The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

This colourful, contemporary paradise must be one of the coolest spots in the Maldives. Your own private plunge pool, stunning Indian Ocean views at every turn, and a range of activities to enjoy – it’s all waiting for you at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, just a short seaplane ride from Male airport. As well as direct water or beach access, and (believe it or not!) a disco ball in every bathroom, your room comes equipped with an activity wall, meaning you can grab a snorkel and head out into the ocean whenever the mood takes you. Whether you’re trying your hand at ping pong at Todis, indulging in local cuisine Maldivian style at Guduguda, or dining with your toes in the sand at BBQ Shak, you’ll love the fun, social vibe here. Enjoy events such as beachfront movie screenings or karaoke nights, as well as regular entertainment and excursions – and getting around is made easy with complimentary bicycles. However you choose to spend your time, an unforgettable stay is The Standard here...

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on Huruvalhi Island, Raa Atoll, to the Northwest of Male. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 40 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

115 villas, all featuring a king size bed, separate day bed, air conditioning, plunge pool, sun loungers with private decks, direct access to lagoon or beach, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, flat screen TV, mood lighting, soaking bathtub and shower with disco ball, flat-screen TV, custom bath amenities, comfy bathrobes, WiFi, and an activity wall. Lagoon Overwater Pool Villa’s feature direct water access from the private deck and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Board basis options

Breakfast Included: all stays include daily buffet breakfast with coffee, tea and juice in the main restaurant Kula.

Half Board option: two-meal plan, including daily buffet breakfast with coffee, tea and juice included, and dinner in main restaurant Kula. All guests on Half Board meal plan will receive a dinner credit of USD 45 per person per day for specialty restaurants.

Full Board option: three-meal plan, including daily buffet breakfast with coffee, tea and juice included, lunch, and dinner in the main restaurant Kula. All guests on Full Board meal plan will receive a dinner credit of USD 45 per person per day for specialty restaurants.

All-Inclusive option: breakfast, lunch and dinner with select beverages served at Kula Restaurant only. Select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (valid at Kula, Todis, Joos Cafe, Guduguda, and BBQ Shak during operating hours). Select mini-bar items replenished once daily. For stays of 5 nights or more, guests will receive resort credit of $50 USD per villa per stay.

All-Inclusive Plus: breakfast is served at Kula Restaurant, lunch is served at Kula Restaurant, Joos café, and Todis; and dinner is served at Kula Restaurant, Guduguda, BBQ Shak, Beru Bar (IZAKAYA), and Joos Café. At speciality restaurants – pre booking required. Selected beverages are available in all restaurants, bars and cafe: Premium brands of spirits, beer, liqueur, unlimited cocktails and mocktails, signature drinks, various juices, soft drinks, mineral water and selection of tea/coffee, Champagne, and over 50 plus selections of premium wines, Prosecco and sparkling wines from all around the world. Rare selections of wine and spirit not covered in All Inclusive Plus but are discounted by 25%. Mini-bar will be replenished once daily and two wines, two bottles of spirits of choice, 4 beers, soft drinks and water will be included. A bottle of sparkling wine will be included on arrival. Water sport: kayaks (excluding glass bottom), standup paddle, wind surfing 1-hour per day and 10% discount on other selected water sports activities. Excursions: one excursion is included from a choice of sunset fishing/dolphin cruise/snorkelling safari and/island hopping experience with 2 local islands. The Standard Spa: $50 credit per person per stay. Laundry: one standard bag laundry per stay (dry-cleaning not available).

Ocean Overwater Pool Villas are situated just a few meters away from the house reef, with amazing, uninterrupted ocean views. These villas feature a partial open-air bathroom, as well as direct water access from the private deck and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Lagoon Beach Pool Villas offer 137 sqm of living space with a king-sized bed, a separate daybed, a private deck with sun loungers and a plunge pool, an open-air bathroom with a giant bathtub, double vanity sinks and stellar views of the white sand beach. Sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Ocean Beach Pool Villas have gorgeous views of the white sand beach and ocean, with direct beach access from the private deck and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

KULA (main restaurant with a colourful menu, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner). TODIS BAR (just off the pool deck, serving luxurious bar favourites with a local twist). JOOS CAFÉ (all-day hangout spot serving smoothies, coffees, sweet and savoury breakfast, and light meals). GUDUGUDA (dine in traditional Maldivian style, with delicious local cuisine made with only the freshest ingredients, and an adjacent lounge serving shisha). BBQ SHAK (casual and fun feet-in-the-sand experiences, with fresh seafood and meat grill beachfront). BERU BAR (cocktails and bar snacks in a stunning overwater setting). TONIC (adults-only, wellness-focused swim-up bar located at The Standard Spa).

The Standard Spa*. Ping pong at TODIS BAR. DJs and dancing at BERU BAR. On-island photographer*. Tennis court. 24-7 fitness centre. Complimentary bicycles for riding around the island. Main pool with panoramic ocean foods and a complimentary poolside snack. Standard Pool Party (subject to schedule). Fishing*. Boat rides* including Turtle Expedition, Sunset Dolphin Cruise and local island hopping. Snorkel safaris and experiences*. Private dinners*. Dinner on Baby Island with private chef*. Floating breakfast*. Castaway Island Picnic*. Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (one hour complimentary per day). Dives and diving courses*. Karaoke night. Traditional Boduberu at TODIS BAR. Weekly movie screenings on the beachfront. Cooking classes*. Inflatable water park (November to June, weather permitting). Lil’ Shark Kid’s Club* (4-12 years, children below 4 must be accompanied by a parent) with fun activities.

The Lobby, open 24-hours a day. Complimentary WiFi in-room and all public areas. The Shop at The Standard (beauty and wellness items, plus island essentials). On-island doctor.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unbelievable friendly employees and beautiful resort!

Dec 4, 2024 Nenad M

I was there for our honeymoon and from the first second at arrival we felt very welcomed. The resort is incredible beautiful, the rooms are very nice and the view is magical. But the actual thing making this resort so special are the employees working in it. I have been to many places, but I nowhere experienced such a hospitality and friendliness… Read more
I was there for our honeymoon and from the first second at arrival we felt very welcomed. The resort is incredible beautiful, the rooms are very nice and the view is magical. But the actual thing making this resort so special are the employees working in it. I have been to many places, but I nowhere experienced such a hospitality and friendliness as in this place. Every employee is friendly, trying to always fulfil your wishes and they have always a smile on their face. Incredible! I would like to give my special thanks to Shakhawat from Service/Restaurant, who made our vacation really unforgettable and did everything possible to make it even a better vacation! Whenever my glass with water was empty, he immediately came to pour in some new water. Also a shoutout I would like to give to Arif from Housekeeping, who is always having a big smile on his face whenever you see him! This made you always feel good and created also a smile on your own face. I hope management of the resort is aware, that those employees are gold worth and they are making this vacation to a unforgettable one! In general there is nothing negative I can say about this resort. All my ideas where more than fulfilled. Read less
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Dec 3, 2024 Fatima Ezzahra L Milan, Italy

Thank you so much for an incredible holiday experience! I had the pleasure of discovering a wonderful boutique hotel that exceeds all expectations, setting a standard of its own. The team was absolutely fantastic, and we were fortunate to have Poula as our host – his hospitality made our stay even more special. It was such a delight to meet the… Read more
Thank you so much for an incredible holiday experience! I had the pleasure of discovering a wonderful boutique hotel that exceeds all expectations, setting a standard of its own. The team was absolutely fantastic, and we were fortunate to have Poula as our host – his hospitality made our stay even more special. It was such a delight to meet the entire team; everyone was incredibly helpful and attentive. This holiday was truly unforgettable, and I can’t recommend this place enough! Read less
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Dec 3, 2024 jorge v

We spent amazing here with the team here. We did not plan our scuba diving activity when we arrived in the resort, but after meeting the team, we really feel the need to do it. They were super gently and nice with us since the fist moment and we are extremely happy of our time with them. Congrats Raphh, Rio and Zina, amazing work!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our Honeymoon at The Standard

Dec 3, 2024 Omar E

Our stay was perfect from start to finish. I would recommend this hotel to anyone coming to the Maldives. The rooms are great, with snorkeling tools available in the room. There are several spots to swim, be it at the beach next to the spa, with baby sharks (harmless) swimming around, or from the comfort of your own room stepping straight into the… Read more
Our stay was perfect from start to finish. I would recommend this hotel to anyone coming to the Maldives. The rooms are great, with snorkeling tools available in the room. There are several spots to swim, be it at the beach next to the spa, with baby sharks (harmless) swimming around, or from the comfort of your own room stepping straight into the open waters. We were lucky enough to see reef sharks (also harmless) while snorkeling. The food was perfect regardless of the cuisine so huge hats off to the chefs, as well as the restaurant staff. The spa was also very relaxing, as we each had an 30 min massage. And of course a huge thank you to Poula, who was a huge help from the moment we reached the island until we left. He checked on us all the time, made sure to send us the schedule for each day and was extremely helpful on every level. Try to find him if you end up going to The Standard, he’ll make your stay so much better. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary getaway

Dec 2, 2024 Hussein E

We had amazing experience! The resort is very nice beautiful island, great food and welcoming staff! Our stay was even more special and comfortable with our host Poula as help and his extremely nice attitude! He was very easy to reach out to shared with us all the activities every day. He made sure we are enjoying our time and was very careful… Read more
We had amazing experience! The resort is very nice beautiful island, great food and welcoming staff! Our stay was even more special and comfortable with our host Poula as help and his extremely nice attitude! He was very easy to reach out to shared with us all the activities every day. He made sure we are enjoying our time and was very careful with all the details. Read less