North Ari Atoll

Sandies Bathala Maldives

Sandies Bathala is located in the north Ari Atoll on the eastern side, close to the outer atoll barrier — a privileged position where the waters boast a remarkable richness and variety of fish species. Home to 70 rooms including 46 Beach Bungalows and 24 Water Villas, all immersed in the island's beautiful nature. A 4-star all-inclusive resort with a simple style, perfect for families, friends, couples and diving enthusiasts, who can find the famous Werner Lau Diving Center — SSI certified. The resort works with a resident marine biologist and supports the University of Milano-Bicocca marine research programme, Olive Ridley Project turtle conservation and The BIG FISH Network.

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Transfers and meal plans

  • Seaplane — 15

Meal plans in source: All Inclusive.

Villas

  • Water Villa — 99 m² · up to 4 guests

    Built on stilts over the lagoon across two separate piers, the water villas each have a private terrace. Rooms are fitted with climate control, handmade wooden parquet doors and tasteful custom-made furnishings including a king-size bed and sofa bed, while bathrooms have twin basins and a spacious walk-in shower.

  • Beach Bungalow — 30 m² · up to 3 guests

    Beach bungalows face the pristine, shallow water of the lagoon and have a private deck veranda with direct access to the beach. Rooms feature custom-designed furniture, independent air conditioning, a ceiling fan and a bathroom with double basin and open-air shower.

Dining

  • Dining under the Stars — A la carte fine dining · Beachfront — romantic canopy of stars

    Dining under the Stars is the perfect way to experience a Maldivian night, with a table prepared for you directly on the beach and a fine selection of a la carte dishes accompanied by a choice of premium wines. Open daily for dinner by reservation, it also welcomes bookings for special occasions and celebrations.

  • The Island Gallery — Mediterranean International · Main Restaurant

    The Island Gallery restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets of Mediterranean-inspired international cuisine. In an elegant, laid-back white setting it offers live cooking stations serving fresh local fish, fresh pasta and traditional local dishes, with daily themed menus prepared by the international kitchen team.

  • The Island Bar — Cocktails, Beverages & Snacks · Island central — cocktail bar and lounge

    A great place to relax and unwind after exploring the marine life, or to stay on the beach and sunbathe on the white coral sand in the shade of swaying palms. The Island Bar serves all-inclusive drinks, house wine, local beer, water and juices, plus snacks with coffee and tea through the day.

Diving

  • Werner Lau Diving Center — SSI Center

    Bathala's position on the outer atoll barrier gives access to remarkable richness and variety of fish species. World-class dive sites including Manta Point, Fesdu Wreck and North Ari Atoll's finest thilas. Resident marine biologist. Affiliated with Maldives Marine Lab, University of Milano-Bicocca, Olive Ridley Project and The BIG FISH Network.

Experiences

  • Marine Biologist Snorkelling — Snorkelling

    Private guided snorkelling with resident marine biologist

  • House Reef Snorkelling — Snorkelling

    Remarkable richness — free, unrestricted from beach

  • Scuba Diving — Diving

    Werner Lau SSI — North Ari Atoll outer barrier dive sites

  • Sunset Fishing — Fishing

    15-min Dhoni — witness Maldivian sunset while fishing

  • Sunset Snorkelling — Snorkelling

    Snorkel on house reef during sunset — must-do experience

  • Dining under the Stars — Dining

    Private beachfront dinner under the Maldivian night sky

  • Wedding / Honeymoon — Cruise

    Dedicated wedding and honeymoon packages

  • MVUA SPA — Cruise

    Massage, reflexology, facials — honeymoon and couples packages

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