet skis
Excursions (at an additional cost)
- Deep sea fishing
- Island visits
- Dolphin & sunset cruises
Services
- Wi-Fi
- Concierge
- Buggy service
- DVD & CD library
- Boutique & gift shop
- Hairdressing salon
- Island clinic
The Residence Maldives offer two All-Inclusive packages:
Premium All-Inclusive
Dining & Drinks
- Buffet breakfast at The Dining Room
- Lunch – set menu at The Dining Room or at The Beach Bar or Café Del So or LiBai (credit for a la carte choices)
- Dinner – Set or buffet dinner at The Dining Room. Credit towards A la Carte choices or set dinner at LiBai
- Complimentary minibar (refilled once daily) non alcoholic
- Soft drinks and in-house bottle water daily
- Unlimited draught beer, selected wines by the glass, selected spirits and cocktails for 11.00 – 23.00 at The Beach Club or at restaurants
- Unlimited draught beer, selected wines by the glass, selected spirits and cocktails from 17.00 – 22.00 at Long Bar
- One Afternoon tea at fine dining venue Falhumaa
Activities
- One local island excursion (once per stay)
- One picnic lunch on Castaway Island (once per stay)
- Guided snorkelling in the house reef (available 3 times a week subject to weather conditions)
- Complimentary Diving Introduction – diving class in the lagoon to feel what it is like to breathe under water (subject to weather & reservation required)
- Gym access
- Non-motorised sports (except Catamaran which requires a license)
Standard All-Inclusive
Dining & Drinks
- Buffet breakfast at The Dining Room
- Lunch – set lunch menu at The Dining Room or at The Beach Bar or Café Del So or LiBai (credit for a la carte choice)
- Dinner – Set or buffet dinner at The Dining Room. Supplement towards A la Carte or Set dinner at Li Bai.
- Complimentary minibar (refilled once daily) non alcoholic
- Soft drinks and in-house bottle water daily
- Unlimited draught beer, selected wines by the glass, selected spirits and cocktails for 11.00 – 23.00 at The Beach Club or at restaurants
- Restaurant reservation is required prior to arrival or on arrival for The Falhumaa (dinner set menu), Sunset Grill (BBQ – supplement applies) The Dining Room or The Beach Bar (lunch – set menu) and The Beach Bar & The Library Bar (for cocktails)
Activities
- Guided snorkelling in the house reef (available 3 times a week subject to weather conditions)
- Complimentary Diving Introduction – diving class in the lagoon to feel what it is like to breathe under water (subject to weather & reservation required)
- Gym access
- Non-motorised sports (except Catamaran which requires a license)
Premium and Standard All-Inclusive Conditions
- Meals apply from time of check-in to check-out, half-day all-inclusive for early arrivals or late departures
- All bills must be signed for by the customer on consumption
- Subject to change at the hotel’s discretion
- Restaurant reservation is required prior to arrival or on arrival for The Falhumaa (dinner set menu), Sunset Grill (BBQ – supplement applies) The Dining Room or The Beach Bar (lunch – set menu) and The Beach Bar & The Library Bar (for cocktails)
The Residence, Maldives welcomes couples celebrating their honeymoon or anniversary, staying in a One Bedroom Villa, with the following benefits.
- A bottle of wine on arrival
- 10% discount off a la carte at The Spa by Clarins
- A romantic in-villa bath set up (once during stay)
- In-villa breakfast once during stay
Conditions
- If honeymoon must be within 6 months of wedding date with proof of marriage required on arrival
- Anniversary must take place during the stay with proof of wedding date
- Honeymoon/anniversary be confirmed at time of booking
- Subject to change and availability
The Residence Maldives offers a range of Wedding Ceremony packages, full details of which are available on request.
Sunset Celebration
- Traditional drummers (Bodu Beru) to accompany couple to venue
- Bridal bouquet
- Wedding cake and champagne
- Planting of coconut palm
- Wedding Blessing ceremony
- Wedding certificate presentation
- Turndown gift provided on night of ceremony
- Phot CD of 24 photos will be provided at end of stay
- Bridal make-up and hair
Also available Underwater Matrimony and Bliss on Castaway Island enquire further for details.
Conditions
- Bookings must be at least 21 days prior to ceremony
- Commissionable to bona fide agency
- Wedding co-ordinator will facilitate the event
- Ceremony is not legally binding
- Resort reserves right to postpone of chance venue due to weather or force major
- Guests who purchase the Underwater Wedding ceremony must be licensed divers
- Prices subject to local taxes or changes stipulated by the government
- Cancellation fees apply
Room Options
Location
The Residence Maldives, located in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, is just over an hour transfer from Malé International Airport via a 55 minute domestic flight to Kooddoo and a 10 minute speedboat transfer from there to the island.
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