Beach Bungalows
One of 46 beach-facing bungalows set along the shallow lagoon, with a private deck veranda offering direct beach access and a bathroom with double basin and open-air shower.
Resort · North Ari (Alif Alif Atoll)
Sandies Bathala
4-star15 min from Malé
- Transfer
- Speedboat
- From Malé
- 15 min
- Stay
- 70 villas
- Dining
- 3 venues
- Experiences
- 2 options
The resort
Overview
Sandies Bathala is an all-inclusive resort on the island of Bathala in North Ari Atoll, roughly a 15-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport, with 70 rooms across two villa categories.
Bathala's Beach Bungalows sit along the shallow lagoon with direct beach access, while its Water Villas stand on stilts across two piers with direct house-reef access from the terrace. The Island Gallery serves an all-day international buffet with live cooking stations, while Dining under the Stars offers a nightly beachfront à la carte menu, and The Island Bar is the resort's beachfront lounge. MVUA SPA draws on African, Asian and European wellness traditions, and the on-site Werner Lau Diving Center explores nearby sites including Fishhead and Manta Point.
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Culinary experiences
Dining
The Island Gallery
The resort's main all-day restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as a buffet with live cooking stations preparing fresh local fish, handmade pasta and traditional Maldivian dishes, plus a pizzaiolo baking authentic Italian pizza to order.
Dining under the Stars
A nightly dinner venue set directly on the beach beneath the stars, offering a curated à la carte menu paired with a selection of premium wines.
The Island Bar
A relaxed beachfront bar and lounge for unwinding after diving or sunbathing on the white coral sand beach beneath swaying palms.
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Facilities & activities
Spa
MVUA SPA is themed around African rain, evoking renewal and calm through earthy tones, with treatments drawing on African, Asian and European traditions across two indoor massage rooms plus an outdoor sea-view massage area.
Diving
Werner Lau Diving Center is a PADI/SSI/CMAS-affiliated dive centre offering courses from Open Water through professional levels, plus Nitrox diving, with notable nearby sites including Fishhead, Maaya Thila and Manta Point.
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