North Ari Atoll
Gangehi Island Resort & Spa
Located on the outskirts of North Ari Atoll, Gangehi Island is a small luxury resort reached within 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé. This secluded, peaceful island has lush vegetation — on one side bordered by a coral reef close to shore, on the other opening into a broad lagoon. Protected by its barrier reef, the island is a pearl of white sand shaded by coconut palms and surrounded by crystal-clear sea. The marine life is of rare beauty — an amazing variety of tropical fish swim around beautiful corals along with marine turtles and sharks. Encounters with dolphins and majestic manta rays are possible in the lagoon. The 45-room resort features the legendary Ginger Spa with four original antique wooden cottages from Kerala, a PADI and SSI dive centre, resident marine biologist, free daily yoga and snorkelling tours, two restaurants and a panoramic bar.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Seaplane — 25
Meal plans in source: Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive.
Villas
- Family Garden Villa — 76 m² · up to 4 guests
The family variant of the Garden Villa, set amid the island's lush greenery and furnished in teak wood with natural-stone bathrooms. Its generous, spacious rooms are designed for maximum comfort, ideal for families wanting to immerse themselves in nature without giving up exclusive comfort.
- Club Room — 34 m² · up to 2 guests
The Club Rooms, decorated with fine teak wood, are a retreat set in the island's lush greenery. Every space is designed for maximum comfort, while the outdoor veranda is the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the tranquillity and natural beauty that surround the resort.
- Garden Villa — 64 m² · up to 2 guests
Our spacious Garden Villas are set amid the island's lush greenery and designed for maximum comfort. Generous rooms are furnished in teak wood, with bathrooms finished in natural stone that create an atmosphere of nature and relaxation, ideal for immersing yourself in the surroundings without giving up exclusive comfort.
- Overwater Villa — 76 m² · up to 2 guests
Decorated with fine wood, these rooms sit in a privileged position from which to admire the sunset over the resort's beautiful lagoon. Every detail is designed for an unforgettable stay, with the rare chance to step into the sea directly from your room for an exclusive connection with the surrounding nature.
- Overwater Deluxe Villa — 102 m² · up to 2 guests
Every Overwater Villa Deluxe enjoys a privileged view of the sunrise or sunset, with breathtaking scenery at every hour of the day. With direct access to the crystal-clear lagoon, these villas are an ideal retreat, and outside you can relax on the spacious wooden deck to soak up the Maldivian sun or dive straight into the crystal-clear ocean.
- Beach Villa — 64 m² · up to 2 guests
Our Beach Villas are warm and inviting rooms furnished in traditional Maldivian style for a welcoming, refined atmosphere. Each has a large bathroom and a high level of privacy, with a sea view and a covered veranda, while direct beach access lets you enjoy the crystal-clear sea right outside your door every day.
Dining
- Veli Restaurant — Mediterranean buffet · Main Restaurant, Sea and beach views
Veli is the main restaurant, facing the sea and the beach, welcoming you in an informal, relaxed setting with buffet service and a rich Mediterranean offering. Two themed evenings run each week, an Italian night on Wednesday and a Maldivian night on Friday, while a pasta corner and fresh fish take centre stage the rest of the week.
- Kandu Bar — Bar · Next to main restaurant, sea views
Set beside the main restaurant, this panoramic bar offers breathtaking sea views and is open all day. Enjoy a selection of distinctive cocktails, beers, fine wines, spirits and soft drinks, making Kandu Bar the perfect meeting point for relaxed evenings in an informal, authentic atmosphere.
- Thari Lounge & Restaurant — A la carte seafood · Overwater — suspended above the lagoon ahead of the wharf
Thari is an a la carte restaurant with an open show kitchen, available by reservation for a more refined culinary experience. Ideal for a sunset dinner or an elegant lunch, it offers impeccable service and unrivalled sea views, with menus built around lobster and prawns.
Wellness
- Ginger Spa — Garden, 4 original antique wooden cottages from Kerala
At Ginger Spa, treatments are combined with a spiritual and meditative experience to achieve total wellbeing of body and mind. Four original antique wooden cottages transported from Kerala — the cradle of Ayurveda — frame the spa structure. Antique furniture and décor, candlelight, oriental music and mysterious aromas create a unique experience. Massages range from tension-easing relaxation to energizing and original Ayurvedic experiences. Beauty treatments tailored to individual skin type. Couples massage packages spread over stay duration available.
Diving
- Gangehi Dive Centre — PADI and SSI Highly Certified
Experiences
- Daily Yoga — Cruise
Free daily yoga lessons on island
- Renewal of Vows / Underwater Wedding — Cruise
Ceremony on island or underwater
- Bottom Fishing — Fishing
Traditional line fishing
- Romantic Cruise — Cruise
Private cruise on the lagoon
- Dolphin / Manta Ray / Whale Shark Watching — Cruise
Excursions to encounter marine megafauna
- Snorkelling Trips by Boat — Snorkelling
Guided snorkelling excursions by boat
- Canoe — Snorkelling
Free canoe use for exploring sea around island
- Local Maldivian Village Visit — Cruise
Excursion to nearby local island
- House Reef Snorkelling (Guided) — Snorkelling
Free daily guided tour with resident marine biologist
- Biology Lecture & Nature Walk — Cruise
Evening marine biology lecture + nature walk with marine biologist
- Scuba Diving — Diving
PADI & SSI — North Ari Atoll sites including Gangehi Kandu
- Big Game Fishing — Fishing
Deep-sea big game fishing