Reethi Faru Resort

Reethi Faru Resort

Reethi Faru: Where Natural Abundance Sets the Tone

Set on the quiet island of Filaidhoo in Raa Atoll, Reethi Faru is a resort shaped by the landscape rather than layered over it. At just 600m by 350m, it is small enough to feel personal but large enough to offer genuine variety – a place where a flourishing house reef encircles the island in a ring of colour, and where the shift from beach to lagoon happens in a few barefoot steps. This is not a manufactured version of the Maldives; it is an island defined by its own natural richness, with conservation woven into daily life rather than presented as a performance.

The location is a serious draw for snorkellers and divers. Raa Atoll is known for its clear water and thriving marine life, and Reethi Faru’s house reef is one of its standout features: coral gardens alive with movement, rays gliding through the blue, and shoals of fish that seem to rearrange themselves with every turn. Access is effortless – you can step from the beach straight into a living reef system that rewards both beginners and more confident swimmers, while the PADI 5* and SSI-certified dive centre offers routes into some of the atoll’s strongest sites.

Accommodation spans 145 villas, from garden villas tucked within tropical foliage to beach villas opening directly onto the sand and overwater villas poised above the lagoon. Freestanding villas and two-bedroom suites follow Maldivian-inspired design principles, keeping everything low-rise and rooted in place. Families value the flexibility of the two-bedroom options; couples tend to favour the quiet reaches of the beach or the more secluded overwater categories. Whatever the choice, the focus is on privacy, comfort and a natural flow between indoor and outdoor space.

For an island of this size, the culinary range is notably broad. There are six restaurants: Vakaru, the sea-front main restaurant with generous buffets and live cooking; Dhiyavaru, a 24-hour bar and restaurant above the lagoon; Reethi Grill, with its tandoori oven, wood-fired pizza and live grill on the beach; Huvandhu Garden, an intimate cabana setting for multi-course dinners; Raalhu Café by the pool for light bites and relaxed plates; and Veggie & Vegan, a compact, plant-forward dinner venue. Alongside these sit six bars, from the sociable Haruge Bar and peaceful Veyo Bar by the infinity pool to the east-facing Nala Bar, the gin-led Thari Bar and the Sunset Bar’s front-row views of the evening light.

Reethi Faru is one of the Maldives’ more versatile islands when it comes to activities. The water sports centre is exceptionally well equipped, offering everything from canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing to parasailing, fly-boarding and fun-tube rides. On land, the sports centre provides an extensive list of options, including two outdoor tennis courts, indoor badminton courts, squash, basketball, table tennis and a full gym, complemented by guided yoga. The Coconut Spa, set quietly among the greenery, offers personalised treatments and massages in a gentler register.

What lends the island deeper character is the strength of its sustainability work. Coral propagation projects, a hands-on marine centre and guest-focused initiatives support the reef systems surrounding the island. Solar energy, hydroponic gardens, mushroom cultivation, reverse-osmosis water production and biogas-supported waste management contribute to a level of self-reliance that feels genuine rather than symbolic.

For travellers seeking a Maldives experience that balances beauty with substance – where the reef is a daily highlight, the activities wide-ranging, the dining varied and the commitment to sustainability sincere – Reethi Faru stands out. It is an island with character, integrity and a strong sense of place: a resort shaped by its environment, not the other way around.

In a nutshell

Prices From: Prices on request
Board Basis: Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive, All Inclusive Premium, Full Board Dine Around – AI, Full Dine Around – All Inclusive
Number of Rooms: 145
Number of Guests: Family Friendly
Distance to Beach: On it!
Distance to Airport: Domestic Flight + Speedboat Transfers ( 65 Mins ) or Seaplane Transfer ( 45 Mins )
Views: Stunning Indian Ocean Views
Wifi: Yes

Our guests love

Reethi Faru’s natural ease: a strong house reef just metres offshore, villas that feel part of the landscape, and an island team who care deeply for the marine world they protect. Guests value the relaxed atmosphere, the breadth of activities and the sense that everything here is shaped by nature rather than design.

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