White Sand Resorts and Spa

White Sands Resort and Spa (formerly known as Ari-Beach) is one of the few resorts that has retained the special appearance of the simple and natural atmosphere of the islands. Avoiding the traps of a "modern-city" hotel environment and giving emphasis to preserve the natural assets and relaxed ambience, yet at the same time offering all the modern comforts and excellent recreational facilities expected by its international guests, it proves a popular choice.

Aerial View

Beach

Water Bungalow

Accommodation:

There is a total of 118 rooms with a choice between standard, deluxe and superior. The rooms comprise of attached bungalows and over water bungalows. Standard bungalows simply furnished with ventilator, shower with cold water, terrace. 24 hours fresh water is available.

The island's 16 water bungalows are in the deluxe category include a large array of modern amenities. The best asset of these rooms, though, is the absolutely fascinating coral garden that lies so close to the rooms.

The superior bungalows have air conditioning, hair dryer, warm water, and mini bar. Over water bungalows have the same facilities as the superior bungalows but they are bigger, with wooden floor, TV, and balcony.

Bedroom

Dining

Dining:

There is a beach bar, a coffee shop, and a restaurant with bar. Dining is just as enjoyable on the island with a wide array of seafood on offer on a regular basis.

Sports

Entertainment

During the day you can choose from four outlets to sip a cool fresh fruit juice or simply relax in the company of friends. As the sun sets over the ocean White Sands Resort & Spa comes to life with an exciting mix of entertainment to suit all tastes. Whether you prefer to sit quietly over a tropical cocktail and meet new friends or dance the night away to light international music, or join in our numerous themed nights... ‘the choice is yours’.

Vilu Bar & Café

Open throughout the day, from your morning espresso to your nightcap, the Vilu Bar in the Water Village is a peaceful haven with a convivial atmosphere. The ideal meeting point for pre dinner cocktails during our daily happy hour.

Nagili Bar and Pizza Corner

If you want to be in the thick of the action, the Nagili Bar is the perfect night spot! Enjoy refreshing cocktails in a friendly atmosphere. Guests are tempted by the aroma of fresh oven baked pizza at our Pizza Corner located here.

Beach Club

Open daily, our beach side café will refresh you as you soak up the sun or exert yourself with the comprehensive range of water sports that are available.

Sunset Bar

As its name suggests this is ‘the’ place to be as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Enjoy cocktails and drinks all day long, as well as aperitifs and liquors when dining in the Sunset Restaurant

Water Activates

Maximizing the surrounding lagoons, Dolphin Water Sports provides equipment and tuition for you to enjoy windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, water skiing, pedalo boats, fun tubes and banana rides. White Sands Resort & Spa is well known for housing one of the most comprehensive water-sports centers in the Maldives ensuring that you will have every opportunity to be at one with the ocean

Diving

Operated by renowned Swiss dive specialists, Euro Divers, our PADI 5 star dive centre provides a highly skilled, multi-lingual team of professionals who will ensure your dive experience is of the highest calibre.