Located in the Baa Atoll, Dusit Thani Maldives is a 35-minute seaplane transfer from the Malé International airport, a 20-minute domestic flight to the Dharavandhoo Domestic airport from Malé, and a 10-minute speedboat ride from the Dharavandhoo Domestic airport.
Based in the UNESCO World biosphere reserve of the Baa Atoll, this 5* luxury resort is on the expansive Mudhdhoo island having 94 villas and residencies furnished elegantly in Thai and Maldivian décor.
The Beach Villas comes with a private terrace, a step away from a secluded beach, whilst the Beach Villa with Pool & Beach Deluxe Villa with Pool have a more generous living space, offers a private deck with a private pool and has an open-air garden bathroom with direct beach access. For guests wanting over-water accommodation, the Water Villa with Pool offers uninterrupted views of the lagoon, with a private terrace where the ocean is just a dip away. The Ocean Villa with Pool that has extensive indoor and outdoor lounging space with large framed glass windows and doors to filter in natural light, an oversized bathtub, and a private pool close within the reach of the reef with direct access to the blue waters.
A good feature of the Dusit Thani is the range of two and three-bedroom villas, great for families. From the two-bedroom Ocean Pavilion or the beachfront Two Bedroom Family Beach Villa with two bedrooms, a living area, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, a private pool, and a spacious tropical veranda. For more privacy the Two Bedroom Beach Residence and the Three Bedroom Beach Residence are ideal.
The property offers a full range of board basis & can be booked on bed & breakfast, half board, full board or on an all-inclusive basis with the ‘Dusit Pure Indulgence Dine Around’ meal plan. With three restaurants and two bars and the resort offering private hideaways as ‘borderless’ dining experiences, guests can choose from theme buffets at the Market, signature overwaters dining at the Benjarong, and grills and seafood at the Sea Grill featuring Thai & international cuisine, whilst drinks, liquor, cocktails, selected wines and signature brews can be had at the overwater Sala Bar or the poolside Sand Bar.
The Devarana Spa has 8 treatment villas (6 elevated among coconut trees) for Thai massage & treatments, a hot and cold Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. There is an extensive range of facilities across the island, a fitness centre, fitness trails, a badminton court, a kids’ club with a large outdoor play area and water fountain, a yoga pavilion with a resident yoga instructor, two floodlit tennis courts, bicycles per guest, sunset cruises, nature walks, Thai cooking classes, cocktail classes, wine tasting. A fully equipped dive and water sports centre run by the Ocean Dive & sports centre for onsite reef snorkelling & diving, free snorkelling gear, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
The Travel Gallery Take – We love the Baa Atoll for the excellent snorkelling and diving and the Dusit Thani is a good choice for guests looking for a traditional 5* resort, but not particularly looking for all-inclusive. The two and three-bedroom units are particularly good for families.
