Filitheyo Island Resort

Surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches with the island’s interior being covered in dense tropical vegetation, Filitheyo is an authentic, natural Maldivian resort offering an excellent range of facilities and incredible diving.  

Only a short 35 minute flight by sea plane from Male, Filitheyo is located in the remote Atoll of Faafu and has more than 40 pristine dive sites within its reach, consisting of reefs, thilas, channels, wrecks and cave dives, all bursting with fish life and healthy corals . In addition to this, the resort’s house reef is often regarded as one of the best in the Maldives.

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Get some rest
There is a total of 125 villas on the island in 3 different room types.  All rooms have air conditioning, ceiling fan, mosquito net, minibar, hairdryer, bathrobes, tea/coffee making facilities and a satellite flat-screen TV.  The 94 Superior Villas and 15 Deluxe Villas are all located on the beach, built in the shade of the palm trees. The 16 spacious Water Villas stand on stilts over the turquoise lagoon.

The Superior Villas are semi-detached and are comfortably furnished with a semi-open bathroom with shower and spacious terrace with seating. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child.

The detached Deluxe Villas are slightly larger, have a semi-open air bathroom with shower and bath tub, spacious terrace with seating and are excellently located for direct beach access. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child.

The Water Villas have a private jacuzzi, a very large terrace with sun loungers and Maldivian swing bed, and direct access the ocean. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.

Enjoy your stay
There are two restaurants on Filitheyo and two bars. The large main restaurant has a relaxed social atmosphere and offers an award-winning buffet with live cooking stations of local and international dishes. In addition, beach barbeques are regularly organised which offer Maldivian specialty dishes and freshly cooked seafood.

The Sunset Restaurant and Bar is the best place on the island to enjoy the spectacular sunsets. It is located on the tip of the island and offers fresh juices, cocktails, a huge selection of wines and al a carte meals.  

The Filitheyo Bar has a tropical beach vibe and sandy floor. Offering a variety of spirits, wine and beer, guests can enjoy their drinks on the beach under the shade of a palm tree whilst listening to the sounds of the ocean.

In addition to diving and snorkelling, there is a wide range of watersports available, including catamaran sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing and windsurfing, as well as excursions to local uninhabited islands, island hopping, dolphin spotting, traditional Maldivian night fishing and sunset cruises. There is also an air-conditioned gymnasium, billiards room, and infinity swimming pool with a decked terrace area and sun loungers over-looking the ocean. 

Filitheyo also has an incredible spa which offers an array of blissful treatments for the ultimate in relaxation and pampering.