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Dhiffushi bikini beach with sunbeds and turquoise water, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
Kaafu Atoll · North Malé Atoll · Local Island

Dhiffushi Guesthouses & Hotels Compared

All 29 guesthouses and hotels on Dhiffushi compared side by side. From budget-friendly rooms from around USD 50 to hotel-style properties with pools and spas. Breakfast included at nearly every property. Book with HolidayVibe, Ministry of Tourism licensed.

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$50+
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~40 min
Speedboat transfer
Which Dhiffushi guesthouse should you choose? Dhiffushi has guesthouses and hotels from around USD 50 to premium hotel-style properties, almost all with breakfast included. Most properties sit within a short walk of one of the island’s bikini beaches. Only a small number have a swimming pool, so if that matters, use the pool filter below. 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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Quick picks

Who should choose which Dhiffushi property

A fast way to narrow 29 properties down to a shortlist of two or three.

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Want a pool
Stone Hotels Dhiffushi or Sky Beach Dhiffushi
The only two properties on the island with a confirmed swimming pool. Endorphins Beach Villa has a private plunge pool if you want one just for your own room.
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Want a spa
Araamu Holidays and Spa, Crown Beach Maldives or Portia Hotel & Spa
Three properties with an on-site spa. Araamu also has water sports and a games room.
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Tightest budget
Comfy Cool Breeze by eMzaz
The lowest confirmed rate on the island, from around $50/night, still with breakfast included and a short walk to the beach.
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Own private beach
Crown Beach Maldives
The one property with its own dedicated private bikini beach area right at the property, rather than a short walk to a shared beach.
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Largest property
Stone Hotels Dhiffushi
Around 38 rooms, three restaurants and a full-service spa, the closest thing to a hotel-tier stay on Dhiffushi.
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Families with kids
Ameera Guest House or Araamu Holidays and Spa
Both explicitly set up for families, with family room options and a short walk to the beach.
Full comparison

Compare all 29 Dhiffushi guesthouses and hotels

Prices shown are indicative from-rates where HolidayVibe or an independent booking platform has confirmed one. 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 ratePoolSpaRestaurantBeachfrontBest for
Ameera Guest HouseFrom ~$55/nightFamilies, snorkelers
Araamu Holidays and SpaFrom ~$63/nightFamilies
Athiri ResidenceFrom ~$58/nightCouples, solo
Comfy Cool Breeze by eMzazFrom ~$50/nightBudget couples
Stone Hotels DhiffushiContact for rateFull hotel-tier stay
Sky Beach DhiffushiContact for ratePool + private beach
Crown Beach MaldivesContact for rateOwn private beach
Portia Hotel & SpaContact for rateCouples
Heron Beach DhiffushiContact for rateSea-view rooms
Endorphins Beach VillaContact for rate✓ (private)Couples wanting a private pool
Isla DhiffushiContact for rateQuiet garden setting
Club KaafuContact for rateBungalow-style stay
Dhiffushi InnContact for rateBeach bar, volleyball
Dhiffushi Inn Sea ViewContact for rateSea-view room category
Dhiffushi Tourist InnContact for rateSimple local stay
Holiday CribContact for rateFamilies
MaldivineContact for rateCouples
Navaya DhiffushiContact for rateSolo, couples
Noorani RetreatContact for rateQuiet stay
Rashu HiyaaContact for rateRooftop terrace
Ruka MaldivesContact for rateSolo, couples
Si Beach HouseContact for rateCouples
Stone Beach ClubContact for rateBeach club style
Summer LunaContact for rateSolo, couples
The Sunset VillaContact for rateSunset views
Tripo Dhiffushi VillaContact for rateVilla-style groups
Velaa Vani DhiffushiContact for rateSolo, couples
Veli VilaaContact for rateSolo, couples
VillaBlu DhiffushiContact for rateSolo, couples
Prices are indicative from-rates for the four properties HolidayVibe has confirmed directly. TGST 17% and Green Tax USD 6 pp/night apply on top of any quoted rate. Pool, spa, restaurant and beachfront 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 Dhiffushi

Getting thereAbout 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé or Velana International Airport; a public ferry also runs the route as a slower, cheaper alternative, daily except Fridays
Bikini beachDhiffushi has designated bikini beach areas; most guesthouses sit within a short walk of one
MealsBreakfast included at nearly every property; lunch and dinner usually at island cafés or on-site dining
AlcoholNot sold on the island, since Dhiffushi is an inhabited local island; a nearby 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 Malé-based, Ministry of Tourism licensed agency, for an all-in quote covering room, transfer and excursions
FAQs

Dhiffushi guesthouses frequently asked questions

What is the best guesthouse in Dhiffushi?
It depends on your priorities. For a pool, Stone Hotels Dhiffushi (the island’s largest hotel-tier property, around 38 rooms, spa and three restaurants) or Sky Beach Dhiffushi (pool plus private beach area) are the two confirmed options. For a spa without a pool, Araamu Holidays and Spa, Crown Beach Maldives or Portia Hotel & Spa all have one. For the tightest budget with breakfast included, Comfy Cool Breeze by eMzaz starts from around $50/night. For families, Ameera Guest House and Araamu Holidays and Spa both offer family room options.
How much does a Dhiffushi guesthouse cost per night?
Confirmed rates on Dhiffushi start from around $50/night (Comfy Cool Breeze by eMzaz) up to around $63/night (Araamu Holidays and Spa) among the properties we’ve priced directly. Larger, pool- and spa-equipped properties like Stone Hotels Dhiffushi typically sit higher; contact us for a current quote. Add 17% TGST and Green Tax of USD 6 per person per night on top of any room rate you see quoted online.
Do Dhiffushi guesthouses have pools?
Most do not. Two properties have a confirmed swimming pool: Stone Hotels Dhiffushi and Sky Beach Dhiffushi. Endorphins Beach Villa offers a private plunge pool rather than a shared pool. Use the pool filter above, or WhatsApp us to confirm current availability at either.
Are there hotels on Dhiffushi, not just guesthouses?
Yes. Stone Hotels Dhiffushi (around 38 rooms, pool, spa, three restaurants), Araamu Holidays and Spa (19 rooms, spa), and Crown Beach Maldives (spa, own private beach) all provide a more hotel-like level of facilities and service than a simple guesthouse, though the legal distinction between “guesthouse” and “hotel” on Maldivian local islands is often blurred.
Which Dhiffushi guesthouse is best for families?
Ameera Guest House and Araamu Holidays and Spa are both explicitly set up for families, with family room options and a short walk to the beach. Araamu adds water sports and a games room, useful for keeping kids entertained between beach sessions.
Is breakfast included at Dhiffushi 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, since a small number of budget guesthouses may offer room-only rates.
Is alcohol available at Dhiffushi guesthouses?
No. Dhiffushi 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 North Malé 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 Dhiffushi from Malé?
About 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé or Velana International Airport. A public ferry also serves the route as a slower, cheaper budget option, running daily except Fridays. Most guesthouses can arrange the speedboat transfer directly.
Can HolidayVibe book a Dhiffushi guesthouse for me?
Yes. HolidayVibe Maldives is a Ministry of Tourism licensed travel agency based in Malé. We book guesthouses, arrange speedboat transfers, and package stays with 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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Dhiffushi excursions & tours
Beach guide
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Last updated: July 2026. Prices are indicative from-rates confirmed for four 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, Malé (Licence MOT.O1.RS.TA.25.RD9933).