About this hotel
General information
The resort occupies Furanafushi in North Malé Atoll, one of the largest natural islands in the Maldives. Broad white beaches wrap around dense tropical greenery alive with geckos and birdlife, with a turquoise lagoon and house reefs beyond. There are 176 rooms, cottages and villas, ranging from garden rooms to cottages by the sand and villas on stilts above the lagoon, many of them with a private plunge pool.
This is first and foremost a family resort, with a kids' club, seven restaurants and bars spanning Indian, Thai and Mediterranean cooking, and a spa set on its own islet, linked to the main island by a long overwater bridge. The resort holds Green Globe certification: an on-site biogas plant turns food waste into energy, and drinking water is bottled on the island to cut single-use plastic. With the resident marine biologist, guests can adopt a coral frame and plant fragments on the house reef.
Location
Furanafushi lies in North Malé Atoll, 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport in Malé. A shared resort speedboat meets every arrival and departure according to the resort's schedule, and private transfers can be arranged.
Spa
Shine Spa for Sheraton sits in a tropical garden on its own islet, reached from the resort by an 82-metre overwater bridge. It has six treatment villas, a VIP suite, a relaxation lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, separate steam rooms and plunge pools for women and men, and an open-air yoga pavilion. The menu moves between aromatherapy, Ayurvedic massage and ocean-inspired therapies, using Sothys products. Signatures include the Shine Massage with warm stones, silk honey and a facial massage, the oxygen-based Shine Facial, the Shine Body polish and wrap, and Shine Indulge, a session of several hours in the VIP suite; Find Your Glow lets guests combine any three treatments. Couples' massages, manicures, pedicures and treatments for children are also offered; booking is required.
Sports & leisure
North Malé Atoll counts more than 40 dive sites, most of them close to the resort, and house reefs around the island are good for snorkelling. Non-motorised equipment such as kayaks and stand-up paddleboards is complimentary.
- water sports: jet skiing, water-skiing, windsurfing, surfing, catamaran sailing, flyboarding, parasailing and Seabob underwater scooters
- big-game fishing and traditional handline fishing
- sunset dolphin cruises aboard a traditional Maldivian dhoni, sandbank picnics
- coral propagation sessions with the marine biologist
- a tennis court with equipment (complimentary, booking required) and the 24-hour Sheraton Fitness gym
- guided yoga on the beach or in the pavilion, plus personal training
- activities for all ages: sunrise yoga, coconut-tree climbing, palm weaving, nature walks, marine talks, aqua aerobics and tournaments
For children
The complimentary Sheraton Adventure Club welcomes children aged 4 to 12 daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with indoor and outdoor play areas, learning programmes and supervised activities. Children are first registered with a parent during the club's open-house hours. Babysitting can be arranged for younger children at an extra charge. The main pool has a children's pool alongside, and the restaurants offer a dedicated children's menu.
Restaurants & bars
Seven restaurants and bars share the island; dishes from any of them can be delivered to the villa, and room service runs around the clock.
- Feast — international: breakfast with live cooking stations and an international dinner buffet
- Sea Salt — seafood by the beach, with candlelit dinners and a signature seafood platter
- Masala Hut — Indian cooking in a thatched pavilion, from tandoor dishes to curries made for sharing
- Baan Thai — traditional Thai recipes in an intimate indoor dining room
- ChopstiX — Asian dishes by the pool, from house-made dumplings to noodles, served outdoors or in an air-conditioned room
- Kakuni Hut — beach club fare: tacos, burgers, poke bowls and seafood
- Anchorage — Mediterranean plates, light bites, sunset cocktails and live music
Private dining extends to sunrise breakfasts anywhere on the island or in the villa, floating breakfasts in the villa's own pool, a three-course lunch served in the lagoon and sandbank picnics.
Swimming
The island is ringed by wide white-sand beaches and house reefs. The freshwater main pool is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00, with a children's pool alongside and towels provided. Many cottages and villas have their own plunge pool, and steps lead from the overwater villas straight into the lagoon.
Pets
Pets are not accepted.
Rooms
There are 176 rooms, cottages and villas: Deluxe rooms in the garden or by the beach, cottages in the tropical garden with an outdoor garden shower, overwater villas, some with a private pool, and a two-bedroom villa above the lagoon. The Ocean Pool Villas stand apart on the island's eastern point, behind their own gate.
Each room has individually controlled air conditioning, a Nespresso machine, a kettle, a minibar and mini fridge, complimentary bottled water, a safe, a work desk, an iron and board, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, bathrobes and slippers, a hairdryer, 24-hour room service and evening turndown.
Deluxe
A room overlooking the tropical garden, with a king bed or two double beds and a sofa; sleeps three.
Beachfront Deluxe
The same room set by the beach, with a king bed or two double beds and a beach view; sleeps three.
Island Cottage
A cottage in the tropical garden with a king bed, a patio, a separate bathtub and shower and an outdoor garden shower; sleeps four.
Beachfront Cottage
A cottage with a king bed and a patio stepping straight onto the beach, a separate bathtub and shower and an outdoor garden shower; sleeps four.
Cottage with Pool
A garden cottage with a king bed and a private plunge pool on the patio, plus a separate bathtub and shower; sleeps four.
Ocean Pool Villa
A secluded villa on the island's eastern point behind a private gate, with ocean views, a king bed, a wooden deck with loungers and a plunge pool; the bathroom has a freestanding tub and indoor and outdoor showers. Sleeps three.
Overwater Villa
A villa on stilts above the lagoon with a king bed, a sofa and a deck facing the ocean; sleeps three.
Overwater Villa with Pool
An overwater villa with a king bed, a sun deck, a private plunge pool and steps down into the lagoon, plus a separate bathtub and shower; sleeps three.
Premium Overwater Villa with Pool
A larger overwater villa with a king bed, an expansive deck, a private pool and its own staircase into the lagoon, plus a separate bathtub and shower; sleeps three.
Two-Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool
A villa above the lagoon with two king bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, a living room, a dining area and a kitchen; the deck has a day bed, a private pool, lagoon access and a 180-degree ocean view. Sleeps five.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.