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Helengeli Island Resort

3.0 star property
Beachside resort with outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, WiFi

Bungalow, Beachside (Single)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, WiFi

Bungalow, Beachside

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Helengeli Island, North Male Atoll, Helengeli

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Portico
  • Helios greek food
  • Arabesque
  • Fari Beach Club
  • Summer Pavilion(夏苑中餐厅)

About this property

Helengeli Island Resort

Resort by the ocean
Take advantage of free breakfast, laundry facilities and a bar at Helengeli Island Resort. With a white sand beach, sunloungers and scuba diving, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure and a facial at Duniye Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling, fishing and volleyball. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach umbrellas and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, massage treatment rooms and beach towels
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as safes and WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Patios, fridges and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 15 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 15 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

For any questions, 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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 3 years of age.
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 295.00 (return)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 147.50 (return), from 2 to 12 years old

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Helengeli Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Helengeli Island Resort?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Helengeli Island Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Helengeli Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Helengeli Island Resort located?

Wake up to the ocean at your door at this resort, which is located by the ocean and set on the beach. Regional attractions also include Kassan Faru.

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Helengeli Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jude, Dubai

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

travelhappy, NY

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

FRANCO, BOLOGNA

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......
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Hochzeitsferien
War das 4te Mal auf Helengeli. Wurden nicht enttäuscht.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amir, New York

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Abdulaziz, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Thomas, Hong Kong

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Salva, Suisse

Liked: Room comfort
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Uzo, Lagos

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Nad, France

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

SH, USA

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Melanie, bretagne

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

XZ Wang

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sun, Sydney

Very satisfied
Very romantic place for honeymoon, less crowded, friendly staff and beautiful view ;)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arlene, Canada

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Аля, Россия

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ken, Vancouver

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mariann

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peony

Enjoy
All staffs are very friendly. Room is big and clean. They will clean the room everyday. Food are very delicious.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Михаил

Замечательное место!
Отель шикарный. Настоящий остров-отель. Полное ощущение, что ты отдыхаешь по высшему разряду. Шикарная кухня, великолепный персонал, все очень внимательные, добрые и душевные.Чистые номера, убирают по 2 а то и 3 раза в день. Пляж в 3х шагах от любого домика. Шведский стол по уровню и насыщенности может конкурировать с хорошим столичным рестораном. Каждый вечер новые блюда, помимо огромного выбора салатов, закусок, мясных блюд и т.д., каждый вечер стоял повар и готовил лично для каждого гостя на гриле или фоке и тд. Одни плюсы.Настоятельно рекомендуем!