Location, Helpful Staff, Awesome Rooms

Stayed in August 2025

The shower was not consistent regarding cold and warm water. But honestly, the rest was amazing!

The team was ever so kind to us and we loved the feeling of ‘being home’, that they create.

Stayed in August 2025

10. Hassle-free transfers. The hotel arranged everything for us – speedboat from the airport and the domestic flight to Malé. Lola delivered exactly what she promised. 11. Great value for money. What we got for the price exceeded expectations. It felt like staying at a luxury resort. Easily one of the best-value accommodations I’ve stayed at. 12. Fast and stable Wi-Fi. The internet worked flawlessly – we streamed Netflix without any buffering. 13. Plenty of activities. Beyond snorkeling and diving, we could rent bikes, go kayaking, or fishing – no chance of boredom here. 14. Perfect for families. Spacious family rooms, kids’ meals, toys – everything was designed with families in mind. 15. Safe environment. The hotel has CCTV, smoke detectors, in-room safes, and night security. We felt secure throughout our stay. 16. Peaceful garden. Relaxing under palm trees in the garden while listening to the waves – exactly what I imagined a holiday should feel like. 17. Affordable local transport. The hotel arranged a trip to a nearby sandbank for just 10 USD – quick and smooth. 18. Multilingual staff. I heard English, Hindi, and German spoken. Communication in English was easy and clear. 19. Attention to detail. Need an iron? Adapter? Umbrella? They provided everything with a smile. Small touches like this go a long way. 20. Quiet air conditioning. The Daikin AC in our room worked perfectly and was so silent I didn’t even notice it running – day or night. 21. Outstanding reviews – well deserved. After returning home, I checked other reviews – and I fully agree. The cleanliness, location, food, and service are all truly excellent. This hotel absolutely deserves its high ratings and is a fantastic choice for both couples and families.

🐋 My Review of Whaleshark Beach Hotel, Dhigurah (Maldives) If you're considering a stay in Dhigurah, I recommend Whaleshark Beach Hotel. I couldn’t imagine a better place to stay. 👌🌴 🧳 20+ reasons why I’ll definitely return: 1. Immaculate cleanliness. Both the rooms and shared areas were spotless every day. I personally saw the staff cleaning meticulously – it felt like 5-star hotel standards. 2. Spacious and comfortable rooms. Our room was bright, had a private balcony, great lighting, and most importantly – three full-sized, super comfy beds (10/10!). We also had a smart TV (Netflix, Prime), electric kettle, and fridge – nothing was missing. 3. Exceptional staff. Lola, the hotel manager, was incredibly kind, flexible, and helpful. The whole team was friendly and warm, always going out of their way to assist – be it arranging transfers, providing info about Malé, or anything else. 4. Custom-made breakfasts. Every morning we were served generous breakfasts tailored just for us – fresh, delicious, and so abundant we couldn’t finish it. 5. Delicious food. The cuisine was truly tasty – a mix of local and international dishes. Dinner on the rooftop with butter chicken was simply unforgettable. 6. Free water refill. The hotel provides filtered water stations, so no need to buy plastic bottles – great for both budget and the environment. 7. Top location. Bikini Beach is just 30 meters away – literally a few steps. The island’s village center is also nearby, very convenient. 8. Rooftop dining. Dining under the stars with a view of the Indian Ocean was one of the best experiences of the trip – peaceful and memorable. 9. Well-organized excursions. The hotel offers trips to see whale sharks, mantas, and turtles. We didn’t join due to health reasons, but other guests were thrilled – and showed us amazing videos.

Stayed in July 2025

Our second time in here. All experience was excellent.

Stayed in July 2025

We had an excellent stay at this hotel, everything was perfect, from the room to the food, but most of all thanks to the incredible staff. The team was always attentive and truly made the experience unforgettable. The room was very clean, and the transfer from the airport to the hotel was smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this place and hope to come back very soon! It was a real favorite for us.

Stayed in July 2025

Our stay went extremely smoothly in this hotel. The location was great, the room was spacious and very clean. The staff was nice and helpful. We appreciated it a lot for cooking some vegan food for us outside the standard Menu. The manager of the hotel was absolutely nice and helpful with all the information - she was always in the front row to help us.

Stayed in June 2025

Lola and her team at the hotel were fantastic. Attentive, friendly, helpful and accomodating to ensure we had the best possible experience. The boat crew led by George were also fantastic and the two excursions we did with them were amazing experiences. Super comfortable boat and very relaxed. George made it clear that there was no guarantee of seeing a Whale Shark but we saw two on the one morning. Next day we swam with Mantas!

Stayed in May 2025

Everything perfect !

From the moment we arrived, the staff impressed us with their warm hospitality, knowledge, and outstanding customer service that went above and beyond our expectations. The facilities were spotless, and our room was well-equipped with thoughtful amenities, including a smart TV, a kettle with tea and coffee, and a small fridge. Dining at the hotel’s restaurant was a delight—the food was delicious, and the menu offered a wide variety of options. The staff even arranged a romantic beach dinner for us, which was absolutely unforgettable! The daily breakfast was out of this world, featuring both healthy, locally inspired dishes and classic options like toast, cereal, and fresh dairy products. I highly recommend staying at this little slice of paradise. A huge thank you to the entire team for making our stay the highlight of our holiday!

Stayed in May 2025

-kind, helpful personel -tasty breakfast -modern, pleasant room with a clean, comfortable bathroom (hairdryer provided) -fresh water available all the time on the ground floor -great location - the area is quiet and very close both to the beach and to the shops, restaurants -wifi available in the room, smart tv -possibility of rent an iron and electricity adapter at the reception desk

Stayed in May 2025

Whaleshark was an exciting place to stay. From the comfy birds to the clean bathrooms and the rooftop bar. It was an enjoyable experience and I would love to stay over again when next I come.

Stayed in April 2025

Staff, room, location, food and excursions

Stayed in April 2025

Friendly staff and front desk experience. Excursion captain was able to work with us to take see the critters we wanted to. Nice rooms and good overall experience.

Stayed in April 2025

Room faces the power plant of the island, the windows are single glazed so sometimes can be noisy at nighttime. Diving not very easy to book through hotel - front desk not very helpful with communicating with the dive team at times.

Food at the hotel was best on the island. Very clean and comfortable rooms.

Stayed in March 2025

We loved our stay at Whaleshark Beach and are super happy about our decision as we think it is one of the best or even the best hotel on Dhigurah. My partner has a dairy allergy and we could easily speak to the chef everyday to make clear that the food does not contain any of these. That was amazing. You can fill up your water bottle in the hotel, which seems like a small benefit but it is actually huge as you do not have to go to a store everyday and carry big bottles in the heat. The rooms, the wifi, the staff, everything was really nice. And the hotel has probably the best tour guide and crew you could ask for. We did two full day tours and saw a whale shark, Mantas, turtles and more. We loved that we do not have to jump off the boat. They had a leather or you could easily go from the end of the boat as it was almost the same hight as the water. Again, seems like a small thing but for us it was a big advantage.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything about our stay was perfect! The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, always making sure we felt welcome. They even surprised us with a cake in our room to celebrate our honeymoon, which was such a thoughtful gesture. The room was spacious and well-equipped, with all the necessary amenities. There was hot water (though occasionally it got quite hot, so finding the sweet spot was key), and we loved that we could connect our Netflix or Prime profiles to the TV for a relaxing evening. One detail that stood out was the complimentary water fountain available for guests to use, such a refreshing change from places where you're charged for bottled water. The flexibility offered with the excursions was fantastic; it allowed us to enjoy plenty of snorkeling and spot all the local wildlife. We truly wished we could have stayed longer to soak up more of this amazing experience!

Stayed in February 2025

Would be great to have a hair conditioner but that wasn’t a big deal

Friendly staff, cleanliness, location

Stayed in March 2025

The resort is clean and well managed, location is very near the beach where we can sunbathe and snorkel. All the staff are very friendly and helpful, especially the manager Ms Lola and her assistant Mayddie. We had a splendid time!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing. It was perfect !

Everything has been outstanding during our stay. The room is very nice, with staff coming everyday to clean / change towels if needed. The restaurant is excellent, with a large choice of great dishes. We ended up eating there every night, on the rooftop, under the stars. Much worth it the extra 2-3$ you pay for this quality. The whale shark excursion we did with the hotel also more than achieve our expectations. Not only we were lucky to swim with them for 30min, but they also recorded outstanding pictures / videos from us, with their high quality equipment (much better than a simple go pro !). Also, if you’re here for romance, make sure you book a romantic dinner by the beach with them. The spot they build is simply the best I have seen in my two weeks vacations in the Maldives across 4 islands (including a resort island); a real no brainer ! Last but not least, the staff ! Everyone is so professional, so kind, so smiley, you immediately feel extremely comfortable ! Thank you to everyone (including the manager who is extremely well organized, always around and helpful to plan all your vacations and activities by WhatsApp ! This team is definitely the main asset of the hotel. Will with no doubt comeback one day ! Thank you whaleshark beach ! Take care !

Stayed in February 2025

Limited choices on dinner menu.

Very helpful and friendly staff with a relaxing atmosphere.

Stayed in February 2025

Deutsch Sprachige Management

Stayed in February 2025

Everything was great.

The staff gave their best to make us feel comfortable. We had an amazing time at whaleshark beach and would definitely come here again. They even gave us a breakfast to go because we had to check out before the normal breakfast time.

Stayed in December 2024

Everything is absolutely clean, the staff is nice and the breakfast is rich. The hotel is a short walk from the beach. Free pick-up from the boat and back to the pier. I recommend it.

Stayed in January 2025

Excellent service, clean and super friendly personnel. Tasty food

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing!

All of the staff at the hotel were extremely kind, courteous, and helpful. The room was very comfortable and clean, with daily housekeeping. The location was perfect. The buffet breakfast was plentiful. The chef did an excellent job grilling the fish from our sunset fishing trip for our dinner - it was delicious! Best meal of our week.

Stayed in January 2025