Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Villa (Water)
4 restaurants, Mediterranean cuisine

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Bodufinolhu Island, Bodufinolhu Island, South Ari Atoll, 20209
  • Ari Atoll
    1 min walk
  • Dhigurah Beach
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach
  • Maamigili Island (VAM)

Room options

Villa, Private Pool (Sunset Suite)

  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Sunset Beach)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Sunset Water)

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Sunrise Beach)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Water)

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bodufinolhu Island

When you stay at Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives in Bodufinolhu Island, you'll be steps from Ari Atoll. .This beach hotel is within the region of Thun'di and Dhidhoofinolhu Marina.

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • Eats And Beats
  • Vani Coffee Shop
  • Maaniya Restaurent
  • Crusoe’s
  • Zero Restaurant

About this property

Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at Sea Salt - Main Restauran, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Sea Salt - Main Restauran - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Aqua – Specialty Restaura - This fine-dining restaurant overlooks the ocean. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Breeze – Pool Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Magical – Pool Snack Bar - This bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Kids club

Entertainment

Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Sea Salt - Main Restauran
  • Aqua – Specialty Restaura
  • Breeze – Pool Restaurant
  • Magical – Pool Snack Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Motor-boating
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping centre
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Step-free path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Feather duvet

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 72 hours before their expected arrival. Contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. Daily transfer service is offered by Trans Maldivian Airways between 6 AM and 4 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MVR 92.52 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: MVR 92.72 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: MVR 6524 (roundtrip)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: MVR 4298 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Barcelo Whale Lagoon Maldives
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Hotel
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Bodufinolhu Island
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Hotel Bodufinolhu Island

Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Baraa Mohamed Al, Jeddah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maldives experience at the best, However, food options in dining is limited compared to similar resorts.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posto meraviglioso, ogni cosa è stata perfetta. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Ristorante ottimo . Camera bellissima, spaziosa con bagno all’aperto splendido. Un sogno!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impossibile trovare un difetto!! Location mozzafiato, Sunset beach Villa top, bagno meraviglioso, ristorante curato, pulitissimo buffet sempre in ordine e cucina ottima, tra le migliori trovate in villaggi! Personale sempre sorridente e gentile dal primo all’ultimo, non menziono nessuno per non dimenticare qualcuno!! Ottima organizzazione con idrovolanti e collegamenti con aeroporto, zero stress!! Consiglio di controllare minuziosamente le maschere del diving prima di prenderle in dotazione, ma nulla che ci abbia rovinato una delle nostre vacanze migliori! Non si sbaglia se si sceglie questa struttura per rilassarsi e fare pace con il mondo!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKIKO

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel sur une île privée, très bon accueil, services au top. Nourriture variée et de qualité. Cependant options de restauration en extra très chères tout comme les boissons. Villa pilotis au top, chambre confortable. Globalement un bon séjour, juste dommage qu'au départ l'hydravion fut en retard. On a donc attendu pour rien dans le hall de l'accueil au lieu de profiter du lieu. Un déjeuner pour patienter aurait été un geste commercial appréciable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024