Sandies Bathala

It was an amazing experience of living on such a small island, but they will provide everything you need. The food is just wonderful, stuff is friendly and helpful, atmosphere is nice and very Italian oriented. Reccomend for those who loves privacy and very calm vacations in beautiful place! Would add TV into the rooms for the days with bad weather.

We both have mobility issue, the staff were amazing. There was always an arm to help you, carry things for you and check on you. The manager would check on us every few days to see if we needed anything. I can honest say never felt so well looked after, the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Food was incredible, different menus everyday. Had a BBQ night eating on the beach. Just can't fault any of it. Would recommend to anyone to go.

Located in the Northern Atoll is Sandies Bathala Island which is a 20 min seaplane ride from the main Island. Transfer to the Island is via TMA, met on arrival into Male, and bused seamlessly to TMA seaplane terminal. Wow what a busy little terminal with seaplane departing and arriving on a regular basis transporting staff and tourist to multiple island destinations. We're off!! Unfortunately due to weather we couldn't land at our destination and were dropped off at Safari Island a 1hr 20 min boat ride from Bathala. Arrival was relatively painless and our beach bungalow was spacious, comfortable with onsuite and outside shower, serviced twice daily. The Island isnt large by any stretch of the imagimation, walk 15 minutes and you've circumnavigated around the Island. There is a dive centre for those interested on deeper exploration or snorkeling for those just wanting to see the wide array of tropical fish. Bathala is an All Inclusive resort and individuals would struggle not to find something to eat. We found the food to be a high standard, multiple options and the support from staff whether in the restaurant, reception or bar outstanding. Special call out to " Magic" his attention to detail set him apart. If you want a relaxing break, in a tropical oasis, good amenities, good attentive staff. I recommend this Island.