Bringing together two well-known Maldives properties in one new resort, the Diva Resort & Spa (Formerly White Sands Resort & Spa) encompasses an Island Village (formerly Ari Beach Resort) and a Water Village (formerly Dhidhoofinolhu Water Village).

A true sense of place is felt throughout the resort, which highlights the rich tapestry of Maldivian style and culture.

Designed to compliment the natural environment; thatched roofs, natural timbers and textiles are to be found throughout the rooms, reception, restaurants and lounge areas.  

Situated amidst an archipelago of over 1100 coral fringed Islands, and tucked into South Ari Atoll, lies the picturesque island of Dhidhoofinolhu and the Diva Resort & Spa.

1.7km long, this coral island resort is surrounded by white sandy beaches, protected by a calm, crystal blue lagoon and replete with an abundance of tropical marine life.

With staff committed to providing friendly, professional and personalized service, we welcome all to enjoy a memorable stay with us. Experience the natural gifts of the Maldives on this true Robinson Crusoe Island.

Location

Located in South Ari Atoll, Diva Resort & Spa (Ex.White Sands Resort & Spa) is approximately 104 kilometres from Male and the International Airport. There are a wide range of scheduled and charter airlines that service Male from Europe, the Indian sub-continent and the Far East.
Maldivian Air Taxi will transport customers to the resort from Male International Airport. Our representative will ensure smooth passage from the Airport arrivals lounge to the Air Taxi departure lounge. The journey is approximately 30 minutes by seaplane with breathtaking aerial views of the islands and atolls that comprise the Maldives. For many guests this is a unique, once in a lifetime experience.

The resort can also provide speedboat transfers from Male for groups of 8 or more passengers. The journey takes a little over 2 hours and provides a sea view of the islands and there may even be a dolphin or two in attendance!

Resort Services & Facilities

Spa
Diva Resort & Spa has a comprehensive Spa facility available on the beach front. Coconut Spa combines traditional Asian massage techniques with full body treatments that will leave you feeling wonderfully exhilarated. Beauty treatments and reflexology complete your passport to health and vitality. The perfect way to indulge yourself on your holiday.

• Body scrubs • Facial treatments • Hair treatments • Hand and nail treatments • Foot treatments
• Full Spa packages

Activities
Whether your holiday dream is to simply relax and soak in the sun on a white sandy beach or to experience an extensive range of activities and excursions, the opportunities at the Diva Resort & Spa will not disappoint you.

Maximizing the surrounding lagoons, Dolphin Water Sports provides equipment and tuition for you to enjoy windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, water skiing, pedalo boats, fun tubes and banana rides. Diva Resort & Spa is well known for housing one of the largest water-sports facilities in the Maldives ensuring that you will have every opportunity to be at one with the ocean. 

Many people come to the Maldives for snorkelling and at Diva Resort & Spa we organize daily snorkelling trips to the house reef, as well as lengthier snorkel safaris. It is not unusual to meet a Whale Shark or a Manta Ray on one of these trips. Of course there are a number of idyllic locations around the island to simply kick off your shoes, relax and do very little.

A myriad of activities and entertainment options are available including local bodhubero drumming and dance, live bands, crab racing and beautiful slideshows of the underwater world. Programs change regularly thus ensuring that you do not run out of new things to experience during your stay with us.

Tennis, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, pool and football are some of the activities that are available for the more sporty of our guests. We also regularly operate full and half day excursions to the local cultural centre and nearby deserted, resort and local islands. You are also sure to catch a fish or two on one of our night fishing trips. You will so be able to eat your catch at the barbecue afterwards!

Diving
The Maldives has long been regarded as home to some of the most spectacular diving the world has to offer, and the Diva Resort & Spa provides access to many of the best sites in the region.

Operated by renowned Swiss dive specialists, Euro Divers, our PADI 5 star dive centre provides a highly skilled, multi-lingual team of professionals who will ensure your dive experience is of the highest calibre.

If you’ve never dived before there is no better location in which to experience your first dive or even undergo your open water certification. Our dive centre can cater for everybody from snorkellers, first time divers up to the most experienced of divers. Locations will be selected based on the experience of the diver and dive holiday packages can be specifically designed to suit all of your requirements.

Nitrox and rebreather diving are available.

Special Discount Rate of Diva Resort & Spa !!