Rashu Hiyaa

Rashu Hiyaa - A beachfront 3-star hotel with local island ambiance and snorkeling excursions

Located right on the beachfront of Dhiffushi, Rashu Hiyaa offers 30 rooms with balconies featuring beach views, private bathrooms with spa baths in select units, and amenities including minibars and flat-screen TVs. Breakfast includes freshly made pastries, served from 5:30 AM, with a restaurant specializing in multi-cuisine dishes. Recreational options include snorkeling at Fish Point and Turtle Point, dolphin cruises, windsurfing, and guided shark encounters. The hotel arranges public ferries or speedboats from Malé (37 km away), with transfers taking 45-60 minutes. Rashu Hiyaa provides family-friendly amenities such as a playground and barbecue facilities, along with water sports equipment rentals and entertainment staff.

Pros

Beachfront location with direct lagoon access for snorkeling among stingrays and reef sharks.

Guided excursions like dolphin cruises and sandbank trips included in the offered activities.

Private speedboat transfers can be arranged from Malé for quicker access.

Cons

Public ferry service is not available on Fridays, requiring alternative transport arrangements.

Basic Wi-Fi speeds may not support high-bandwidth work tasks reliably.