Chaaya Island Dhonveli is the perfect destination for the discerning pleasure seeker. The warm waters of the azure sea are an ideal balm that lifts the spirits and calms the soul. Whilst perfect waves make surfing an unforgettable experience, the clear waters allows you to sample the beauty of incredible underwater treasures.

So take time off for an underwater adventure. Let the breathtaking colours of the vast collection of fish and coral take your breath away.


At Dhonveli, the in-house experience is unparalleled. We have an array of fabulous options for you to select from. The choice of accommodation varies from garden bungalows to beach and water bungalows. But nevertheless, each option is unique and memorable.

The gastronomical experience of freshly caught sea food awaits you. Apart from that, we have a choice of culinary delights guaranteed to tickle your taste buds and leave you feeling sated.

Take time off to visit our Chavana spa. Let your mind experience the bliss of undisturbed peace as nimble hands work away the stress of another world. This is what relaxation is all about.

But that is not all. Our sundown entertainment includes disco nights, live music and fun themes. A fascinating Maldivian Cultural show will enthrall you.

This is a holiday experience that will remain with you forever. This is Chaaya Island Dhonveli.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli, with a zillion fascinating offerings does not hold back when satisfying your holiday desires. Picturesque accommodation fulfills the many individual preferences. 148 stylish rooms cater to every possible personal taste and are created to perfection with all the tiny detailed creature comforts taken care of. Five types of living spaces with open-air exotic garden-bathrooms, mezzanine beds, interconnected rooms and open-air waterfalls are all part of the preference.

The rooms have fresh hot/cold water, air-conditioning, hairdryers, Satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, verandas, sun beds and tea & coffee makers.

There is so much to look forward to when holidaying in the mesmerizing Maldives and without a doubt 'dining options' features on top of every guest's list of things to look for. Naturally, when it comes to food and beverage at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, the restaurants and bars serve up a delectable array of international gastronomical delights. It is a family holiday-island accustomed to preparing delicious cuisine to suite every palate, both young and old.

Guests from the West, Europe and Asia can truly delight in the choice of scrumptious fares on offer and the commendable selection of beverages and aperitifs available. Tasty snacks and bites in between meals and romantic candle-lit dinners on the beach are all part of the daily holiday experience out here!

With a picturesque panorama wherever you look, excellent consistent waves, and absolutely perfect weather conditions, surfing holiday experiences at Chaaya Island Dhonveli with Atoll Adventures are hugely popular amongst surfing travellers.

In the early 70s the "father of surfing in the Maldives" Tony Hinde discovered the surfing potential in the Maldives and set up Atoll Adventures on Tari Village; now known as Chaaya Island Dhonveli, since then the Maldivian surf season has lured surfers, both beginners and advanced, from all over the world.

Offering a fantastic choice of left and right reef breaks, a Chaaya surfing experience with Atoll Travel promises unforgettable hours of surfing with a strictly limited number of surfers on the island, who can surf at the world-renowned breaks such as Pasta Point.

For reef breaks with excellent waves, from surfing lessons to challenging surfing, contact our Exclusive surf booking agent Atoll Travel, to enjoy your Chaaya surfing holiday.

*Kindly be advised that Surfing related services for guests staying at Chaaya Island Dhonveli will be rendered EXCLUSIVELY by Atoll Travel. Guests, who wish to surf, are advised to book through Atoll Travel ONLY.

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