RANVELI ISLAND RESORT

The hotel is located in the atoll of South Ari in the Maldives.

The resort is set on a sweep of soft, white powdery sand. It comprises a total of 56 remarkable beach bungalows. All that guests will need for an unforgettable stay on the island is a good book and a few sessions at the resort's excellent spa. The property is fully air-conditioned and has an on-site café.

Each bungalow offers its own veranda, facing out over the turquoise waters that surround the island. Each unit has been constructed so as to offer guests maximum privacy. An en suite bathroom with shower comes as standard, as well as a direct dial telephone, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning.

The hotel provides guests with a huge range of options for recreation and relaxation, allowing them to spend their holiday exactly as they wish. There is an outdoor swimming pool, complete with poolside snack bar, on the hotel grounds. A range of treatments are available at the spa. Sports enthusiasts can work out at the hotel gym. Water sports available at the beach include scuba diving, canoeing and windsurfing.

There is a restaurant and a café at the hotel. The pool bar is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

From the airport, guests can travel to the resort by sea plane or helicopter. It takes just half an hour to get to the landing pad, from which they can travel to the resort on a traditional dhoni boat.