© Dhawa IhuruDhawa Ihuru
North Malé AtollMid-rangeSpeedboat 20′
Tilted toward Value; Villa / pool is weaker and needs to be OK with you.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + With kids
- − With parents (scores low here)
- − People who put villa / pool first
- − People who put dining first
- − People who put quiet & private first
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 1 of 1 on Ihuru Island, Maldives
Common praise
- Easy access from Male (Location: Convenient), with a quick speedboat transfer
- Tranquil atmosphere (Tranquil), comfortable rooms (Comfortable) and excellent value (Excellent)
- House-reef snorkelling widely praised; the all-inclusive package is highly rated
- Positive reviews like 'underrated hidden-gem island' and 'top-tier snorkelling'
- Often mentioned together with Vabbinfaru for island-hopping snorkelling
Common complaints
- No clear recurring negative themes (rated 4.9 / 3,630 reviews)
- One post says 'my impression of the island was pretty average' - reviews are not as uniformly positive as the Tripadvisor score
Important: this resort was rebranded in 2023 from Angsana Ihuru to Dhawa Ihuru, Banyan Tree's casual sub-brand, and its Tripadvisor page (4.9/5, 3,630 reviews) very likely carries over the old brand's review history - read it with that in mind. Praise centres on easy access, value and the house-reef snorkelling. Google 4.7/5 (509) agrees. Xiaohongshu has a moderate number of posts; many still use the old island name 'Ihuru' and may not distinguish pre- and post-rebrand. Overall it leans positive (snorkelling especially praised), but there are a few neutral/negative 'pretty average' reviews, so it is not as uniformly positive as the Tripadvisor score.
Island & location
- Island
- Ihuru island, North Malé Atoll, sister resort to Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru.
- Area
- approx. 3 ha
- Land per villa
- approx. 667 m² · more is less crowded
- Vegetation
- Moderate
- House reef
- Good
- Official site
- Open →
What North Malé Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- North Malé Atoll
- Tier
- Mid-range
- Low-season price
- $583–$806 / night
- High-season price
- $764–$1,042 / night
- How you arrive
- Speedboat
- Time from Malé
- approx. 20 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 45 villas
- Villa size
- 57–68 m²
- Villa types
- Beach
- Beach-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Mostly standalone
- Villa highlights
- Rebranded from Angsana Ihuru to Banyan Tree Group's younger Dhawa brand in 202345 villas, 25 with an outdoor jet poolKids club with age-grouped programming (4-12), open to children year-round
Facilities
- Dining
- 2 restaurants
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaKids club ages 4–12
Cost
- Board included
- All-inclusive
- All-inclusive scope
- Two all-inclusive tiers, 'Dine' and 'Premium', split into two tiers since 2024.
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge · 17% GST · green tax
Good for
- Good for
- Family celebration
Sources
- Villas: resort website · dhawa.com · resortlife.travel · 2026-10-13
- Facilities: resort website · 2026-09-15
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Dhawa Ihuru?
- Speedboat, about 20 minutes. About a 20-minute speedboat from Malé (Velana International Airport) direct to Ihuru island.
- Does Dhawa Ihuru have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Good.
- Is Dhawa Ihuru good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 4–12). Standard rooms have no private pool — only some categories have jet pools, so families wanting a private pool should upgrade or look at the sister resort.
- How much does Dhawa Ihuru cost per night?
- About $583–$806 a night in low season and $764–$1,042 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at Dhawa Ihuru? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: All-inclusive. Two all-inclusive tiers, 'Dine' and 'Premium', split into two tiers since 2024.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Dhawa Ihuru?
- +10% service charge · 17% GST · green tax.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-15