Reethi Faru Resort

Reethi Faru occupies a private island in Raa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve roughly two hours northeast of Malé, and positions itself as a "bio-luxury" resort that bundles comprehensive all-inclusive pricing with environmental commitment and deliberate accessibility (rates lower than many Maldives all-inclusives of comparable dining and villa quality). The resort markets one board tier exclusively: the premium all-inclusive Dine Around package, which guests must select at booking and which constitutes the property's core offering. There is no half-board or full-board option, no room-only rates at the property's website, and no tiering of all-inclusive into bronze and platinum tiers. This simplicity is both a strength and a limitation. Strength because it means every guest arrives understanding identical inclusion terms. Limitation because flexibility vanishes once you've committed: a couple arriving on a tight budget cannot downgrade to room-only partway through, nor can divers justify the resort based on core meals alone if the diving costs deter them.

The Dine Around all-inclusive covers three meals daily across six named restaurants and twenty-four-hour bar service. Vakaru is the main buffet house, serving breakfast with both continental and cooked options and rotating themed dinners that change nightly (Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, Maldivian). Dhiyavaru, an over-water restaurant open twenty-four hours, handles à la carte ordering and accepts walk-ins from the Dine Around plan on a first-come basis (no reservations required, but waits of thirty to forty minutes can occur during peak dining hours at the height of season). Reethi Grill specializes in grilled fish and meat, Veyo is a poolside snack and light-lunch venue, and a vegetarian restaurant serves plant-based cuisine exclusively, which matters if your party includes dietary restrictions. The sixth venue is not named on the property's public materials but appears in guest reviews as a specialty restaurant or teppanyaki venue, and diners report it accepts the all-inclusive plan on certain nights only. This ambiguity means you should ask the resort at booking which six venues exist and whether any have restricted access times.

Beverages are a strong suit within the all-inclusive. The resort stocks approximately fifty wines (red, white, rosé, sparkling), and the Dine Around plan includes a daily wine allowance that covers one to two glasses per diner at dinner, chosen from the mid-tier house selections. Premium wines, aged Burgundies, and rare bottlings are not included and command a steep supplementary charge, roughly 30 to 80 USD per bottle above the house list. Cocktails include classic preparations (mojitos, daiquiris, coladas) using standard spirits, but premium cocktails made with aged rum or premium liqueurs are not covered and cost an extra 15 to 18 USD each. Beer and soft drinks are unlimited and included. Coffee and tea are unlimited. The bar team will mix a house cocktail from the plan ingredients or serve a simple spirit and mixer, but custom or specialty cocktails are treated as upgrades.

Nightly rates for Dine Around all-inclusive run roughly 300 to 600 USD per couple per night in high season (December to March) and 200 to 400 USD in shoulder seasons (April to May, September to November), depending on villa category. The property offers beach villas, overwater villas, and two-bedroom family villas, and rate bands shift by category. These figures are approximations, as the resort does not publish fixed pricing and relies on direct booking inquiry or booking agent quotes. Early-bird discounts and multi-night packages are sometimes offered but are subject to blackout dates and seasonal conditions. Unlike many Maldives resorts, Reethi Faru does not appear to separate the board plan cost from the room rate; the nightly price is all-in for both accommodation and Dine Around meals.

Activities bundled into the all-inclusive are narrow and focused. Every guest receives one complimentary scuba certification course (an Open Water three-dive introduction to diving for non-divers), which is valuable for first-time divers but not sufficient for anyone wanting to dive independently. House reef snorkeling is free and continuous during daylight hours, and two guided snorkeling trips per week are available at no added cost. A sunset fishing trip operates most evenings for interested guests, returning by 19:00, and is included. Beyond these water access points, almost every other excursion incurs a supplement: a dolphin safari, a manta ray spotting trip, a full day island-hopping excursion, or a specialized dive expedition to a named reef site all cost extra. Reviewers report excursion pricing as steep, with a couple's week of excursions (dolphin, manta, island hop, extra dives) running approximately 1,500 to 2,000 EUR, which is a substantial add-on to the nightly rate. Spa treatments, yoga classes, and fitness are available but paid à la carte.

Airport transfer by seaplane takes approximately forty-five minutes from Malé International Airport and costs roughly 450 to 600 USD per person return (900 to 1,200 USD per couple), which must be arranged separately at booking. A faster domestic flight and speedboat combination may be available for some arrivals and departures, but seaplane is the standard option, and scheduling is tight: midday arrivals often result in a wait at the airport or at a stopover isle, and departing guests must be ready early in the morning to catch their connection. If you are sensitive to seaplane noise or motion, this may influence your choice.

Reethi Faru suits guests who want unlimited à la carte dining without the operational friction of selecting dishes from multiple restaurants on separate bookings, and who value wine and classic cocktails over premium spirits. The inclusion of a scuba certification makes the resort attractive to non-divers curious about diving, since they can try it cost-free and decide if they want to commit to a diving holiday elsewhere. The absence of specialized diving, excursion volume, and premium cocktails in the all-inclusive plan means that diving enthusiasts and adventure-focused guests should calculate the true cost of their intended activities and compare it to an à la carte resort at a lower nightly rate. For couples booking five to seven nights and content with house reef snorkeling, themed dinners, and wine-forward evenings, the Dine Around all-inclusive delivers exceptional value and removes the daily tally of extras that plagues many Maldives holidays.