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About this property
Sandies Bathala features a private beach area and a fitness centre. 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 65 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katie
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“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“Beautiful location and comfortable chalet right by the sea”
- Clare
United Arab Emirates“It was everything I hoped the Maldives would be but was afraid it wouldn’t be. Relaxed, friendly, good snorkelling.” 
Matteo United Kingdom“This place is impossible to fault. A small quiet island, with beautiful reef, good food and excellent staff. We spent the days snorkelling, eating, resting... it was very hard to leave. The water activities were fantastic, all the staff organising...”
Stamatios
Switzerland“Quiet retreat, everything clean. The food was good, not perfect. The diving is average.”- Christine
Hungary“Lovely small resort with wonderful staff. The food is good with a changing dinner menu each night. Great snorkeling around the island with plenty of cool fish, corals, sharks to see.” - Giu
Brazil“Very friendly staff. Everyone is nice and kind and you can have a lot of different activities with the group if you want to. The food is also really good. The island and the view you get is amazing.” - Fernanda
Portugal“All staff very polite and friendly The place is calm and peaceful.” - Lawrence United Kingdom“excellent buffetr selection everyday, staff were amazing, facilities were great and the whole atmosphere was relaxing and peaceful. Snokelling was exceptioopnal and the day trips were great value for money”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- The Island Gallery
- CuisineIndian • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Sandies Bathala Resort is situated 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.
