Dhamana Beach Maldives

Pros +

• Absolutely amazing, one of the best hotels in the Maldives that we have experienced: - pick up at the port - very cozy room - great and helpful staff - fabulous shark trip for really good price - free snorkeling gear to rent - perfect view of the beach Everything was great, thank you!
• From the start, we were warmly welcomed and even picked up from the boat. We were allowed to check in early and were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a room on the first floor, offering breathtaking views of the sea. The room had a large window, so we could wake up to the sight of the ocean right from our bed. The location is unbeatable, with the best spot on the island and a charming private beach where you can truly relax. The accommodation itself was beautiful and had a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
• Since Dec'22, Dhamana Beach has become my home away from home. And I keep coming back 2-3 times/year and what stands out the most is the consistency of service delivery: the location-breathtaking, the room-spotless, the bed-incredibly comfortable, the food-delicious, the staff-amazing. The words are not enough to describe how amazing this place is: Dhamana Beach is the best guest house in the South Ari atoll and has the best location in Mahibadhoo, directly on the cleanest beach. Basically, one step out of the door and youre right there in front of the blue water, under the coconut tree where you can chill in hammocks, swings, or sun loungers observing the sunrise or witnessing the best sunsets. The atmosphere is welcoming, warm, and relaxed. Enzo is an outstanding host, always quick to respond and went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed. Neemey and Chuck provided the best snorkeling on local and deserted island reefs. In addition, all the trips with the guys (by the way, I did them all), were great experience that created memories I will cherish forever. Mojay and Iusuf who prepared the meals, greeted me each day with a warm smile. My only worries during my stay is what I want to eat (so I can tell Iusuf to cook it for me) and where, as you can serve your meal either directly on the beach or in the guest house restaurant. The guys made my stays during the years so memorable and now I consider them my extended family. My room is sweet decorated every time when I return. For my birthday they created a special and unforgettable event: cake, wonderful decorations, and beach sand settings. Thank you again! Good vibes always attract good people! And during my stays in Dhamana Beach I made friends with other guests and we are still in touch with each other over years. I can say with all sincerity that I don't recall a more peaceful and comfortable stay to the one I experienced at Dhamana. Thank you for everything and Ill see you soon.

Cons -

• A small note of advice: Bring plenty of good mosquito spray, as its definitely needed. One thing we found a bit overwhelming was the frequent questions about food and activities. While this might be their way of providing excellent service, we personally found it a bit too much and felt slightly uncomfortable at times. That said, it could just be their style and others might appreciate this attentiveness.