HISTORY

This five star resort called Sun Island has the local name Nalaguraidhoo. Sun Island, opened in 1998 is located in the southern tip of South Ari Atoll, which is 100km (62 miles) from the Airport. Sun Island is 1.6km long and 440 meters wide and has beach all around with an excellent marine life around.

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TRANSFER TO ROYAL ISLAND

As soon as you arrive in Maldives at Male’ International Airport, please visit the Villa Hotels Counter. Our representatives will assist you with your onward journey to Royal Island. If you wish to travel by speedboat, it takes 2 hrs & 40 minutes while the trip can be made via seaplane in only 35 minutes.


ACCOMMODATION & ROOM FACILITIES

Total Number of rooms     : 350 (60 Deluxe, 218 Super Deluxe
                                     rooms facing Beach, 64 Water 
                                     Bungalows & 2X4 Suites)
Total bed capacity          : 700
Max. Occupants per room : 03
Voltage                         : 220 Volts

 
DINING

Restaurants: 05 Restaurants including Italian with Japanese corner and Chinese, Thai, 24 hour A la’-Carte Coffee Shop/ Restaurant and the Main Restaurant serves International Buffets at all meal times.

Bars: 10 Bars including 24 hrs main bar with disco floor serves number of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and varieties of Cocktails.

Themes: Maldivian Night, Beach BBQ, Hot Summer nights, Barachi – The Indian Kitchen.


HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES
  • Main Bar
  • Swim up Bar
  • Bicycle (for rent)
  • Business Center
  • Conference facilities
  • E-mail & Internet facilities
  • First Aid
  • Electronic Game Center
  • Guest relation Officer
  • In-house Doctor
  • Chilled Pond
  • Beauty Saloon
  • Sauna
  • Steam Bath
  • Japanese Shiatsu Massage
  • Laundry service
  • Offices for tour operators
  • Pizza Express
  • Porters
  • Club Green (Putting Green, Flood-lit)
  • Safe Deposit at reception
  • Swimming pool
  • Children pool
  • Video Screens
  • Jacuzzi


EXCURSIONS & LAND SPORTS
REEF EXPLORER

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This Journey is to explore the hidden secret beneath the ocean where the aquamarine beauty and amazing multi colored corals and fauna is found.

  • Snorkeling trips to nearby reefs are conducted everyday by Dhoni.
  • Snorkeling equipments are available on rental basis from the Diving School.
  • Also you can purchase these equipments from the Souvenir Shop.

While snorkeling, please be careful not to break any coral, which would damage the beauty of the under water world. Collecting live coral and shells are prohibited by law.

  • Daily Reef Explorer @ US$16.50 per person per trip
  • US$10.00 per day to hire snorkels
  • Minimum 08 pax
FISHING EXCURSIONS

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Sunrise Fishing

The trip sets off before the sun rises in order to attract the larger fish. The Dhoni (boat) Captain will provide fishing hooks baits and line during the trip. Your catch of the day will be barbecued at the Grill Tarrace…

  • Sunrise Fishing @ US$ 44.00 per person
  • Minimum 04 pax

Sunset Fishing

Just bait your hook and lower the line and wish for your big catch. We cannot guarantee your luck. In the Evening, you leave by Dhoni to one of the fishing spots near Sun Island. Fishing in the early evening is not only exciting, but also gives you the chance to enjoy a romantic sunset. The Dhoni Captain will provide fishing hooks & lines during the trip.

Your barbecued fish will be served in the Grill terrace on the same day.

  • Sunset Fishing @ US$ 27.50 per person
  • Minimum 08 pax

Big game fishing

Get ready for the fishing trip of your lifetime and join the big game fishing with the crew members of the speed boat equipped with professional fishing gears. The trip is arranged either in the early morning or in the afternoon to go out and catch the "big ones" This exciting fishing trip may surprise your luck with a great catch of Wahoo, Barracudas, marlins. Sail fish or even a big tuna. The package include:

Morning trip: 2 soft drinks & 2 bottles of mineral water per person.

Breakfast in the coffee shop or as a breakfast packet on the boat on request.

Afternoon Trip: 2 soft drinks & 2 bottles of mineral water per person.

Full day trip: 3 soft drinks, 3 bottles of mineral water & lunch packets.

  • Morning Trip:US$450.00Maximum:05 pax
  • Afternoon Trip:US$350.00Maximum:05 pax
  • Full Day Trip:US$650.00Maximum:05 pax
FOLLOW THE DOLPHINS

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Although it is a part of a Maldivian Fisherman’s daily life to see the fascinating sceneries of the Dolphin playing and jumping in the early morning, it would be a rare treat for a visitor to experience this marvelous feeling.

Dolphin safaris are organized daily in the morning. We cannot guarantee your luck, but its worth trying!!

  • Daily Dolphin safari @ US$16.50 per person per trip.
  • Minimum 08 pax.
ISLAND DISCOVERY

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To let you familiarize with the Maldivian culture and tradition, we organize a number of excursions to the neighboring islands where the centuries old culture and simple Maldivian lifestyle still remain unchanged.

Full Day Excursions

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Island Discovery

The excursion guides escort and assist you during the trip that includes visits to a local fishing village (Mamigili), tourist resort (Mirihi) and an uninhabited Island (Hukuruelhi).

  • Island Discovery (Full day excursion trip) @ US$44.00 (incl. BBQ lunch)
  • Minimum 10 pax
Half-day Excursions

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Dhidhdhoo Village Trip

Leave the Luxury behind and discover the world that is so very different… as in every local island of the Maldives. Just 30 minutes from Sun Island by Dhoni, this small island will familiarize the unique way of Maldivian life. The inhabitants of this island have carefully preserved their ancient traditions and their way of life…

  • Dhidhdhoo Village Trip @ US$16.50 per person
  • Minimum 6 pax

Mamigili Village Trip

A guided tour of this local island will take you through the roads of the Village and help you to catch a glimpse of the Maldivian lifestyle as they go by…

  • Mamigili Village Trip @ US$11.00 per person
  • Minimum 5 pax

Dhangethi Trip

Although Dhangethi is a bit far from Sun Island, it is worth traveling to this unique island where you will discover the cultural traditions and the modern Maldivian Life. A small cultural Center shows the traditional and the ancient way of Maldivian life style while the local lifestyle misted in the island make you experience the everyday life of this century.

  • Dhangethi Village Trip @ US$38.50 per person
  • Minimum 10 pax

Hello Neighbors

This trip will take you to 2 different types of Islands which you will be able to experience the modern and cultural lifestyle. The visit to the local Island will give a chance to discover the Maldivian tradition & cultural values and of their life style. And the visit to another resort will give you the opportunity to discover the different concepts in the Maldives.

  • Hello Neighbors @ US$33. per person
  • Minimum 08 pax
Glass Bottom boat

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Welcome to a new underwater world of adventures in the tranquil waters of our beautiful reef just in front of Sun Island. Experience sea life in its natural state when you go on the Glass bottom boat. Our boats have only got space for 2 adults and the boat captain. You can enjoy this trip in perfect privacy with you friend & partners.

Price @ US$ 14.30 per person for 30 minutes

 


BOAT HIRE CHARGES

Dive Dhoni Charge per person: US $ 13.20
Dhoni trip to Mamigili and Fenfushi US $ 50.00 (Maximum 05 Pax)
US $ 10.00 for every additional Pax
Dhoni Hire for every One hour or less: US $ 75.00 (Maximum 04 Pax)
Speed Boat Hire for every 30 minutes or less: US $ 100.00 (Maximum 04 Pax)
US $ 20.00 for every additional Pax.
  • 50% discount for Children between 2 to 12 years
  • Infant Free of Charge.

F & B Outlets

Restaurants: 05 Restaurants including Italian, Thai, 24 hour A la’-Carte Coffee Shop/ Southern Star Grill and the Main Restaurant serves International Buffets at all meal times.

Bars: 10 Bars including 24 hrs main bar with disco floor serves number of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and varieties of Cocktails.

" MAANIYAA RESTAURANT" MAIN RESTAURANT

Open daily at hours stated below for the guests accommodated on board inclusive terms. The meals are served in Buffet style.

Breakfast: 0730 – 0930 hrs
Lunch: 1230 – 1400 hrs
Dinner: 1930 – 2100 hrs

The beverage menu covers a wide choice of world wines, fresh and canned juices among other regular premium beverages.

" TRADING POST" COFFEE SHOP + BAR

Located at the beach front under the palm trees, the coffee shop is convenient for dining with a menu of light snacks and meals with a drink of your choice. Open round the clock.

SUN STAR RESTAURANT + BAR

A Thai and Chinese Specialty restaurant and a calm bar with an à la Carte menu. Opens after breakfast till mid-night.

SOUTHERN STAR RESTAURANT + BAR

Open from 7.00 a.m. till midnight with an exclusive à la carte menu, featuring the buffet of hot, cold and sweet dishes. A wide choice of wines and other beverages available at the corner bar. Southern star also serves Buffet meals for Water Bungalow clients onboard inclusive terms.

" GURA MULI" THE GRILL TERRACE + BAR

At the scenic setting, the cluster of huts offering fresh catch of the day, seafood and prime meats prepare to your choice, in addition to a tempting salad bar.

ITALIAN RESTAURANT ( RISTORANTE AL PONTILE) WITH JAPANESE CORNER + BAR

Taste some of our most delicious Italian and Japanese specialties in the Italian Restaurant.

"MEKUNU BAR" THE MAIN BAR

Open 24 hours with a wide selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The ideal place to taste exotic and colorful international cocktail with a variety of entertaining programs and animations.

POOL BAR

Take a sit at the pool bar, feel and enjoy the warm sweet waters and just get tanned while sipping your favorite choice.

TIPSY SEAGULL BEACH BAR

The most convenient bar for the water lovers, located near the windsurf school providing fruit juice and alcoholic drinks from 0900-1700 hrs.

LOBBY BAR

Personalized service in a quiet and comfortable setting for special meetings and discussions. A wide selection of wines, beverage and cocktails and Champagne to check.

GOLF BAR

Amidst the island at the corner of the Golf course area is a stopover in the heart of the island where you can quench your thirst during the day.  

Re-Lax Package

(R E C R E A TI O N P A C K A G E) 

The Sports package is on availability basis; which includes Tennis, Squash, Badminton Snooker, Gym, Sauna, Steam Bath and Jacuzzi. The following rates are applicable and the package can be had only for the entire stay (originally booked number of days) of the guest.

US$3.00 per person per day. (Example - If your stay is 7 days: US$ 3.00 X 7 days = US$ 21.00).

The package shall be charged to your room account.

Please note that once the package is bought, weather used partially or otherwise, the money in part or full shall not be refunded. This also applies to guest’s who cut short his/her stay and wish to have early check-out – in this event too the money cannot be refunded for the remaining days.

This package can only be bought at the Reception.

 

 

Health and Recretational Facilities

FACILITIES

Aerobics US$ 3.00 Per Person per Session
Gymnasium US$ 5.00 Per Person work out
Jacuzzi (Whirlpool) US$ 5.00 Per Person per hour
Sauna + Chilled pond US$ 6.00 Per Person per hour
Steam bath + Chilled pond US$ 5.00 Per Person per hour
Dart US$ 3.00 Per hour

TENNIS

Court Hire (Night) US$ 7.00 Per hour
Court Hire (Day) US$ 5.00 Per hour
Tennis Racket (Professional) US$ 4.00 Per hour
Tennis Racket (Normal) US$ 2.00 Per hour
Tennis Ball US$ 1.00 Per hour

INDOOR BADMINTON

Court Hire US$ 5.00 Per hour
Racket (Professional) US$ 4.00 Per hour
Racket (Normal) US$ 2.00 Per hour
Shuttle cock (Feather) US$ 3.00 Per hour

SQUASH

Court Hire US$ 5.00 Per hour
Racket US$ 2.00 Per hour
Ball US$ 1.00 Per hour

BILLIARD

Billiard (Table, cue, ball & rests) US$ 10.00 Per hour

ELECTRONIC GAMES

All kinds of Games US$ 1.00 Per Coin
Royal Ascot US$ 1.00 Per Coin

OTHER SERVICES

Karaoke US$10.00 per person for 2 hours

Rental for sports shoes with socks US$ 3.00 per pair per hour.

FREE SERVICES

Table Tennis, Volleyball & Basketball available on your request.

 

 

WATER SPORTS

Watersports Center "Little Mermaid"

The water sports Center of Sun Island is located on the East Side of the island. It has two toilets, two showers, a small terrace and workshop, sail and surfboard racks are also available. On 20 meter distance there is the beach bar with view to the next door island. We have 3 English-speaking instructors to help you in your needs and through the lessons.

Rental of Catamaran and windsurfing, water-ski, mono-ski, knee boarding, trick-ski, banana riding, fun tube, rental canoe’s (Single & double) and Jet Ski riding are the activities offered. The windsurfing School also offers excursion to the nearby islands by ctamaran.

  • Fenfishi (Fisherman/ Local Island)
  • Tholhufushi (uninhabited Island)
  • Holiday Island (Resort Island)
  • Maamigili (Local Island)

Jet Ski trips and speedboat trips to the other island can be organized on request.


WINDSURFING – RENTAL
1 Hour US$ 18.00
5 Hours US$ 70.00

CATAMARAN - RENTAL F2 ( 2 pers.max. )

1 Private Lesson US$ 50.00
Refreshment Course ( 3 hours ) US$ 32.00/ hr US$ 98.00
Basic Course ( 5 hours ) US$ 30.00/ hr US$150.00
Basic Course ( 8 hours with license ) US$ 28.00/ 1hr + 45 license US$270.00

SINGLE SEAT CANOE RENTAL

1 Hour US$ 10.00
2 Hours US$ 17.00
3 Hours US$ 20.00

DOUBLE SEAT CANOE RENTAL

1 Hour US$ 15.00
2 Hours US$ 25.00

WATERSKI / MONO SKI/ WAKE BOARD/ KNEE BOARD

1 Round ( 8 minutes - 3 starts ) US$ 19.00

WATERSKI – LESSONS

1 Lesson ( 15 min per person) US$ 40.00
Course ( 1 lesson + 5 rounds ) US$ 100.00

BANANA RIDING ( min. 4 people)

1 Round ( 15 min. ) Price per person US$ 12.00

FUN TUBES

1 Round ( 10 min. ) Price per person US$ 15.00

JETSKI – RENTAL

15 Minutes US$ 35.00
30 Minutes US$ 60.00

CATAMARAN EXCURSIONS

Half Day 2 Persons US$ 120.00 Price/Person US$ 60.00
4 Persons US$ 160.00 Price/Person US$ 40.00
Full Day 2 Persons US$ 190.00 Price/Person US$ 95.00
4 Persons US$ 260.00 Price/Person US$ 65.00

CATAMARAN SAILING ( 1 hour )

2 Persons US$ 40.00
4 Persons US$ 60.00

DIVING & EQUIPMENTS

1 SINGLE DIVE US$ 40.00

DIVE PACKAGES

5 Dive Package US$ 170.00
10 Dive Package US$ 300.00

RENTAL EQUIPMENTS

Mask Free
Snorkel Free
Fins Free
BCD US$ 4.00
Regulator US$ 4.00
Wet Suit/ AUZUG US$ 4.00
Computer US$ 4.00
Torch/ Lamp US$ 8.00
Camera US$ 35.00
Under Water Scooter US$ 35.00

PADI COURSES

Scuba Diver (Incl. Equip) US$ 300.00

BOAT TRIPS

Half day trips(With 1 tank dives or more) US$ 13.20

ENTERTAINMENT

  • Discotheque
  • Karaoke
  • Cultural Shows
  • Live Music
  • Grand Pix (crab racing)
  • Sea side Games
  • T.T. Tournaments
  • Quiz Nights

SHOPS

  • Cosmetic Shop
  • Beachwear Shop
  • Electronic Shop
  • Jewellery
  • Photo Shop
  • Souvenir Shop

FREE SERVICES

  • Welcome Drink
  • Table Tennis
  • Basket Ball
  • Volley Ball
  • Reading Material in the lobby
  • Wine and fruits for repeaters
  • Board games in the in the Lobby and Main Bar
  • Fruit basket and Champagne for Honeymooners
  • Cake and Bottle of Champagne for celebrating Birthdays at the resort
  • Fruit basket and bottle of wine for guest celebrating Silver/ Golden wedding Anniversary
  • Free Mineral water Bottle ( 1.5 Ltrs) for Water Bungalow clients per room per day

Sun Island is located 62 miles from Male’ International Airport, on the large uninhabited island, locally known as Nalaguraidhoo, in South Ari Atoll.

Sun Island, measuring about 1.6 km in length and around 380 meters in width, will have 350 rooms, including 72 water bungalows, out of which 04 are Presidential Suites. The rest are Super Deluxe rooms (218) and Standard rooms (60).

All Super deluxe and Standard rooms are placed, to ensure a direct view of the beach and sea.

All rooms are with air conditioning, mini bar, safes, IDD telephones, channeled music, color TV with in-house video and satellite channels. All bathrooms have bath tubs and bidets (except in Standard rooms), an out door shower, hair dryers, hot and cold water, and telephones.

The resort will have several restaurants and bars, serving international cuisine, drinks and exotic cocktails around the clock.

As entertainment, recreation and sports, Sun Island offers a host of facilities, including floodlit tennis court, indoor badminton, squash, volley ball, snooker, and even an electronic game center and Karaoke rooms. The shops in Sun Island will offer souvenirs, amenities, jewelry and even cosmetics and perfumes.

A large swimming pool and children’s pool is set amidst exotic landscaping. For those who love the beach and the sea, a variety of water sports will be available, from snorkeling to diving.


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