Maldives Resort

Walk from your room to a world-class left-hander

Wavehunters has an allotment of 15 rooms from April till October at the cheapest rates. We have two live-in surfguides to look after your surfing needs. No other company can offer such a service. Hudhuranfushi Resort is truly one of the best surfing resorts in the world with a quality left on the doorstep and easy access to five other breaks within 30 mins boat ride. Ideal for couples and families or combined with one of our boat trips.

Key Features

Lohis left - exclusive to resort guests

There are not too many resorts in the world with a world-class wave within walking distance from your room. Lohis left is an ultra-consistent reef break that is highly regarded as the best left in the Maldives. A down-the-line wave that gives you a high speed ride from take-off to the end section.

Expert surf guide and prepaid surf pass

Wavehunters has an on-island surf-guide to co-ordinate surf trips and assist guests. Your prepaid surf pass guarantees you space on boats at all times. If you want guaranteed boat trips then you need to book with Wavehunters. North Male atoll has stacks of great surf and it would be a shame to miss the boat.

The exclusive Wavehunters Surfer packages includes the following:

Guaranteed space on 2 x 3 hour boat trips per day. Only Wavehunters can guarantee this space as we have an allocation of 25 spaces per surf session (broken up over 2 boats). Our guests receive a wristband enabling you to get on the surf boats at any time rather than queue up to try to get a spot via watersports.

You receive expert and very friendly assistance from the dedicated Wavehunters surf-guides, Richard & Amy Kotch who live at the resort from Apr-Oct to assist Wavehunters clients with all their surfing needs.

Resort facilities and food

Hudhuranfushi is a 3.5 star resort with fantastic facilities including swimming pool, watersports centre, scuba dive centre, tennis and squash court, gymnasium, day spa, kids' playground and a variety of bars and restaurants.

Hudhuranfushi/Lohifushi Island Resort - Overview

Hudhuranfushi means Island of White Gold. The resort, formerly known as Lohifushi, is the ultimate Surfers paradise with a perfect left on the door step!

The resort has 137 guest rooms (beach villas) and 26 ocean villas. In 2006 the old Lohifushi beach villas were completely transformed with new interior and exterior architecture and design. All villas have thatched roofs, timber front deck, polished cement flooring, TV, mini bar, bathtub and outdoor open air shower.

The resort is perfect for surfing couples, honeymooners, families or the boys looking for an alternative or add-on to a boat trip.

Located in the North Male atoll, approximately 30 minutes boat ride from Male airport, the mid range resort is a multi-facility island paradise with sandy beaches, crystal clear pristine lagoons surrounded by coral reefs teeming with colourful tropical fish. More importantly, it hosts a perfect left-hander which wraps around the south east corner.

The Surf

Hudhuranfushi Resort is the best destination in the North Male atoll for surfing, with seven surfing breaks within 20 minutes by dhoni boat. Not only do you have access to the quality left-hander within paddling distance, but also use of the resort boats for transfers to the outer reefs such as Cokes, Chickens, Sultans, Jails etc.

The surfing season in the North Male Atolls runs from April to October. During these months the conditions are predominantly off-shore all day and the swell direction is mainly South South East (SSE). The surf generally ranges in size from 3-8 feet, however bigger days have been experienced. A great variety of reef breaks exist ranging in intensity from quite mellow shreddable walls to gnarlier hollow pits. There is something for everyone.

The exclusive Wavehunters-World Surfaris Surfer packages includes the following:

Guaranteed space on 2 x 3 hour boat trips per day. Only Wavehunters-World Surfaris can guarantee this space as we have an allocation of 25 spaces per surf session (broken up over 2 boats). Our guests receive a wristband enabling you to get on the surf boats at any time rather than queue up to try to get a spot via watersports.

You receive expert and very friendly assistance from the dedicated Wavehunters - World Surfaris surf-guides, Richard & Amy Kotch who live at the resort from Apr-Oct to assist Wavehunters clients with all their surfing needs.

Surf Spots & Seasons

The Maldives experiences a similar surf season to Indonesia. The best waves can be had from March to October, with the biggest swells likely to occur in June/July/August.

During these months the conditions are predominantly off-shore all day and the swell direction is mainly South South East (SSE). The surf generally ranges in size from 2-8 feet, however bigger days have been experienced.

A great variety of reef breaks exist ranging in intensity from quite mellow shreddable walls to gnarlier hollow pits. There is something for everyone.

In the North Male' atoll, between Male' and Thulhusdhoo is an assortment of 7 breaks.

Jailbreaks is a classic right-hander that was previously off limits. A long down the line right-hander with 3 distinct sections including a mid barrel section. Rides of up to 300m can be had when it's lining up.

Honky's is located near HP reef just North of Himmafushi Island. It is a fast wrapping left at 4-6ft and needs the right swell direction. Worth checking if Sultans is crowded.

On the other side of the channel you have Sultans. An easy right-hand take off which leads you to an intense wrapping section at the end. Breaks 3-8ft. Please note: this wave is the most protected from the southerly winds in the North Male atoll and collect the most swell – so go there if it is small.

20 minutes further North you will find the right-hander known as Ninjas which breaks off Kani Resort. A mellower right-hander which can be quite fickle.

Directly opposite Kani Resort you have Lohis, a long wackable left-hander that breaks off Lohifushi Resort – very consistent wave and has hosted the WQS O'neil 'Deep Blue Open' for the past 3 years. See www.deepblueopen.com for some historic images.

25 minutes north of Lohifushi are 2 breaks opposite each other at a reef pass. The right-hander known as Cokes (Colas) breaks 3-10ft and is fairly protected from the southerly winds that may affect other breaks such as Lohis. This wave has been well photographed and is the hollowest in the North Male atoll. This will test your tube-riding ability.

The left hander known as Chickens is probably the fastest wave in the North Male atoll. This wave holds swell size from 3ft to well over 10ft and provides rides up to 500m long.

Accommodations

Location: 19 km from airport/30 minutes by speedboat.

The resort has 137 guest rooms (beach villas) and 26 ocean villas. In 2006 the old Lohifushi beach villas were completely transformed with new interior and exterior architecture and design. All villas have thatched roofs, timber front deck, polished cement flooring, TV, mini bar, bathtub and outdoor open air shower.

Room facilities

Air conditioning, shower, hot and cold water, bath tub, open air shower, mini bar, IDD in room, satellite TV, shaver socket, timber deck, sea view, beach bed, bath foam, bath towels, face towels, hand towels, soap, shampoo.

Restaurants

Banyan Restaurant – main restaurant
Sunset Restaurant – a la carte restaurant/coffee shop (24 hour room service)

Bars

Sunset Bar – Attached to Sunset Restaurant
Beach Bar - At the north end of the island
Surf Bar – At the south end of the island with full view of the wave surfing break

Coconut Day Spa

This new Balinese operated day-spa offers a comprehensive range of pamper packages that will relax and rejuvinate you during your stay. The warm stone massage is highly recommended.

Other facilities (highlighted are paid activities)

Two swimming pools including a children's pool, karaoke lounge, children's park or playing area, souvenir shops, gem and jewellery shop, safe lockers in reception, luggage storage room, courtesy room, beach towels, bicycles, laundry service, express photo service, porter service, reading lounge, cyber station.

Activities

Water Sports

Surfing transfers: Our in-house surfing guide co-ordinates up to three dhoni boats with a maximum of 15 surfers per boat for transfers to the various surfing regions in the North Male atoll (all within 20 minutess by dhoni boat)

• Wind Surfing: Basic, beginners, refresher, fun board courses (international license)
• Catamaran-sailing courses (international license)
• Water skiing courses
• Banana riding
• Canoeing
• Kite surfing

Evening programs

Live music, disco, karaoke, traditional shows, crab race, magic show, fire dance, beach parties etc.

On-island sports activities

Surfing at Lohis break (walk from your room to world class left-hander), tennis, table tennis, squash, billiards/snooker, darts, football (soccer), beach volleyball, table soccer, badminton, fitness equipment, chess, carom.

Diving Schools

• Languages spoken: English, German, Japanese and Dhivehi.
• Types of Courses: PADI - open water to dive master, CMAS - one star, discover scuba diving.
• Certificates: PADI, Barakuda, CMAS.
• Dive spots: 40 different points (MS Victory Wreck, Octbetilla, Manta Point, Shark Point, Rainbow Giri, Lions Head, Paradise Rock, Aquarium, Coral Garden, Banana Reef, etc).
• Equipment: BCD, regulator, wetsuit, computer, mask, fins, snorkel, video camera etc.
• Organized diving safaris or excursions every day.

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