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Nika Island Resort

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Nika Island Resort

5 star hotel
Nika Island Resort, North Ari Atoll 0, Maldives
48 rooms
FREE Internet

Nika Diving Center

PADI Resort
Onsite
Max 4 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • Nika Island Resort offers rustic bungalows, all with their own private beach
  • Accommodation is separated by dense vegeation for total seclusion
  • Villas have jacuzzis, sun beds and outdoor showers
  • Lotus Spa includes eight massage rooms, relaxing pool, sauna and more
  • Choice of three eateries, plus bars, offering international and regional cuisine
  • Diverse dive sites accessible, including channels, walls, thilas and reefs
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 5%
  • 75 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 67 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 67 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the Nika Island Resort

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Nika Dive Center is a PADI 5* center offering multilingual diving and instruction
  • Great house reef, ideal for beginners and snorkelers 
  • Over 20 dive sites easily accessible by boat (up to 30 minutes away)
  • Small groups for a dedicated dive service
  • Special trips to North Ari hotspots, such as Rasdhoo, (for hammerheads) on request

Description

Nika Dive Center is run by highly-qualified European instructors who share their professional expertise and arrange daily excursions into the fabulous Maldivian waters.

The area around the resort and dive center is home to some of the best dive sites in the Maldives, including top-notch thilas such as Hafsa Thila, Maaya Thila and Bodu Thila. Over 20 dive sites are easily accesible by boat, up to 30 minutes away.

There's also a gorgeous house reef if you want to explore a bit closer to home, with the chance to see baby reef sharks, nurse sharks and turtles in the warm waters. The dive center itself is a PADI 5* center and offers a range of certifications to both beginners and certified divers alike.

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Onsite Training Pool
  • Air Conditioning
  • Waterfront Location
  • House Reef
  • Dive Boat
  • Onsite Accommodation
  • Food & Drinks

Rental Equipment

  • Flashlight
  • Dive Computer
  • Wetsuit – Shorty
  • Wetsuit – 3Mm
  • Gauges
  • Regulator
  • Bcd
  • Mask & Snorkel

PADI membership level

  • Padi Dive Resort

Resort Amenities

Activities

  • Sandbank
  • Sunset Cruises
  • Book Swap/Library
  • Island Hopping

Good for...

  • Romance/Honeymoon
  • Great Spa/Wellbeing Experience

Food & drink

  • Beer And Wine
  • Private Dining
  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Snacks All Day
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Gluten Free Food

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Fishing
  • Beach Volleyball

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Eur)

Facilities

  • Beach Front
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool(S)
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Garden

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Hot Tub/Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Beauty Treatments
  • Massage Services
  • Yoga

Resort Description

Nika Island Resort, surrounded by a stunning house reef, is the only island in the Maldives where all bungalows have their own private beach.

All accommodation also features jacuzzi, sun beds, swing and outdoor shower. There are two bars where guests can enjoy music, happy hours, wonderful sunsets, board games, library and satellite TV or just chill out in the breeze of the ocean.

The coffee shop is located close to the main beach and is an ideal location to watch the sun go down after a lazy day basking in its brilliance. The restaurant also boasts a deck where you can dine with candles, the twinkling stars and the waves rolling on to the beach.

North Ari Atoll offers flexibility in terms of dive sites, including channels, thilas, walls and reefs. The main attraction of this part of the atoll is the regular encounters with big marine life. Some of the best dive sites in the area - including Maaya Thila and Gangheu Kandu can be accessed conveniently from Nika Island Resort.

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How to get there

Arrival

  • The best airport to fly into is Male International Airport, which is around 25 minutes from the resort. 
  • You'll connect to the resort via seaplane (with Manta Air Seaplane). 
  • The seaplane can only fly during daylight hours. In the event of late arrivals (after 3.30 pm), an overnight stay in Male at your own expense will be necessary.
  • Seaplane transportation fare includes a baggage allowance of 44 lbs (20 kg) per passenger and hand luggage up to 11 lbs (5 kg). Extra Luggage will be charged at USD 5 per 2.2 lbs (1 kg).
  • Upon arrival to Male International Airport our representative will meet your guests at the arrival hall once the immigration area has been cleared and can be found holding the Nika Island Resort & Spa placard to welcome & assist your guests with the seaplane transfers. If, for any reasons, if you don’t immediately identify or meet our representatives, you can reach the dedicated desk at the arrival hall (COUNTER / A-6 – SUN OCEAN).
  • Service Provider's VIP land vehicle service: US$10.00 (United States Dollars) (exclusive of taxes) per person per trip between the Seaplane Terminal and the Seaplane check-in/ International departure Terminal at VIA.
  • The Seaplane shall give you a 20 - 25 minute scenic photo flight straight from Velena International Airport to the seaplane platform which is directly connected to the Resort
  • After the flight you will be met at the dock by resort staff and taken to the reception area to check in.

Departure

  • On the last morning of your vacation, once you have checked out at the reception you will join the seaplane transfer back to Male.
  • In the event of early morning international flight departures (before 9:30 am), you will need to travel to Male the day before and stay overnight at your own expense. 

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