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Gangehi Island Resort

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront resort near Mathiveri Ferry Terminal

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Gangehi Island, North Ari Atoll, Gangehi Island
  • Ari Atoll
    1 min walk
  • Nika Island Resort & Spa
  • Veli Restaurant
  • Second Home Restaurant

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Deluxe Villa, Overwater | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Villa, Overwater

  • 1098 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Villa, Garden View

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Villa, Overwater

  • 818 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, Sea View

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Club Room, 1 King Bed

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gangehi Island

Beachfront retreat .You'll find Mathiveri Ferry Terminal and Sunset Beach close to this Gangehi Island resort. Also nearby are Mathiveri Harbor and Mathiveri Finolhu.
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What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Veli Restaurant
  • Coffee Village
  • Happy Land Restaurant
  • Farivalhu Restaurant
  • Asrafee Garden

About this property

Gangehi Island Resort

4.5-star beachfront resort near Mathiveri Ferry Terminal
Gangehi Island Resort offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Gangehi Island Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Gangehi Island resort.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1989
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gangehi Island Resort offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. This Gangehi Island resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 9 AM and 3:30 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 checkout.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gangehi Island Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 50

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Gangehi Island Resort
Gangehi Island Hotel North Ari Atoll
Gangehi Hotel Ari Atoll
Gangehi Island Resort Resort
Gangehi Island Resort Gangehi Island
Gangehi Island Resort Resort Gangehi Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gangehi Island Resort to the airport?

Gangehi Island Resort is 3.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gangehi Island Resort have an airport shuttle?

Gangehi Island Resort offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Gangehi Island Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gangehi Island Resort offer free breakfast?

Gangehi Island Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gangehi Island Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Gangehi Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gangehi Island Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Gangehi Island Resort have a pool?

Gangehi Island Resort does not have a pool.

Does Gangehi Island Resort have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Gangehi Island Resort have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features Thai massages.

How close is Gangehi Island Resort to downtown Gangehi Island?

Gangehi Island Resort is 0.1 mi away from Gangehi Island.

Gangehi Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 305 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was wonderful, the staff were great, food was good and healthy (aside from the desert bar, haha). My only request to improve the stay is to limit the areas that people can smoke, it was very hard to find somewhere that was free of cigarette smoke.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balázs

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bob

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Lovely Holiday
We were at Gangehi Resort for 6 nights in March 2023. Our trip was moved from January after I broke my knee bone in December. I was worried the water would be too rough for me to swim in, but it was mostly calm and clear. There was swimming off the beach in back of our room and we swam there every morning. We saw reef sharks as well as several varieties of fish there, but not as many fish as were at the larger beach area near the dining room. In general the coral is hurting, but there were some beautiful and healthy soft corals to see. In the area behind our cabin they appear to be working with some success on building a new reef. The entire resort can be walked around in only a few minutes. There are people working to maintain the grounds all the time. The cabins are cleaned 2 times a day. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and hard working. The two who did the most to make our trip a pleasure were Nafla at the front desk and Rasheed, our waiter. Staff members seemed to come from countries in the area, and those who interacted with guests spoke excellent English. Guests seemed to come primarily from Europe, especially Italy. We appreciated that there were no noisy activities that disturbed the general peace of the island. It was a lovely place to relax! The only thing I would change about Gangehi would be the use of so many plastic bottles. They charge for every bottle of water, even at dinner. Readily available water not in plastic bottles would be good.
Our room.
The view from our porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful. The staff was very professional and nice. The environment is very relaxing. The only downside is that the bed was uncomfortable and it is two smaller mattresses that make up the king size bed. Other than that we had a lovely time.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnold Augustus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place, friendly, peaceful and secluded. Everything you needed for a peaceful break. Can't really think of anything negative to say about the resort. To us it was heaven, enough said 🌞😎🙃
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev, The Woodlands

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best honeymoon ever. We stayed in the over the water villa and we had the full board meal plan so only paid for drinks. The room was immaculate and comfortable. The wall AC worked well and kept the room cool as long as the curtains were pulled shut. The stairs to the water were the best thing about it all. The staff were amazing and we got to know a few of them through the week. The food was top notch except for breakfast(and I'm a really picky eater FYI). Things didn't stay warm on the buffet for breakfast. And that's pretty much my only complaint of the whole trip. You can always have something fresh made by the omlet/pasta bar chef. All water is bottled and has to be purchased unless you have all inclusive. The reef around the island is BOOMING with hundreds of different fish. Beautiful snorkeling. In the morning reef sharks hang out close to the beach by the bar. We did the manta ray excursion with the dive center staff. It is a MUST DO. And you don't have to be an olympian to do it. I'm of average activity level daily and did fine with the ocean currents during the snorkel with the mantas. We also did the sunset cruise. It was fun, but you don't really see the full sunset because of the wall of moisture. We did a couples massage. It was more than fairly priced and she was really great, I almost fell asleep a couple times. The sea plane transfers are arranged by the resort and is a nice little adventure. You get a sky view of the atolls.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a scam. The staff lies and steals your money.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything since we arrived at the resort by speedboat to our departure was amazing and surpassed our expectations based on other reviews and photos. The island is simply stunning and the perfect place to relax and unwind. Every single member of staff that we had any dealing with could not have been more helpful and professional in their service. We would certainly recommend this resort and will hopefully be returning there at some point in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, pain to get to
Overall, the place is very lovely. The water is beautiful. There is a lot of effort into the gardening and the design of the Island. Room was very nice but could use a little bit of maintenance. The over the water lagoon room has a great view of the ocean and sunset, but be careful going down the stairs as they can be slippery. Water outside is shallow enough to swim in. Overall probably a 3.5 to 4 star hotel. The restaurants all have a nice view of the ocean. I suggest you get the all inclusive package (or at least one meal beyond breakfast) as the buffet meals are super expensive (50 for lunch, 60 for dinner). The Thari restaurant was excellent, but the portions were small in most cases. Really good deserts. Staff were nice. We were greated well and the restaurant staff and gardeners were generally friendly during our visit. They do clean the rooms and treat for pests outside, but you might still see some ants and roaches in your room. The only problem was when our departure to Male by seaplane got messed up. Not sure if this is the resort's fault or the airway's. For a flight leaving Male at 9pm, they booked the seaplane at 430pm. Since hotel check out is between 10:00 and 12:00pm (varies), I cannot understand why they did not book an earlier flight. Who wants to stay 5 hours after check out? Had I known this, I would have booked our trip differently. Overall, it is worth staying but arriving and leaving can be difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lily, Tokyo, JP

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
island is beautiful, but staff were extremely unprofessional and unhelpful. Room was kind brokenly, ex.doorlocks and window locks half broken...hard to to lock them. Pretty old property with horrible service. Will not visit again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice. The resort was great. Please consider putting umbrellas on private decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Owen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1)We were walking in the rain from boat to hotel. I complained, and stuff replyed me after 12 hr saying that wind will blow the away. 2) my bed collapsed when I was sitting on the end side trying to put on my socks. Funny thing was that the stuff was there cleaning the room 3) yoga class was terrible. I didn’t even know the instructors name because he never introduce himself nor done any safety briefing. I complain and the answer was: it is a complimentary class, it’s free 4) A picture frame fell from the reception counter and the broken glass was everywhere. The manager said sorry and that it because he said I wasn’t hurt 5) the deck was really old and the wooden steps are falling apart in the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

roee, israel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Search other hotel to go to him !
I real dont have the power to writen , all the very big list of bad things, that i have to say on this hotel , i dont recomend him .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Amazing service! Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carlyle

Overall, it was a very good experience and truly enjoyed my stay. Everyone is politely and exceptional customer service. Clear water, truly a paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Winson, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at overwater villa with my family for six days. Beach is very beautiful water is crystal clear. Hotel service is needed to be improved, basic bath room facilities were not provided, like tooth brush, slippers etc... There were lots of insects in the Bar Restaurant. Dinner buffer was only served with limited food. I had an unpleasant feeling about restaurant staffs. Breakfast time was not sufficient if you want to go diving in the morning. I had asked for 15 minutes more for breakfast before diving but I wasn’t allowed. Lunch time and Dinner time were too short and I was asked to sign bill before finished. WiFi is extremely slow and I could not use it most of the time, even in my room and in the diinner restaurant. Room cleaning is good, twice a day. For me, it was only a 3-stars hotel maximum.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paru, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I had a great stay at Gangehi for 5 days. The resort is beautifully set up with stunning overwater villas as well as gorgeous bar and dining areas. All the staff such as Victor go above and beyond to make your stay an unforgettable experience. Big thanks to Chef Francesco, Chef Venkat and the rest of the chefs for the amazing lunch and dinner buffets. Our waiter Russel always had a smile on his face and always on the ball. Thank you all! Our only feedback to other guests would be that the “all-inclusive” package is restricted to a certain selection of drinks and buffets within just one of the restaurants. So not really a true all-inclusive if you compare it to other resort stays such as Mexico. Otherwise, it’s definitely a slice of paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018