Holiday
Island Resort South Ari Atoll Maldives South Ari Atoll, Maldives
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LOCATION
Holiday
Island Resort is located on the tip of South Ari Atoll an enclosure
of privacy and tranquillity. Holiday Island Resort is a tropical
paradise, with lazy palms, white soft sandy beaches, clear water,
and an omnipresent sun. A true escape from the pressures of
the 'working world'! Holiday Island Resort just 30 mins flight
by helicopter or 2 hours by speed boat will take you to this
holiday island from the capital Male'.
ACCOMMODATION
The
142 beach fronted guestrooms in this island Resort are all
well equipped with modern amenities, and nestled amongst the
beautiful clean beaches and the stunning lagoon. The 142 luxury
beach fronted guest rooms all with sofa/sitting, air-conditioning,
hot & cold water/shower, bath tub, bidet, mini bar, IDD
telephone, hair dryer, piped music and color TV, with the
option to watch in-house movies, and a room safe. Room service
is also available. Rooms are mostly in single bungalow style.
DINING
AND BARS
Main
Restaurant features Western and Oriental Cuisine, buffet style,
during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served between
0730-0930hrs, lunch between 1230-1400hrs and dinner is served
between 1930-2100hrs. You are advised to wear a casual dress
when attending the restaurant.
Coffee
Shop serves varieties of a la' Carte meals and drinks round
the clock. It also provides you the room service 24 hours
a day. A room service menu is placed in your room, should
you wish to go for the room service at any time. In addition,
there are Lobster parties, seafood dinners and BBQ of fresh
sea fish to be arranged upon your request. Reservations can
be made at the Coffee Shop. Moreover, various types of Ice
Creams, Cappuccinos and Espressos are available.
We have three bar outlets with an entire range of liquors
to suit your every mood and fancy. Main bar is opened round
the clock. During happy hour time (1830hrs-1930hrs) there
will be 25% discount off from all cocktails with free snacks.
Karaoke bar opens at 2130hrs if there is no special event
in the main bar. Beach bar is located near by water sports
centre in a beautiful spot so that you may enjoy the natural
beauty of the island while you are enjoying your drinks. Otherwise
you may enjoy a cocktail while the Sunsets! Beach bar is opened
between 0930hrs to 1230hrs and 1400hrs to 1800hrs every day.
RESORT SERVICES
Room
Cleaning
Every occupied room is prepared twice daily in order to meet
hygienic demands. Should the customer require more cleaning,
it could be arranged through the rooms division. The linen and
towels in the room are changed once in every three days unless
otherwise it is required to do so. It is not allowed to remove
any items from the room, especially linen, mattress and cushions,
as to prevent damages.
Laundry service
The hotel provides Laundry service to its customers on chargeable
basis. Marked laundry bags are placed inside the room, so that
the customer could use them should there is any clothes to be
washed or ironed. Please remember to fill the laundry form and
send it to the laundry along with clothes every time you require
the service.
Front desk
Opens for 24 hours. Wakes up calls are registered on request.
If you have any questions or concerns for more information regarding
the hotel and its facilities, please feel free to contact the
front desk. Letters plus post cards may be posted in the lobby
mailbox. Photocopying, typing and other secretarial services
can be arranged through the reception
Telephone and Facsimile (Fax)
From rooms to room calls, please dial "8" followed
by the room number. For international calls please dial "9"
followed by the access code (00), country code, area code, (without
0) and telephone number. For operator assistance, please dial
zero (0). Should you wish to send a fax or e-mail, kindly contact
front desk!
Cashiering
The cashiering department is opened between 0800hrs-1200hrs
and between 1330hrs until 2200hrs, for encashment and settlement
of accounts. Safety deposit facilities will be available free
of charge during opening hour. Please keep all your valuables
locked, as the hotel will not be responsible for any loss or
damages.
Bills
from all sections will be changed in United Sates Dollar.
Travelers Cheques, Visa and Master Card, American Express
Credit Cards will be accepted for payment. Euro Cheques will
not be accepted! Exchange of Internationally known currencies
and Travelers Cheques are limited to US$100 (maximum per day
per person). Credit Cards will not be accepted in exchange
for cash.
Credit
Facility From
the time of Check-in, you may use the credit facilities by
signing bills for extras in all outlets of the hotel until
your credit is closed. Credit facilities will be closed and
advised to you in written one day in advance to your departure.
Credit limit for all accepted credit cards is US$ 1000.00
per card. If you wish to settle your bills by Credit Card
exceeding US$ 1000.00, please contact cashier 24 hours prior
to settlement time.
Souvenir
Shop
All shops are located near the lobby to meet your needs. In
the Souvenir shop, a large variety of Souvenir items, post
cards and stamps are available. A vast collection of Jewellery
items can be found from our Jewellery shop to give your dears
a beautiful gift. Through our photo shop, your films can be
developed and printed so that your memorable moments can be
seen in photographs.
Doctors
Clinic
You may visit the Doctor in the opening hours for consultation,
should you need to see the Doctor urgently please contact
the reception.
EXCURSIONS
Full
Day Excursion - provides you a chance to see three different
islands; A resort, an inhabited island and an uninhabited island.
In this guided tour, you will have a chance to swim, snorkel
and suntan near by a virgin island followed by a delicious BBQ.
In the fishing village, you may also enjoy some shopping and
see few historical places, which have been brought to your era,
since our ancestors. Moreover, a local hotel of different style
to be treasured.
Half-day
excursion - due to the Maldives being a chain of many
islands divided into different Atolls, we arrange a special
trip to take you one of these islands and a resort within
this Atoll. Walk through the unique culture, grand sites and
meet the very unique and simple life of islanders. Buy some
souvenirs and carry the simple, but beautiful memory back
to home! The biggest problem visiting these islands is that
it is never easy leaving the island. The islands' beauty is
breathtaking and it is tempting to spend more time than permitted.
Respectable attire is required for visiting all inhabited
islands. The tour will also take you to a selected hotel within
this Atoll.
Fishing
- from the lagoon and surrounding area is totally prohibited.
However, we are able to offer you special fishing trips.
Morning
fishing - Takes you to the open waters ensuring further
exploration of fish. Boat captain takes you to the different
locations where you may enjoy good catch. The fishing industry
did not realize the mechanized vessels until recently. The
rowing and sailing boats have been used for centuries for
fishing, ensuring that the daily catch was very much limited.
However, nowadays the majority of fishermen around and a handful
of others come in from distance for fishing in this area.
This small amount of boat traffic is thankfully insufficient
to spoil the good diversity of marine life. You will be provided
BBQ out of your catch at the Coffee Shop Terrace.
Half-day
fishing - If you want to try real fishing, rest assured
that this is the best trip to get started. Just keep in mind
that there are several elements to the enjoyment of fishing,
waterman ship and knowledge of underwater knowledge, physical
condition and use of correct equipment. The best time to drop
your hook to catch a bigger fish is early hours of the day
when fishes come across the oceans looking for their food
in a very hungry mood. Different types of Sharks Blue and
Black Marlin, Southern Blue Fin Tuna, Skip Jack and Yellow
Fin Tuna, Queensland Spanish Mackerel, Sail Fish, Wahoo and
Barracuda are among most catch of the trip. That's not all!
You also will be provided BBQ out of your catch, if you catch
any.
Night
fishing - Catch a fish before you loose the Sun! The
boat captain will take you to a good location where he has
experienced good catch. Night fishing is the easiest way of
experiencing how to catch fish. Barracudas, Red and White
Snappers, Small Tooth Grouper, Blue Fin Jack and Bulls Eyes
are among the most catch. Your boat crew will provide you
the fishing gear and therefore, you need not carry them with
you. Call one of the crews, should you need any assistance
on board. Enjoy the BBQ of your own catch! Even if you did
not catch any fish, still the BBQ will be provided at 2200hrs
on the Sundeck, if the weather permits. Otherwise inside the
Coffee Shop.