Room is essential and clean. Breakfast is good and could be mal divina or continental style. Bikini beach in right i front of the guest house. Is small bar well organized with sunbeds and an hammoc, there is a lot of shadow and is a really chilly place. Anim brought us 3 Times to snorkeling, see manta and whalesharks and he was kind and patient . I had a really good time.

Stayed in April 2024

*Can’t think of any negatives.

*Halim and Shifa are excellent hosts, very patient , understanding , helpful and extremely friendly. * A paid transfer was arranged from the airport and Halim picked us up from Dhigurah. *The island itself is an untouched paradise, can be explored in 2 hours but you will never get bored of it. *The beach and coral reef to the hotel is amazing. *The food is excellent. *The excursions to watch the mantas, whale sharks a?sand bank tour and loads of other tours are worth every penny. *Halim is an excellent guide will be there for you every moment.

Stayed in March 2024

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It’s a very homely property Halym and Shifa are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble, they work very hard to give their guests a great experience. The rooms are comfortable, bathrooms are huge, bath towels and beach towels are supplied. There is tea and coffee and water all freely available in the communal guest area, and there are mugs which we love!!! There is a little beach screened off for guests across the way with a couple of sunbeds and so,enswing sests and a hammock. There is snorkelling equipment available for use in the guest area. We had breakfast included, we love the Maldivian breakfast, it is absolutely delicious. You can also have lunch and dinner. We had dinner there each night- reef fish curry, again delicious, freshly cooked. Nothing is too much trouble for Halym and Shifa, they certainly go the extra mile to make your experience the best. We look forward to returning soon

Stayed in March 2024

Not much I didn’t like. I was a little unlucky with the tides being low for most of the day during my stay. Not much anyone could do about that.

Shifa and Haleem made me feel very much at home and catered to my every need. My room was comfortable and clean and the food was well prepared. II enjoyed the island very much.

Stayed in February 2024

Halim and his wife are absolutely amazing people. If you would like to spend time somewhere, where you get warm, helpful and friendly welcome, you have to visit White term Maldives. Thanks for all

Stayed in January 2024

To get to the island you need to get a 2 hour boat to Digurah and then the property owners will pick you up for a 15min boat trip to the actual island. It’s not bad, but the timings are only twice a day so you need to account for this. There is also a 3 hour boat from Mamagili to Male for the way back - we would strongly recommend you don’t do this as the waves on return are so strong and the journey is really uncomfortable. The room and facilities are really simple and basic, it worked well for us as we wanted an escape from the normal and digital detox.

The property was in an awesome location - it’s right on a beach. The island itself is completely natural, so you can walk through unedited beach, reef, jungle. It’s really special. Many times in the week we were the only tourists on the island and the only people in sight! Breakfast every morning was really tasty and varied (it’s pre-set) and lunch and dinner options were a good range too. Haleem facilitated some incredible excursions for us, we got to swim with a Whale Shark alone, we swam with Manta Rays and went hand line fishing. He knew the waters very well!

Stayed in January 2024

We absolutely loved our stay. The host family are amazing, kind, helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are clean, comfortable and modern with great hot water showers. The wifi was also reasonably good. The in-house restaurant is very reasonably priced and the food was absolutely delicious with most dinner meals being around 10US dollar or less. The free breakfast was huge and delicious. Their boat excursions were also reasonably priced 60US each to go and hunt for whale sharks is pretty good! The walk to the bikini beach was less than 20m. We borrowed snorkels and fins for free from the property for the duration of our stay. The house reef is a 300m swim from the shore and one of the best reefs to swim on. Sooo many schools of fish, hawksbills turtles, eagle rays, we even saw a leopard shark nearby. The property also helped us organise our transport to and from the island. We caught the government ferry to the island which left from Male and arrived after 7 hours after a quick stopover at Maamingili. It was a great experience for us and cost us 5US dollars each. We caught the speedboat back 60US dollars each (2hours) directly to Male as the government ferry doesn’t run on all days. It was also a good experience.

Stayed in January 2024

White tern is amazing place to stay, it feel like home and comfortable, only guest house on Ireland, it’s relaxing, beautiful, and next to beach, beach has sub beds swing and beautiful walkway along the beach. Our stay was made very comfortable by hosts, food was AmZing cocked by host, there is variety of food options and small shop around the corner, our transfer was arranged by the host, highly recommended place.

Stayed in November 2023

Haleem and Sifa are very kind and helpful owner of White tern Maldives. They always make me stay comfortable. Also, their little boy is so cute and friendly. He made me smile all the time. Haleem is wonderful guide for whale sharks and Mantas. He always tried to drop me in front of whale sharks. He made one of my dream come true.!! Staying there and spending a time with them were unforgettable memories. Thank you so much!!

Stayed in October 2023

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Little heaven for 2 of us :) It was hard to get there because it's located 2 and half hour from Male airport. But after getting didhdhoo island, everything was perfect! Private beach just in front of the accommodation was the best part. And Didhdhoo is just near the whale shark habitat, I could meet a whale shark just in 30 min after departing! Also thank you for packing breakfast when I take a ferry in early morning :)

Stayed in October 2023

Very good. Perfect.

Stayed in July 2023

Leaving 😭

Our time in white tern was absolutely incredible! We had the time of our lives and made so many memories that we will never forget. Everything was more than perfect. We felt so welcome when we first arrived and throughout our entire stay. Sheefa and Haleem are wonderful hosts and nothing is too much trouble. We booked our speedboats to and from the resort with them and all of our excursions. Seeing Manta rays and whale sharks was our goal of the trip and WOW! It was so much better than we could have imagined. We had amazing encounters with the whale sharks and manta rays. Haleem has a boat that he takes you out on, the price is very reasonable and the tours are personal. Haleem cares a lot for the ocean and wildlife and is very respectful and knowledgeable. There are a few sorkeling spots on the island and the bikini beach is a nice place to relax with sunbeds and a hammock. The room was comfortable and Sheefa is an AMAZING cook. There's a nice variety of fresh food available, big portions and really delicious. We will miss you alot but we will be back soon. Thank you ❤️

Stayed in May 2023

White tern Maldives is a wonderful place, with wonderfull people! We stayed as long as possible and nearly 2 weeks weren't even long enough. We were are able to relax right away on our arrival. You can't escape the friendly and relaxed atmosphere at the guesthouse, because it's spread all over the island. The bikinibeach with it's hammocks and platforms is quite unique for the maldives. Even though it doesn't have a blue lagoon it was our most favorite bikinibeach. We had it for ourselves most of the time. Haleem and Sheefa were very helpful and they really made us feel at home. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Stayed in March 2023

The property is located minutes from both harbor and bikini beach with a cozy shared space. Mattress was divine and room spacious and clean.

Stayed in March 2023

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The family go out of their way to help you . the food is amazing and I saw whale sharks and manta rays with them ! brilliant I highly recommend this guest house

Stayed in March 2023

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White Tern: Located on a cozy little island with appr. 80 inhabitants. 6 basic clean rooms with private WC and hot shower. Everything worked well (AC, private fridge, shower,free WIFI,...). 24 h free water/coffee/tea. Breakfast included (try the local Mas Huni - Tuna/Onions/Coconut/Chili - with Roshi-bread). Tasty home-made dinner by Shifa (Host) for a fair price - starting from 5 USD/March 2023. we enjoyed a delicious fresh Red Snapper(super-fresh!!! 2 hrs before the Snapper had been alive) Beautiful area (belonging to the White Tern/20 m distance) at the Bikini Beach. Transfer (Example): By speedboat from/to Male Airport (Stopover on the neighboring island Dhigurah) perfectly organized by the White Tern. 60 USD per person (March 2023). You'll pay it to the White Tern. Hosts: Shifa and Haleem are perfect! The wishes of the guests are their desire! At the birthday of my wife, they organized a free beach-barbeque for us (together with other friendly open-hearded guests). Marine Life: The island has a nice and long housereef (access from the shore) with lots of corals and fishes e.g. Rays or Reef-sharks,... . Moreover... Haleem offers different tours with his own boat (max.6 persons) for reasonable prices. He didn't promise anything - but fulfilled everything. E.g., Whaleshark-Tour - 1st attempt - WOW ... a Whaleshark! If you like relaxing days in a family-like environment, the White Tern is a good choice.

Stayed in March 2023

We didn't feel like tourists here. Family-run place, the owners are so helpful and sweet. There are only a few rooms and everyone is made to feel comfortable. Home cooked food. Haleem has his own boats and takes the guests on customized excursions to see whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins. We had so much fun. Dhidhoo island is a small local island with friendly people. This guesthouse is the only one there! We loved that quietude. The beach is not great for swimming, but we could still snorkel in even the shallow water at the southern part of the island. And the nearby house reef had lots of fish for snorkeling. There we saw reef sharks and manta rays. And yes, we went out in the boat and swam with the whale sharks!

Stayed in January 2023

The family that hosted us in their guest house is very warm, kind and helpful. They were smiling all the time and made our stay a huge pleasure. It was very hard to leave this calm and charming place

Stayed in January 2023

Haleem and his family made our stay extremely enjoyable, they are such lovely people.They put on a dinner for New Year's Eve on the beach, which was special. We got to see a Whale Shark as well as Mantarays, Dolphins, Turtles and numerous fish. The accommodation is eco and not luxurious, but clean and comfortable. There are only 60 people on the island and we had the beach to ourselves. If you are not wanting to pay thousands for luxury, I thoroughly recommend White Tern

Stayed in January 2023

The bed is not the most comfortable.

The hosts (Halim & Shifa) are amazing! If you are looking for a place to stay in the Maldives with a warm, informal vibe, this is it! Make sure to bring your mosquito repellent, especially for the night time. The room AC helps, but it is surely not enough to minimize the bites. From the local reef to the island's beaches (practically private), the whole experience is very much worth it for a very reasonable price. We enjoyed the meals homemade daily by Shifa (only 5$/meal!), whether it was fish or chicken... the curry is amazing! For underwater exploration, one can use the snorkel gear available (for free) and check the rift around the island or ask Halim for the Whale Shark and Manta dives/snorkelling - he is very well connected around the atoll and always does his best to make sure the guests get the chance to swim with these great ocean giants. We really appreciate all your support and direction, Halim!

Stayed in December 2022

Having to leave

I can truly say that this was one of the best stays of my life. This has to be one of my favourite Islands in the world. Shifa and Haleem are simply the best hosts around; it was like staying with family. They fed us so well! The food is natural and not processed. My favourite thing about this island was the Reef. It's a bit of a swim to get out to the drop and is scary for some people, but I absolutely loved it and spend everyday swimming up and down it with the sharks and rays. I miss it! I love the simplicity of White Tern Maldives, nothing fancy, but everything perfect.

Stayed in December 2022

The hosts are beautiful souls, I felt I was part of their family, It IS better than any 4 or 5 star hotel I have ever been at, if you decide to stay, please respect the people, the locals, this is not a place to get a good tan, It IS a place to get e feel of real Maldivian culture, sea life, local flora and fauna, so lets keep It like this out of respect to These amazing hosts and their country

Stayed in December 2022

One more thing to add: Although the Dhidhdhoo island is not well known, the hosts help booking the transport to/from Male or other ports. You will pay the speedboat transfer fees at the end of the stay. Kindly be advised in advance which jetty port and what time you should be at when you ask them for speedboat transfers. By the way the way to Dhidhdhoo island is also very adventurous and enjoyable :)

Stayed in November 2022

Shower water didn't get warm very well but it was fine for us. The fresh coconut water of the day has to be reserved in advance. This time we did not have opportunity to taste it so definitely try it again at next trip :)

Very hospital and friendly hosts, a lot of marine activities, and the local vibes only found in this small inhabited island. The local family hosts are very friendly to us. Even though we only had 4 days stay there, they helped arranging all the marine activities into the limited schedule, so that we succeeded in watching Dolphins, Turtles and swimming with Mantas and Whalesharks! Located in the South Ari Atoll where those sea animals are always around, this hotel is definitely a hidden gem for the marine life lovers. Although the facility is not so fancy as upscale resort hotels, the guest house and our room was full of hospitality with their hand made decorations. White Tern is an only hotel in Dhidhdhoo island which has probably only 100-200 population and is tiny island that 30 mins walk is enough to browse all the islands. The island itself has very local atmosphere and we enjoyed having coffee, local snacks and the local chewing tobacco with local residents at one of the only two tea shops in Dhidhdhoo (In fact, as there are only two small tea shops in the island, if you want something more proper dinner, eating at White Tern is the best option). Communication is very easy and very responsive on WhatsApp. Before the stay and even during the stay, you can always talk to them on WhatsApp.

Stayed in November 2022