The dream of the Maldives. Reethi Beach resort is located on the small island with the wonderful name of Fonimagoodho. But the smallness ends there, everything on this small atoll is magnificent. The island is part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve which hosts the world famous Hanifaru Bay, home to majestic manta rays during the months of June to October. Here you can enjoy relaxed barefoot luxury. Choose to live in a water villa with the sea as living room or a luxurious villa on the beach. With several different restaurants, a spa and water sports, this place is also ideal for divers with a beautiful house reef to explore.
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At Reethi Beach Resort you can choose between a number of different villas in slightly different price ranges. Water villas are the most exclusive and are located with the entire sea outside.
Here you will also find wonderful villas that suit the whole family or villas in the middle of the beach if there are only two of you. The villas are comfortable and tastefully decorated.
You will not go hungry during your stay. There are 5 different restaurants to choose from and 4 bars – just choose what suits you for the day..casual, fine dining or just snacks.
Reethi beach is located in the middle of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – and close to the famous Hanifaru Bay where you have the opportunity to see manta rays and even whale sharks during the southwest monsoon. As this is a marine protected area, strict regulations are in place to protect and preserve this amazing natural wonder to preserve the manta rays in the bay. The best time to see these majestic animals is from May to November. During this period, plankton gets stuck in the funnel-like reef, which can cause hundreds of manta rays to feed in the bay – a unique natural experience!
The Maldives offers world-class diving and snorkeling. Reethi Beach has a 5 star Padi diving center where you can get your diving certificate and go on diving or snorkeling trips. Baa Atoll has its fair share of channels to explore, with dramatic underwater landscapes teeming with marine life. Over 30 dive sites can be reached within 30 minutes by dhoni, many of the famous submerged reefs are close at hand!
Take a test dive and see what you think!
Why not paddle around the island before breakfast?
A dream for many is to see dolphins. Sunset time is the best time to look for them. Watch them jump, spin and play with the bow of the boat during these exciting tours.
If you want to keep fit during your stay, there is a gym, outdoor tennis, volleyball and badminton to choose from.
Treat yourself to a wonderful spa treatment that does wonders for body & soul.
Enjoy the days in your paradise!
Trip details
Eco rating: 3.5
Airport: Male International Airport (MLE)
Season: Year round
Included in the price: Your choice of accommodation, your choice of meals to be included, transfers to and from the airport. We can help you book flights.
Good to know about the Maldives:
Travel Ethics: The Maldives is a Muslim country, and alcohol is only allowed in hotels and resorts. It is forbidden to bring alcohol into the country.
Visa: Swedish travelers need an entry permit to visit the Maldives. This can be arranged at the airport on arrival or before departure, easily at www.eta.gov.lk.
Time zone: GMT + 5
Pack: Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, swimwear.
Local Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). USD only on hotel islands. Bring USD in small denominations to tip.
Mobile network: internet access are available.
Safety: Maldives is considered a safe place for tourists.
Ecorating: 3.5
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Reethi Beach Resort is Green Globe certified.
Green Globe Certification offers one of the world’s most recognized and longest running programs enabling Reethi Beach Resort to become one of the green leaders in the travel and tourism industry, confidently promoting their environmental credentials alongside their commitment to the people and prosperity of the Maldives. That was the reason why they accepted the challenge and wanted to become Green Globe certified in 2021. The goal is to constantly improve their sustainability work and to achieve a consistent improvement in connection with their annual review. Sustainability within the resort is defined as “carrying out its operations in line with the company’s guiding principles of being aware of global environmental issues and recognizing its responsibility towards the environment. While the well-being of our guests remains at the forefront, we are committed to conducting business in a sustainable manner, taking all steps to minimize the operational impact on and preserve the environment wherever we operate.
The resort’s sustainability plan covers four key areas:
I. Environment – to be actively involved in saving resources, using renewable energy sources
energy as much as possible, reduce pollution, preserve biological diversity, ecosystems, etc.
landscape.
II. Socio-cultural – to be involved in corporate social responsibility, community
development, local employment, fair trade, respect local communities, colleague
protection. Being involved in activities to support the local community
III. Quality – any business that can sustain itself financially by creating competitive advantages within the industry with inspired service that not only meets, but exceeds guest expectations; it continues to contribute to economic well-being
surrounding community through local ownership, employment, purchase of local products,
etc. A sustainable business must benefit its colleagues, customers, companies
partners, owners, other stakeholders.
IV. Health and Safety – Reethi Beach Resort adheres to all established health and safety
regulation.
In addition to its green globe certification, Reethi beach resort has been involved in the following:
Awarded KUONI, Switzerland Green Planet Award 6 years in a row.
Gold Accreditation of Travelife (successor to the Green Planet Award for sustainable tourism, partnered with the Federation of Tour Operators) since 2011.
Green Globe certified since 2021.
Collaborating with Earth Hour since 2008.
Supporter of World Environment Day activities since 2005.
Supporter of World Tourism Day activities since 2010.
Founder of the Baa Atoll Project in 2007, an informal NGO for all resorts and diving schools in Baa Atoll working for the prohibition of shark fishing and trade in shark products, protection of dive sites and support to local communities and international campaigns.
Leader in having BAP officially registered as an NGO, giving it more weight in local and regional agendas. So far, BAP has been a key player with a crucial role in hosting the workshop on “Enhancing the Resilience of Coral Reefs and Assessing Vulnerability of Ecological and Social Communities to Climate Change” in July 2011, to launch the nationwide project sponsored by Kuoni Travel, Switzerland and IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) with a focus on climate change and effects on coral reefs in the Maldives.
Introduction of a nationwide ban on trade in all shark products.
Introduction and implementation of fish catch and fish purchase policy for all locations within the atoll.
Declaration of Baa Atoll as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Introduction and implementation of a management plan for Hanifaru Bay, including “MoUs” for snorkeling and diving.
Agreement between the resorts within the atoll to stop diving in the area during the 2011 season – a year before the planned introduction. After training, with Sea Explorer Divers, the first official Hanifaru Bay Marine Ranger.
Conducted the mapping of the entire reef system to monitor coral growth and bleaching and marine life abundance in line with the IUCN project to implement a reef management system for individual islands/resorts. Reethi Beach spearheaded this project in the Maldives.
Installation of temperature loggers around the island to monitor sea water temperature in line with the IUCN programme.
Use of monitoring formats Fishwatch, Shark Watch and Resort Fish Landing in accordance with studies conducted by the Darwin Initiative and the MCS Marine Conservation Society.
