Dhigurah Retreat Beach
A beachfront base on one of the Maldives' longer local islands
A local-island guesthouse on Dhigurah
Dhigurah Retreat Beach is a guest house on Dhigurah island, roughly 99 km from Malé and reached by seaplane. The property sits directly on the beach, with rooms ranging from compact garden-view doubles to a 31 m² quadruple with balcony and sea views. The guest house has an on-site restaurant, BBQ facilities, room service, and water sport facilities. It holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 63 reviews, with guests specifically calling out the beds and the location.
Is this stay right for you?
A straightforward beachfront guest house with honest prices, sea-view rooms, and easy access to water activities arranged through local operators.
Best for
- Budget-conscious couples
- Small families needing a quad room
- Divers and snorkellers on a local-island itinerary
- Travellers wanting a proper beach without resort prices
Less suited to
- Those requiring alcohol (Dhigurah is a local island)
- Travellers wanting overwater villas
- Anyone unable to do a seaplane transfer
Right on the beach
The guest house sits on the beachfront, which is the defining feature of the property. Dhigurah itself is one of the longer local islands in the Maldives, and the beach here runs for a considerable stretch in either direction.
Sea-view rooms with balconies
The Shairose Deluxe and Deluxe Quadruple rooms each come with a balcony, patio, and direct sea views. At 30–31 m², they are the largest options and suit anyone who wants to spend time on a private outdoor space looking out at the water.
On-site dining and BBQ
There is a restaurant on the premises, along with BBQ facilities for evening meals outdoors. Room service is also available, so guests are not dependent on venturing out for every meal.
Water sports at the property
Water sport facilities are available on site, including windsurfing. Snorkelling, diving, canoeing, and fishing are available as arranged excursions through local operators — the guest house can assist with bookings.
Rooms & suites
Double Room
21 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Soundproofing
- Minibar
Shairose Deluxe
30 m² · sleeps 2 · Select your bed (if available) 1 full bed 1 twin bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Attached bathroom
Deluxe Double Room
20 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Soundproofing
Deluxe Quadruple Room
42 m² · sleeps 4 · 1 twin bed and 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Private bathroom
Inside Dhigurah Retreat Beach
Amenities at Dhigurah Retreat Beach
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Arriving
Dhigurah Retreat Beach is approximately 99 km from Velana International Airport in Malé and is reached by seaplane. The guest house provides an airport shuttle service. Confirm your seaplane slot and shuttle pick-up time with the property in advance, as seaplane schedules in the Maldives are daylight-dependent.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
On the map
5 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Tourist beach, is 480 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Tourist beachbeach480 m
- Main Mosqueplace of worship570 m
- Harbormarina760 m
- Dhigurah Archesattraction1.5 km
- Fish Bankattraction2.3 km
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 63 Google reviews, the property holds a 4.7/5 rating. Recent guests specifically single out the location and the comfort of the beds as standout points. No detailed theme breakdown is available from the current data, but the overall score reflects consistent satisfaction.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 20 · average 9.7
They wrote about: staff, location, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 10 · average 8
They wrote about: breakfast, location, staff
No reviews in the selected score range.
Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
Worth knowing
Before you arrive
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM
- Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Questions & answers
How do I get to Dhigurah Retreat Beach from Malé airport?
The transfer is by seaplane. The property is approximately 99 km from Malé. An airport shuttle service is available — confirm the seaplane schedule and shuttle arrangements directly with the guest house before arrival.
What room types are available?
There are four room types: a Double Room (21 m²), a Deluxe Double Room (20 m²), a Shairose Deluxe (30 m² with balcony and sea view), and a Deluxe Quadruple Room (31 m² sleeping up to four).
What is the cheapest room available?
The Double Room starts from $66 per night. The Shairose Deluxe and Deluxe Double Room both start from around $80 and the Deluxe Quadruple Room from approximately $90 per night.
Is the guest house suitable for families?
Yes. The Deluxe Quadruple Room sleeps four across a large double, a single, and a sofa bed, and measures 31 m². Family rooms are listed as a facility at this property.
Is there a restaurant on site?
Yes, the guest house has an on-site restaurant and room service. BBQ facilities are also available for outdoor dining.
Can I go diving or snorkelling from the guest house?
Diving, snorkelling, canoeing, and fishing are available as excursions arranged through local operators. Windsurfing facilities are on site. Speak to the guest house about booking trips.
Is alcohol available on Dhigurah?
Dhigurah is a local island, and alcohol is not served or available. This applies across all local islands in the Maldives, not just at this property.
Do the rooms have sea views?
The Shairose Deluxe, Deluxe Double Room, and Deluxe Quadruple Room all have sea views. The standard Double Room has a garden view. The Shairose Deluxe and Quadruple also include a balcony and patio.
Is free WiFi available?
Yes, free WiFi is listed as a facility throughout the property.
Is bicycle rental available?
Yes, bicycles can be rented. Dhigurah is one of the longer local islands in the Maldives, so cycling is a practical way to explore it.
What is the Google rating for Dhigurah Retreat Beach?
The property has a 4.7/5 Google rating based on 63 reviews. Recent guests highlight the location and the comfort of the beds in particular.
How do I book a stay?
Rooms can be booked through major travel platforms or directly with the guest house. Confirm seaplane transfer logistics and any meal plan details with the property before finalising your booking.