Island Snapshot
Comprehensive Score
8.3/ 10
Combined score from reef, beach, family, photo, and honeymoon dimensions.
Opened / Renovated
Opened in 2011
Transfer Time
TBD
Distance to Male
TBD
Reef
3.0
Lagoon
5.0
Beach
4.0
Family
4.0
Photography
4.0
Honeymoon
4.0
Star Rating
4 Stars
Price From
$196
Booking
8.6 (260)
Agoda
7.7 (78)
4.4 (556)
Tripadvisor
4.4 (818)
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Estimation Base
Reference price only, subject to date and room type.
Transfer Fee:Adult $450 / Child $225
Green Tax:$6 pp/night
Child Policy
- Age 0-1:Free
- Age 2-11:$59/night
- Age 12+:Adult price
Price Estimator
Est. Total (Inc. Tax/Service/Transfer)
$1,777 - $2,171
Room $1,570 · Transfer $125
Services & Facilities
Quick checklist of resort services and facilities.
Featured Services
Facility Services
Resort Intro
Canareef Resort is located in the Addu Atoll of the Maldives, spanning 58 hectares along the coastline. The resort features standalone wooden bungalows as its primary accommodation units, each equipped with private beach access, offering a tranquil living environment facing the ocean. Multiple dining venues—including restaurants and bars—are available throughout the resort, providing diverse culinary options to suit various occasions such as beachside relaxation, starlit dinners, and evening entertainment.
Villa types include sunrise-view rooms, sunset beach rooms, and premium beach villas featuring whirlpool bathtubs, catering to guests seeking privacy and comfort. The resort’s layout seamlessly integrates lush vegetation with the surrounding turquoise waters, offering ample open space for a wide range of outdoor activities. As a land-based island, Canareef Resort does not offer overwater villas and only provides three types of land-based villa accommodations.
Island Advantages: ① Large island size ensures abundant activity space ② Supports a variety of leisure and recreational activities ③ Offers excellent value for money with a favorable price-to-service ratio
Island Disadvantages: Only three types of land-based villas are available; no overwater villas offered
Dining
Kilhi Restaurant
Kilhi Restaurant
The restaurant offers Maldivian and international cuisine, with all dishes prepared according to standardized procedures. Service is available from breakfast through dinner, featuring menu options tailored to special dietary needs. The dining area faces the Laccadive Sea, offering scenic ocean views. Private dining arrangements can be made upon request. Beverages include a selection of wines and other drinks.
Meera Bar
Meera Bar
By the resort's poolside, guests can choose from specially crafted cocktails or carefully selected wines, paired with fresh seafood to highlight the essence of oceanic ingredients. This area offers beverages and light bites, perfect for relaxed socializing.
Dhoni Bar
Dhoni Bar
Dhoni Bar, located in the Maldives, offers a variety of drink options. In the evening, it features DJ performances, local Boduberu cultural showcases, and crab racing events—perfect for experiencing the island's vibrant nighttime atmosphere.
Beach Bar
Beach Bar
A beach bar situated on pristine white sands offers beverage service. By day, it's the perfect spot to bask in the sun and enjoy drinks; by night, it transforms into a vibrant social hub. Ideal for travelers with diverse needs.
Room Types




Sunrise Villa
Sunrise Villa
Count
80
Area
76 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
No
Sunrise Villa is located on the eastern side of the island, adjacent to the coastline, where you can hear the waves of the Indian Ocean and enjoy panoramic views of the sea.




Sunset Beach Villa
Sunset Beach Villa
Count
71
Area
76 sqm
Capacity
3 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Children
Private Pool
No
As the sun sets, the lagoon's surface reflects golden rays, and the sky displays a gradient of orange-red and pink-purple hues. After concluding daily activities, guests can relax on the private deck, embracing the tranquil atmosphere brought by nature. This vantage point offers unobstructed views of the sunset and the gradual transformation of the natural landscape as night falls—perfect for contemplation and relaxation.




Premium Beach Villa with Whirlpool
Premium Beach Villa with Whirlpool
Count
120
Area
97 sqm
Capacity
4 Adults or 3 Adults, 1 Children or 2 Adults, 2 Children
Private Pool
No
The premium beachfront villas are located on the western side of the island, each featuring a spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, opening to a private outdoor area complete with a double whirlpool tub and panoramic views of the lagoon. The outdoor space includes a wooden sun deck equipped with sun loungers and lush tropical landscaping, creating a serene natural setting. Enjoy refreshing ocean breezes brought by the surrounding reef, and take in breathtaking sunset views from the front deck.
