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About this property
Sandies Bathala features a private beach area and a fitness centre. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Mediterranean cuisine is served at the restaurant.
At the hotel, each room is equipped with a patio with a sea view. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hair dryer, while certain units at Sandies Bathala also provide guests with a seating area.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental and buffet options.
Male International Airport is 65 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews
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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Bathala
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Guests who stayed here loved
Katie
United Kingdom
“The perfect island for a totally relaxing holiday. Our room was a beach bungalow which was laid out perfectly, bright and clean. All meals were delicious with enough variety for our 9 night stay. We used a kayak, snorkelled and my husband dived...”
Eleonora
Italy
“Everything: amazing coral reef, friendly staff, easygoing atmosphere, good and varied food, loads of activities (organized by the marine biology center, the diving center and the soft animation team)”
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Charles
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and comfortable chalet right by the sea”
Matteo
United Kingdom
“This place is impossible to fault. A small quiet island, with beautiful reef, good food and excellent staff. We spent the days snorkelling, eating, resting... it was very hard to leave. The water activities were fantastic, all the staff organising...”
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Fernanda
Portugal
“All staff very polite and friendly
The place is calm and peaceful.”
Mursel
Austria
“We enjoyed our stay in Bathala very much. It is a small island very intimate and the staff made sure we were happy all the time. There is a lot of activities to do in the island which are included in the price so you never get bored. I think the...”
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Les
United Kingdom
“Everything it was a perfect place for peace and tranquility”
Hannah
United Kingdom
“Had an amazing 3 night stay at Sandies Bathala. Stunning island, staff were amazing and very attentive. I felt very welcomed and looked after.”
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Ruixue
China
“Use three words to describe calmness, diversity, and cost-effectiveness. Calm: Due to the small size of the island, it takes 10 minutes to circle around the island, and there are not many people. The number of waiters and guests is similar. When...”
Najdan
Serbia
“Beautiful private island with domestic style of architecture. Best part of this island is their Staff! Amazing people work here!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
The Island Gallery
Cuisine
Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Sandies Bathala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
40% per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
40% 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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Sandies Bathala Resort is situated in the Ari Atoll and is easily accessible by seaplane. Transfers are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways from Male International Airport and its a combined seaplane transfer, with a flight duration of approximately 25 minutes. Please note that a surcharge applies for this service.
Season 1 from 01-07-2025 to 30-04-2026
USD 304 Return Transfer Adult per adult
USD 193 Return Transfer Child per child
Season 2 from 01-05-2026 to 30.09.2026
USD 287 Return Transfer Adult per adult
USD 183 Return Transfer Child per child
Season 3 from 01-10-2026 to 31.10.2026
USD 311 Return Transfer Adult per adult
USD 197 Return Transfer Child per child
Seaplane transfers typically operate from sunrise to sunset, which is approximately 7 AM to 3:30 PM Male City time. in order to organize the seaplane transfer, guests must provide their flight details to the property at least 96 hours prior to their expected arrival.
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