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Dhangethi Island from the air — the village, its white sandspit and the reef shelf running out into South Ari Atoll

Live the Maldives
through the ocean.

A boutique island stay in South Ari Atoll — whale sharks, manta rays, coral reefs and unforgettable days at sea.

4-room guesthouse · Small-group excursions· Dhangethi, South Ari Atoll

A coral reef slope in clear water off Dhangethi

Why Dhangethi Inn

Stay on the island.
Spend your days at sea.

Dhangethi Inn keeps things small, personal and flexible — a four-room island stay paired with days exploring the reefs, lagoons and open water around South Ari Atoll.

Four rooms
Three deluxe doubles and one family room — the whole property.
Small-group excursions
Run on our own boats, following the conditions rather than a timetable.
Dhangethi, South Ari Atoll
A local island you can walk end to end, inside a marine protected area.

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Packages

Stay. Explore. Repeat.

Snorkeling Escape

Most loved

Snorkeling Escape

Four mornings on the reef, three excursions, four nights on the island.

  • 4 nights deluxe room
  • Turtle + Coral Garden + House Reef
  • Daily breakfast
  • Airport transfers

Turtle Point · Coral Garden · Dhangethi house reef

$690per person · 4 nights

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Whale Shark Adventure

Bucket-list

Whale Shark Adventure

The big one — whale sharks in the protected area, and mantas when the season brings them in.

  • 5 nights deluxe room
  • Whale shark snorkeling + manta trip in season
  • Sandbank lunch
  • Breakfast & transfers

Whale Shark Point, South Ari MPA · Manta channels (seasonal)

$980per person · 5 nights

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Family Ocean Experience

Family

Family Ocean Experience

Built for families — gentle reefs, dolphins and lots of stories.

  • 5 nights family room
  • House reef + dolphin cruise
  • Day island visit + lunch
  • Breakfast & transfers

Dhangethi house reef

$1290per person · 5 nights

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Rooms

Simple island comfort between days on the water.

Deluxe Double at Dhangethi Inn

Deluxe Double

2 guests · From $95 / night

A queen bed, a work desk, a balcony into the greenery and the beach a hundred metres away — for couples and solo travellers.

Family Room at Dhangethi Inn

Family Room

4 guests · From $140 / night

The biggest room in the house — a queen and a twin bed, space to spread out, and a dining corner for stays with children.

Guest stories

Days worth talking about.

9.3Wonderful · 119 verified reviews on Booking.com

A sea anemone colony with Maldives clownfish on the reef off Dhangethi
"Ahmed the owner was fantastic. He went out of his way to be helpful. Took two snorkeling trips and saw a giant manta rays and whale sharks. His hospitality was super excellent. He even invited us to have dinner at his home."
Frank 🇺🇸 · United States · Booking.com
"Great location, close to pier, shops and restaurants. Amazing tours every day — swimming with mantas, turtles, sharks and an abundance of marine life!"
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Emily 🇦🇺

Australia · Booking.com

"Our bed was all decorated on arrival. We were welcomed with a refreshing coconut water! The Inn has a nice kitchen with free snacks and great common areas. Snorkeling equipment was available."
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Jeffrey 🇺🇸

United States · Booking.com

Reels from the reef, the boats and the island.

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A long white sandbank off Dhangethi, turquoise shallows on one side and open ocean on the other

Dhangethi

Small island.
Big ocean.

A working Maldivian village with beaches all around it, a pier where the boats come in, and reefs a short ride offshore.

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A dhoni at sunset off Dhangethi
A green sea turtle over the reef

Plan your stay

What do you want to see first?

Turtles·Whale sharks·Mantas·Sandbanks·Dolphins

Tell us your dates and what you'd love to experience. We'll help with the rest.