12resortsministry, 31 Mar 2025
2 276resort bedsministry, 31 Mar 2025
6.8%of national arrivalsJan–Mar 2025
11properties on file0 with a MICHELIN Key
North Ari: 12 resorts, the diving of Rasdhoo and Madivaru. The guesthouse layer is among the densest in the country and competes directly with the lower edge of the resort segment.
Getting there
Twenty-five minutes by seaplane, the shortest leg after Kaafu. On late arrivals the atoll is lost along with the rest of the seaplane geography.
Typical transfer from Velana International: seaplane, daylight only, about 25 minutes.
Properties on file
1 172 keys · 11 of 11 properties · 100% covered
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ananea Madivaru Maldives | Etheremadivaru | resort | 137 | L | Ananea Resorts |
| Constance Halaveli Resort | Halaveli | resort | 86 | M | Constance Hotels |
| Ellaidhoo Maldives By Cinnamon | Ellaidhoo | resort | 112 | M | Cinnamon Hotels |
| Gangehi Island Resort | Gangehi | resort | 36 | S | independent |
| Kandolhu Maldives | Kandholhudhoo | resort | 30 | S | Universal Resorts |
| Maayafushi Tourist Resort | Maayafushi | resort | 75 | M | independent |
| Nika Island Resort and Spa | Kudafolhudhoo | resort | 52 | S | independent |
| Niva Kuramathi Maldives | Kuramathi | resort | 395 | XL | Universal Resorts |
| Sandies Bathala | Bathala | resort | 70 | M | PlanHotel |
| Veligandu Maldives Resort Island | Veligan'du | resort | 100 | M | Crown & Champa Resorts |
| W Maldives | Fesdhoo | resort | 79 | M | Marriott International |
Marine zones
| Zone | Access regime | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Rasdhoo Madivaru | Open access from resort or dive centre | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr |
Islands and sites
| Place | Type | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Rasdhoo | Inhabited island | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr |
| Ukulhas | Inhabited island | Year-round |
| Thoddoo | Inhabited island | Year-round |
| Madivaru Corner | Dive site | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr |
| Fish Head / Mushimasmingili | Dive site | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr |
Season and demand
The atoll works on year-round, best visibility jan–apr, and takes 6.8% of the country's arrivals against 12 resorts in operation. Arrivals are counted, not overnight stays: that is the unit the Ministry publishes, and it is not interchangeable with bed nights.
Events
| Event | Month | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rasdhoo hammerhead season | January | Natural event |