Affordable luxury. All our Rooms are with private balcony & curated to cater for all your travel requirements and budgets, let it be honeymooners, a family or even a group of friends looking to spend their holiday at the tropical natural beauty of Dhangethi Island. This area is famous for Whale Sharks & Manta Rays. A stay at Ari Grand Hotel is so much more than just a vacation, it is a way of life. A combination of exquisite service, luxurious stay along with aquatic adventures all while experiencing the local island lifestyle at the corner of your eye. Our rooms are curated to cater for all your travel requirements and budgets, let it be honeymooners, a family or even a group of friends looking to spend their holiday at the tropical natural beauty of Dhangethi. Above all, we assure you homely and personalized service throughout the stay even when you’re soaking in our garden pool sipping your favorite refreshment or treating yourself from our wide range of multi cuisine restaurant blissfully. Travel by boat is the most common transport option in the Maldives. Dhangethi has good connections with Malé and other islands of the Southern Atolls via local ferries and speed boats. You can also reach Dhangethi by air. Scheduled speedboats are a popular choice with tourists. run between Malé Airport and Dhangethi, covering the distance in about 90mins. Are you searching for a getaway with all the elements of a beach holiday, an immersive cultural experience, and one that is not too heavy on your pockets? Dhangethi is your answer. While vacationing on this beautiful island, you get to enjoy pristine white sand, almost empty beaches, scrumptious food, welcoming locals, and diverse marine activities. At a distance of 87km from Malé, the island of Dhangethi lies in the southeastern part of the South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal). Within a small area – 925m long and 250m wide – it holds a moving population of around 1200 locals. Many of the residents from the island have over time shifted to Malé for studies and work. Furthermore, a heady concoction of Maldivian ethos and nature welcomes you here. The tiny streets lined on either side by traditional-looking colorful houses are a delight to explore. They create an intriguing maze, each road leading to the warm lagoons that surround the island. You’ll find a few mini-marts selling groceries and numerous small boutiques that showcase a vast array of handicrafts made with coconut shells and coarse corals around the island. Swimming Pool, Tourist Bikini Beach, Children Park, Volleyball, Football ground, Sunset Jetty, Gym, Beach Tree swings, Water Sports Centre, Scuba Diving Centers etc. While vacationing on this beautiful island, you get to enjoy pristine white sand, almost empty beaches, scrumptious food, welcoming locals, immaculately clean accommodations, and diverse marine activities. In terms of shopping, you’ll find a few mini-marts selling groceries and numerous small boutiques that showcase a vast array of handicrafts made with coconut shells and coarse corals around the island. The local mobile operator also has an office here. Given the petite size of Dhangethi, it is easy to cover the entire island on foot. Walking is also a perfect way to acquaint yourself with the surroundings and the people that call this beautiful paradise their home. While sauntering around, the abundant greenery acts as your refuge from the heat and the sun. Still, do not forget to carry a water bottle and a hat during the day. The beach is never too far from any point on the island. In fact, only a two-minute walk from the main village is the gorgeous, fenced, and clean Bikini Beach, reserved for tourists. The sunsets here are truly breathtaking. The beach also has a toilet, shower facilities, and a few free sunbeds. Speedboat Transfer requires advance booking. Airport to Dhangethi is at 10:00am & 16:00hrs. Dhangethi to Airport is at 07:00am & 14:00hrs.