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Boasting a garden, Whaleshark Beach is situated in Dhigurah in the Ari Atoll region, 100 metres from Dhigurah North West Beach. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with city views. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available each morning at the guest house. Guests are welcome to relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Sightseeing tours are available in the surrounding area. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, hiking and walking tours are possible in the surroundings and Whaleshark Beach can arrange a bicycle rental service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dhigurah
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kristin
    Germany Germany
    Very nice; clean, new rooms; nice rooftop terrace for dinner; I eat vegan and the hotel made extra a vegan breakfast for me individually every morning; very helpful stuff
  • Bernadett
    Hungary Hungary
    The stuff and the manager were very kind, the breakfast was varied enough.
  • Adelina
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    We liked the hotel very much. Manager is doing a great job. Very clean, staff is polite, close to the beach, there is a shop nearby. The food in the restaurant was great. They helped us organising transfers from/to airport. Definitely recommend.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 107 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Whale Shark Beach is nestled within the lush flora of Dhigurah, just a minute’s walk away from its luminiscent beach that stretches on for miles. Laze your days away in quiet contemplation on these shimmering sandy beaches or have awakening adventures in the world beneath the waves. Known for its copious marine wildlife, the lagoon of Dhigurah is home to turtles, manta rays and whale sharks throughout the year

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Remora Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of Whaleshark Beach
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Whaleshark Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    US$15 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

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    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about Whaleshark Beach

    • Check-in at Whaleshark Beach is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Whaleshark Beach offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Live music/performance
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Beach
      • Walking tours

    • Whaleshark Beach has 1 restaurant:

      • Remora Restaurant

    • Whaleshark Beach is 0.6 miles from the centre of Dhigurah. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Whaleshark Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Whaleshark Beach is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Whaleshark Beach include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Guests staying at Whaleshark Beach can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet