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North Male Atoll, Maldives

Angsana Resort & Spa Ihuru

This resort has a ton of things going for it. We like the small number of rooms and inclusive meal plan. It is just easier and they do it well. The reef is really close to the beach which creates some incredible snorkeling right off your room. They have a Banyan Tree spa which is fabulous and currently our favorite in the world! All this for a fairly reasonable price. If you are not hell bent on an 'over the water' villa, this resort is worth considering.  — Mango's view

Surrounded by dazzling white talc sand and the bluest of waters teeming with astonishing soft corals and fish sparkling in brilliant colors, you will come upon Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Ihuru. Angsana Resort seduces with the hedonistic pleasures of a spa retreat and the promise of halcyon days in the sumptuous comfort of your own villa.

Dotting the circumference of Ihuru are 45 captivating villas with thatched roofs, private gardens and verandas with dining and sitting areas. Taking an inspirational approach to resort living, Angsana Maldives Ihuru combines a minimalist modern design with vivid interiors of lime green, tangerine and yellow, presenting you with a contemporary image that surprises and reawakens your senses. Although modern facilities are provided in the villas, utmost care is taken to ensure the resort remains environmentally friendly.

Staying in a Beachfront Villa, with the beach just a stone's throw away, you'll catch tantalizing glimpses of the cerulean Indian Ocean from your own veranda, taking delight in the brilliant sunset as balmy breezes sweep the heat away. Nestled amidst lush foliage is an open-air bathroom, where you can bask in the gentle warmth of the morning sun or drink in the wondrous sight of the starry night sky while enjoying a refreshing shower. The Deluxe Beachfront Villas let you indulge in the bubbly warm soaks of an open-air jet pool any time of the day. The bedroom opens onto a veranda where you can sit and relish the luxurious tranquility of your private garden. Relax on the sun lounger sipping on tall, cool drinks or curl up in the Maldivian swing with an engrossing novel on lazy afternoons.

Guests take their meals at the Riveli, which means 'beam of light' in Maldivian. Guests are intrigued by the marriage of Asian, Mediterranean and Maldivian flavors. Partake of the smorgasbord buffets and set dinners while feasting your eyes on the breathtaking view. The Velaavani Bar is a waterfront bar by the lagoon and house reef where exotic, refreshing cocktails and scrumptious snacks are available all day long. Guests also have the option of private beachside dining or partaking in a cooking school with the expert staff chefs.

Angsana Resort has one of the best house reefs in the country, so naturally snorkeling and scuba diving are a must. With the coral reef only a couple of meters from the beach, you need only step out of your villa to discover the beauty that sustains this island nation. A host of recreational pursuits lures you beyond. Other activities offered include windsurfing, sailing, parasailing, canoeing and water skiing.

If you just want to relax and unwind, visit the Angsana Spa for one of their famous treatments. Or just while away the day on the beautiful white sand beach.

Includes: All meals