Resort Name: Whitesands Resort and Spa Water Village

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Description: Whitesands as the name says has beautiful white beaches. The crystal clear lagoon is home to a vast array of tropical marine life. It is split into two villages, the island village and the water village. The resort is ideal for a very relaxing holiday and encourages guests to adopt a no news and no shoes style of relaxation.

Location: South Ari Atoll

Airport: 30 minutes by Seaplane

Water Bungalows Interior and Exterior

Accommodation: 44 Water Bungalows are built on stilts over the lagoon in the style of Malvian house boats. They have luxury furnishings with air-conditioning, mini-bar, television and telephone. The bathroom has a separate shower. The sun terrace has steps with direct access to the water.

Dining and Entertainment: Water Village guests have exclusive use of Vilu-Mathi restaurant and Water Village Cafe along with the following Island Village facilities: Open-air Kaana Kotari main restaurant; a la carte Sunset restaurant and bar; sand floor bar; Nightly entertainment at the Nagili Bar.

Recreational Facilities: Guests of the Water Village share the Island Village facilities: Tennis; badminton; beach volleyball; table tennis; Resort Dive School; Water-sports Centre for snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing, parasailing and catamaran sailing. The spa offers massage, steam bath, Jacuzzi and beauty treatments.

Other Facilities: Three boutiques;

All Inclusive Option - What's Included? Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Afternoon tea/coffee, sandwiches and cakes. A range of locally produced alcoholic drinks available for a minimum of 12 hours a day at selected bars; Various sports and leisure activities; Entertainment as organised by the hotel.