Finolhu - January 2018*
Getting to Finolhu is an adventure. Flights to Malé are available via Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Qantas with an approximate flight time of 18 hours. The resort can be accessed via a 20-minute domestic flight from Malé followed by a 20-minute speedboat transfer. If travelling by seaplane, it is a 30-minute trip. See the Fine Print for more information. Direct Flights: Booking your flight with us is a quick, easy process. First, confirm your travel dates with the hotel, then head to our new online booking page to book your flights here . Multi-Stop Trips: If you require a stopover en route or are travelling to multiple destinations, simply call 1300 88 99 00.
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Maldives escape staying in an overwater Lagoon Villa at the dreamy Finolhu resort, with all-inclusive dining, unlimited drinks – including cocktails, spirits and wine –a fun cocktail-making class, savings on domestic transfers and more for two adults. Plus get an exclusive Luxury Escapes rate on your flight transfer from Male - only US$250 per person (return) with connecting speedboat.
What You’ll Love
The Resort – A glamorous island playground in the Baa Atoll Located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Baa Atoll, the five-star Finolhu resort is a __glamorous island playground __where the landscape looks just as perfectly airbrushed as the beautiful people who come for the __white sand and turquoise waters __and stay for the chic style and vibrant Ibiza-style beach club. Winner of multiple travel industry awards, including World Luxury Spa and World Luxury Restaurant (Kanusan) 2017, Finolhu is located a short domestic flight and speedboat ride from the Maldives’ capital city of Malé. This celebrity playground has attracted many famous personalities including Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Leonardo Dicaprio and Paris Hilton.
The Location – Paradise found The Maldives needs no introduction as one of the most exquisitely beautiful destinations on the planet, and the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is one of its finest spots. The Baa Atoll is one of 26 natural atolls in the Indian Ocean, and its crystal-clear waters are protected from fishing and development, meaning the most incredible, __colourful fish and sea life __can be spotted when snorkeling and scuba-diving.
Your Room – Step straight into the ocean from your overwater villa For that once-in-a-lifetime Maldives trip it’s only right to sleep in a dreamy overwater villa. Snooze suspended above aquamarine waters in a Lagoon Villa, which offers direct access into the ocean from your large private outdoor sundeck and 145 sqm of__ Bohemian-inspired space__ decorated with crystal chandeliers and retro cane seating. Villas also feature luxurious touches like a king-size bed, 40-inch flatscreen TV, a Marshall sound system, indoor and outdoor showers and a bathtub with views of Finolhu Lagoon and the neighbouring 1.8km long sandbank. Want the luxury of your own pool? Available from 1 May is the Ocean Pool Villa upgrade with its very own six-metre freshwater infinity pool.
The Food – From fresh seafood to tuckshop-style snacks You won’t even need to take your wallet out with all drinks and daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners at the Baa Baa Beach Diner included in your package. This uber-cool eaterie offers a gastronomic experience in a beach setting that features live cooking stations and chilled tunes. You can also enjoy __a 50% discount __at the resort’s other dining outlets, the __Fish & Crab Shack __(lunch only) - located at the halfway point of the sandbank and serving lip-smacking prawns and other fresh seafood - __Asian cuisine at Kanusan __(dinner), and North African delights at __Baahaa Grill __(dinner).
The Experience – Chic retro luxury in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations Don’t expect a cookie-cutter luxury resort experience at Finolhu, as this uber-stylish resort is shaking up the Maldives travel scene with its unique vibe. Marvel at performances by acrobats, stilt walkers and mermaids from Area 51 – renowned for its spectacular shows at some of the biggest festivals and clubs on the planet, such as Glastonbury in the UK and Hed Kandi in Ibiza – check out the two-storey__ 1 OAK Beach Club __which operates day and night to entertain guests with a retro-movie cinema, pinball arcade, weekly retro pool party and themed sandbank parties, bulk up in the licensed UFC gym or treat yourself to a spa treatment in one of 10 funky pastel-coloured treatment huts at The Cove Club.
Benefits for returning guests Finolhu receives a whole lotta love from those who holiday there, so it’s no surprise that a lot of Luxury Escapes travellers return for a second or even third visit. Return customers can enjoy even more benefits including a sunset cruise, a unique Maldives local personalised experience, daily afternoon tea, specialty gourmet previews (where available), invites to VIP events, a 50-minute spa treatment, a bottle of bubbly, a signature nightcap experience at 1OAK and much more!
1OAK Beach Club Fish & Crab Shack Kanusan Asian Restaurant Baahaa Grill Milk Bar The Cove Club Spa Tennis Court Oceaneers Club (kids’ club) HUB - Home of the Underwater Biosphere for diving and excursions Thunderball (watersports) Baa Baa Beach Diner