Overview
Discover a sanctum of serenity in the Maldives at the divine Canareef Resort. Here pristine white beaches, swaying palms and inviting turquoise waters welcome you to enjoy the holiday of your dreams in an enchanting Indian Ocean paradise. You’ll s...
Discover a sanctum of serenity in the Maldives at the divine Canareef Resort. Here pristine white beaches, swaying palms and inviting turquoise waters welcome you to enjoy the holiday of your dreams in an enchanting Indian Ocean paradise. You’ll stay in exquisite villas perfect for rest and relaxation, and be treated to tantalising international flavours in the superb restaurants. When not immersing yourself in the tropical wonders all around, you can indulge in blissful pampering sessions in the spa, take the plunge on a scuba diving adventure, or embrace Maldivian culture and heritage on a fascinating island-hopping experience. Other wonderful features that await at the Canareef Resort include swimming pools, a gym, a kids club and a tennis court.
How far is the nearest beach?
Canareef Resort is located beside pristine white sands.
Distance from the airport
You can get to Canareef Resort via a 75- to 95-minute domestic flight from Male International Airport to Gan Airport, then a 10-minute speedboat ride.
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Pools
![Restaurant]( "Restaurants")
Restaurant
![Bar]( "Bars")
Bar
![Gym]( "Gym")
Gym
![Beach]( "Next to the Beach")
Beach
![Spa]( "Spa")
Spa
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Wifi
![Kids Club]( "Kids Club")
Kids Club
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For Families
Sunrise Villa
- Terrace with lounge furniture
- King-size bed
- Sofa
- Smart TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (local charge)
- Complimentary drinking water (refilled daily)
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Telephone
- Safe
- Open-air bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom amenities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Bath towels
Sunset Beach Villa
- Terrace with lounge furniture and beach view
- King-size bed
- Sofa
- Smart TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (local charge)
- Complimentary drinking water (refilled daily)
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Telephone
- Safe
- Open-air bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom amenities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Bath towels
Premium Beach Villa With Whirlpool
- Private enclosed area with a whirlpool for two
- Wooden sun deck with sun loungers and sea view
- King-size bed
- Sofa
- Smart TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (local charge)
- Complimentary drinking water (refilled daily)
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Telephone
- Safe
- Open-air bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom amenities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Bath towels
Facilities
- Swimming pools
- Spa
- Gym
- Children’s club
- Gift shop
- Snorkelling
- Dive centre
- Watersports
- Fishing
- Dolphin cruise
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Volleyball court
- Pool tables
- Bicycles
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Tours
- Conference hall
- wedding services
*Please note that charges may apply to some activities and for the use of some facilities
All-inclusive
The Canareef Resort all-inclusive concept includes the following:
- Breakfast (7.30am to 10am), lunch (12 noon to 2.30pm) and dinner (7pm to 9.30pm) buffet served at Kilhi Restaurant
- Selected All-inclusive beverages served at Kilhi Restaurant during meal hours - Soft drinks, Packet Juices, Beer & House wines (White, Red and Rosé)
- 15% discount on a la carte at Meera Bar
- All-inclusive drinks served at the all-inclusive outlets during opening hours include soft drinks, packet fruit juices, unlimited water by the glass, tea, coffee, draught beer, wine served by the glass, house brand spirits served by the glass and selected cocktails and mocktails
- Dhoni Bar (9am to 11pm, snacks available from 4.30pm to 5.30pm)
- Meera Bar (10am to 11pm)
- Beach Bar (9am to 5pm, no liquor or spirits, only bottled beer and soft drinks available)
- Two bottles of water (1.5 litres) per day provided in room
- Complimentary bicycles during the stay
- 10% discount on all water sport activities
Details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Up to 50% off
Up to 50% off
Up to 50% off. All savings are already applied to the prices shown when travelling between 1st February 2025 - 31st October 2025 **Blackout Dates Apply
4.4
Google reviews (536)
Suresh Vaghjiani
Had a great week at Canareef staying in a sunset beach villa. Overall it was a great escape, which started with a warm welcome greeting from our enthusiastic and fun host, Millie. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility which is a real benefit being located on the most southern atoll. However, after a very long journey to Male airport, we then had to take a 1.5 hour domestic flight and then travel by boat to reach our final destination. Nevetheless, the accommodation was comfortable and enabled us to get a well earned rest! The food was good too, especially once we made the staff aware of our dietary requirements (vegetarian). Bishnu and Leon from the dining team, made a real effort to ensure that we were well looked after. Their professionalism and care and attention was greatly appreciated and has left us with fond memories of our time in the Maldives.
Miguel Ribeiro
I think for the price quality it's good. Service depends on the person's we have excellent service some of the people others terrible. Food is not the best thing in the resort. Rooms amazing but lacks quality on the rest of the resort. Location wise it's a little far from Male you have to take internal flight then boat.
Anoop Dsouza
Amazing sunset villas on the beach
Food was incredibly tasty & diverse: Aloysius & team are excellent (we stayed in early 2025)
After diving & snorkeling across many islands; can say that this was one of the cleanest beaches and the healthiest corals
Activities are probably too highly priced- would have done some more diving or tried fishing
karen payne
Canareef was not our first choice location .we were informed 2 days before our holiday .it's a much bigger resort than we would choose and that reflected in the maintenance of the accommodation.we were put in room 713 which was right down the bottom of the island .A long way from the restaurant,so to get to and fro we had the free bikes.They were v uncomfortable and gears not working but just about ok .the shuttle service was v hit and miss .sometimes you would have to wait quite a while for one ,then 1 would turn up full up .
Why don't you have bus stops and a shuttle that picks up every 15 mins ?
Service was great .amazing choice of food every meal .Bars v good
The most cared for part was the accommodation up to numbers 550
After that the planting and road goes downhill.
Hayat Ouhraichou
We spent an unforgettable week at Canareef Resort in the Maldives with my husband and our 5-year-old son, and it was truly an amazing experience! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. The entire staff made us feel like part of their family, and we couldn't have asked for a better vacation.
A special thanks to Sharzood, the Reception Manager, who made our check-in process smooth and ensured that every detail of our stay was perfect. His attention to our needs and friendly approach really set the tone for the whole trip.
Aloy, the Food & Beverage Manager, went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful dining experience. He was always available to help with any special requests, and his recommendations made each meal even more enjoyable.
Veronika and Gilbert, the talented bartenders, were so much fun to interact with! They made the best cocktails and always greeted us with a smile. Their positive energy and excellent service added so much to the enjoyment of our days by the pool and beach.
Lastly, Didi, the excursion manager, was fantastic! He helped us organize memorable activities that our whole family enjoyed, especially the daulphin trip.
We are so grateful to all the staff at Canareef Resort for making our stay so wonderful. Each of you contributed to making our vacation a truly special experience. We can’t wait to return!
Hayat, Valerio and Sami
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