One of the Maldives' largest resort islands with exclusive access to the famous Lohis surf break — 192 villas, five restaurants, overwater villas, and a 30-minute speedboat from the airport.
4-Star Resort Speedboat 30 min Lohis Surf Break Premium All-Inclusive
Atoll
North Malé
Villas
192
Transfer
Speedboat
Transfer Cost
~$175 pp RT
Packages From
$1,749 / couple
Meal Plans
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$1,749 / couple
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Opened2006Renovated2014
Where the Maldives meets world-class surfing. The only resort with exclusive access to Lohis Left — one of the top five breaks in the country — on an 83-acre island. Add overwater villas, five restaurants, a coral restoration project, and a 30-minute speedboat transfer, and you get a resort that appeals well beyond surfers.
415 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.3 / 5 from 9,819 total reviews.
+40% review volume vs. prior 6 months
5
Awards since 2015
Leading Surf Resort
MATATO Maldives Travel Awards '15
Travellers' Choice
TripAdvisor '20
Certificate of Excellence
TripAdvisor '17
How It Compares
Hudhuranfushi vs. the Field
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
Hudhuranfushi
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Hudhuranfushi
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Hudhuranfushi
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Hudhuranfushi
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Hudhuranfushi (192)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Hudhuranfushi
Hudhuranfushi
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
Nine villa categories across beach, garden, family, and overwater settings. The 83-acre island has room to spread out — beach villas at 59 sqm are generously sized, family villas at 111 sqm have two bedrooms, and the 40 Ocean Villas sit on stilts over the water.
BeachNo pool
Garden & Beach Villas
From
$346
42–60 sqm ·62% smaller than avg
Garden Villa42 sqmNo pool$346
Lohis Villa43 sqmNo pool$370
Beach Villa59 sqmNo pool$432
Deluxe Beach Villa59 sqmNo pool$450
Sunset Beach Villa59 sqmNo pool$480
FamilyNo pool
Family Beach Villas — Two Bedrooms
From
$852
111 sqm ·20% smaller than avg
Family Beach Villa111 sqmNo pool$852
Sunset Family Beach Villa111 sqmNo pool$920
OverwaterNo pool
Ocean Villas — Overwater on Stilts
From
$724
64 sqm ·54% smaller than avg
Sunrise Ocean Villa64 sqmNo pool$724
Sunset Ocean Villa64 sqmNo pool$816
Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.
Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.
Dining
5 Restaurants & 3 Bars
Five restaurants cover everything from international buffet to Indian speciality, wood-fired pizza, beachside grill, and a candlelit seafood fine dining venue exclusive to Ocean Villa guests. Four bars include a 24-hour poolside option. The all-inclusive covers them all.
Banyan Restaurant
International Buffet
The island's main buffet restaurant with rotating themed dinner nights — Maldivian, Indian, Mediterranean, and seafood barbecue. Live cooking stations and an extensive salad bar are the daily highlights.
SettingMain restaurant · Live cooking stations · Open-air
Our tipSeafood barbecue night is the standout — check the schedule at reception
Indian Pavilion
Indian
Authentic regional Indian cuisine — tandoori, biryanis, dosas, and a well-curated vegetarian selection. The flavours are genuine, drawing on the Adaaran group's Sri Lankan culinary roots.
Our tipThe tandoori dishes are the highlight — book for dinner to avoid the lunch rush
Lohis Wave
Pizzeria
Oven-baked pizzas in a casual setting near the famous Lohis surf break. The go-to spot for surfers between sessions and guests wanting a quick, satisfying meal without the formality.
SettingCasual · Near the surf break · Walk-in
Our tipPerfect post-surf refuel — grab a pizza and watch the next set roll in
Beach Grill
Grill
Daytime beach grill serving wraps, burgers, salads, and snacks. Transforms into a beachside cocktail venue in the evenings with a relaxed atmosphere.
Our tipThe evening transformation is worth revisiting — different vibe after dark
Sunset Restaurant
Seafood
The island's most refined dining experience — candlelit a la carte seafood on a harbour-facing deck with premium wines. Ocean Villa guests have priority; other guests receive one complimentary visit.
SettingCandlelit · Harbour-facing deck · Ocean Villa guests priority
Our tipBook on your first night for the best table overlooking the harbour
Hiyala Bar
Pool Bar
The resort's round-the-clock poolside bar serving cocktails, snacks, and light meals at any hour. The 24-hour availability makes it the default spot for late arrivals, night owls, and between-meal cravings.
SettingPoolside · 24-hour service · Cocktails & snacks
Our tipOpen 24 hours — ideal for late-night bites after the bars close
Lohis Bar
Bar
An intimate bar with panoramic sunset views and a more refined atmosphere than the other outlets. Premium cocktails and spirits in a quieter setting.
Our tipBest sunset views on the island — arrive early for the prime seats
Tiki Bar
Bar
The resort's entertainment hub — a lively bar with DJ nights on Sundays, themed evenings, and a social atmosphere that brings the island to life after dark.
SettingLively · DJ nights · Social hub
Our tipSunday DJ night is the big one — the bar fills quickly after dinner
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Hudhuranfushi operates a single Premium 24-Hour All-Inclusive plan covering dine-around access to all five restaurants, unlimited premium drinks at all bars, daily minibar, and complimentary excursions for longer stays.
Premium 24-Hour All-Inclusive covers: breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Banyan Restaurant (buffet) with dine-around to Indian Pavilion (lunch + dinner), Lohis Wave (pizza 10 AM–10 PM), and Beach Grill (snacks 10 AM–7 PM). Sunset Restaurant: Ocean Villa guests unlimited, other guests one complimentary visit. 24-hour snacks at Hiyala Bar. Unlimited premium drinks at all 4 bars. Daily minibar restock. In-room espresso/coffee. Snorkeling gear. Non-motorised water sports (windsurf, catamaran, canoe, SUP). Sunset or dolphin cruise (5-night stays); both excursions for 6+ nights. Kids Club. Weekly cookery and cocktail demonstrations. Complimentary Wi-Fi.
Plan
Restaurants
Alcohol
Minibar
~pp/day
Premium 24-Hour All-Inclusive
All 5 restaurants (Banyan buffet + Indian Pavilion + Lohis Wave + Beach Grill + Sunset*)
Premium spirits, cocktails, wine, beer — 24 hours at all bars
Daily restock
Included
Premium 24-Hour All-InclusiveIncluded
All 5 restaurants (Banyan buffet + Indian Pavilion + Lohis Wave + Beach Grill + Sunset*)
Alcohol Premium spirits, cocktails, wine, beer — 24 hours at all barsMinibar Daily restock
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
The 83-acre island has more to offer than most Maldives resorts — world-class surfing at Lohis, an excellent house reef with a coral restoration project, a PADI dive centre, kids' club, and a full complement of sports facilities.
Water & Marine
Surfing, house reef, diving, water sports
Lohis Left surf breakExclusive access · left-hand reef break · 2–6ft · max 45 surfers
PADI dive centreNorth Malé Atoll sites · coral caves · intro to advanced
Coral restoration project1,200 transplanted colonies using mineral accretion technology
Kayaking & paddleboardingComplimentary with AI
Jet ski, parasailing, flyboardingMotorised sports at extra cost
Nearby surf breaksSultans, Honkeys, Jailbreaks, Cokes — via twice-daily dhoni
Exclusive Lohis Left. One of the top five surf breaks in the Maldives, breaking just off the island's southeast corner with a short paddle from shore. Consistent left-hand reef break, surfable at all tides, with a strict 45-surfer cap to keep it uncrowded. Best season March through October.
Excursions & Entertainment
Dolphin cruises, cultural visits, themed nights
Sunset dolphin cruiseComplimentary for stays of 5+ nights
Sunset cruiseComplimentary for stays of 6+ nights (both excursions)
Malé city tour & island hopping
Deep sea & night fishingHalf-day trips available
DJ nights at Tiki BarSundays — the island's biggest night out
Hudhuranfushi's kids club runs daily programs for ages 4–12, and children eat free on the all-inclusive plan. The island is large enough to offer distinct zones — a lively surf area for older kids and a quieter side for families. The world-class Lohis surf break is steps from the resort, making this a rare family-friendly option for surfing parents.
Kids Club
Ages 4-12 · Free
Highlights for Kids
World-class surf break
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
6.8
Good House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · above average for the Maldives
Shore entry · Channel reef · Two main snorkeling spots
Hudhuranfushi's house reef is accessed from shore and benefits from an active coral restoration programme using mineral accretion technology — 1,200 transplanted colonies across six genetic lineages. The channel reef delivers regular sightings of turtles, reef sharks, and eagle rays.
Regularly spotted here (+7)
Reef Sharks
Whitetip and blacktip reef sharks along the channel
Sea Turtles
Nearly daily sightings — the most reliable species
Stingrays
Eagle rays along the reef wall and stingrays on sandy flats
Reef mantas December through April at nearby sites
Not typical at this reef (−1)
Whale Sharks
Seasonal sightings — not common but possible
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Hudhuranfushi is one of the most accessible resorts in the Maldives — a 30-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport in North Malé Atoll. No seaplane, no domestic flight, no daylight restrictions.
Standard
Speedboat
Velana Airport → Hudhuranfushi (~30 min) · Day & night
~$175 pp roundtrip
Speedboats operate around the clock — no daylight restrictions. Provide flight details 72 hours in advance. Airport meet-and-greet included. Transfer cost: ~$350 per couple roundtrip. Shares the island with Adaaran Prestige Ocean Villas (separate 5-star resort on the northern tip).
Resort island map — Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Hudhuranfushi is the Maldives' best surf-and-stay resort — a rare combination of world-class waves, a solid house reef, and genuine all-inclusive value just 30 minutes from the airport. Families and non-surfers are equally well served by the 83-acre island's size, five restaurants, kids' club, and overwater villas. The coral restoration project adds environmental credibility.
Ideal for
Surfers — exclusive Lohis Left plus dhoni access to Sultans, Honkeys, Jailbreaks, and Cokes
Families — kids club, children's pool, 111 sqm two-bedroom villas, and kids eat free
Budget-conscious overwater seekers — Ocean Villas from $724/night with all-inclusive
Easy-access travellers — 30 minutes by speedboat, no seaplane scheduling or daylight constraints
Consider elsewhere if
Luxury seekers — solid 4-star with functional interiors, not boutique design
Privacy seekers — 192 villas on a large island means shared facilities and busy periods
Guests wanting private villa pools — no villa category has a private pool
Those avoiding crowds — the surf break attracts dedicated surfers during peak season
Season & Pricing Guide
Jan 9 – Apr 5Peak · Highest rates
Nov 1 – Jan 8High · +25–35%
Apr 6 – May 7Shoulder · +10–20%
Aug – OctShoulder · +10–20%
May 8 – Jul 31Low · Best value (peak surf!)
Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability.
Why Book Through Lux Atolls
More Inclusions, More Maldives
What you get booking with us vs. going direct or through an OTA
Book with Lux Atolls
Best rate guarantee — avg. 11% below OTAs
Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)
Welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
One complimentary 60-min couples spa treatment
Early check-in / late checkout (subject to availability)
Personal trip advisor — villa matching, transfers, meal plan guidance
Direct resort relationship — we resolve issues in real time
Book Through Others
Standard rack rate
Room type as booked — no upgrades
No welcome amenities
No spa inclusions
Standard check-in/out times
Generic customer support
No direct resort contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi — FAQ
Is Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi good for surfing?
Yes — Hudhuranfushi is one of the best surfing resorts in the Maldives. The famous Lohis break is directly accessible from the island, and Chickens and Sultans breaks are nearby. The resort attracts surfers from around the world during season (March-October).
How do you get to Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi?
A 30-minute speedboat from Male airport. Located in North Male Atoll, it is one of the most accessible resorts in the Maldives with transfers available day and night. No seaplane required.
Is Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi all-inclusive?
Yes. The all-inclusive covers buffet meals, drinks, and selected water sports. The resort has 7 restaurants and bars across a large island with both beach and overwater villa options.
Is Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi good for families?
Yes. The island is large enough for exploration with a kids club, multiple pools, and a range of activities. Ocean Villa guests get additional dining privileges. The easy 30-minute speedboat transfer is convenient for families with children.
Packages From
$1,749 / couple
5 nights · Garden Villa · Premium All-Inclusive · Transfers extra
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5 nights in a Garden Villa with Premium All-Inclusive (all meals, premium drinks, $50 spa credit per adult, 10% excursion discount). Upgrade to Beach Villa from $2,249 or Sunset Ocean Villa from $3,199 per couple. Speedboat transfers ~$354 extra.
