The Maldives is a destination of dazzling tropical beauty that offers the perfect recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation! A country of more than a thousand islands, endowed with a dreamlike beauty, the Maldives beckons with clear lagoons, moonlit nights, and powdery white beaches.

Maldives offers a variety of resorts catering to the taste of most travellers, with most operating at a very high-end luxury level. From adults only honeymoon style resorts with overwater villas, offering the ultimate in peace and privacy, to sprawling resorts that span multiple islands and offer kids clubs, padel and tennis courts, and even a golf course or two, you’ll find a Maldives resort that suits your needs. As alcohol and food can be expensive in resort and you won’t be venturing out to eat, we highly recommend booking an all inclusive package in this island holiday destination.

Picture yourself in a place where the sand is as white as snow and the water is a mesmerizing shade of turquoise. This is the Maldives. It’s a tropical paradise that seems straight out of a dream. And the hotels offer an unmatched level of luxury quite unlike any you’ll find in other island destinations. The people here simply know how to do hospitality. This is a place to truly relax, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the finer things in life. Maldives is barefoot luxury at its best.

The Maldives has a hot tropical climate and the temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C year-round – that’s on the beach and in the water! The sea in the Maldives is warm all year round and the water temperature is an average of 29°C (yowzers!) The warm seas of the Maldives also have high visibility throughout the year; with water clear enough to see the passing fish as far as fifty metres away at times so you can enjoy your holiday, snorkelling, diving, deep-sea fishing, or cruising, at any time of year.

International flights arrive at Male's Hulhule airport, which is on an island of its own. Transfers from the airport to your resort island are either by boat, seaplane, or domestic flight, depending on the distance. If your Maldives resort requires a seaplane transfer, be aware that seaplanes only operate in daylight hours. The seaplane journey in itself is an experience, as you get stunning views of the atolls - make sure you get a window seat and that you get your camera out before boarding. The seaplane will usually land next to a floating platform, from which you will be picked up by boat to be taken the remaining few metres in shore to your resort.

The Maldives is 3 hours ahead of South Africa. The standard electricity socket is the UK-style three-pin, although there are some variations, so an international adaptor will be useful. The language of the Maldivians is Dhivehi and is very similar to several other languages from Sri Lanka, South East Asia and North India. English is also widely spoken in the Maldives.

If you’re taking a seaplane transfer, the luggage allowance is a little more restrictive than your commercial flight - you are allowed 20kg per person of baggage and one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 5kg. Be sure to take along your best beach and casual wear, perfect for the day while a light rain jacket might come in handy in the event of the occasional rain shower and sunglasses and suntan lotion are a must. It’s also a good idea to take along a few movies on a tablet or something similar as the English TV channels in your hotel may be limited and your own goggles and snorkels – even though your resort will have this equipment available to hire, you’ll probably be happier having your own.

A 55 minute speedboat transfer and you are on Meeru, a lovely, well-established, South African favourite. Barefoot is the only way to go on this laid-back island and the chilled atmosphere makes for the ultimate relaxing holiday that caters for all tastes. But don’t think that there’s nothing going on, there’s an excellent house reef, beautiful lagoon and the most perfect stretches of beach.

LOCATION
North Male Atoll.

HOW TO GET THERE
Speedboat transfer (55 minutes).

ACCOMMODATION
282 Rooms all feature tropical décor, a king size or two twin beds, tile or wood floors, private porch with furniture. 

20 Garden Rooms (Size: 50m2)
Located in a ‘U’ shaped block of 20 rooms near the Dhoni Bar pool, these modest and comfortable rooms offer a great place to recharge as you explore the island. They feature an indoor bathroom (not to be confused with a partial open-air bathroom), a privacy screen between rooms, and share a shaded area beneath the coconut palms and views of the natural tropical gardens.

77 Beach Villas (Size: 56m2)
These spacious, individual wooden villas offer beautiful views of the lagoon and the beach on your doorstep, you have arrived in paradise.

51 Jacuzzi Beach Villas (Size: 80m2)
Feel the sand between your toes and the warm ocean breeze in your hair as you stroll hand in hand along the beach at sunset, this is what romance is made of. After a leisurely day, take a blissful soak in the Jacuzzi and let all your thoughts just melt away.

27 Water Front Villas (Size: 60m2)
Indulge in beach side bliss with the beach on your doorstep and the ocean just a few metres away. A private, walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two allows for amazing stargazing after days filled with island fun

44 Jacuzzi Water Villas (Size: 85m2)
A natural wood finished villa suspended over the turquoise lagoon. The perfect villa for ocean lovers and romance. Slip into the warm Indian Ocean from your private sun-kissed veranda or just relax, end the day in your Jacuzzi with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets.

33 Ocean Villas (Size: 85m2)
An elegant overwater villa, exquisitely crafted with a natural wood finish, gracefully floats above a pristine turquoise lagoon. Exclusively for adults, this intimate sanctuary offers direct access to the ocean and features a private Jacuzzi, providing an idyllic setting to unwind and indulge in breathtaking sunset views.

10 Family Villas (Size: 86m2)
This spacious villa is equipped with a master bedroom and a twin bedroom and has a partially open-air bathroom. The villa is located near the Dhoni Bar close to the children’s playground and wading pool.

18 Beach Pool Villas (Size: 86m2)
Located on the sunset side of the island, directly on the beach, this villa offers a private pool just steps from the beach, a spacious bedroom with en-suite bathroom and an outdoor bathtub. 

2 Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa s(Size: 195m2)
Located on the sunset side of the island offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a private pool directly on the beach. The open-plan rooms flow onto a sun terrace, seamlessly blending modern amenities with serene seclusion.

BENEFITS FOR GUESTS IN BEACH POOL VILLAS AND TWO BEDROOM BEACH POOL VILLAS

• One Complimentary Floating Breakfast during the guests stay
• Free Shisha in all available outlets
• Dedicated Island Host service
• In Room Check-in
• Dine around at buffet Restaurants, Maalan & Farivalhu, child restriction applies
• Complimentary delights from Chef on arrival
• Complimentary delights from Chef during Turndown service
• Complimentary selection of Nespresso capsules daily
• 20% discount for one hour spa treatment as "Early Bird Promotion” during first 2 days.
• Complimentary use of Golf Putting Green
• Complimentary daily boat trip to Meeru house reef (with age restriction, equipment not included)

ROOM FACILITIES

• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Sitting area
• Stocked mini mar with fridge
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• IDD telephone
• Colour cable TV
• Bluetooth Speaker
• Electronic safe
• Partially open-air bathroom (except Garden Rooms) with shower
• Bath accessories
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Nightly turndown service

DINING

Meal Plans

The resort operates on a Full Board basis with the option to upgrade to All Inclusive Plus.

All Inclusive Plus includes:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the Farivalhu Restaurant or the Maalan Restaurant
• Snack Day Menu served at the Dhoni Bar and A-Mare (11h00 – 18h00)
• Snack After Hours Menu served at the Dhoni Bar and Uthuru Bar (18h00 – 23h00)
• A 20% discount on all food items at Asian Wok, Vilu - Mediterranean Kitchen, A-Mare and selected events
• Dine Around Option of 3-course set menu lunch and dinner at Asian Wok, A-Mare and The Reef, or 3 course set menu for dinner at Vilu – Mediterranean Kitchen (pre-booking required and subject to space availability
• Free flow alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages include bottled water non-carbonated house brand, soft drinks, fruit juice (packaged), selected draught beer, coffee, tea and iced coffee, milkshakes, selection of bottled red, white and rose wine (served by the glass), selection of spirits: gin, vodka, rum, whisky, tequila and brandy, selection of mocktails and cocktails 
• Mini bar stocked with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks (replenished once a day)
• One ½ bottle of Champagne (per room, per length of stay)
• One sunset cruise, as per schedule
• One ½ hour group snorkelling lesson (equipment not included) as per schedule
• One ½ hour group windsurf beach introduction (equipment included) as per schedule
• One ½ hour group golf driving range lesson (equipment included), as per schedule
• Complimentary use of the fitness centre, golf driving range, use of the tennis court, beach volleyball and badminton courts, table tennis, billiards, snooker, darts and football grounds (equipment included)
• Complimentary use of the 9 hole Pitch ’n Putt Golf Course (equipment included)
• Complimentary use of the kayaks and windsurfing boards (equipment included)
• Complimentary Yoga Session in the Spa, group sessions, regularly scheduled (includes Pranayama, Asanas and Yoga Nidra)
• A 20% early bird discount from selected spa treatments taken during the first two day of the guests stay (not all treatments are entitled to this discount)
• Complimentary access to daily house reef snorkelling trip (age restrictions apply), as per schedule

Farivalhu
The ‘all-you-can-eat’, buffet style restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in an authentic Maldivian atmosphere with a thatched roof, sand floor and open spaces. 
Farivalhu is for guests staying at the Southern end of the island.

Maalan
The ‘all-you-can-eat’, buffet style restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in an authentic Maldivian atmosphere with a thatched roof, sand floor and open spaces. 
Maalan is  adults only for guests staying at the Northern end of the island.

The Reef 
A contemporary beach grill restaurant with fresh seafood, fish and gourmet dishes on offer. 

The Asian Wok
An over-water a la carte restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine, Teppanyaki and Hotpot.

A-Mare
Delicious Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist where speciality pizzas (cooked to perfection in the restaurant’s brick oven), snacks and classic Italian recipes are freshly prepared

Vilu – Mediterranean Kitchen
Take a culinary journey across the Mediterranean region for a la carte dinner and enjoy a truly authentic selection of regional specialities. This contemporary, casual style restaurant is open for dinner only.

Meeru Café
Located near the Dhoni Bar pool the café serves snacks, ice-creams, pastries, speciality coffees and teas.

The Dhoni Bar
Located on the beach beside the pool.

The Kakuni Bar
A sports bar with facilities such as table tennis, billiards, snooker, foosball table, darts, chess, board games and colour satellite TV coverage of international sporting events.

Uthuru Bar
Located next to the Maalan Restaurant on the northern end of the island and for guests over 18 only.

Asian Wok Bar
Located over water at the southern end of the island.

The Pavilion Bar
Located on the beach near the Pavilion Pool.

The Vilu Bar
For guests over 18 years only

KIDS CLUB
Koamas Kids Club is filled with toys and fun games, perfect for children between the ages of 3 and 12. 

SPA
The spa provides a tropical spa experience for women and men, focused on wholeness, simplicity, purity and quality. The therapist’s healing energy combined with Asian massage techniques and using only chemical free, pure organic compounds follows a natural, holistic, personalized approach to caring for each guest’s health, beauty and wellbeing. Meeru has two Spas, one over-the-water and the other tucked into the tropical gardens.

Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort.

WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES (* some at a supplement)

• 2 Swimming pools including a Children’s Wading Pool 
• 2 Floodlit tennis courts
• Padel court
• Pickleball court
• Golf Driving Range
• Putting Green and 9 Hole Pitch & Putt Golf Course *
• Snorkelling*
• Stand-up paddle*
• Fly boarding*
• Wakeboarding *
• Kayaks*
• Windsurfing *
• Fun tubes*
• Jetski *
• Beach volleyball
• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Bicycles
• Football grounds
• Fishing excursions including deep sea fishing trips *
• Fitness centre
• Euro Divers Scuba Centre*
• Euro Divers Meeru Watersports *
• Nightly entertainment
• Excursions *
• Internet Café/Business Centre
• Board games
• Gift shops
• Meeru Moments professional photography service*
• Meeru Coral Garden Project
• Medical clinic

All information in this fact sheet is applicable from November 2025 and is subject to change without prior notice.