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Helengeli Island Resort

3.0 star property
Helengeli beachfront resort with spa and outdoor pool

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, WiFi
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, WiFi
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Patio
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, WiFi

Bungalow, Beachside (Single)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, WiFi

Bungalow, Beachside

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Helengeli Island, North Male Atoll, Helengeli

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Portico
  • Helios greek food
  • Arabesque
  • La Locanda
  • Fari Beach Club

About this property

Helengeli Island Resort

At Helengeli Island Resort, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving and snorkeling. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, and mani/pedis. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 50 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 15 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 7 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 7 AM and 3 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 30 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane fee at checkout.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi in rooms*

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle during limited hours*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Volleyball
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Duniye Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 108
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 54 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 108
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 54 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 295.00 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 147.50 (roundtrip), from 2 to 12 years old

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Helengeli Island
Helengeli Island Resort
Helengeli Resort
Helengeli Island Resort Resort
Helengeli Island Resort Helengeli
Helengeli Island Resort Resort Helengeli

Frequently asked questions

Does Helengeli Island Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Helengeli Island Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Helengeli Island Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Helengeli Island Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Helengeli Island Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Helengeli Island Resort?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Helengeli Island Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Helengeli Island Resort also has spa services and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Helengeli Island Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Helengeli Island Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Little paradise
It was a paradise for us, from the arrival to departure, we didn't wanted to go back home. The staff and management is brilliant. We can say this because we work in hotel industry as well.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best value for money
Excellent staff, infinity pool, reef (swam with sharks everyday), affordable drinks/room/food/diving, sunsets, everything! GORGEOUS. not at all as luxurious as the big resorts but we didnt want that anyway. Rooms are very basic so if you want the pinterest version (overwater bungalows, jacuzzi in room, flower petals) then this isn't the place.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great resort with beautiful water
Great resort with nice people, great excursions, beautiful water, sharks, crabs and other wildlife that is truly something to admire. The food options aren't much but the food is good, drinks are expensive but if you go on the local island excursion early you can stock up. Would recommend to anyone on a budget that wants an experience of a life time.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Quiet Resort
The resort to relax, good experience for 15 minute seaplaneby flight, the resort manager himself greeted us and was very nice guest relations. You need to buy everything like bottle of water its cost 5$. The local restaurant staff were average, as was the food. Most people tread the island barefoot
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not Worth it at ALL
I certainly made a mistake in choosing Helengeli. Paid a handsome price, got a tired worn down room with "bad smell" and an air-conditioner with dark and brown MOLDS on every inch of it. Tried to ask to change room and got punished: We went to ask for changing room at 2 p.m., was told bluntly (showing irritation on the face) to come back at 3 as the man claimed himself not in a position to do it. Went back at 3 and told to come back at 4:30 p.m. Then went back at 4:30 p.m. and was given a key to room which was untouched and not cleaned from previous occupant. Went back to tell them the case and was asked to wait for another hour!!!! My wife got angry and tried to ask for the manager. The Assistant Manager came and started "scolding" us as he said that it was Sunday and the hotel was busy! What on earth is this??? Service???? Was it our fault??? We came to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the whole afternoon was wasted waiting to change room!!! Furthermore, don't be misled by the description of the room - Bungalow, that is too beautiful a description for a room like that - It's just a brick room with dead trees standing in front of the room like a haunted house. What you get is the tired furniture especially the toilet door which any hotel on earth would have dumped it away and above all, the smelly air-conditioner, the giant ants(about an inch long)!!! Actually, the whole vacation was spoilt!!!
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4/10 Fair

Helengeli is a good place if you enjoy snorkeling and diving. There are really no activities for young people and no media entertainment in the rooms. Moreover there is no wifi in the rooms - only at the bar and quite expensive rates.
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6/10 Good

Fine, but overpriced... not best value for your $$
If you're hoping for a luxury resort you will be disappointed, but you will pay an arm and a leg here, plus tax. It was fine, but really should have been a little less per night to get the most value for your money. Also, the cost of getting to the island is additional and it is pricey. My room was fine, I liked the outdoor bathroom concept, but the bed was only somewhat comfortable. The food is average. There are some things they do well, and some they don't. I was told by one staff member that it's better than it used to be. The spa was very reasonably priced. Service overall at the resort is fine, but when I checked out I paid part of my balance in dollars and the local currency. They didn't know how to calculate the local currency into US dollars. Yikes. I had to do the basic multiplication for them. I would go back to the Maldives but I would stay somewhere else. For the amount of money I paid per night and the cost to get there and back, I expect more.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very satisfied
Very romantic place for honeymoon, less crowded, friendly staff and beautiful view ;)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet island paradise
We had a beautiful stay - the island is small and quiet with the turquoise waters and gorgeous white sand you expect in the Maldives. It is a low key place - no TVs, no jet skis, no fancy shops or formal restaurants - just one restaurant and one bar with sandy floors so you never have to wear shoes - lovely! We had an excellent experience with the dive shop and instructors, and the house reef has great snorkelling. Rooms are simple and clean, very pleasant. They offer several boat trips from the island, for snorkelling or to see a local island, etc. Mainly German speaking tourists as it is a Swiss owned resort. The snack menu in the bar is so-so... sandwiches and pastas and burgers from $10-15. The restaurant only serves buffet, and most people are on full or half-board. Prices are high - $33+ for the dinner buffet, $20+ for lunch. Food is pretty good but not fantastic. Helengeli was described to us as a "good value" resort - so no lobster at the buffets, but service, cleanliness, and the incredible beaches are all top notch.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Attractive Quiet Smaller Resort with Delicious Foo
This is my 10th Maldivian resort. I enjoyed the island 's Peace and quiet of nature. Fragrant trees. No TV or phones. Simple comfortable rooms. Excellent island ambience. Nicely separated cottages. Well landscaped. Pleasant friendly staff. Good spa. Well priced. Value for money. Extensive white sand beaches. Short, 15 minute air transfer from Male. Good reef with interesting shells. Despite wind excellent clarity. Big fellows there- white/ black tip reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, turtle, big morays, napoleaon wrasses, etc. the largest schools of red-toothed trigger fish I've ever seen. The food was far above Maldives average. The weather in June was still wonderful. Warm air and seas with 1 monsoon day with heavy rain. Recommended.
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6/10 Good

Helengeli - exactly as it appears on their website
Service from some bar staff poor - 'All inclusive' almost treated as less valued guests. No concrete wave break. so excellent views. Room boy changed few days before end of holiday. First room boy made far more effort, eg sheet patterns and putting everything neat and tidy. House reef easy access for snorkelling - had it all, turtles, sharks, eels, loads of different fish....
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoy
All staffs are very friendly. Room is big and clean. They will clean the room everyday. Food are very delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

paradise
We stayed here for ten days there were 4 of us with two ajoning rooms, right on the beach. Bedroom was a good size and had a large outside bathroom. Rooms were cleaned twice a day. Food was excellent plenty of choice of meals. All staff where very freindly and helpful. This is a very lovely place to stay and i would recomend a nice peacful stay here.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great great hotel and experience
Exemplary service. Amazing house reef for snorkeling/diving. Good food. Good rooms. Well managed.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Naturbelassene wunderschöne Insel
Hallo zusammen, die Anreise war für mich eine absolute Katastrophe! Wir sind in Mále gelandet und weiter zum Wasserflughafen, von dort auf ging es mit dem Wasserflugzeug zu einer Plattform direkt auf dem Meer ( und wir hatten bei der Anreise sehr starken Seegang!) über die man in das Boot umsteigen musste. Ich finde diese Details hätte man ruhig bei der Buchung erwähnen können. Gerade weil ich absolut Seekrank bin. Naja, dann sind wir angekommen, wurden Herzlich begrüßt. Der Bungalow war wie beschrieben, einfach eingerichtet, der Strand war ansich ganz schön, jedoch sollte man Badeschuhe mitnehmen, da im Wasser sehr viele Steine sowie Korallen liegen und das reingehen schon leicht unangenehm war. Nun das Positive, es war traumhaft zum Schnorcheln, ich bin mit Haien geschwommen, habe unzählige tolle Fische gesehen und Rochen &&& Das Essen war auch in Ordnung.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Traumhaft
Wir waren im Juni auf Helengeli und waren sehr begeistert. Das Essen ist gut und die Anlage sehr schön. Keine von diesen extrem hippen Luxusresorts und das ist auch gut so! Es ist vor allem für Taucher und Schnorchler ein echtes Paradies. Hoffentlich wird sich die Insel ihren Charme behalten können, wenn dieses Jahr die Leitung wechselt. Es wäre schade, wenn auch aus dieser Insel ein überzogenes/überteuertes Luxusresort wird.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

RELAX E TANTI PESCI
SIAMO STATI AD HELENGELI DAL 29 APRILE AL 7 MAGGIO. SONO STATO GIA 5 VOLTE ALLE MALDIVE E QUINDI POSSO FARE TRANQUILLAMENTE DEI PARAGONI. PREMETTO CHE DOVE VAI VAI ALLE MALDIVE STAI BENISSIMO. HELENGELI E' UN ISOLA TRANQUILLISSIMA DOVE LA MAGGIOR PARTE DEGLI OSPITI SONO SUB FULL TIME, QUINDI DI GIORNO DI GENTE NE GIRA POCA...E FORSE E' QUELLO CHE UNO VORREBBE. PACE ASSOLUTA. MOLTI STRANIERI, MOLTO TRANQUILLI, E POCHI ITALIANI. FACENDO SNORKELING ABBIAMO VISTO DI TUTTO . SQUALI A RIVA, AQUILE DI MARE, NAPOLEONI, TARTARUGHE, TONNI MURENE BARRACURA E TANTO ALTRO. PRATICAMENTE ERAVAMO SEMPRE IN ACQUA. LA LINGUA DI SABBIA E' UN SOGNO E STARESTI SEMPRE LI A BAGNOMARIA..... CUCINA DI BUON LIVELLO CON SAPORI GRADEVOLI IN TUTTE LE VARIANTI. CENTRO DIVING ATTREZZATO E COMODISSIMO. DOPO CENA NON C'E' ANIMAZIONE E QUESTO ALL'INIZIO PUO SEMBRARE UN DIFETTO, MA SETTE GIORNI PASSANO ALLA SVELTA ANCHE SENZA GIOCHI DI GRUPPO , BALLI O KARAOKE O ALTRO, MA L'ANIMAZIONE SERVE MAGARI PER FAR IN MODO CHE LE PERSONE SI CONOSCANO TRA LORO. CHE DIRE ALTRO? PERSONALE PRECISO E PUNTUALE. CI TORNEREI? DIREI DI SI......
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8/10 Very Good

Hochzeitsferien
War das 4te Mal auf Helengeli. Wurden nicht enttäuscht.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Pas de quoi en faire tout un plat!!!!
Rapport qualité/prix bien en dessous de ce que l'on peut attendre d'un séjour au Maldives. A part les chambres qui étaient spacieuses et propres, le reste doit passablement être amélioré. On vous propose à la location que des bungalows bord de plage, mais il faut savoir qu'une dizaine de bungalows n'ont même pas la vue sur la mer. Pire, c'est ceux-la qu'on essaie de vous fourguer losqu'on arrive, donc n'hésitez pas à réclamer. En cas de disponibilité, ils vont faire le nécessaire, sinon tant pis pour vous! Vous payez pour du filet de boeuf et on vous sert un steak au même tarif! La nourriture, bof bof, ça reste mangeable mais rien d'extraordinaire, les fruits pas murs, le choix est très pauvre. Si vous ne faites ni snorkeling, ni plongée, même pas la peine de s'y arrêter. A marée basse pas de possiblilité de se baigner. Sur les 5 séjours aux Maldives, Helengeli a été de loin le moins plaisant. Dommage
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6/10 Good

Chambres spacieuses et propres, MAIS...........
Impressions très mitigées, un très bel endroit pour le snorkeling et la plongée, (tarifs plongée un peu élevés, même si c'est les Maldives, les clients ne sont pas des pigeons!!!). Où est la belle langue de sable que vous promettez sur les photos? Depuis 2 ans elle a disparu et croyez moi qu'à marée basse, quasiment impossible de se baigner, à part dans la piscine, mais je n'ai pas besoin d'aller aussi loin pour aller à la piscine!! Donc si vous ne faites ni snorkeling ni plongée, passez votre chemin. Tous les bungalows sont censés être en bord de mer, sauf qu'il y en a une bonne dizaine qui n'ont même pas la vue sur la mer, comment ont-ils fait, lorsqu'on pense que l'île fait environ 50 m de large. Pire, c'est là qu'on essaye de vous loger quand vous arrivez, alors n'hésitez pas à reclamer. Preférez les bungalows n° 1 a 18 côté couchant, les autres à éviter si possible. Pour la nourriture, ce n'est pas du Gastro, mais pas non plu de la cantine, assez bon, mais un choix très pauvre, que se soit pour le petit-déjeuner, le déjeuner et le dîner, on se lasse vite. De temps à autre une agréable surprise au dîner dans le coin spécial cuisine du monde, mais rien de trançandant. Gros bémol, en plus de 20 repas pris, pas une seule fois les fruits étaient mûrs. Pour le dîner romantique sur la plage qui lui non plus n'est pas donné, montre en main, il a duré 1 heure!! Quel romantisme lorsqu'on vous stresse à manger vite!! A éviter. De loin pas le meilleur séjour aux Marldives
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6/10 Good

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8/10 Very Good

Hôtel très accueillant, idéal pour snorkeling
Enfin une île non défigurée par les rangées de bungalows sur pilotis! Personnel chaleureux, on se sent comme chez soi! Hôtel sans prétention. Restaurant, bar et réception les pieds dans le sable, inutile de s'encombrer à apporter des chaussures ou même des tongs! Les bungalows donnent directement sur la plage avec petit coin "privé" aménagé avec transats et fauteuils à l'abris des regards grâce à la végétation. Les fonds marins sont incroyables, inutile de plonger ou d'aller très loin pour apercevoir des centaines de poissons, tortues et requins. Le restaurant est très correct, buffet assez varié (surtout le soir) le chef est aux petits soins avec les clients. Mention spéciale pour le repas de Noel haut en couleurs et les décorations réalisées par le staff! Propreté impeccable, les chambres sont faites 2 fois par jour. Nous aurions souhaité partir visiter d'autres îles car l'hôtel propose ce genre d'excursion mais à défaut d'autres personnes motivées, (les touristes viennent principalement pour la plongée) l'excursion n'a pas été validée, nous avons seulement pu faire le "Snorkeling Safari" pour aller admirer les fonds marins un peu plus loin.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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8/10 Very Good

Хороший домашний риф у самого берега.
Хороший домашний риф у самого берега. Все бунгало хорошо расположены. Остров очень маленький. Один отель. Питание только в отеле. Завтрак достаточный, но очень однообразный. Обед и ужин хороший, можно оплатить на месте. Принимают карты к оплате.. Сервис отличный. Из развлечений только биллиард и конечно снорклинг у берега. Дайвинг организаван хорошо на трех языках. Русских нет. В основном Швейцарцы. Телевизора нет. Интернет Wi Fi дорогой и только в кафе! Расчитан на релакс. Маску, ласты, фонарик, подводный фотоаппарат брать обязательно. Желающие сэкономить захватите печенье. Ха-ха.
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