White Sands Resort & Spa 

Bringing together two well-known Maldives properties in one new resort, the White Sands Luxury Resort & Underwater Spa encompasses an Island Village (formerly Ari Beach Resort) and a Water Village (formerly Dhidhoofinolhu Water Village). A true sense of place is felt throughout the Maldives holiday resort, which highlights the rich tapestry of Maldivian style and culture. Designed to compliment the natural environment; thatched roofs, natural timbers and textiles are to be found throughout the rooms, reception, restaurants and lounge areas.

Beach Cottages - White Sands Resorts & Spa : Spacious and uniquely designed superior accommodation, with direct access to your own private beach. All accommodations have individually controlled air-conditioning, heated desalinated water, outside garden shower and outside oversized bath, IDD telephone, private terrace and mini bar.

Water Bungalow - White Sands Resorts & Spa : Designed in the style of a traditional Maldivian houseboat on stilts, the rooms are situated over the lagoon and are beautifully appointed. Each Bungalow has a private decked terrace with steps directly into the lagoon, heated desalinated water, bath and shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, in-room safe, hair dryer, mini bar, IDD telephone, refrigerator and television

Honeymoon Water Bungalow - White Sands Resorts & Spa : Set aside away from the other water bungalows, the honeymoon bungalows offer more privacy and seduction…

Water Suites - White Sands Resorts & Spa : These double sized bungalows feature all the facilities of the Over Water Bungalows with the addition of a living room or second bedroom, plus a larger private decked terrace.

With 3 restaurants and weekly special dinner events, White Sands Resort & Spa offers a variety of dining options. Guests at the resort can enjoy sumptuous breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets in our Vilu Mathi and Kaana Kotari restaurants, as well as an extensive choice of snacks in our Vilu Bar & Café or Sunset Restaurant and Bar. The a la carte dining experience includes speciality Asian cuisine, International cuisine, fresh ocean seafood and grilled entrees. Vilu Mathi Restaurant: 
A more refined and relaxed dining experience where guests can enjoy meals sitting out over the water with beautiful panoramic views of the clear lagoon below. Apart from the sumptuous buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners we also have an attractive a la carte menu. Guests staying on the island can also reserve a table at a small supplement for all meals.

Kaana Kotari: 
A casual buffet restaurant set amongst the gardens of the Island Village with varying themes such as sizzling BBQ’s Grills and Maldivian Nights.

Sunset Restaurant and Bar: 
Overlooking the beach and Indian Ocean the a la carte restaurant comes to a life at night with the aroma of exotic seafood Asian cuisine and specialties prepared by the Resort’s Asian chefs. Customers throughout the resort can book their special occasion or celebratory meal, or simply come and experience highest levels of cuisine for which the Sunset Restaurant and Bar is renowned. Vilu Bar and Café: 
Located on the picturesque lagoon jetty of the Water Village, Serving drinks, light meals and snacks.

Sandhuravi: 
Reserve your own private moonlit dinner for two on the beach or sand bank with only the sound of the ocean and the stars above to accompany you through this romantic evening.

Pizza Corner: 
Guests are tempted by the aroma of fresh oven baked Pizza in our Pizza Corner, located in the Nagili Bar.

Beach Club: 
A relaxed meeting point to enjoy drinks and gourmet snacks on the beach area.

Heated desalinated water, bath and shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, in-room safe, hair dryer, mini bar, IDD telephone, refrigerator and television.

Services: Internet Café, Gift Shops and Boutiques, Sifani Jewelry Store, In- House Doctor and Clinic

Facilities: Body scrubs, Facial treatments, Hair treatments, Hand and nail treatments, Foot treatments, Full Spa packages