© The Residence Maldives at FalhumaafushiThe Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
Gaafu Alifu AtollLuxuryDomestic flight + transfer 90′
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + Couple
- − Less mobile elders, or anyone who dreads a long, bumpy transfer
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: Falhumaafushi; sub-scores mostly 4.5-4.7
Common praise
- A 6 km bridge to sister island Dhigurah, facilities and restaurants shared across the two (effectively a two-island stay)
- Contemporary private-pool villas, farm-to-table, friendly staff
- A house reef entered from the beach, plenty of Gaafu Alifu dive sites, a dolphin cruise
- 'The Residence D island plus F island, a two-island bridge, all-inclusive' is the main tag
- Six-star, and the value of 'under $1,400 per person / $1,550 with a free all-inclusive upgrade'
Common complaints
- The far south, only a domestic flight plus a speedboat, with limited flight timings
- There are still charges beyond the all-inclusive
- The far south, a long total
- Not many dedicated Chinese trip reports
Tripadvisor 4.6/5 (2,010 reviews) and Google 4.7/5 (642); on Xiaohongshu, 'The Residence D island plus F island, a two-island bridge, all-inclusive' is the main tag. The consistent draws: a 6 km bridge to sister island Dhigurah (restaurants and facilities shared, effectively a two-island stay), contemporary private-pool villas, farm-to-table, a dolphin cruise, and the six-star value of 'one all-inclusive, two islands'. The consistent weaknesses: the far south, only a domestic flight plus a speedboat with limited flight timings, and charges beyond the all-inclusive.
Island & location
- Opened
- 2012
- Island
- Falhumaafushi island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, linked by a 6 km bridge to sister island Dhigurah (the two islands are shared); The Residence by Cenizaro.
- Area
- N/A
- Vegetation
- Lush
- House reef
- Good · The house reef is entered from the beach, with reef fish / turtles / rays; Gaafu Alifu is one of the largest natural atolls in the Maldives with plenty of dive sites.
- Official site
- Open →
What Gaafu Alifu Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- Gaafu Alifu Atoll
- Tier
- Luxury
- Low-season price
- $694–$1,806 / night
- High-season price
- $1,042–$2,500 / night
- How you arrive
- Domestic flight + transfer
- Time from Malé
- approx. 90 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 94 villas
- Villa size
- 137–282 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- All with a pool
- Beach-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Some semi-detached / duplex
- Standard villa sleeps
- 4 guests
- Villa highlights
- A 6 km over-lagoon bridge links it to sister island Dhigurah, walkable or cyclableRestaurants and facilities shared across the two islands - 'one all-inclusive, two islands'A farm-to-table organic garden, a contemporary design
Facilities
- Dining
- 3 restaurants · 2 bars
- Cuisines
- InternationalSeafoodAsian
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGymKids club ages 4–11
Cost
- Board included
- Half board (breakfast + dinner)
- All-inclusive scope
- Half board covers breakfast and dinner; an all-inclusive is an upgrade and covers both islands' restaurants; a la carte / diving / excursions and premium drinks cost extra.
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the domestic flight costs extra.
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversaryFamily celebration
Sources
- Villas: resort website · theresidence.com · luxatolls.com · 2026-10-13
- Facilities: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Cost: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Good for: resort website · theresidence.com · 2026-09-11
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi?
- Domestic flight + transfer, about 90 minutes. Domestic flight from Male to Kooddoo (about 55 minutes), then a speedboat of about 7 minutes; far south, and flight times are limited.
- Does The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Good. The house reef is entered from the beach, with reef fish / turtles / rays; Gaafu Alifu is one of the largest natural atolls in the Maldives with plenty of dive sites.
- Is The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 4–11). The far south, only a ~55 minute domestic flight plus a speedboat with limited flight timings - a slog on arrival day with small children; there are still charges beyond the all-inclusive.
- How much does The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi cost per night?
- About $694–$1,806 a night in low season and $1,042–$2,500 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: Half board (breakfast + dinner). Half board covers breakfast and dinner; an all-inclusive is an upgrade and covers both islands' restaurants; a la carte / diving / excursions and premium drinks cost extra.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi?
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the domestic flight costs extra.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-11