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From £2050

Filitheyo Island Resort

A vibrant house reef and professional dive centre offering exceptional snorkelling and diving experiences.

Filitheyo Island Resort is a tranquil tropical retreat located in the pristine Faafu Atoll of the Maldives, surrounded by white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and lush tropical vegetation. As the only resort in the atoll, it offers an exclusive and peaceful island atmosphere where guests can fully experience the natural beauty of the Maldives. Accessible by a scenic seaplane journey from Malé, the resort provides an idyllic escape for travellers seeking relaxation, adventure and authentic island charm.

The resort features a collection of traditional Maldivian-style villas set along the beachfront and over the lagoon. Designed with natural materials and warm wooden interiors, the villas provide comfortable living spaces with modern amenities, private terraces and beautiful views of the surrounding ocean or tropical gardens. Beach villas offer semi-open bathrooms and private decks, while water villas stand on stilts above the lagoon with direct access to the sea, creating a unique and peaceful island retreat.

Filitheyo Island Resort is especially renowned for its vibrant house reef, which is home to abundant marine life including colourful reef fish, rays and reef sharks. The on-site dive centre offers guided dives, training courses and excursions to nearby dive sites throughout the atoll, making the resort a favourite destination for snorkellers and divers alike. Guests can also enjoy a wide range of activities including snorkelling, kayaking, island hopping, sunset cruises and traditional fishing excursions.

Leisure facilities at the resort include a beachfront infinity swimming pool with a swim-up bar, a jungle-inspired spa offering Balinese and international treatments, restaurants serving international cuisine and a variety of bars overlooking the ocean. With its peaceful setting, rich marine environment and warm Maldivian hospitality, Filitheyo Island Resort provides a memorable island experience combining relaxation, adventure and natural beauty.

Board Basis

Bed & breakfast Daily breakfast included
Half board Daily breakfast and dinner included
Full board Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner included
All-Inclusive Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner plus selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
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Superior Villa

Located on the beachfront, these semi detached villas feature a king size four poster bed or twin beds, private sundeck with day bed and semi-open-air bathroom with outdoor shower. Interconnecting rooms can be requested for families and groups.

  • Mini Bar
  • Fan
  • Hairdryer
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Dining Area
  • Patio
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Telephone
  • Wake Up Service
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Bathrobes
  • Towels
  • Wardrobe
  • Kettle
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Deluxe Villa

The detached Deluxe Villas are stand alone on the beachfront. Features include a king size four poster bed or twin beds, private sundeck with day bed and semi-open air bathroom with outdoor shower and bathtub.

  • Mini Bar
  • Fan
  • Hairdryer
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Dining Area
  • Patio
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Telephone
  • Wake Up Service
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Bathrobes
  • Towels
  • Wardrobe
  • Kettle

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Werner Lau Filitheyo

Filitheyo Island Resort

The PADI accredited 5* Werner Lau dive centre in Filitheyo is run by the multi-lingual, knowledgably and experienced crew consisting of 11 international instructors who will give you the opportunity to discover the untouched underwater delights abundant with fish around the 30 different diving sites in complete safety. Offering a wide range of diving from PADI open water courses to 5 days diving new and experienced divers will have an array of options to choose from.

This new and spaciously built diving centre has been designed by professionals to meet the specific needs of divers and is located directly on the beach on the east side of the atoll. The centre is generously equipped to the highest and most modern standards allowing you to rent all your equipment once you arrive in the centre. If you have your own personal diving equipment it can be stored in the purpose built wet room that is securely locked overnight. The centre has a fully equipped workshop so if there are any problems with equipment staff are fully trained and on hand to assist.

Guests can dive the house reef at any time during the day, there are 3 diving boats (dhonies) which depart daily at 09:00 and 14:30 they have oxygen and medical supplies on board in case of emergencies and the crew are fully trained in first aid. Werner Lau centres offer Nitrox diving free of charge.

Please Note:

There is an additional certification fee to be paid locally on all diving courses

Logbooks and manuals are not included in the price and can be obtained onsite

Diving courses include all the necessary equipment except mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit

PADI courses except for Junior Open Water cannot be book in advance, they must be booked locally

Boat trips paid locally

Inexperienced divers with less than 40 dives will be guided by an instructor. There is a charge for night dive which are to be paid locally

Extra local charge for tank service

The 6 days shore diving package is based on unlimited diving on 6 consecutive days and include early morning and night dives on the local house reef

All diving packages are based on house reef dives - boat dives are available with a supplement charge at the dive centre counter

The Maldivian Government has implemented a 17% TGS (Tourism Goods and Services Tax) and will be charged to all clients for all services provided at the resort, which will also include additional diving services. Pre-booked diving rates may include this charge.



SSI Open Water Diver

This is a completion of a series of classroom lessons, 5 pool lessons and 5 open water lessons, the award of SSI Open Water Diver prepares the diver to enjoy their diving experience without incurring decompression stops. Kit removal and weight belt removal are included.

Open Water Lessons
5 qualification dives with 5th dive being a pleasure dive. First dive to a Maximum of 12m and subsequent dives to a maximum depth of 18m or 12m if classed as a junior.

From the beginning to end of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including areas such as dive equipment and techniques that will give you the confidence and skill to become a responsible diver.