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Dharavandhoo bikini beach and guesthouses, Baa Atoll, Maldives
Baa Atoll · UNESCO Biosphere Reserve · Local Island

Dharavandhoo Guesthouses & Hotels Compared

All 18 guesthouses and hotels on Dharavandhoo compared side by side. From budget-friendly rooms around USD 50 to hotel-style properties with pools, right by Hanifaru Bay’s manta season. Breakfast included at every confirmed property. Book with HolidayVibe, Ministry of Tourism licensed.

18
Properties
$50+
From per night
2
Confirmed with pool
5–10 min
Boat to Hanifaru Bay
~20 min
Domestic flight
Which Dharavandhoo guesthouse should you choose? Dharavandhoo has its own domestic airport, so it’s one of the easiest local islands to reach, and it sits five to ten minutes by boat from Hanifaru Bay, the UNESCO-protected manta ray and whale shark site. Guesthouses run from around USD 50 to over USD 100 a night, almost all with breakfast included. Most sit a three to six minute walk from the Bikini Beach. Only two properties have a confirmed swimming pool, so use the pool filter below if that matters. Send us your dates and budget on WhatsApp for a live, all-in quote on any property, since online headline rates rarely include TGST, Green Tax and transfer.
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Price band
Budget · ~$50–55 Mid · ~$56–85 Premium · $86+
Best for
Couples Families Solo
Must have
Pool Restaurant Near beach
Quick picks

Who should choose which Dharavandhoo property

A fast way to narrow 18 properties down to a shortlist of two or three.

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Want a pool
Kiha Beach or L.V.I.S Pool Villa
The only two properties on the island with a confirmed swimming pool. Kiha Beach is the larger, more hotel-like option at 20 rooms.
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Tightest budget
Blue World Dharavandhoo
The lowest confirmed rate on the island, from around $50/night, still with breakfast included and dive trips arranged from the property.
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Families with kids
Aire Dharavandhoo or Bageecha Stay
Both explicitly set up for families, with family room options and a short walk to the beach.
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Serious anglers
Faima Fishing Lodge
A fishing-focused lodge that arranges big game and traditional night fishing, with a private beach area a minute’s walk out.
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Largest, most hotel-like
Kiha Beach
20 rooms, an on-site pool and dining, and the shortest walk to the Bikini Beach among confirmed properties, about 3 minutes.
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Beachfront dining
Chak’z 1964 Beach or Biosphere Beach
Both sit close to the shoreline with their own restaurant, useful if you want dinner with a sea view without walking far.
Full comparison

Compare all 18 Dharavandhoo guesthouses and hotels

Prices shown are indicative from-rates where HolidayVibe has confirmed one directly. Where a property shows “Contact for rate,” it means we haven’t yet confirmed a current live rate for that specific property and want to give you an accurate quote rather than a guess.

PropertyIndicative rateRoomsPoolRestaurantNear beachBest for
Blue World DharavandhooFrom ~$50/night4✓ 5 minSolo travellers, divers
Aire DharavandhooFrom ~$55/night11✓ 5 minFamilies with kids
AthirigeFrom ~$55/night5✓ 6 minCouples, divers
Bageecha StayFrom ~$52/night7✓ 5 minFamilies with kids
L.V.I.S BlancuraFrom ~$70/night11✓ 5 minFamilies with kids
L.V.I.S Pool VillaFrom ~$85/night14✓ 5 minFamilies with kids
Kiha BeachFrom ~$107/night20✓ 3 minFamilies, hotel-style stay
Faima Fishing LodgeContact for rate✓ 1 minAnglers, fishing trips
Chak’z 1964 BeachContact for rateBeachfront dining
Biosphere BeachContact for rateSea views, dining
Biosphere InnContact for rateCasual stay, BBQ area
Fen VillaContact for rateCouples, solo
Hanifaru Transit InnContact for rateVillage-centre stay
Island Ufaa DharavandhooContact for rateCouples, solo
L.V.I.S VillageContact for rateCouples, solo
Oceara DharavandhooContact for rateCouples, solo
Turtle Inn DharavandhooContact for rateCouples, families
Dimora Blu MaldivesContact for rateCouples, solo
Prices are indicative from-rates for the seven properties HolidayVibe has confirmed directly. TGST 17% and Green Tax USD 6 pp/night apply on top of any quoted rate. Pool, restaurant and beach-proximity columns reflect the most current information available; confirm with HolidayVibe before booking if a specific facility is essential to your stay.
Practical

Practical info for booking Dharavandhoo

Getting thereDharavandhoo has its own domestic airport, roughly a 20 to 25 minute flight from Velana International Airport; a public ferry also runs the route as a slower, cheaper alternative
Hanifaru BayRoughly 5 to 10 minutes by boat, one of the closest local-island bases for the manta and whale shark season, May to November
Bikini beachDharavandhoo has a designated Bikini Beach on the north-western shore; most guesthouses sit within a 3 to 6 minute walk
MealsBreakfast included at every confirmed property; lunch and dinner usually at island cafes or on-site dining
AlcoholNot sold on the island, since Dharavandhoo is an inhabited local island; a nearby Baa Atoll resort day visit is the usual workaround
Taxes17% TGST and Green Tax of USD 6 per person per night apply on top of any quoted room rate
Best booked withHolidayVibe Maldives, a MalΓ©-based, Ministry of Tourism licensed agency, for an all-in quote covering room, transfer and excursions
FAQs

Dharavandhoo guesthouses frequently asked questions

What is the best guesthouse in Dharavandhoo?
It depends on your priorities. For a pool, Kiha Beach (the island’s best-known beach hotel, 20 rooms) or L.V.I.S Pool Villa are the two confirmed options. For the tightest budget with breakfast included, Blue World Dharavandhoo starts from around $50/night. For families, Aire Dharavandhoo and Bageecha Stay both offer family room options. For anglers, Faima Fishing Lodge specialises in big game and night fishing trips.
How much does a Dharavandhoo guesthouse cost per night?
Confirmed rates on Dharavandhoo start from around $50/night (Blue World Dharavandhoo) up to around $107/night (Kiha Beach) among the properties we’ve priced directly. Add 17% TGST and Green Tax of USD 6 per person per night on top of any room rate you see quoted online.
Do Dharavandhoo guesthouses have pools?
Most do not. Two properties have a confirmed swimming pool: Kiha Beach and L.V.I.S Pool Villa. Use the pool filter above, or WhatsApp us to confirm current availability at either.
How far is Dharavandhoo from Hanifaru Bay?
About 5 to 10 minutes by boat, which makes Dharavandhoo one of the closest local-island bases for Hanifaru Bay’s manta and whale shark season, roughly May to November. Every guesthouse on this page can arrange the excursion, guided and permit-controlled, since walk-up access isn’t possible.
Which Dharavandhoo guesthouse is best for families?
Aire Dharavandhoo and Bageecha Stay are both explicitly set up for families, with family room options and a short walk to the beach. Kiha Beach and L.V.I.S Pool Villa add a swimming pool if that matters for younger kids.
Is breakfast included at Dharavandhoo guesthouses?
At the properties we’ve confirmed directly, yes, breakfast is included in the room rate. Confirm this for any specific property when you enquire.
Is alcohol available at Dharavandhoo guesthouses?
No. Dharavandhoo is an inhabited local island, and alcohol is not sold or served at any guesthouse on the island. A resort day visit to a nearby Baa Atoll resort is the usual way to get a drink if that matters to your trip; ask us to check current options.
How far is Dharavandhoo from MalΓ©?
Dharavandhoo has its own domestic airport, so the easiest route is a 20 to 25 minute domestic flight from Velana International Airport straight to the island. A public ferry also serves the route as a slower, cheaper budget option. Most guesthouses can arrange the flight directly.
Can HolidayVibe book a Dharavandhoo guesthouse for me?
Yes. HolidayVibe Maldives is a Ministry of Tourism licensed travel agency based in MalΓ©. We book guesthouses, arrange the domestic flight, and package stays with Hanifaru Bay and diving excursions. WhatsApp +960 992 7007 with your dates, guest count and budget and we’ll send a personalised recommendation with a live rate.

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Beach guide
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Last updated: July 2026. Prices are indicative from-rates confirmed for seven properties; remaining properties are marked “Contact for rate” pending live-rate confirmation. TGST 17% and Green Tax USD 6 pp/night applies. HolidayVibe Maldives, Ministry of Tourism licensed agency, MalΓ© (Licence MOT.O1.RS.TA.25.RD9933).