Ari Grand Hotel & Spa

During our stay at the Ari Grand Hotel on the Maldives Local Island of Dhangethi, I was thoroughly impressed by the warm welcome and high level of customer service demonstrated by all members of staff. The hotel is situated just a minute walk from the bikini tourist beach on one side of the island and a few minutes walk to the seafront restaurants and cafes on the other side of the island. The rooms were modern and spacious with balconies offering magnificent views! Cooked breakfast items are different every day but there is always cereal, fruit and bread available . We enjoyed a complimentary evening buffet with a mix of Maldivian dishes. Ari Grand Hotel offer a variety of in-house excursions. We took part in the Whale Shark trip and were lucky enough to see and swim alongside one. Everything about the trip was excellent and with just 1 other person joining us, we had a great time! Staying on local islands represents real value for money whilst also supporting the local economy. Yes there’s no alcohol served on the island (it is against the religion) and you must be respectful in what you wear but these have no impact upon us. We already wear uv protection clothing so had full access to all beaches. The local population are incredibly welcoming and pleased for tourists to visit the island. I highly recommend Ari Grand Hotel and hope you too might consider local islands to visit what is simply, paradise!