Filitheyo

Offers

Summer Offer
Valid from 1st July to 30th September 2011: 15% off Superior Villa rates + Free Intro Dive
Price: 2 adults, 7 nights, 1 Superior Villa, Half Board, Emirates flights + Seaplane transfers from £2,797

The Island

Filitheyo is a relatively large island, measuring 900 x 300 metres and with a total of 109 Beach Villas plus 16 Water Villas. The interior is wonderfully lush with extensive mature palm groves and sandy paths criss crossing the island. The house reef is stunning and surrounds around 75% of the island with easy access from the beach. In general, the beaches at Filitheyo are wide and fine, although one side of the island has suffered a degree of erosion. The buildings are stylish and well designed, complimenting the natural feel to the island. The Family Villas are a real bonus, offering a two bedroom villa with inter-connecting door.

There are plenty of luxuries here too, providing the perfect combination of a high quality resort retaining natural charm and character. The food is certainly one of the highlights at Filitheyo. It is consistently superb with a huge selection of dishes catering for a wide range of tastes. We particularly love the various local Maldivian fish curries on offer most evenings. Desserts in the Maldives can sometimes be a disappointment: but not in Filitheyo. Fresh fruit sorbets, profiteroles, apple crumble and peanut ice cream, to name but a few, are on offer. Facilities include a very attractive infinity swimming pool with swim-up bar and sunken library where internet access can be obtained for a small charge.

Filitheyo offers excellent value for money and remains very popular with both our clients and our own Family. For high standards of food and accommodation and great snorkelling at a reasonable price, you can’t go wrong with Filitheyo.

Transfer

Filitheyo is located in Faafu atoll which is 115 km from Male and reached by seaplane, taking around 35 minutes.
On arrival at Filitheyo airport (a floating wooden platform located just beyond the island), a local dhoni boat will complete your transfer to the resort.

Accomodation

125 rooms in total consisting of: 16 Water Bungalows, 15 Deluxe Villas, 84 Superior Villas and 10 Family Villas. All accommodation is of a high standard with a rustic interior style. They all have air conditioning, hot and cold water, traditional ‘gifilli’ bathroom, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV, mini hifi system, IDD telephone, in villa safe and two wooden loungers on the verandah.

Water Villas (146 Sqm)
Detached, built on stilts over the crystal clear lagoon and accessed via the wooden jetty next to the pool. Featuring:
- Four Poster King size Bed or twin beds
- Spacious Bathroom with a whirpool style bath tub
- Bubble Bath
- Private Veranda
- Local Style Swing
- Day Bed and Sun Loungers

Deluxe Villas (111 Sqm)
The Deluxe Villas are detached, slightly larger than the Superior Villas and have a bath tub in addition to the shower. They are located on the widest section of beach and closest to the main restaurant and bar.

Superior Villas (95 Sqm)
The Superior Villas are semi-detached but with a separating outdoor screen to provide privacy on the verandah.

Family Villas (2 x 95 Sqm)
These are 2 inter-connecting Superior Villas providing 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 verandahs with an inter-connecting internal door. Bedrooms can be configured to provide one double and one twin room making these villas ideal for a Family.

Facilities

House Reef: The house reef is close to the shore where six channels have been cut through to the reef edge for snorkelling and diving. It is teaming with a huge array of underwater life. On our last visit, our children regularly snorkeled with octopus, manta rays, turtles and squid in addition to the many tropical fish.

Diving: Werner Lau operates a full programme of courses and boat dives to local sites. The dive centre is very popular and especially well equipped. They offer introductory dives for children aged 8 and over in a very safe and professional environment.

Water Sports: The water sports centre offers wind surfing, canoeing and catamaran sailing. For those who are not experts, sunset cruises or island hopping trips can be organised on the catamaran with a sailing instructor.

Shop: There is a small shop selling snacks and souvenirs and also a jewellery shop.

Spa: For those who want to be pampered, ‘The Spa At Filitheyo’ offers a full range of treatments and therapies which can be booked either individually or as a pamper package.

Child Minding: This can normally be arranged with a member of staff for an additional charge.

Dining

Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive are available

Main Restaurant:	All meals are buffet style, extensive and of exceptional quality.
Sunset Restaurant:	Located at the tip of the island offering afternoon snacks and a la carte dining.
Main Bar:	Serving coffee, cocktails, beer etc. Happy hours are not to be missed with buy one get one free from 16.00hrs to 18.00hrs.
Sunset Bar:	Enjoy a sundowner whilst the sun sets.
Pool Bar:	A swim-up bar for total indulgence.

Recreation

Free of charge:	Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Darts
Chargeable:	Diving, Windsurfing, Catamaran Sailing, Canoeing, Pool
Evening Entertainment:	Crab Races, Traditional Music, Table Tennis Tournament
Excursions:	Island Hopping, Snorkelling Safaris, Evening Fishing, BBQ on Deserted Island.

Prices

All our holidays are bespoke, tailored to your requirements. Because of this we operate a “price on application” system. However, this page will give you an indication of the cost of your holiday.

Guide Prices for 2 Weeks, 2 People, Half Board, Including flights from the UK and seaplane transfers:

This Resort	Type of Resort	Total Price – High Season	Total Price – Low Season
	Good Value	£4,750	£3,600
Filitheyo	Mid Market	£5,700	£4,100
	Deluxe	£10,500	£7,500
	Luxury	£11,975	£8,300

High season: Early Jan – End April (prices are higher again over Christmas and the New Year)
Low season: May – Mid July