Dhawa Ihuru

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Beachfront Villa
Beachfront Villa
Beachfront Rainmist Villa
Beachfront Rainmist Villa
Beachfront Jetpool Villa
Beachfront Jetpool Villa
Velaavani Bar
Velaavani Bar
Riveli Restaurant
Nest
Kids club
Beachfront Villa
Beachfront Villa
Beachfront Rainmist Villa
Beachfront Rainmist Villa
Beachfront Jetpool Villa
Beachfront Jetpool Villa
Velaavani Bar
Velaavani Bar
Riveli Restaurant
Nest
Kids club

The hotel

Dhawa Ihuru Maldives is a boutique resort nestled in the stunning natural beauty of the Maldives. Located on the tiny, picturesque island of Ihuru, this eco-friendly retreat offers a secluded and intimate experience surrounded by white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs. With a focus on sustainable luxury, Dhawa Ihuru provides a unique blend of modern comforts and environmentally conscious practices, making it an ideal destination if you're seeking both relaxation and responsible travel.

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Set in North Malé Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by speedboat.

Hotel information

45 villas. All are ocean-facing with air-conditioning, smart TV, WiFi, coffee-making facilities, mini-bar and safe. Beachfront Villas have outdoor living spaces, separate dining room, direct access to the beach and a Maldivian Undhoali swing. Villas with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All-Inclusive includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner at Riveli. Afternoon tea/coffee, with snacks from 3:30pm-5:00pm daily. Free flow of alcoholic beverages including a selection of wines, beers, cocktails and house pour international branded spirits, non-alcoholic beverages including a selection of mocktails, soft drinks, sparkling/still mineral water and a selection of tea/coffee at the main restaurant and bar. Available daily from 11:00am-11:00pm. Mini-bar: soft drinks and snacks, replenished daily. Other beverages such as selected brands of spirits, wines and beers from the mini-bar will be replenished upon consumption/request.

From 1st February 2024, the All-Inclusive plan is changing to All-Inclusive Dine and All-Inclusive Premium.

All-Inclusive Dine option: includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in the main restaurant. Standard beverages at the restaurant and bar. In room mini-bar replenished daily. 20% discount on destination dining.

All-Inclusive Premium option: includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in the main restaurant. Premium beverages at the restaurant and bar. In room mini-bar replenished daily. Dine Around at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru (guests on the All-Inclusive Premium package are entitled to dine at Ilaafathi Restaurant and selected beverages at Naiboli Bar in Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. In villa dining (1 daily meal). 50% discount on destination dining. Resort credit of USD 75 (per person, per day. Applicable for selected recreational activities and spa body massages only). 20% savings in the spa. Laundry (2 pieces per villa per day).

Room upgrades

Beachfront Jet Pool Villas have outdoor living spaces, separate dining room, direct access to the beach, a veranda with dining table and chairs, an outdoor swing, an outdoor shower and jetpool. Villas with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Beachfront Rainmist Villas have indoor and outdoor living spaces and a private rainmist lounge. Villas with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Jan '24 to receive up to 30% off the accommodation cost for stays completed between 8–23 Dec '23 and 10–31 Jan '24. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Riveli Restaurant (all-day dining, international buffet, and a la carte). Velaavani Bar (drinks and snacks).

Spa*. Fitness centre and yoga room. Non-motorised water sports. Dive centre*. Kids club. Nest (chill out zone area with complimentary tea/coffee and snacks).

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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  • Poor (20)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our fifth visit and it won’t be the last

Dec 5, 2023 Trail604005 London, United Kingdom

This was our fifth stay in the resort (previously Angsana Ihuru) but the first since the change of name. Over the years we have visited other more luxurious and exclusive resorts but in our opinion none have matched Dhawa. The main reason we keep coming back is that it is a small, unpretentious resort with a spectacular reef circling the whole… Read more
This was our fifth stay in the resort (previously Angsana Ihuru) but the first since the change of name. Over the years we have visited other more luxurious and exclusive resorts but in our opinion none have matched Dhawa. The main reason we keep coming back is that it is a small, unpretentious resort with a spectacular reef circling the whole island. On this occasion, we were pleased to notice that most of the coral which had suffered bleaching in 2016 is coming back to life and also that the beach was not as eroded in some places as was the case on our previous visit. Some small changes were not to our liking. The separate reception area no longer exists. Instead it has been merged with the bar and offers no privacy should you have any concerns to be discussed and addressed. What used to be the reception has been turned into “The Nest” where you can get tea/coffee/juices/popcorn/biscuits/crisps at any time which in our view is unnecessary as most of those are available in your room or at the bar. The shop has also disappeared and is now an arts and crafts centre. A bright pink neon sign “Be there. Be you.” adorns one of the buildings close to the restaurant and would be better suited outside a night club. However, all these changes did not spoil our stay. For the first time we were on an all inclusive package and it was well worth it. Overall the food and drinks were good and the choice included plentiful. The whole staff, front and back of house, who work tirelessly to make the place the little paradise it is, deserve to be praised. In this respect our special thanks go to Afaag, Liu and Solmaan in the restaurant who always greeted us with warm smiles, delivered a very efficient service and were prompt to replenish our glasses! We were really touched when on our last day Afaag came to see us off and wish us a safe journey, despite it being quite early in the morning. One point worth mentioning, although we were repeat guests on this occasion we did not get the personal touches we had received in the past (decorations on the bed, fruit platter, bottle of wine, special table on our last night, etc.) which was slightly disappointing. However, we still love the resort and this will not be our last visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very comfortable, unpretentious island with an excellent house reef

Nov 30, 2023 Trippi55 Germany

Everything was perfect for us: The island has an excellent reef for snorkelling and the underwater world is impressive. In addition to many colourful fish, there are turtles and blacktip reef sharks to be seen. Although there are many huts in a confined space, you don't feel cramped or crowded. There are no water-bungalows and no swimming pool,… Read more
Everything was perfect for us: The island has an excellent reef for snorkelling and the underwater world is impressive. In addition to many colourful fish, there are turtles and blacktip reef sharks to be seen. Although there are many huts in a confined space, you don't feel cramped or crowded. There are no water-bungalows and no swimming pool, more the pure way. The atmosphere is not too formal, the crowd during our stay in November was a mix of older couples and families with young children, internationally mixed. The cabins are very spacious and very clean. The outdoor bathroom is a great feature, not musty, not cold, very intimate. The service is consistently good, the staff very friendly and attentive. There was a very large selection of food and drinks, good flavour. Only the prices for additional services and diving/snorkling trips are extremely high. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating nice island for holidays

Nov 19, 2023 Tina R

It is our second time here, with my husband. The hotel is good. To keep the natural environment, they did a lot efforts. You can see many fishes over the reefs when snorkeling. Also the stuff here is very kind, especially Mr. Siyad. He is very good, take a very good care of us. If possible, we would like to come back again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful vacation!

Nov 19, 2023 Frank Z

It is our second time here, me and my wife. The hotel is good. We saw a lot of fish. Also the stuff here is very nice to us, especially Mr. Siyad. He is very good, take a very good care of us. If possible, we would like to come back again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Superb snorkelling and well looked after.

Nov 18, 2023 TJGom London, United Kingdom

We had a wonderful time celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary at Daiwa Ihuru in early November. It was a more upmarket resort than we would normally select so quite a treat for us! It was a beautiful spot, right on the reef which was ideal for snorkelling. The restaurant and bar/ reception are nicely designed with fun bright colours fitting in… Read more
We had a wonderful time celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary at Daiwa Ihuru in early November. It was a more upmarket resort than we would normally select so quite a treat for us! It was a beautiful spot, right on the reef which was ideal for snorkelling. The restaurant and bar/ reception are nicely designed with fun bright colours fitting in well with the surroundings. We loved the fact that you could walk around in bare feet everywhere with thick sand on the restaurant floors. It appears that the resort takes sustainability seriously which is good to see, i.e. minimal evidence of single use plastic use, and a marine centre with 4 people on this island and the sister island (Banyan tree) working on conserving the reef. We enjoyed taking part in the marine centre activities such as spotting unusual fish and the staff were very knowledgeable (Henry and Huud). We selected the all inclusive option. The food was to a high standard and we liked the fact that one evening was buffet and the next brought to us from a set menu (choosing from several options.) The fish and seafood dishes were particularly good. Deserts were always tempting and in small portions making it easier to take more than one! The new Spanish chef, David, has apparently raised standards and the restaurant and bar staff were all lovely and looked after us very well Read less