Athuruga Island Resort - Maldives - overview
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Athuruga is the sister island of nearby "Thundufushi". And its been managed and operated by an Italian company. Therefore most of the activities and services that are said about either of the resort's are very much applicable to both the islands.
Athuruga Island resort is positioned on a beautiful and simple but first class island and has very comfortable accommodation with an excellent reef located close by which is perfect for the snorkelling package holiday maker.
The beauty of this holiday destination is that the holidays here are on All-Inclusive. Thus all drinks are free, except expensive liquors. The best beach is on the left side of the main jetty, which is in front of the bar and the main restaurant. And this has led the lagoon of this area small. Nevertheless snorkeling ground is easily accessible from the jetty. However the opposite side has a huge lagoon, which is ideal for water sports and sun bathing. Mostly the guests are Swiss-Italians, Italians and Germans. Hardly a guest could complaint - the operation of the islands is so perfect, that Athuruga increases its repeaters year by year.
- Location
Set in the archipelago of the Maldives (Indian Ocean), located in South Ari Atoll Republic of the Maldives. Athuruga is about 90 km away from the Male' International Airoport.
- Quick Facts:
   Property type:    Resort
   Distance from airport:    90.00 Km
   Total no. of rooms:    51
   No. of room types:    2
   Accepted credit cards: 
   Address:   Athuruga Island Resort, South Ari atoll, Maldives
- Airport Transfer:
Transfer time between the airport and the resort is about 25 minutes by seaplane. Night transfer is not provided.
   Airport transfer modes available:    
Sea plane Transfer.
Athuruga Island Resort - Maldives - accommodation
Accommodation Overview
Beautifully appointed bungalows that lie all on the stunning beach surrounding the island. Every bungalow has a king-size bed or two-queen size beds; and has modern and comfy cane furniture, individual air-conditioning system, ceiling fan, private stocked bar refrigerator, IDD telephone, safe deposit box, three channel in-house music, and a verandah overlooking the sea. Sun beds, beach towels and bathrobes are provided. The bathroom has two washbasins, a bidet and an open air shower. Hot and cold desalinated water is provided.
Beach Bungalow - (46 rooms / units)
There are total of 46 Beach Bungalows Built alongside the beach. Each Bungalow has a great view of the blue skyline of the horizon, some having the view of the sunrise and the others having the view of the sunset.
Beach Bungalow facilities include:
Individual air conditioning    Ceiling fan    IDD telephone facility    Mini-fridge    Spacious verandah facing sea front and equipped with 2 arms chairs/table    Safe box in room    Beach towels, Sun loungers    Sofa-bed in garden rooms    Luggage rack in all rooms    Large bathroom with 2 hand basins, bidet & WC, and open air shower. Hot & cold water. Shaver plug point.    Electricity: 220V 50Hz
Athuruga Island Resort - Maldives - Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
The food is extremely good in the airy restaurant - could this be because that the island is been managed by an Italian company, since Italians usually take food as a high priority. Thus main restaurant serves American breakfast from 08.00 to 10.30 am. Buffet lunch is served from 13.00 to 14.30 and buffet dinner is served from 20.000 to 21.30. Special barbecue dinners and theme nights such as Maldivian, Italian and Chinese are organized weekly. Main Bar serves alcoholic and non alcoholic international drinks from 12.00 to 15.00 and from 18.00 to 00.30.
Other courtesies included in the ALL-Inclusive package are; Tea and coffee, Water, Soft drinks, Fruit juices, Canned beer, Wine, Cocktails, Long drinks, Italian sparkling wine, Snacks, Loose cigarettes.
Main Restaurent
Breakfast Buffet -American, Lunch Buffet, Theme Nights Buffet: fish barbecue, Italian, Asian Chinese & Maldivian
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Main Bar and Beach Bar
Main Bar
Large selection of cocktails, liquors & wines. Cigars available at charge
Beach Bar
 Tea & coffee, soft drinks, beer, mineral water, sparkling wines and short eats available
Athuruga Island Resort - Maldives - Facilities & Services
Facilities & Services
Snorkeling trips, Excursions, island hopping, fishing trips, picnics changes in every week - and you could get the upto dated informations from the reception. Mostly the guests are Swiss-Italians, Italians and Germans. Hardly a guest could complaint - the operation of the islands is so perfect, that Athurugau increases its repeaters year by year.
Available Facilities
Baby Cot     Fitness Facility     Laundry    Beauty Saloon     Hair Salon / barber     Massage Parlor    Business Center     Health Club     Restaurants    Fax Service     In-house Doctor     Souvenir Shop    First Aid     Internet dial-up     Spa Services
Island view from a distance..
  The island is fully covered with bush and trees and surrounding the island is the huge house reef..
Inside view of the Island
  The island is covered full of trees and bushes and surrounding the island are the beach bungalows.
Island Beach
 The best beach is on the left side of the main jetty, which is in front of the bar and the main restaurant. And this has led the lagoon of this area small. Nevertheless snorkeling ground is easily accessible from the jetty. However the opposite side has a huge lagoon, which is ideal for water sports and sun bathing.
Blue lagoon
  The blue lagoon surrounding the island perfect for swimming.
Serena Spa
   Serena Spa has developed a unique spa concept based on Indian traditions, blended with the best from all of Asia. The objective of this fusion is relaxation and pampering; the main ingredients of a perfect vacation experience.
It offers a wide range of Ayurvedic massages, body works as wraps or scrubs and facials for men & women, by using natural materials as honey, cucumber, sesame, coconut, yoghurt, coffee, papaya and orange.
- The duration of the different treatments is from 30 to 90 minutes.
- Afterwards, the guests get herbal tea or juice.
Apart from the treatments you can get there the Serena products: Oils, soaps, shampoos, facial creams, cleansers, masks, towels, bathrobes, ceramics, etc.
Opening Hours: 09:00 a.m - 13:00 p.m / 15:00 p.m - 20:00 p.mÂ
Athuruga Island Resort - Maldives - Sports Entertainment & Excursions
Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
The services and activities are bundled. And the sports and recreation included in the package are; Gymnastic daily activities (stretching, aerobics, water-gym), Windsurf, Canoe, Catamaran, Laser boat, Volley ball, Table tennis, Darts and in-door games, Guided snorkeling around the island, 1 sunset fishing excursion a week, 1 fisherman island excursion a week, 1 desert island picnic excursion a week, 1 trial diving lesson, Evening animation programs, Discotheque.
Available Facilities
Baby Cot     First Aid     Restaurants    Beach Volley     Fishing trips     Scuba Diving    Beauty Saloon     Fitness Facility     Sea side Games    Business Center     Hair Salon / barber     Snorkeling    Canoeing     Health Club     Souvenir Shop    Catamaran Sailing     In-house Doctor     Spa Services    Darts     Internet dial-up     Table Tennis    Discotheque     Laundry     Volley Ball    Excursions     Massage Parlor     Water Skiing    Fax Service     PADI Dive School     Windsurfing
The Crab Diving Center
The Crab
Corals with incredible colors, warm and transparent water, oceanic channels rich in every kind of fish, these are only a few of many wonders of Thudufushi. The Crab Diving Center is waiting for you with its professional multilingual instructors, its Scubapro equipment always checked, and its rich program of dives, so you will discover a real paradise for divers by morning, afternoon, night and full day dives.
The Crab Diving Center Thudufushi is fully equipped by Scubapro:
- Bauer compressors
- 70 aluminium tanks 12 liters int/din valve
- 50 Jackets all sizes
- 50 wet suits short and long all size male, female and child
- 40 regulators MK20/25 r190 with alternative air source and pressure gauge
- 20 Uwatec Aladin computer
- Sets of fins, mask and snorkel
PADI & SSI training facilities offer a wide variety of diving services including:
- Dive courses & dive specialty courses
- Dive excursions
- A dive souvenir shop
- Dive equipment for hire
- Courses conducted in Italian, English, Spanish and German languages
Diving
Athurugau has a very eager dive school, headed by "Francesco Fontana". Note that the dive charges are extras - though you go for an All-Inclusive holiday in anywhere in the Maldives. Just like the luxury resort dive centre's, the Crab (name of the Dive Centre), has its own staffs who will carry all your staff to the boat and once you come back they will wash and hang everything accordingly. Close-by there are great thila's and an extremely good wreck, known as "Trigoni Wreck". Check-Out the quote by "Francesco Fontana"
Water Sports Center
Laser boat, canoe, windsurfs offered free to Guests who must be experienced & licensed for these activities. Also available catamaran rides with instructors
Snorkeling on house reef
Land Sport and Evening Entertainment
Volleyball, Table Tennis, Darts, Indoor Games Evening animation entertainment & disco
Tours & Excursions
- Tours and Excursions Facilities are available at Water Sports Center open from 10:00 am to 18:00 pm
- Snorkeling equipment provided free of charge against a deposit towards loss or damage
- Snorkeling, Snorkeling by Dhoni, Night snorkeling
- Robinson Crusoe Day Excursion to a desert island
- Desert Island Full Day Excursion to a desert island
- Sunset Fishing, Night Fishing, Big Game Fishing
- Fishermen Island Excursion
Athuruga Island Resort - Maldives Photo Gallery
