Canareef Resort Maldives

Transfer should be paid separately. The cost can range from USD 200.00 to 600.00.
Front desk is open 24/7.
The environmental fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Transfer Options:
Option 1: From Velena International Airport (MLE): 75–95-minute domestic flight to Gan and a 10-minute speedboat ride to Canareef: (Male’ – Gan – Resort – Gan – Male’). Non-direct flights may take longer to reach the Resort/Male.
Period: Until 31st Oct 2026
USD 520.00 per adult (12 years and above ages)
USD 445.00 per child (2 to 11 years old)
FOC for infants below 2 years.
Period: 1st Nov 2026 - 31st Oct 2027
USD 530.00 per adult (12 years and above ages)
USD 450.00 per child (2 to 11 years old)
FOC for infants below 2 years.
Option 2: From Gan International Airport (GAN): 10-minute speedboat ride to Canareef: (Gan – Resort – Gan)
USD 80.00 per adult (12 years and above)
USD 40.00 per child (2-11 years old)
FOC for infants below 2 years.
The transfer charges are Return Transfer Charges. The transfer payments need to be made directly to the resort by the guest.
All transfers to and from Canareef Resort Maldives will be arranged exclusively by the Resort. Domestic flight transfers are handled by a third-party company; Island Aviation Service (IAS).
To arrange Domestic flights, the Resort must receive all transfer details at the time of booking accommodation and no later than 2 weeks prior to arrival, including, full name of all visitors as it appears on passport along with the flight details (number) to and from Maldives.
Resort will not guarantee same-day transfers if international flight details are not received within this time or if the transfer details are amended within 10 days of arrival.
Any flight amendments must be submitted to the Resort by the Guest no later than 10 days before arrival date.
Domestic Flight Baggage allowance: 20kg checked luggage and 1 piece not exceeding 5Kg hand luggage (maximum dimensions: 20 x 12 x 7 inches) per passenger. Extra charges will be applicable for excess baggage.
Excess baggage:
Until October 31, 2026: USD 4.53 per kg plus applicable taxes, payable directly to the domestic air carrier.
From November 1, 2026: USD 4.59 per kg plus applicable taxes, payable directly to the domestic air carrier.
Rebooking or cancellations within 96 hours of domestic transfer travel incur a fee of USD 120.00 per person. Name changes during check-in: USD 50.00 per person.
Check-in counters open 2 hours before departure and close 1 hour before. Minimum transfer time at Velana International Airport: 2 hours between domestic and international flights.
After 14:25 hrs: Connection to the afternoon flight cannot be guaranteed. Guests may need to wait for the night flight (6+ hours) or book a day-use room or Male’ city tour at an additional cost. After 22:00 hrs: Same-day transfer to the resort cannot be guaranteed. Overnight accommodation in Male’ or Hulhumale can be arranged at the guest’s expense.
Before 09:00 hrs: Guests will be transferred on the last evening flight of the previous day. Accommodation in Male’ can be booked at an additional cost.
Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, guests will be met by a hotel representative holding a sign with the resort's name and escorted to the domestic terminal for check-in. Guests who book transfers through the resort will have complimentary use of the Moonimaa Lounge or Sunnyside Lounge, which offer Wi-Fi, refreshments, and showers, while waiting for their domestic flight. As transfers to Canareef Resort Maldives are dependent on domestic flight schedules, wait times may vary from 1 to 4 hours. Guests will then board a domestic flight to Gan International Airport. Upon arrival at Gan International Airport, a hotel representative will escort guests to the speedboat.
Compulsory Festive Season Surcharge:
Festive Season Surcharge is not a meal supplement and is applicable for all guests staying at the resort over the night of 24thand 31stDecember. Compulsory Festive Season Surcharge will need to be paid separately for Extra Adult (3rd, 4th person) and Child.
24th December (X'Mas Supplement):
Adult (12 years and above ages): USD 150.00 per adult.
Child (6 to 11 years old): USD 75.00 per child.
Child below 6 years: FOC.
31st December (New Year Supplement):
Adult (12 years and above ages): USD 180.00 per adult.
Child (6 to 11 years old): USD 90.00 per child.
Child below 6 years: FOC.
Other details: Children under 5 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult.
The maintenance and enhancement works are taking place at Kilhi Restaurant and Dhoni Bar from 27 April 2026 and are expected to continue until the end of June 2026. During this period:
All guests, irrespective of their villa category, are receiving meals at Keymaa Restaurant.
Entertainment activities formerly held at Dhoni Bar have been moved to Dhoaraa Bar.
Dhoni Beach remains fully accessible to guests.
Beverage service for guests at the pool and beach area of Dhoni is provided from the beach hut on the Dhoni Beach side deck, operating daily from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

To present or pay directly at the hotel where applicable.