Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Overview
5-star all-inclusive resort in South Ari Atoll with 25% off seaplane transfers, direct shipwreck dive site access, and an acclaimed house reef
Overview & Exclusive Offer
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection is a 5-star all-inclusive resort located in the South Ari Atoll, just 5 km from Villa International Maamigili Airport. Guests booking a minimum of 4 nights receive a 25% discount on seaplane transfers, valid for stays until 31 October 2026. The property offers direct access to a shipwreck dive site, along with a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool with a view.
Accommodations & Club Privileges
The resort features overwater sunset villas with private pools, as well as spacious beach villas with direct beach access. Guests staying 7 nights or more gain complimentary access to The Club, a private lounge with a dedicated pool, exclusive breakfast, and afternoon tea with canapés. Club villas also include premium spirits, a floating breakfast option, and a replenished minibar with snacks and beverages.
Dining & Evening Entertainment
Centara Grand Maldives operates three dining venues: The Reef buffet restaurant, Suan Bua Thai restaurant, and Mare Azzurro Italian restaurant, each requiring advance booking for à la carte meals. The Coral Bar and Aqua Bar serve cocktails and host nightly entertainment including live music, karaoke, and shark feeding sessions. 24-hour room service and takeaway pizza from Mare Azzurro are also available for guests.
Activities & Marine Life
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives sits on a UNESCO-protected house reef with abundant marine life, including nurse sharks, blacktip reef sharks, turtles, and manta rays visible directly from the overwater villas. Non-motorized water sports such as canoeing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding are included, while the dive centre offers certified scuba excursions to nearby whale shark hotspots and the shipwreck. Daily activities include tennis, billiards, table tennis, and movie nights, as well as guided sunset cruises.
Spa, Wellness & Family
The resort's spa & wellness centre provides treatments such as Thai massage, hot oil head massage, and facials, with packages starting at $85 for 30-minute sessions. Children aged 4-12 can use Camp Safari Kids' Club, which offers supervised craft activities, outdoor play, and babysitting services at an additional cost. The fitness centre is equipped with treadmills and free weights, and daily yoga classes are held on the beachfront terrace.
- Location: South Ari Atoll, 5 km from Villa International Maamigili Airport
- Rooms: Overwater villas with direct lagoon access and sunset views
- Dining: 3 restaurants serving Italian, Thai, and international buffets
- Activities: Non-motorized water sports, whale shark snorkeling tours, shipwreck dive site
- Wellness: Spa with massage treatments, steam room, yoga classes
- Family: Kids' club, E-Zone games room, children's pool and babysitting service
- Offer: 25% off seaplane transfers for stays of 4 nights or more through 31 Oct 2026
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Video games
Game room
Children's play area
Children's pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- All inclusive
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Video games
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
| 💵 Lowest room price | 183 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Male, MLE |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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