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Aerial view of Dhangethi: the village along a sandy shore, a jetty, boats at anchor, and the reef in turquoise water.

Adh. Dhangethi

A local island in South Ari Atoll. The inn is a guesthouse in the village, not a private resort.

Plan your stayExperiences

A living island, not a closed resort

Dhangethi sits in Alif Dhaal, the South Ari Atoll. The atoll is known for whale sharks through the year, and for manta rays and reef dives when the season and the weather allow. The inn can tell you what is actually running during your dates. Transfer routes change, so ask us for the current way from Velana International Airport rather than relying on an old timetable.

Guests who want a private-island resort will be happier somewhere else. Guests who want a lagoon, a village, and a boat when the weather allows tend to understand Dhangethi quickly.

  • People live here. The days have a village rhythm as well as the sea.
  • Dress modestly when you walk through the village. Swimwear belongs on the beach.
  • Whale sharks are why many guests come. A trip is offered only once it is confirmed.
  • Speedboats run between Malé or the airport and Dhangethi. The times are listed below.
Evening light on a sandy shore. This is a licensed stand-in, not a photograph of Dhangethi.

Around the inn

The atoll, the reef, and the village. The excursions we arrange are on the experiences page.

Experiences
A spotted whale shark swims over a pale reef while a snorkeller waits at the surface.

Whale sharks

South Ari is known for them through the year. The inn will say what is actually running on your dates.

A manta ray glides over a coral reef with its mouth open, small fish swimming around its head.

Manta rays and the reef

Manta rays and reef days run when the season and the weather allow, from the house reef or by boat.

Evening light on a sandy shore. This is a licensed stand-in, not a photograph of Dhangethi.

The village

You stay among the people who live on Dhangethi. You can walk out to the water and hear the call to prayer.

The whale shark photograph shows a whale shark and a snorkeller. The manta photograph shows a manta ray over coral. The village photograph is a licensed stand-in.

Arriving at the inn

International flights land at Velana International Airport, near Malé. These speedboats run between Malé or the airport and Dhangethi. The cost is an estimate, per way.

Plan your stay
Speedboats between Malé or the airport and Dhangethi
BoatDirectionDaysDepartsPer way
FazasFazaa SpeedMalé / Airport → DhangethiSaturday – Thursday4:00 pm / 4:15 pmUSD 35
Friday3:00 pm
Dhangethi → Malé / AirportDaily7:00 am
Multi BeastMultiMaldivesMalé / Airport → DhangethiSaturday – Thursday10:00 am / 10:45 amUSD 35 – 45
Friday9:45 am
Dhangethi → Malé / AirportDaily7:00 am / 1:30 pm
Endheri ExpressEndheri ToursMalé / Airport → DhangethiSaturday – Thursday4:00 pmUSD 35
Friday3:00 pm
Dhangethi → Malé / AirportDaily7:00 am / 2:45 pm

Departures can change. Tell us your flight when you enquire, and we will confirm the boat.

The inn is here

Adh. Dhangethi, 00060, Republic of Maldives

The pin marks the inn on Dhangethi.