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Luxury overwater bungalows surrounded by palm trees and clear blue ocean water.
Beach with white sand, clear blue water, and a pier leading to a small building over the sea.
Infinity pool with lounge chairs on wooden deck at sunset by the sea
Bright, open restaurant with white furniture and blue glasses, surrounded by greenery.
White beach bungalows next to turquoise water and lush vegetation on a tropical island
Modern balcony with sea view, sun loungers, and dining table under covered area.
Tropical island with beach, bungalows, and clear blue ocean water.
Bright hotel room with double bed, ceiling fan, and view of terrace and sea.
White beach bungalows with terrace and seating area, surrounded by sand and tropical plants.
Bright hotel room with white bed and sea view through large windows with curtains.
Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, chair, and desk against white walls.
Overwater bungalows arranged in a semicircle around clear blue water and a small island.
Woman getting a massage on the beach under palm trees with clear sky
A massage table setup on a white sandy beach overlooking the blue sea under palm leaves.
Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Ari-Atoll

Sandies Bathala ****

MLE070
Beach
Air conditioning
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Location

The resort is located on the eastern outer reef of the North Ari Atoll and is only approx. 300 x 150 m in size. The house reef is about 20-40 m from the beach. The transfer time from Male International Airport is approx. 90 minutes by speedboat. Transfer information Sandies Bathala, Speedboat: Operation for arrival until 3 PM / departure after 10 AM. Transfer by seaplane (approx. 20 minutes) available for an additional charge.
Tropical island with beach, bungalows, and clear blue ocean water.

Facilities

The small, simply furnished barefoot island, popular with divers and snorkelers alike, features 70 rooms, including 46 beach bungalows and 24 water villas, spread across the island. The resort also has a reception, a boutique, a buffet restaurant with international cuisine, an à la carte beach dinner "The Beach Grill" with various grilled dishes, and an island bar. Sun loungers and beach towels are available free of charge on the beach and by the pool.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, ceiling fan, and view of terrace and sea.
White beach bungalows with terrace and seating area, surrounded by sand and tropical plants.

Beach Bungalow

The bright rooms have a bathroom with a double sink, open-air shower/WC, individually adjustable air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, safe, mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, and a furnished veranda with direct access to the beach (SBZ).

Water Villa

The Water Villas are built on stilts over the sea and, with the same amenities as the Beach Bungalows, also feature a furnished terrace with direct sea access (W2V).

Bright hotel room with white bed and sea view through large windows with curtains.
Modern balcony with sea view, sun loungers, and dining table under covered area.
Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, chair, and desk against white walls.
Overwater bungalows arranged in a semicircle around clear blue water and a small island.

Meals

All Inclusive

All-Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet in the "Island Gallery" restaurant. Afternoon American coffee/tea and snacks in the main restaurant. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to 12 AM at the bar. A selection of cocktails and spirits are served from 6 PM at the beach bar. Snorkelling equipment and guided tours to the house reef are included.

Premium All Inclusive

Bookable from Winter 2023/24.
In addition to All Inclusive:
- Pick-up and welcome at Male Airport upon arrival
- Express check-in
- Daily continental breakfast in your room (on request)
- Minibar with soft drinks, water, and selected beer
- Espresso, cappuccino, and macchiato with meals and at the bar from 10 AM
- Selected cocktails and spirits served at the bar from 10 AM
- Snacks and cocktails served in the room before dinner.

Sports included

Beach volleyball and table tennis, as well as a fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Diving school (Werner Lau). Snorkelling equipment, canoe.

Wellness

Woman getting a massage on the beach under palm trees with clear sky
A massage table setup on a white sandy beach overlooking the blue sea under palm leaves.
Massages and treatments in the spa area for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the entire resort and in the rooms.

Credit card

Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required upon check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotel features

  • Direct beach location
  • Air conditioning
  • Sandy beach
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

Hotel-independent transfer information:
Speedboat: Operation for estimated arrival/departure from 5 AM to 11 PM // Domestic flight: Operation for estimated arrivals/departures from 9:30 AM to 4 PM // Seaplane: Operation expected for arrivals/departures from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
Seaplane transfers may include 1-2 stops.
For arrivals/departures outside the above times, in case of bad weather or long waiting times upon entry, an overnight stay in Male may be necessary.
Seaplane flights and most boat transfers (depending on the island's location) and currently most domestic flights only operate during the day. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male may be required.
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The luggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg of hand luggage per person. Excess luggage must be paid for on site (approx. 5 USD per kg). Excess luggage is usually delivered by boat.
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In the Maldives, washbasins or bathtubs/whirlpools may be openly integrated into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two Queen/King-size beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may be a total of only 1 or 2 large beds available. Accordingly, it is possible that for 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, a child may have to sleep in the parents' bed.
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Please note that rooms with direct pool/sea access are only bookable for travellers aged 7 and above for safety reasons.
In the catalogue "Fernreisen" 2025/26 on page 141.

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