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Aerial view of a heart-shaped hotel pool next to a white sandy beach with palm trees and blue lagoon.
Woman in pool with view of palm trees and bungalows by the sea under clear blue sky.
Luxurious overwater bungalows over clear blue water with hanging chairs on wooden deck.
Infinity pool with loungers and umbrella on beach under palm trees
A wooden pier leads to overwater bungalows at sunset over a calm sea.
Traditional red boat on white sandy beach with blue sky and luxury villas in the background.
Dreamy white sandy beach with turquoise water and green plants under a blue sky.
Pier over turquoise water with overwater bungalows under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of island resort with overwater bungalows in turquoise sea.
Aerial view of a resort with pool, loungers, and clear sea water beside palm trees.
Seaplane taking off or landing on calm sea under blue sky
Aerial view of a tropical resort with pool, palm trees, and access to turquoise sea.
Bright lounge with high white ceilings, wooden furniture, and view of a pool and garden.
Hanging chairs on a terrace above clear turquoise water with ocean view.
A wooden swing stands in clear, shallow water at the beach with a blue sky background.
Interior of a recreation room with a pool table, foosball, and seating under white painted wooden beams.
Boat with two people on turquoise water in front of overwater bungalows
Two tennis rackets and four yellow tennis balls lie on a blue tennis court.
Courtyard with a lush tree and adjacent doors in a hotel.
Modern hotel lounge with round bar, cozy wooden swings, and warm lighting.
Modern spa area with whirlpool, sink, and towels in warm tones.
Colorful children's playroom with cushions, toys, and wall paintings in a hotel.
Colorful children's playroom with bright walls, bean bags, and play equipment.
Beach bungalow with palm trees and modern open veranda at sunset.
Modern living room with staircase to a balcony, sofa, and decorative wall art.
Open terrace with wooden bed, view of palm trees and sandy beach by the sea.
Modern bathroom with freestanding shower, illuminated round mirror, and wooden countertops.
Spacious hotel room with sea view, double bed, seating area, and terrace with chairs.
Modern bathroom with whirlpool and view of terrace and sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, wooden ceiling, and white furniture.
Children's room with bunk bed, TV, and toys in a bright room.
Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Süd-Ari-Atoll

Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection *****
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Highlights

  • Water villas with private whirlpool and child-friendly sun deck
  • Mare Azzurro restaurant on stilts offering Italian cuisine and seafood
  • Island approx. 600m x 200m in South Ari Atoll with 25-minute seaplane transfer
  • Spa Cenvaree with daily spa credit of 50 USD per person
  • Premium all-inclusive including sunset cruise and snorkeling trip from 10 nights

Location

The picturesque, paradisiacal island is approx. 600m long and 200m wide and is located in the South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll). The transfer time from Malé is approx. 25 minutes by seaplane.
Aerial view of island resort with overwater bungalows in turquoise sea.
Aerial view of a resort with pool, loungers, and clear sea water beside palm trees.
Seaplane taking off or landing on calm sea under blue sky

Facilities

Woman in pool with view of palm trees and bungalows by the sea under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a tropical resort with pool, palm trees, and access to turquoise sea.
Bright lounge with high white ceilings, wooden furniture, and view of a pool and garden.
Hanging chairs on a terrace above clear turquoise water with ocean view.
A wooden swing stands in clear, shallow water at the beach with a blue sky background.
The luxurious and state-of-the-art resort of the renowned hotel group "The Centara Collection" has a total of 112 villas and suites spread across the island. Amenities include a reception area with a front desk, seating areas, a small library, a boutique, and a jeweler. For culinary delights, various restaurants are available: The all-day-dining buffet restaurant "Reef" serves international cuisine. The "Suan Bua" restaurant offers Thai specialties, and the "Mare Azzurro" restaurant, built on stilts over the lagoon, offers Italian dishes and seafood specialties. Cool drinks, cocktails, and snacks are served throughout the day at the "Aqua Bar" and the "Coral Bar & Lounge". The outdoor area features a freshwater swimming pool with sun terraces. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge. Use of the "Club Island Lounge" with many advantages is possible for an additional charge on site.

Accommodation

Duplex Beach Villa

The spacious and modern suites (approx. 87 sqm) are located in the duplex bungalows and feature an open sleeping area on the upper floor, bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player, safe, telephone, minibar, coffee/tea maker, and a furnished terrace (2BV).

Beach bungalow with palm trees and modern open veranda at sunset.
Modern living room with staircase to a balcony, sofa, and decorative wall art.
Open terrace with wooden bed, view of palm trees and sandy beach by the sea.
Modern bathroom with freestanding shower, illuminated round mirror, and wooden countertops.
Spacious hotel room with sea view, double bed, seating area, and terrace with chairs.
Modern bathroom with whirlpool and view of terrace and sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, wooden ceiling, and white furniture.
Children's room with bunk bed, TV, and toys in a bright room.

Family Water Villa with Kids Bed

The ground-level water villas (approx. 93 sqm) are built on stilts directly over the sea and, with similar amenities, also feature a private whirlpool and a suitable children's bed. The sun deck is child-friendly (FF1).

Meals

B&B/HB+/FB+

Buffet breakfast. All other meals as a buffet or set menu. Half Board Plus includes breakfast and dinner. Full Board Plus includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With HB+ and FB+, two drinks per person are also included with meals. (One non-alcoholic and one alcoholic.) (For bookings from 4.12.23)

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Daily sparkling breakfast at "Reef", lunch at "Reef" as a buffet or at "Suan Bua" as a set menu, dinner at "Reef" (buffet) or at "Suan Bua" (set menu). In the afternoon, coffee, tea, and cakes, as well as ice cream for children at the "Coral Bar & Lounge". Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and juices in cans or bottles) are served by the glass at the bars that are open from 11 am to 11 pm. Daily refill of the minibar with soft drinks and beer.

Terrace with wooden tables and chairs overlooks the sea and white villas over the water.

Not included in All Inclusive

Imported drinks, freshly squeezed fruit juices, in-room dining, and hotel events, use of the "Club Island Lounge" with numerous benefits.

Premium All Inclusive

In addition to the regular All Inclusive, guests also receive:
- Breakfast in the villa (once per stay, "Floating Breakfast" is excluded)
- Premium beverages
- Premium set up in the minibar, with the additional choice of red, white, rosé, or sparkling wine
- Spa credit: USD 50 per person/stay
- For stays of 7 nights or more, 1 sunset cruise excursion is included.
- For stays of 10 nights or more, 1 sunset cruise excursion and 1 snorkeling excursion are included.
- 10% discount on water sports.
One activity per person/stay (banana boat ride or tube rides)

Sports included

Interior of a recreation room with a pool table, foosball, and seating under white painted wooden beams.
Boat with two people on turquoise water in front of overwater bungalows
Two tennis rackets and four yellow tennis balls lie on a blue tennis court.
Fitness center, billiards, tennis court, beach volleyball, table tennis, darts, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, pedal boats, and kayaks.

Sports for a fee

Diving, water skiing, banana boat, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and catamaran sailing.

Children's program

A Kids Club (ages 4-9) is available for the little guests (no German-speaking staff) and an E-Zone (ages 10-17).
Babysitting service (on request/for a fee).
Colorful children's playroom with cushions, toys, and wall paintings in a hotel.
Colorful children's playroom with bright walls, bean bags, and play equipment.

Wellness

Courtyard with a lush tree and adjacent doors in a hotel.
Modern hotel lounge with round bar, cozy wooden swings, and warm lighting.
Modern spa area with whirlpool, sink, and towels in warm tones.
Steam bath included. The "Spa Cenvaree" offers numerous treatment options and soothing massages. Here, everyday life is quickly forgotten, and relaxation is the order of the day. Some treatments and massages are subject to a fee. A selection is included in the daily spa credit.

Entertainment

Regular evening entertainment with live music and a disco.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge in public areas and in the rooms.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.
Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required upon check-in for unforeseen expenses.
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Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required upon check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotelhinweis

The former Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa is part of The Centara Collection and was renamed Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives in January 2025.
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Hotel-independent transfer information:
Speedboat: Operation for estimated arrival/departure from 5 am to 11 pm // Domestic flight: Operation for arrivals/departures from 9:30 am to 4 pm // Seaplane: Operation for arrivals/departures from 9 am to 3 pm.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
With seaplane transfer, there may be 1-2 intermediate landings.
For arrivals/departures outside these times, an overnight stay in Malé must be booked in advance. The costs for this are to be borne by the guest. Exceptions are changes due to flight delays, bad weather, or long waiting times for entry (in these cases, our local agency will arrange for an overnight stay).
The island is considered the safest island for children!
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For a occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may be only 1 or 2 large beds available in total. Consequently, if there are 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, one child may have to sleep in the parents' bed.
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Please note that rooms with direct pool/sea access can only be booked for travelers with children aged 7 and above for safety reasons.

Zusatzhinweis

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Please note that an eco-tax is levied locally. The Green Tax is payable directly to the hotel and currently amounts to USD 12 per person per night.
Infants under 2 years are exempt from this regulation.
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All flight transfers and most boat transfers (depending on the island's location) are only carried out during the day. Therefore, an overnight stay in Malé (near the airport) may be necessary.
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The luggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg of hand luggage per person. Excess baggage is payable locally (approx. USD 5 per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered by boat.
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In the Maldives, washbasins or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

0 Keine offizielle Hotelklassifizierung in diesem Land vorhanden
Last updated: 06.06.2026 02:22