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Whaleshark Beach
GUEST HOUSES · Dhigurah, Alif Dhaal
Whaleshark Beach
A new 23-room guesthouse with balconies, a rooftop restaurant and a dive centre on whale shark island
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About
Whaleshark Beach is a modern 23-room guesthouse on Dhigurah, a long, narrow island on the southern edge of Alif Dhaal (South Ari Atoll). Every room has a private balcony and a calm, natural look, with soft colours, wood textures and air conditioning. The Remora restaurant and rooftop terrace serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes, indoors or under the stars with a sea breeze, and a PADI dive centre on site makes it easy to add a course or a dive. Dhigurah lies in a marine protected area where whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins can be met through the year, and the guesthouse arranges the snorkelling trips. It suits couples, families, friends and divers who want comfort and a lively base on a local island. We confirm room and meal details with the guesthouse when you book.
Rooms
Deluxe Room
A spacious room with a private balcony, for up to 3 guests. Comfortable for small families or friends.
Superior Room
A cosy, elegant room with a private balcony, for up to 2 guests. A good fit for couples.
Super Deluxe Room
A larger room with upgraded amenities and a private balcony, for up to 3 guests.
Premier Room
A luxurious room with exclusive room features and a private balcony, for up to 2 guests.
Dining & facilities
The Remora restaurant and rooftop serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a candlelit setting, with a view over the island. Every room has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safety box, a fan, a Smart TV, a hair dryer and a mini cooler. The guesthouse also has a rooftop terrace, a laundry service, multi-language staff and a PADI dive centre offering courses and advanced training. Meal arrangements are confirmed with your quote.
Things to do
Choose from a whale shark safari, manta snorkelling, fishbank, turtle point and coral garden snorkelling, house reef and sandbank snorkelling, sunset fishing, and a romantic beach or sandbank dinner. The PADI dive centre runs dive courses and advanced learning. We confirm excursion options with your quote, and marine sightings are never guaranteed.
Getting There
Dhigurah is about 20 minutes by domestic flight to Maamigili, or about 1 hour 30 minutes by speedboat, from Velana International Airport. The public speedboat leaves from the airport harbour counter, and we arrange the transfer with your booking.
Good to know
Dhigurah is an inhabited local island of about 600 residents: no alcohol on the island, modest clothing in the village, swimwear on the bikini beach.
