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Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, slippers
Villa (Sunset Water)
4 restaurants, Mediterranean cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bodufinolhu Island, Bodufinolhu Island, South Ari Atoll, 20209
  • Place, Ari Atoll
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dhigurah Beach
  • Place, Maafushivaru Island Beach

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Suite, Private Pool (Sunset Villa)

  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Ocean view

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Suite, Private Pool (Sunset Villa | 2+1)

  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Ocean view

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Villa (Sunrise Beach)

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Ocean view

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Villa (Sunrise Beach | 2+1)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Ocean view

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Villa (Sunrise Water)

Villa (Sunrise Water)

  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Ocean view

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Villa (Sunset Water)

Villa (Sunset Water)

  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Villa (Sunset Beach)

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Villa (Sunset Beach | 2+1)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sunset Beach Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sunset Suite Villas With Pool

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sunset Water Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sunrise Beach Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sunrise Water Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Catch some rays on Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants.
Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, you're just a quick walk from Ari Atoll. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and 4 restaurants are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 4 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar, and a poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a 24-hour gym, and volleyball
  • Steps from Ari Atoll
Some rates at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with free beach club on site, umbrellas, and sun loungers. At Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Bodufinolhu Island hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Sea Salt - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Aqua - This fine-dining restaurant overlooks the ocean. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Breeze - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Magical - This bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Entertainment

Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua
  • Breeze
  • Magical
  • Sea Salt

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100 buildings
  • Built in 2023
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. Daily transfer service is offered by Trans Maldivian Airways between 6 AM and 4 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Barcelo Whale Lagoon Maldives
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Hotel
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Bodufinolhu Island
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Hotel Bodufinolhu Island

Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

denis

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our place for a complete vacation. We thank the entire team for the exceptional service and amenities provided We will miss you!!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

VESELIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zdravko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around, will come back again 😉
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baraa Mohamed Al, Jeddah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maldives experience at the best, However, food options in dining is limited compared to similar resorts.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Barcelo Whale Laggon is just a paradise on earth! we tried both the water villa sunset and the beach villa suite sunset, and it was 2 marvellous experience. Food proposed in the all inclusive is just a wonder of taste! All the team of the hotel and the dive center is just perfect, always looking for small details, and helping during the stay. The resort is good size, not too big, not too small, a perfect stay, thank you for all the Barcelo team for that great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

AMARU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel de lujo. servicio excelente. Lugar precioso

Hotel nuevo. Vistas increíbles servicio muy amable de todo el personal. Actividades acuáticas caras. Y encontramos chinches en el colchón los cuales me picaron. El personal fue muy receptivo y lo soluciono de inmediato
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posto meraviglioso, ogni cosa è stata perfetta. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Ristorante ottimo . Camera bellissima, spaziosa con bagno all’aperto splendido. Un sogno!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impossibile trovare un difetto!! Location mozzafiato, Sunset beach Villa top, bagno meraviglioso, ristorante curato, pulitissimo buffet sempre in ordine e cucina ottima, tra le migliori trovate in villaggi! Personale sempre sorridente e gentile dal primo all’ultimo, non menziono nessuno per non dimenticare qualcuno!! Ottima organizzazione con idrovolanti e collegamenti con aeroporto, zero stress!! Consiglio di controllare minuziosamente le maschere del diving prima di prenderle in dotazione, ma nulla che ci abbia rovinato una delle nostre vacanze migliori! Non si sbaglia se si sceglie questa struttura per rilassarsi e fare pace con il mondo!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKIKO

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel sur une île privée, très bon accueil, services au top. Nourriture variée et de qualité. Cependant options de restauration en extra très chères tout comme les boissons. Villa pilotis au top, chambre confortable. Globalement un bon séjour, juste dommage qu'au départ l'hydravion fut en retard. On a donc attendu pour rien dans le hall de l'accueil au lieu de profiter du lieu. Un déjeuner pour patienter aurait été un geste commercial appréciable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024