Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Beachfront and overwater villas on Machchafushi in South Ari Atoll, with a house reef, island dining, SPA Cenvaree and family activities.
About
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection, is an island retreat on Machchafushi in Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll. Sandy beaches and a coral reef surround the resort, with beachfront and overwater villas providing different ways to stay close to the Indian Ocean. Overwater accommodation offers direct ocean access and views across the lagoon. The resort combines Maldivian surroundings with Thai hospitality. Restaurants and bars provide island dining, while all-inclusive meal plans bring together dining, drinks, activities and selected excursions. Guests can also arrange romantic dinners on the beach. The house reef is a focus for snorkelling, and diving and excursions introduce guests to the surrounding marine environment, including nearby dive sites and a historic shipwreck. SPA Cenvaree offers spa rituals and tailored treatments in a setting designed for relaxation. A kids’ club and family activities complement the beach and water experiences. Shared seaplane transfers operated by Trans Maldivian Airways bring guests to the resort jetty. The published journey time is approximately 25 minutes, with flights operating during daylight hours; shared services may stop at neighbouring islands.
At a Glance
- Distance from VIA (Velana Airport)
- Approximately 97.6 km (straight-line)
- Number of rooms
- 112
- Operator name
- R.M.L Leisure Pvt. Ltd.
- Number of beds
- 224
- Island
- Machchafushi
- Atoll
- Alifu Dhaalu
- Transfer
- Approximately 25-minute shared seaplane transfer, operated during daylight hours by Trans Maldivian Airways.
Services
- Beachfront villas
- Overwater villas with ocean access
- Restaurants and bars
- All-inclusive meal plans
- House-reef snorkelling
- Diving and excursions
- SPA Cenvaree treatments
- Kids’ club and family activities
- Seaplane transfers