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White Sands Resort & Spa Maldives

Medium - All Inclusive Option

Number of rooms: 130

Good diving, excellent beaches and the large lagoon is ideal for watersports. Accommodation is simple in a deliberately unspoilt setting. The island is a lovely medium class resort, with an all inclusive meal option, very popular with many repeat visitors.

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Location & Distances

In the south east of Ari atoll, about one mile long and 330 yards wide. Transfers are 2hrs 15mins by speedboat or 35 mins by seaplane (at a supplement of £50 per person return for stays May 01-Jul 15 or £60 per person return all other periods). The resort a deliberately retained the 'no news, no shoes' flavour which is beginning to disappear from some islands today and allows the stressed visitor to indulge their Robinson Crusoe fantasies to the full in this delightful natural setting!


Airport transfer time: 135 minutes
Distance to:
Next village/town/city 65.0 miles, Male
International airport 65.0 miles, Hulhule
Live entertainment On site
Restaurants On site

Facilities


Year built: 1988
Year refurbished: 1998
Number of floors: 8
Number of buildings: 102
Earliest check in: 14:00
Latest check out: 12:00
Full wheelchair access: No
Safe in lobby: Yes. Free
Car rental: No
Car park: No



Fully airconditioned
Electrical adaptors
Luggage storage
Hotel shop(s)

Other facilities: Optional 'All Inclusive' runs from 1000-midnight.
Interchange facilities
If booking a Standard/Family/Superior/Superior 'A' frame room - reservations must be made locally to eat at the Water Village.
Payment facilities
Money exchange: Yes. 1000-1330 / 1530-2200
Travellers cheques exchanged: Yes.
Credit cards accepted: American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Club
Currencies accepted: Local currency, US Dollars

All Inclusive Facilities


Optional: Yes
Facility Description
Meals/drinks All meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner in the table d’hote restaurant daily. (Water villa guests can also use the Vilu Mathi Water Village Restaurant.) Unlimited tea, coffee and snacks from snack menu 1600-1800hrs. All drinks: selected spirits, draught beer, cocktail of the day and soft drinks, water , canned fruit juice and house wine by the glass (premium brands/ selected wines/ champagne/ mini bar not included). Bottle of wine in room on arrival. NB: All inclusive 1000hrs-midnight. All inclusive beverage menu not available at Sunset Restaurant/Lounge and specialty restaurant.
Watersports Watersports: house reef snorkelling (excluding equipment), pedalos, canoes, windsurfing (one hour per activity per person per day). Sailing test fee of approx. USD 140 will be charged for novices.
Activities Table tennis, badminton and volleyball.
Other Island-hopping excursion (half day). Hotel taxes (excludes porterage and overseas airport departure tax. No refunds given for excursions or meals not taken).

Children's Facilities


Early evening meal: No
High chairs: Yes
Cots: Yes. Free
Babysitting: Yes. Charges vary, on request, dependant on staff availability, non qualified staff.
Children's play area: No
Children's club: No
Teenage club: No
Games room: No

Restaurants

Name Description Cuisine Dress code
Kaana Kotari Amongst the gardens of the Island Village. For guests staying on the island - breakfast, lunch and dinner International, Asian and Local Casual
Sunset Restaurant (a la carte) Overlooking the beach and Indian Ocean the a la carte. Includes speciality Thai cuisine, fresh ocean seafood and grilled entrees. Smart casual
Vilu Mathi (Water Village) Overlooking the lagoon diners will have a perfect view off the large abundance of sea life that visits on a daily basis. For guests staying in the Water Village - breakfast, lunch and dinner. International Casual - smart casual

Opening hours  
Kaana Kotari 0730-0930, 1230-1400, 2000-2130
Sunset Restaurant (a la carte)
Vilu Mathi (Water Village) 0730-0930, 1230-1400, 2000-2130

Accommodation

 


Standard Simply furnished. Shower has unheated fresh water.
Island Village Thatched roof and open-air bathroom with heated fresh water.
Island Family Spacious rooms with separate living room which can be transformed into another bedroom with a sitting area, suitable for families. Other facilities as Island guest rooms.
Water Bungalows Built in the style of Maldivian house boats on stilts out over the water in a very natural design. Located in the Water Village.

Facilities Standard Island Village Island Family Water Bungalows
Interconnecting rooms
Balcony/Terrace
Airconditioning
Ceiling Fan
Heating
Shower
Bath
Bath Robe
Hair Dryer
Television
Satellite TV
Video
CD Player
DVD Player
Radio
Telephone
MiniBar
Tea Making Facilities
Kitchenette
Fridge
Safety Deposit Box
Wheelchair access

Beaches


Distance to beach: Island resort
Beach description: White sandy beach
Sun umbrellas: No
Sun beds: Yes. Free
Beach bar: Yes with drinks service

Activities & Sports


Non-free watersports: Windsurfing (USD11 per hour), catamaran (USD27 per hour), rowing/canoeing (USD10 per hour), pedaloes (USD13 per hour), waterskiing (USD3.50 per minute), parasailing (USD50 - 10 mins flight), motorboats (USD45/3 hours - min 4 persons) and deep sea fishing (Local charge)
Scuba diving
Dive centre location: On site
Affiliation: PADI
Equipment hire: Yes
Description: Offers the most professional dive outfit in the Maldives with over 25 years of experience, their knowledge of diving in the Maldives is exceptional.
Courses: Yes. Open Water Course (01 Jan-30 Apr; 01 Nov-31 Dec) £213 (01 May-31 Oct) £198.
Snorkelling: Yes. Housereef. Free (equip hire extra)

Tennis courts: No
Squash: No
Jacuzzi: No
Sauna: No
Steam room: No
Other sports: Volleyball, snooker, tabletennis and darts
Other activities: Hydro bike USD13 for an hour/ Banana Boat USD15 20 mins ride minimum of 5 people / Badminton is also available

Spa & Beauty


Spa name: Coconut Spa
Description: A choice of treatments will relax and calm the senses.

Treatment Description Prices from
Massage Discovery (30mins): A deep tissue massage that concentrates on the back area of the body, to loosen tight muscle in the back, shoulders and legs. Asian Traditional (50mins): A full body massage using palm pressure and long gentle strokes to apply a unique blend of essential oils to stimulate the blood circulation, improve energy flow and to disperse tension. Warm Stone (50mins): The healing power of touch combines with the energy of the earth in this muscle relaxing massage. USD30
Facials Refresher (30mins); Natural Asian (50mins). USD30
Body treatment Harmony Back Scrub (40mins): Using coconut with cinnamon, the body is gently exfoliated, which cleanses, softens and conditions. USD40
Aromatherapy Serenity Body Scrub (40mins): A mix of Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, specially blended to cleanse and refresh the skin. This richly aromatic scrub will leave the skin feeling smooth and soft. Sensation Body Scrub (40mins): Made from finely Vanilla mixed with ginger, this scrub will smooth the skin and elevate any mood. Rejuvenate the skin and enjoy the aroma. Energy Body Scrub (40mins): Traditional Indonesian royal court beauty ritual, a n aromatic treatment to soften and refine the skin, made from Tumeric and Mandarin. USD40
Packages "Paradise"(90mins): The Asian Traditional Massage or Natural Asian Facial or Reflexology; Choice of Body Scrub. "Tranquility"(100mins): The Asian Traditional Massage; Natural Asian Facial or Reflexology. "Rhapsody"(100mins): The Coconut Massage; Natural Asian Facial or Reflexology. "Indulgence"(140mins): The Coconut Massage; Natural Asian Facial or Reflexology or Manicure & Pedicure; Choice of Body Scrub. "Earth"(140mins): The Warm Stone Massage; Natural Asian Facial; Choice of Body Scrub. USD70
Other Reflexology (30mins): An ancient healing therapy to restore the natural flow of body energy and improve health. USD30
Beauty Salon Manicure: Nail Polish; French Manicure. Pedicure: Nail Polish; French Pedicure. Hair Treatment Masque and Massage (50mins): A natural traditional masque is massaged into the scalp to nourish the hair, during this treatment a scalp and shoulder massage is given to stimulate the blood circulation and relaxation. USD7

Per night prices


    This Year Next Year
Room Board From To From To
Standard Room HB £30 £96 £33 £46
Island Room HB £41 £103 £42 £54
Island Family Room HB £41 £103 £47 £60
Beach Cottage HB £56 £125 £56 £75
Water Bungalow HB £79 £141 £77 £102

HB=Dinner and breakfast
Prices shown are an indication of the costs per person per night sharing a twin room. They do not take account of any free night special offer rates, seasonal or single supplements that we may have at certain times of the year.

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