The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah

Gaafu Alifu·Domestic Flight + Speedboat(95 min)·173 villas·$650 – $1,400/ night·South of Malé(390 km)

8.5out of 10

RatingExcellent

Our Take

Best for couples and longer-stay travelers who want a polished, activity-rich southern Maldives resort with a beautiful lagoon, strong service, and more to explore than a typical single-island stay.

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Who Is This Resort For?

Ideal For

couples wanting a scenic lagoon-led Maldives stay
travelers planning a longer trip and wanting more variety on site
guests who like a polished resort feel with plenty to do
divers and snorkelers heading south for marine life
travelers happy to trade easy access for a more remote setting

Not Ideal For

travelers wanting the shortest possible Maldives transfer
guests seeking a very intimate boutique-island feel
travelers focused on top-tier house reef snorkeling alone
those wanting a one-island, fully self-contained resort experience

Category Breakdown

Natural Beauty

Accommodation

Experience

Practical

Aesthetic & Reputation

What Guests Say

Praise

warm, attentive service throughout the stay
beautiful wide lagoon that gives the resort an open, airy feel
spacious, comfortable villas with a fresh, modern feel
good dining quality across a longer stay
plenty of activities and facilities compared with many Maldives resorts

Notes

long domestic-flight-plus-boat transfer after arriving in Male
privacy can feel less absolute than at smaller, lower-density resorts
snorkeling is good, but not the main reason to choose this resort
the resort can feel spread out rather than intimate

What Makes It Special

Two-Island Access

The bridge connection to Falhumaafushi gives guests access to a broader resort experience than most Maldives stays. It adds real variety in dining, facilities, and day-to-day rhythm without needing a boat transfer.

Southern Space

Its far-south setting gives the stay a more remote, away-from-it-all feel than resorts closer to Male. For travelers willing to make the journey, it feels more like a destination trip than a quick island break.

Big Lagoon Setting

This is a resort for travelers who care about that expansive blue-water look and the sense of space around the villas. In Maldives terms, the lagoon scenery is a bigger draw here than a tiny castaway-island mood.

Things to Consider

Worth Noting

This is better suited to travelers staying several nights, as the transfer is substantial for a short break.
The experience leans polished and spacious rather than ultra-secluded or barefoot-simple.
Choose this resort for its overall setting, service, and range of facilities more than for a standout reef-first experience.
With 173 villas and shared access across two islands, the atmosphere is broader and more active than at a small boutique resort.