Holidays in the Maldives - Club Faru Island Resort
The all-inclusive island resort of Club Faru caters for both those seeking some peace and tranquility and those that are seeking some activity during their vacation.
The transfer takes just 10 minutes from Male airport by sea boat, making this resort is perfect for those visitors who like to avoid a lengthy transfer.
Guests at this resort get a free tour of Male as part of their stay.
Daily excursions to other islands, diving trips etc are all organised from the main arrival platform at this resort making it the center of activity during the day.
Despite its name, Club Faru is generally a peaceful place and those seeking relaxation and solitude will not be disappointed.
The resort has an animator on hand to organise daytime activities and for those who desire some night life, there are cabaret sessions, two live bands a week, karaoke, discos .
Activities For those who do like to get involved in some activities during their trip, the large beach at the southern part of the island provides many daytime activities including badminton, volleyball, and water sports such as kayaking, sail and powered sports which are either free or quite reasonably priced.
Diving here is quite well established but may not offer as much to see as some of the other resorts.
The lagoon is not quite as ideal for snorkeling here as some of the other resorts we have visited, as the reef is inaccessible and there is not a huge amount of coral.
The Accommodation This resort is one of the more densely utilized with over 150 rooms organized in two-story blocks over the island.
This is reflected in the price however, as this resort is one of the more affordable ones in the Maldives.
The rooms are pleasant with rounded walls and circular windows, a refreshing change from the rectangular shape we are generally used to.
We really liked the rooms we stayed in, being cosy and clean.
The bathrooms are functional but a bit on the smaller side compared to some of the similarly priced rooms we have experienced on other islands, this is a small point however.
The best rooms in our opinion are those in the first 5 blocks on the west side of the resort, which face a good area of beach, have adequate shade and face west towards the sunset.
The other blocks on the west side have a narrower beach area.
The other half of the rooms are situated on the eastern side which again has a narrow beach.
Some of these rooms, towards the south-east end, also face the view of Hulhumale, the man-made extension of Male.
The close proximity to Male has both disadvantages and advantages, the short transfer being one obvious advantage for those who dislike long journeys.
If you are looking for an all-inclusive resort that offers some activities as well as the option to get some peace and tranquility then this resort may suit you, especially if you are lucky enough to be allocated one of the better located rooms on the west side of the island.
The transfer takes just 10 minutes from Male airport by sea boat, making this resort is perfect for those visitors who like to avoid a lengthy transfer.
Guests at this resort get a free tour of Male as part of their stay.
Daily excursions to other islands, diving trips etc are all organised from the main arrival platform at this resort making it the center of activity during the day.
Despite its name, Club Faru is generally a peaceful place and those seeking relaxation and solitude will not be disappointed.
The resort has an animator on hand to organise daytime activities and for those who desire some night life, there are cabaret sessions, two live bands a week, karaoke, discos .
Activities For those who do like to get involved in some activities during their trip, the large beach at the southern part of the island provides many daytime activities including badminton, volleyball, and water sports such as kayaking, sail and powered sports which are either free or quite reasonably priced.
Diving here is quite well established but may not offer as much to see as some of the other resorts.
The lagoon is not quite as ideal for snorkeling here as some of the other resorts we have visited, as the reef is inaccessible and there is not a huge amount of coral.
The Accommodation This resort is one of the more densely utilized with over 150 rooms organized in two-story blocks over the island.
This is reflected in the price however, as this resort is one of the more affordable ones in the Maldives.
The rooms are pleasant with rounded walls and circular windows, a refreshing change from the rectangular shape we are generally used to.
We really liked the rooms we stayed in, being cosy and clean.
The bathrooms are functional but a bit on the smaller side compared to some of the similarly priced rooms we have experienced on other islands, this is a small point however.
The best rooms in our opinion are those in the first 5 blocks on the west side of the resort, which face a good area of beach, have adequate shade and face west towards the sunset.
The other blocks on the west side have a narrower beach area.
The other half of the rooms are situated on the eastern side which again has a narrow beach.
Some of these rooms, towards the south-east end, also face the view of Hulhumale, the man-made extension of Male.
The close proximity to Male has both disadvantages and advantages, the short transfer being one obvious advantage for those who dislike long journeys.
If you are looking for an all-inclusive resort that offers some activities as well as the option to get some peace and tranquility then this resort may suit you, especially if you are lucky enough to be allocated one of the better located rooms on the west side of the island.
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