Snorkel off the sand with resident turtles the guides know by their markings, dive thirty North Malé sites with Euro-Divers, then float in Sip & Dip's infinity pool above the lagoon.
For snorkellers and divers who want a proper shore reef without a five-star bill. The island long known as Eriyadu was renovated and reopened by Pulse Hotels & Resorts as Eri: sixty-eight beach villas and studios, one restaurant, two bars and no overwater rows. Simple by design — the reef and the quiet are the luxury, and a 45-minute boat ride keeps it within reach.
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
Eri
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Eri
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Eri
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Eri
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Eri (68)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Eri
Eri
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
Six types, every one on the sand and none over water. Sky Studios sit upstairs and Beach Studios at ground level in two-storey blocks; forty-four Beach Villas ring the island at 45 sqm, six Sunset Beach Villas face the evening lagoon, two Beach Pool Villas hold the only private pools, and a single 54 sqm Beach Suite adds a separate living room.
BeachNo pool
Beach Studios
From
$440
30 sqm ·76% smaller than avg
Sky StudioSleeps 230 sqmNo pool$440
Beach StudioSleeps 230 sqmNo pool$4••
Beach1 of 3
Beach Villas
From
$5••
45 sqm ·64% smaller than avg
Beach VillaSleeps 345 sqmNo pool$5••
Sunset Beach VillaSleeps 345 sqmNo pool$6••
Beach Pool VillaSleeps 345 sqmPool$8••
FamilyNo pool
Beach Suite
From
$7••
54 sqm ·57% smaller than avg
Beach SuiteSleeps 454 sqmNo pool$7••
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. Every quote from us includes the 10% service charge, 17% GST and the $12 per person per night green tax, so the price we quote is the price you pay.
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Dining
1 Restaurant & 2 Bars
Kept deliberately small: one restaurant and two bars. Soul Kitchen serves every meal as a buffet, Maldivian dishes alongside global ones; Sip & Dip is the main bar above the lagoon with the island's infinity pool beside it; Beach Shack is the barefoot drinks stop on the sand. Beach dinners and private set-ups are arranged through the Eri Hosts.
Soul Kitchen
International
The island's one restaurant runs breakfast, lunch and dinner as a buffet built on seasonal produce, fish from the surrounding reef and Maldivian spice alongside global favourites. Sit in the bright indoor room or out on the terrace in the sea breeze; there are dishes for children too.
SettingMain restaurant · indoor & terrace
Our tipTell the Eri Hosts about dietary needs before you arrive.
Sip & Dip
Cocktails
The main bar sits above the lagoon with the infinity pool a few steps away: juices, smoothies and mocktails poolside by day, then island-inspired cocktails, local infusions and fine wines as the sun drops, with music to match.
SettingMain bar · above the lagoon · infinity pool
Our tipTake a pool-edge seat for sunset, then stay on for the evening crowd.
Beach Shack
Beach Bar
A thatched, open-air shack right on the shoreline serving cold drinks, tropical cocktails, mocktails and easy bites — the between-swims stop by day and a toes-in-the-sand sundowner spot by evening.
SettingOn the sand · open-air
Our tipHead here between reef swims; it's steps from the water.
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Two board options and nothing lighter: Full Board Plus, with three meals at Soul Kitchen and soft drinks, juices, tea and coffee by the glass at mealtimes, or All-Inclusive, which adds light bites and a selected list of cocktails, wine, beer and spirits at the two bars. No room-only, B&B or half-board rate is sold.
Rates carry a 10% service charge, 17% TGST and a $12 per person nightly green tax on top.
Plan
Restaurants
Alcohol
Minibar
~pp/day
Full Board Plus
Soul Kitchen (B+L+D)
—
—
Included
All-Inclusive
Soul Kitchen + 2 bars
House
—
+$95
Full Board PlusIncluded
Soul Kitchen (B+L+D)
Alcohol—Minibar—
All-Inclusive+$95 pp/day
Soul Kitchen + 2 bars
AlcoholHouseMinibar—
Meal plan prices are a guide only — generally an average across the year. Resorts can change them at any time, they often vary by season, and a plan sold in one season may not be offered in another. We'll confirm what's available and the exact price for your dates.
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
The reef runs the day here. Euro-Divers' PADI 5-Star centre sits on the water with more than thirty North Malé sites a short boat ride out, the snorkel team guides the house reef by day and night, and the watersports centre covers everything from glass-bottom kayaks to jet skis. Eskape Spa, yoga on the sand and a culture programme of Maldivian music, dance and craft fill the rest.
Water Sports & Diving
Euro-Divers PADI 5-Star · 30+ dive sites · house reef off the beach
Euro-Divers dive centre on the waterBubblemaker to Divemaster · freediving courses
Discover Scuba on the house reefTo 12 m with an instructor
PADI BubblemakerAges 8+ · max 2 m on the house reef
Day and night divesBoat dives guided · house reef with a buddy
Guided house-reef snorkelling$40 · 45 min
Night snorkelling$58
Freediving first experience
Kayaks and glass-bottom kayaks$25 / $35 per hour
Stand-up paddleboardingOrientation free · $35 per hour
Windsurfing and catamaran sailingPrivate lessons $75 / $90
Jet ski rides$95 · 15 min
Waterski, wakeboard and banana rides$35 · 15 min
Meet the reef residents. Eri's coral gardens hold a community of resident turtles, each known to the guides by its markings — the house reef starts steps from the beach, so a morning snorkel needs no boat at all.
Excursions & Cruises
Snorkel safaris · catamaran trips · local islands
Snorkelling by boat$72 · 90 min
Snorkel safari$130 · 3 hours
Manta dives in seasonJanuary–April
Catamaran sunset trip$100
Catamaran trip with snorkelling$140 · 2 hours
Dolphin cruise
Local island day visitPriced by date and group size
Candlelit dinner on the beachArranged by the Eri Hosts
Vow renewal with Bodu Beru drummersMaldivian-style blessing
Multi-purpose sports courtFootball on the island map
Beach volleyball
Indoor games room
Reef-safe sunscreen workshop
Maldivian music and dance
Local craft and cuisine sessions
Snap photo and video studioUnderwater shoots too
Underwater camera and GoPro hire$35 for 4 hours
Resort Facilities
What's on the Island
Checked against the resort's own information. If something you need isn't listed, ask us before you book.
Dive centre
Spa
Gym
Yoga
Family & Kids
Family-Friendly Features
Eri suits families with water-loving kids more than toddlers: there's no kids club, but the reef starts at the beach, turtles turn up most days, and eight-year-olds can try Bubblemaker scuba in two metres of water. The Beach Suite sleeps four, Beach Villas take an extra bed, and babysitting is on request.
Babysitting
Available on request
Shallow Lagoon
Calm, shallow water safe for young children
–
Highlights for Kids
Turtles on the house reefBubblemaker scuba from 8Glass-bottom kayaksBanana boat rides
Family Villa Options
Beach SuiteBeach Villa
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
8
Excellent House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 35% of Maldives resorts
Shore entry · steps from the beach · shallow lagoon
Eriyadu built its name on this reef, and the rename hasn't changed the water. Coral gardens start a few steps off the beach, a community of resident turtles is known to the guides by its markings, and the shallow lagoon makes it an easy first reef for beginners. Euro-Divers runs guided snorkels day and night plus dives on more than thirty North Malé sites a short boat ride out, with mantas from January to April.
Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Regularly spotted here (+7)
Tropical Reef Fish
Coral gardens straight off the beach
Sea Turtles
Resident turtles the guides know by their markings
Reef Sharks
A common sighting on Euro-Divers' dives
Stingrays
Sting rays and eagle rays on the dive sites
Dolphins
On dolphin trips by boat
Manta Rays
Boat dives, January to April
Eagle Rays
Common on the nearby dive sites
Not typical at this reef (−2)
Octopus
Not among the resort's listed sightings
Whale Sharks
South Ari is the place for them
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Eri sits about 42 km north of Velana International Airport in North Malé Atoll. The resort's own speedboat makes the crossing in around 45 minutes; a 15-minute seaplane is the daylight alternative. Every transfer is arranged by the resort, priced per person for a return trip.
Recommended
Speedboat
~45 min · from Velana International
$185 pp return
Option B
Seaplane
~15 min · daylight only · on request
$425 pp return
Seaplanes fly in daylight only and are arranged on request. Fares shown apply from 1 November 2026.
Resort island map — Eri Maldives
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Reviewed by Tym Lewtak, founder of LuxAtolls·Updated Oct 16, 2026
Eri is what happens when a classic reef island gets a careful refresh rather than a reinvention. The draw is the same as it was under the Eriyadu name: a house reef you walk into, a serious dive operation and a small, unhurried island. Rooms are simpler than the five-star belt and dining is a single buffet, so it rewards guests who spend their days in the water. Compare the Full Board Plus and All-Inclusive rates with us before you book.
Ideal for
Snorkellers who don't need five-star trimmings — the house reef starts a few steps off the sand, with resident turtles the guides know by their markings and night snorkels at $58
Divers who want variety — Euro-Divers' PADI 5-Star centre sits on the water with more than thirty North Malé sites a short boat ride out and mantas from January to April
Couples after quiet over glamour — sixty-eight villas, one restaurant and two bars on a small island where the soundtrack is the lagoon, not a DJ
Returning Eriyadu fans — the same island and reef, now renovated, with an infinity-pool bar above the lagoon and an eco-chic look
Consider elsewhere if
Overwater-villa seekers — every villa and studio here is on the beach, and only two have a private pool
Food-focused travellers — one buffet restaurant and two bars, so there's no specialty dining to rotate through
Families needing a kids club — there isn't one; babysitting is on request for a fee and cots aren't guaranteed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eri Maldives — FAQ
Is Eri Maldives the same resort as Eriyadu Island Resort?
Yes. Eri Maldives is the former Eriyadu Island Resort, on the same North Malé island. It was renovated in 2025 and reopened under Pulse Hotels & Resorts, the group behind Kandima and Nova, with the official opening in January 2026. The island and its house reef are the same; the villas, dining and branding are new.
How do you get to Eri Maldives, and what does the transfer cost?
By the resort's speedboat from Velana International Airport, about 45 minutes. For travel from 1 November 2026 the return fare is $185 per adult and $95 per child aged 2–11, with under-2s free — about $185 pp RT. A 15-minute seaplane runs on request in daylight at $425 return per adult.
Is the house reef at Eri Maldives good for snorkelling?
It's the island's headline. The reef starts a few steps off the beach, resident turtles are known to the guides by their markings, and reef sharks, stingrays and eagle rays are regular sightings. Guided house-reef snorkels run $40 for 45 minutes and night snorkels $58 before tax; mantas appear on boat dives from January to April.
Does Eri Maldives have an all-inclusive plan?
Yes, alongside Full Board Plus — those are the only two board options sold. Full Board Plus is three buffet meals at Soul Kitchen with soft drinks, juices, tea and coffee at mealtimes; All-Inclusive adds light bites and a selected drinks list at Sip & Dip and Beach Shack, at roughly $95 per person per night more for two sharing.
Is Eri Maldives good for families?
Children are welcome, but there is no kids club. Families usually take a Beach Villa, which has room for an extra bed, two side-by-side Beach Studios, or the single Beach Suite, which sleeps four. Soul Kitchen has children's dishes, babysitting can be booked for a fee, and from age 8 kids can try PADI Bubblemaker in two metres of water off the beach.
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