A 55 minute speedboat transfer brings you to the island of Meerufenfushi and its sole occupant, Meeru Island Resort; a lovely, well-established, South African favourite.

Barefoot is the only way to go on this laid-back island and the chilled atmosphere makes for the ultimate relaxing holiday that caters for all tastes. But don’t think that there’s nothing going on; there’s an excellent house reef, beautiful lagoon and the most perfect stretches of beach; a golf driving range, putting green and 9 hole pitch and putt course, Euro Divers Scuba Centre and great evening entertainment. Stay on the beach or over-water with Jacuzzi options for both, and eat and drink at one of 4 restaurants – 2 a la carte – and 7 bars. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms and most public areas.

The Duniye Spa, whether over-water or on land, is definitely worth a visit, if you are looking for quiet relaxation, the pool at the Pavilion Bar is strictly for adults only – no under 18’s allowed – but if its action you are after check the resort’s weekly programme. Whether it’s a snorkelling excursion, a sunset cruise or an aerobics class there is sure to be something for everyone.

LOCATION
North Male AtollACCOMMODATION
286 Rooms include 20 Garden Rooms, 77 Beach Villas, 83 Jacuzzi Beach Villas, 27 Water Villas, 77 Jacuzzi Water Villas, and 2 Honeymoon Suites. All feature tropical décor, a king size or two twin beds, tile or wood floors, private porch with furniture, air-conditioning,overhead ceiling fan, sitting area, stocked Mini Bar with refrigerator, complimentary tea/coffee service, IDD telephone, color cable TV, DVD player, high speed broadband Internet connection, personal safe, partially open-air bathroom (except Garden Rooms) with shower, bath accessories, bathrobes, hair dryer, nightly turndown service and complimentary use of chaise lounges at the pool and beach and beach towels. Electricity is 220VAC, 50HZ

Beach Villas (56 sqm) are spacious, individual wooden bungalows on the beach with a beautiful view of the lagoon

Jacuzzi Beach Villas (80 sqm) are Beach Villas with an upgraded bedroom including a four poster bed, a private, walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars” with a wooden sundeck, chaise lounges, a shade Pavilion or umbrella and tropical plants

Water Villas (60 sqm) are located on the beach at the water’s edge, with an upgraded bedroom including a four poster bed, a spacious bathroom with double sinks, a private, walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”, a wooden sundeck, chaise lounges, a shade umbrella, tropical plants, a private sundeck with stairs into the sea and a spectacular view of the lagoon

Jacuzzi Water Villas (85 sqm) are located over-the-water, in the lagoon…a short walk along your private jetty to this secluded hideaway featuring a larger, upgraded bedroom suite, a tea/coffee/espresso service; a spacious bathroom with double sinks; a private walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”, a wooden sundeck, chaise lounges, a shaded area, tropical plants, a private sundeck with stairs into the sea and the most magnificent views of all.

The Honeymoon Suites (90 sqm) are located over-the-water, in the lagoon…a short “dhoni” boat ride from shore.These exclusive, luxuriously appointed Suites feature the same facilities as the Jacuzzi Water Villa, plus a combined Living room/dining room area, a bathroom with bath and bidet, your private “lagoon” pool, a breakfast pastry basket and a complimentary bottle of champagne.

DINING
Two main “sister” restaurants, conveniently located to best serve our guests. The Farivalhu, for guests staying at the Southern end of the island and The Maalan, for guests staying at the Northern end of the island, both featuring the same “all you can eat” buffet style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, served in the traditional open-air, sand floor, thatch roof dining rooms with a separate table for each room. Also, there are “optional” a la carte restaurants including the over-the-water Asian Wok Restaurant, specializing in Asian cuisine and Teppanyaki; the Hot Rock Restaurant, featuring seafood, steak or chicken cooked at your table on “hot rocks”, and 4 other “optional” á la carte choices; a Snack Menu at the Bars and Pools; the Meeru cafe at the Dhoni Bar pool serving ice creams, pastries, panini sandwiches and speciality teas and coffees, Room Service and a selection of very special Dinners served on the Beach.

The Dhoni Bar, on the beach beside the Dhoni Bar Pool; the Kakuni Bar, with sports bar facilities such as table tennis, billiards, snooker, foosball table, darts, chess, board games and color satellite TV coverage of international sporting events; a Disco; the Uthuru Bar next to the Maalan Restaurant for guests of age 18 years and older, the over-the-water Asian Wok Bar at the southern end of the island, the Pavilion Bar, on the beach near the Pavilion Bar Pool and the Hot Rock Bar at the Pavilion Bar Pool

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES
1.5 Kilometer of Beautiful White Sand Beach, a Magnificent Lagoon and plenty of Good Snorkeling. 2 Sparkling Clear Fresh Water Swimming Pools overlooking the Beach – the Dhoni Bar Pool with a Children’s Wading Pool and the new Pavilion Bar Pool for adults only, age 18 years and older. Two Lighted Tennis Courts, Golf Driving Range, Putting Green,
9 Hole Pitch & Putt Golf Course, Beach Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Billiards, Snooker, Foosball table, Darts, Petanque, Bicycles, and Football Grounds. Fishing Excursions including Morning, Afternoon and Deep Sea trips; Fitness Center with Modern Exercise Equipment
Euro Divers Scuba Centre
Meeru Windsurf & Sailing Centre
Nightly entertainment
Excursions
Internet Cafe
Board games
Gift shops
Kids Club (3-12 years)
Teens Club (13 – 16 years)
Complimentary w-fi in guest rooms and most public areas for email, web browsing, social networking and telephone calls

THE DUNIYE SPA
The spa provides a tropical spa experience for women and men, focused on wholeness, simplicity, purity and quality. The therapist’s healing energy combined with Asian massage techniques and using only chemical free, pure organic compounds follows a natural, holistic, personalized approach to caring for each guest’s health, beauty and well being. Two Spas, one over-the-water and the other on land.