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White Sand Dhigurah
GUEST HOUSES · Dhigurah, Alif Dhaal
White Sand Dhigurah
A friendly guesthouse on Dhigurah, close to the whale sharks of South Ari
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About
White Sand Dhigurah is a guesthouse on Dhigurah, a local island in Alif Dhaal (South Ari Atoll). The island sits in the South Ari Marine Protected Area, which is known for snorkelling with whale sharks. Rooms are air-conditioned, with flat-screen satellite TV and private bathrooms, and some add an open-air shower, a bathtub or a Jacuzzi. Dhigurah's white sandy beach is an easy walk away. The guesthouse has its own restaurant, a tour desk and a PADI dive centre, so trips and dives are simple to arrange from the front door. It suits couples, divers and anyone who wants big marine life with village life around them, and rooftop Suites for those who want more space.
Rooms
Suites
42 m² rooftop rooms with an open balcony, a Jacuzzi in the open bathroom and a rain shower; sleeps 2 adults and 1 child.
Super Deluxe with Bathtub
Balcony rooms with a bathtub and a more contemporary finish.
Deluxe Room with Balcony
Comfortable room with a private balcony for morning coffee or tea.
Standard Room
Simple, cosy air-conditioned room with satellite TV and a private bathroom.
Dining & facilities
Stays are offered on Bed & Breakfast, Half Board or Full Board. The on-site restaurant serves Maldivian, Asian and Western dishes: a buffet breakfast with a live egg station, lunch on the rooftop and a buffet dinner each night with live cooking stations. Free Wi-Fi, safety deposit boxes, bicycle rental, laundry and a tour desk are available.
Things to do
The main draw is snorkelling with whale sharks, and manta snorkelling trips also run. The guesthouse arranges sandbank picnics with a barbecue, dolphin and sunset cruises, night fishing, sport fishing and water sports. Its PADI dive centre teaches everything from Discover Scuba to Divemaster.
Getting There
Dhigurah is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Velana Airport by speedboat, or a 20-minute domestic flight to Maamigili. Seaplane transfers are also possible.
Good to know
Dhigurah is an inhabited local island: no alcohol on the island, modest clothing in the village, swimwear on the bikini beach.
