ABOUT
BAREFOOT ISLAND GEM
In the warm waters of the azure Indian Ocean lies a tropical dream island – Mirihi Island Resort. Just 350 meters in length and 50 meters in width, this tiny gem with it’s pristine nature, fringed-palm beaches and powdery sand, authentic hospitality and celestial quietness invites you to leave your shoes behind and enjoy the ‘art of doing nothing’. Ringed by 6 km of spectacular house reef; an underwater playground for sea turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays and hundreds of varieties of rainbow-hued fish and our own shipwreck, Mirihi is only a short boat ride from South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area where whale sharks and manta rays are spotted regularly throughout the year.
Our Facilities
The 38 villas at Mirihi Island Resort in South Ari Atoll combine nature and luxury. It is approximately 85 kilometers south of the capital and can be reached from Male by seaplane in 30 minutes. The resort excels in detail, offering a la carte dining with international and local cuisine. Each guest's stay will be one to remember thanks to personalized room service. Activities like snorkeling, scuba diving with manta rays and whale sharks, and motorized water sports are available at Mirihi for those who enjoy the water and the natural world. A dive center, a spa, and a fitness center are additional amenities. The resort has modern in-villa facilities, WiFi, and air conditioning, making it ideal for families and couples. Mirihi Island Resort, surrounded by turquoise waters, is a haven of peace and adventure that is characterized by opulence and natural beauty.
How to get to Marihi
Located in a remote corner of South Ari Atoll, Mirihi is 85 km from Velana International Airport and can be reached by seaplane or domestic airline.
A 30-minute awe-inspiring seaplane flight over the stunning reef formations, virgin islets, endless lagoons of every shade of blue, will take you to our little Paradise. While you wait to board the seaplane, you will be invited to our cosy Mirihi Lounge at the seaplane terminal, where you could refresh and complete the check-in formalities before arriving at the island.
Seaplanes operate only during the daylight hours. Guests arriving in Maldives during late hours may take the domestic flight to a nearby island followed by a short boat ride to Mirihi.