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Ulifushi opens in phases, beginning with the Athirige beach villas. Register your interest to hear first when reservations open.
Getting there
Fly north, then a short boat ride.
From Velana International Airport in Malé, a 70-minute domestic flight reaches Hoarafushi, then a 15-minute speedboat crosses to Uligan. Hanimaadhoo International Airport, open since November 2025, brings direct international flights to the north. The hotel will have its own jetty.
From Uligan by speedboat
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Opening in phases
- Phase 1
30 Athirige beach villas, reception and Maldivian restaurant.
- Phase 2
60 Uthuru Dheyvi rooms, pool, spa, dive and watersports.
- Phase 3
Honeymoon villas, Koilu suites, main restaurant and jetty.
Opening dates will be announced here.
Questions
Frequently asked.
When does Ulifushi open?
Ulifushi opens in three phases, starting with the 30 Athirige beach villas, which are under construction now. Opening dates will be announced on this page and to everyone who registers interest.
Where is Ulifushi?
On the southern coast of Uligan, an inhabited island in Haa Alif Atoll in the far north of the Maldives, about 328 km north of Malé. The hotel site is separate from the village.
How is it different from a resort?
Ulifushi is a hotel on a local island, designed around Maldivian heritage. Architecture, food, crafts and well-being draw on living tradition, and people from Uligan are part of the experience.
What kinds of accommodation will there be?
Four: Athirige beach villas, Uthuru Dheyvi city-hotel rooms, honeymoon villas and three Koilu heritage suites for families and groups of up to eight. See Stay.
Is it suitable for families and couples?
Yes. The Koilu suites are designed for families and groups, and the honeymoon villas for couples. A children's day-care centre is also planned.
What is Dhivehi beys?
The traditional Maldivian system of healing, based on generations of knowledge of plants, natural remedies and balance in the body.
What food will be served?
Traditional Maldivian cooking with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients where possible, alongside other restaurants as the hotel grows. Dietary needs can be catered for with notice.
When is the best time to visit?
The Maldives is a year-round destination. December to March is the peak season; May to July brings the south-west monsoon.
I'm a tour operator. Who should I contact?
Write to hello@thedivia.com. Ulifushi is distributed through Resort Life Travel and partner tour operators.