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Maldives, Gaafu Alifu Atoll

The Residence Maldives Falhumaafushi - Feet in the Water 5*

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Deal negotiated for you

  • A stay in a Villa on Stilts
  • Full-board
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer: domestic flight and speedboat
  • Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
  • 23% local tax included
  • Environmental taxes included
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The Residence Maldives Falhumaafushi - Feet in the Water 5*

4.8Trip advisor rating 5.0
1,932 reviews

The 5-star Residence Maldives offers an unparalleled experience for those seeking an unforgettable stay in the Maldives. Located on the island of Falhumaafushi in the Gaafu Alifu atoll, this 5-star resort provides guests with a truly exceptional experience. You will be accommodated in a luxurious villa, perched on stilts. The resort boasts two restaurants and a bar offering fine cuisine from around the world, with in-villa service available 24 hours a day. The spa and kids' club provide the ideal setting for couples and families to unwind. On-site leisure facilities include a diving and water sports centre and a gym.

For safety reasons, children under 18 cannot be accommodated in the stilt villas.

Rooms

The resort's villas are set on stilts and each one has a terrace. The interior design is contemporary, with refined details such as wood accents, large bay windows, and handicrafts.

For safety reasons, children under 18 cannot be accommodated in the stilt villas.

Villa on Stilts [137 M2]

This villa on stilts has a double bedroom, a large living room and a bathroom. From the wooden terrace you can dive straight into the ocean. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and a freestanding bathtub.

For safety reasons, children under 18 cannot be accommodated in the stilt villas.

One-bedroom villa on stilts with pool [156 M2]

This villa on stilts has a double bedroom, a large living room and a bathroom. The wooden terrace offers direct access to the ocean and a private pool. The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower and a freestanding bathtub.

For safety reasons, children under 18 cannot be accommodated in the stilt villas.

Deluxe Villa by the Water with Pool [182 M2]

More spacious and situated in the quietest part of the resort, this villa on stilts has a double bedroom, a living/dining room and a bathroom. The wooden terrace is an ideal space for relaxation, whether it be reading, enjoying a cocktail, having a swim in the sea or taking a dip in the private pool.

For safety reasons, children under 18 cannot be accommodated in the stilt villas.

Restaurants & Bars

Two restaurants offer an exceptional culinary experience, featuring a diverse range of specialities from across the globe, refined dishes, and gourmet meals. The menu includes a variety of delicacies, such as tuna tartare, foie gras, seafood platters and wagyu beef. For those seeking vegetarian options, a selection of veggie burgers, vegetable tempura and personalised pizzas are available. At the bar, cocktails can be paired with nachos or calamari.

Full-board

Includes breakfasts, lunches and dinners, excluding drinks, from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the last morning.

The Dining Room

Enjoy refined, modern fusion cuisine with your feet in the sand at the main restaurant. The menu offers a variety of dishes, including exotic, vitamin-packed salads, nachos or calamari, pizzas, burgers, curries, and biryani. The ambience is as appealing as the cuisine, which offers a global selection of flavours.

Café Del Sol

For a welcoming dining experience featuring Mediterranean specialities, Café Del Sol is the ideal venue. From tapas to pizzas and from hamburgers to homemade pasta, the menu offers a variety of options to suit different tastes. The restaurant is conveniently located near the pool, for a refreshing moment.

The Beach Bar

The Beach Bar, situated below the infinity pool, offers a selection of dishes, starters and desserts from the main restaurant. Order refreshments during the day, refined tapas before dinner and creative cocktails to round off the evening.

The Falhumaa

Standing alone at the end of a 230-metre pontoon, this restaurant on stilts is entirely glassed in, giving you the impression of floating on water. The menu focuses on grilled meat and seafood, accompanied by fine wines.

Activities & Lifestyle

There's no shortage of activities on the Gaafu Alifu atoll! Sail from island to island, dive to admire the coral reef, water-ski or kayak, relax at the spa or during a yoga class...

The hotel boasts a stunning infinity pool that appears to flow seamlessly into the sea. The spa, situated on stilts, comprises a sauna, hammam and a number of massage rooms. For guests seeking a more adventurous experience, a variety of water-based activities are available, including dolphin cruises, visits to nearby villages, jet-skiing, water-skiing and windsurfing. The hotel also has a 5-star PADI centre, a gym and a kids' club.

Discover the destination

The phrase "tropical paradise" is sometimes used in exaggeration. However, when it comes to the Maldives it is nearly impossible to use over-dramatised language. This beautiful, vibrant and peaceful archipelago blossoms in the heart of the Indian Ocean. These islands are home to fine-sand beaches bordered by coconut trees, warm, glass-clear waters, and breathtaking seabeds. Composed of atolls and islets that stretch between the Laccadive Sea and the Sea of Oman, the Maldives are a haven of peace where you can relax and contemplate nature. From Malé - the dynamic capital - to the desert atolls, the Maldives invite you to an idyllic getaway.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The selected accommodation
  • Your selected board
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
  • Welcome and assistance on arrival at the airport
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer: domestic flights and speedboat
  • Booking fees
This price does not include :
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

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