Sandies Bathala

–Excellent location – show map
+22 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

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About this property

Sandies Bathala features a private beach area and a fitness center. 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 40 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Fishing

  • Game room

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Natasha
Canada Canada
“The staff were very nice. The food was good. Some of it was just ok but for the most part good. I really liked the daily snorkeling which we did most days, sometimes twice per day. The spa was amazing! I got a massage followed by a coffee...”
Bojan
Slovenia Slovenia
“Everyone was amazing, kind and helpful, from the housekeeping to the manager, chef and the waiting staff! The beach and the restaurant are the stars of the resort in my honest opinion. If you are in for a quiet vacation, this is an unexpected gem!...”
Tania
Malaysia Malaysia
“An exceptional, casual resort with mainly Italian guests. Food and alcohol is great in all inclusive package. 10 minutes to walk around the island in bare feet. Diving was average and expensive but no need as the snorkeling around the house reef...”
Fahad
Kuwait Kuwait
“friendly kind and they are so helpful i feel comfortable actually the island not to much you can walk it all”
P
Thailand Thailand
“Great Location with a marine life reef Excellent Staff helpful Enjoy your Meals with All inclusive Beautiful white Sand Beach Look at Baby Sharks on the beach”
Dina
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Very Beautiful Island 🏝️ with a convenient setup, decent Bar with apple freebies, attentive staff, peaceful and calm surrounding ❤️ must visit. Will miss this place wanna definitely be here again soon 😍”
Katie
United Kingdom 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 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)”
Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and comfortable chalet right by the sea”
Clare
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“It was everything I hoped the Maldives would be but was afraid it wouldn’t be. Relaxed, friendly, good snorkelling.”

Area info

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
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Sandies Bathala

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Sandies Bathala takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
40% per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
40% per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Sandies Bathala Resort is located 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.