Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Nord Ari Atoll

Sandies Bathala ****
Tour operator category

MLE070
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Highlights

  • House reef located approx. 20 to 40 m from the beach.
  • Water villas with furnished terrace and direct access to the sea.
  • Sustainability certification according to GSTC standard by Travelife until 2027.
  • Transfer via speedboat in approx. 90 minutes from Malé airport.
  • Free Wi-Fi access available throughout the hotel grounds and in rooms.

Location

The resort is located on the eastern outer reef of the North Ari Atoll and is only approx. 300 x 150 m in size. The house reef is approx. 20-40 m from the beach. The transfer time from Male international airport is approx. 90 minutes by speedboat. Transfer information for Sandies Bathala, Speedboat: Operated for arrivals before 3:00 PM / departures after 10:00 AM. Transfer by seaplane (approx. 15 minutes) can be booked at an additional cost.
Tropical island with white sandy beach, lush greenery, and several bungalows by the sea.

Facilities

The small, simply furnished barefoot island, which is equally popular with divers and snorkelers, features 70 rooms, including 46 beach bungalows and 24 water villas, which are spread across the entire island. Furthermore, the resort has a reception, a boutique, a buffet restaurant with international cuisine, an à la carte evening dining on the beach "The Beach Grill" with various grilled dishes, as well as an island bar. Sun loungers and beach towels are available free of charge on the beach and by the pool.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, ceiling fan, and view of terrace and garden.
White bungalows with terraces on sandy beach under green trees.

Beach Bungalow

The bright rooms feature a bathroom with double vanity, open-air shower/WC, individually adjustable air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, safe, mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, and a furnished veranda with direct access to the beach (SBZ).

Water Villa

The Water Villas are built on stilts over the sea and, with the same furnishings as the Beach Bungalows, additionally feature a furnished terrace with direct sea access (W2V).

Modern hotel room with sea view and balcony.
Modern terrace with loungers and dining table overlooking the blue sea.
Bright, minimalist hotel room with bed, sofa, and wooden floor.
Luxury overwater bungalows arranged in a semicircle near a small tropical island in blue sea.

Meals

All Inclusive

All-Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form at the "Island Gallery" restaurant. Afternoon American coffee/tea and snacks in the main restaurant. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10:00 AM to midnight at the bar; a selection of cocktails and spirits are served at the beach bar from 6:00 PM. Snorkeling equipment and guided tours to the house reef are included.

Premium All Inclusive

In addition to All Inclusive:
- Meet and greet at Male airport upon arrival
- Express check-in
- Daily continental breakfast in the room (on request)
- Minibar with soft drinks, water, and selected beer
- Espresso, cappuccino, and macchiato with meals and at the bar from 10:00 AM
- Selected cocktails and spirits served at the bar from 10:00 AM
- Snacks and cocktails served in the room before dinner.

Sports included

Beach volleyball and table tennis, as well as a fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Diving school (Werner Lau). Snorkeling equipment, canoe.

Wellness

Woman receiving massage on beach under palm tree with sea view.
Massage area with white towels on the beach, palm leaves framing the sea view.
Massages and treatments in the spa area for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available throughout the resort and in the rooms free of charge.

Credit card

Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental expenses.

Sustainability

"Reisen mit Zukunft" provides guidance to help you make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

Hotel-independent transfer information:
Speedboat: Operated for expected arrivals/departures from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM // Domestic flight: Operated for expected arrivals/departures from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM // Seaplane: Operated for expected arrivals/departures from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
There may be 1–2 intermediate stops during seaplane transfers.
For arrivals/departures outside these times, an overnight stay in Male must be booked in advance. The costs for this must be borne by the guest. Exceptions are changes due to flight delays, bad weather, or longer waiting times at immigration (in this case, our local agency will take care of any necessary overnight stay).
Seaplane flights and most boat transfers (depending on the location of the island), as well as currently most domestic flights, only operate during daylight hours. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male may be required.
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The baggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg carry-on per person. Excess baggage must be paid for on-site (approx. 5 USD per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered by boat later.
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In the Maldives, sinks or bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may only be a total of 1 or 2 large beds available. Consequently, it may happen that when 2 adults + 1 or 2 children stay in one room, one child must sleep in the parents' bed.
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Please note that rooms with direct pool/sea access are, for safety reasons, only bookable for travelers with children aged 7 and over.

Zusatzhinweis

In the "Fernreisen" 2025/26 catalog on page 141.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

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Last updated: 22.06.2026 12:46