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Chaaya Island Dhonveli   Four sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

in North Male Atoll , Maldives

 
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Exclusive to First Choice, Chaaya Island Dhonveli is just a short distance from Male, which is great for a day trip. With a kids' play area to keep little ones happy, you can relax in the tropical waterfront bar or enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment, and everyone can enjoy the sports on offer. You'll also find a variety of different rooms, ranging from superior beach bungalows to water villas.

Key features

Adults Families All inclusive Close to beach Exclusive to FC in the UK

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that the important bits are already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • Meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

For full details of exactly what's included at your chosen hotel, check the individual hotel details.

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Exclusive to First Choice in the UK

Exclusive to our customers in the UK, these highly rated properties are only available through First Choice holiday brands.

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Accommodation

All Inclusive

Superior rooms sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children with double bed, day bed, air-conditioning, minibar*, satellite TV and balcony or terrace.
Beach bungalows sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults & 2 children with double beds. All facilities are as above but rooms are beachfront (previously Sunrise Cottages/Villas).
Water bungalows sleep up to 2 adults with double bed. All facilities are as above plus have DVD player, Jacuzzi™ and are oceanfront.
Over Water Suites sleep up to 2 adults with double bed. All facilities are the same as Water bungalows but are larger in size with a separate living area.
Minimum age is 18 for Over Water Suites and Water Bungalows.
Child Prices: 2-11 years inclusive.

Superior rooms also have bathroom with shower, hairdryer, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities. Previously Sunset Villas.
Water Bungalows, previously Water Villas with minimum age of 18 years.
Over Water Suites, previously Water Villa Suites with minimum age of 18 years.

Building
Official Rating: 4 star
Rooms: 114
Blocks: 1
Floors: 2
Lifts: None
Bedrooms: 114
Air-conditioning: Yes
 

Facilities

On Site

Outdoor freeform Swimming pool, Sunbeds, Shower area, 2 restaurants including main International restaurant, Coffee shop, Christmas & New Year gala dinners, 2 bars and Tropical bar (both serving snacks), Gift shop*, Internet facilities*, Laundry service*.

Location

On Dhonveli Island, which has a small coral beach on one side, guests can take day trips* to the nearby island of Kuda Bandos, which include snorkelling, sunbathing and a barbecue. The Maldives' capital island, Male, is approximately 13km away and boat hire* and guided visits* to Male operate locally.

 

Activities

Entertainment

Entertainment programme, Disco.

Live music, Nightclub.

Sports

Scuba diving school*, Snorkelling*, Table tennis, Pool table, Badminton, Tennis court*. Please note: some of the listed watersports are under separate management, also, due to licensing, our guests can't surf while staying at this hotel.

(equipment available for hire*, floodlighting available*), Beach Volleyball.

Health & Beauty

Gym, Spa*.

Massage*, Facials*, Manicure*, Pedicure*, Reflexology*, Ayurvedic treatments*.

For Families

Children's pool, Playground.

 

All inclusive

All inclusive
Food: All meals are taken in the main Maldivian buffet restaurant. Afternoon tea/coffee served daily between 16:00-17:00.
Drink: Served between 10:00-00:00. Bottled mineral water, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Beer, house wine and house spirits - gin, vodka, rum and whisky are served by the glass.
Sports and Activities: All are included except where indicated*.
 

Local info

About North Male Atoll
The closest atoll to the capital island, Malé, and featuring some of the most popular island resorts, North Malé Atoll has a secluded and relaxed feel. With excellent dive sites, including shipwrecks to explore, there's plenty to see, from white tip and grey sharks to colourful reef fish and barracuda; you can even find some fantastic surf.
Airport Transfer: 20mins by speedboat
About Maldives
If you want your Robinson Crusoe moment to include creature comforts and a side order of pampering, the Maldives are for you. On these islands it’s possible to sleep in a luxe villa over the water, dine at sunset on the beach or to float in a hammock. And, if spoiling’s about bathtub-warm seas, or watersports, that’s sorted too. Plus, there’s an impressive underwater world to swim, snorkel and scuba dive.
 

Thomson Airways Longhaul

Fly longhaul with Thomson Airways and look forward to:
  • 33” seat pitch as standard – that’s more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
  • Stylish leather seats
  • Amenity pack
  • 7” widescreen seat-back TV with complimentary headphones
  • On-screen selection of movies, TV programmes, games, radio channels and more**
  • Choice of four course meal and snack


* Source: BATA website, September 2008
** Entertainment upgrades available on selected flights
Upgrade to Premium Class and enjoy even more!
  • A dedicated cabin exclusively for Premium passengers
  • Increased seat pitch of at least 36”
  • Wide leather seats with head support
  • 9” widescreen seat-back TV with complimentary noise-reduction headsets
  • Even more choice of in-flight entertainment, with an increased selection of movies, TV programmes, games and radio channels
  • Complimentary drinks* including a drink before take-off, and a luxury pampering pack
  • Dedicated cabin crew
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Pre-booking option – guaranteeing you sit together


*Excluding champagne
 

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
** - deposit required
† - Minimum age 14 years
†† - Minimum age 16 years
††† - Minimum age 18 years
*** - Must be accompanied by an adult

 

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