Filitheyo is the only resort island in the newly opened North Nilandhoo atoll. It is a stylish resort that offers a very high standard of accommodation in attractive and well spaced rooms. The island, in Maldivian terms, is quite large with a densely vegetated interior of palm, rubber and Scaebola trees. The beaches are broad and beautiful and the island is unspoiled. On occasions, turtles lay their eggs on the ocean-side beach and lucky guests maybe be able to watch them hatch on a moonlit night.
Accommodation
There are 3 types of rooms: Superior, Deluxe, and Water Villas. All the Superior rooms are semi-detached and offer a truly excellent standard of stylish accommodation. Superior and Deluxe rooms are large with partially open air bathrooms.
There are 94 Superior rooms built around the edge of the island just set back from the beach at the tree line. The air-consitoned rooms are elegantely furnished with with 4-poster beds and attractive hardwood furniture. All rooms are equipped with a well stcoked mini-bar, telephone, safe deposit box, TV and CD/stereo player. The bathrooms are almost as large as the bedrooms and have a separate water closet. All bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes are provided.
The Deluxe rooms are the same size as the Superior rooms but have larger bathrooms with bathtub and are detached.
The 10 Family Villas are comprised of 2 Superior rooms that are joined by an interconnecting door. One room has a double bed and the other has two twin beds.
There are 16 luxurious Water Villas that are built on stilts around the south lagoon. These offer the height of luxury including double doors that open out onto a large sun-shaded deck. From here there are steps leading down in to the lagoon and an additional platform for sunbathing. The rooms have 4-poster beds and a large whirlpool bathtub.
Facilities
The restaurant on Filitheyo serves an impressive selection of international and local cuisine including fresh meat and poultry dishes, seafood and pasta, plus an excellent choice of fresh mixed salads and tropical fruits. For those with a sweeter tooth there is a ample choice of international deserts to choose from. Beach buffets and barbeques including many Maldivian specialites provide further variety to the menu. There is a small restaurant located next to the sunset bar which offers a la Carte dining too.
The main bar is located next to the main resaurant and offers a good selection of cocktails, beers, wines, fruit juices and non-alcoholic drinks. Table tennis and darts are available too. Close to the main bar is a decked area that leads down ot the sunken library and air-conditioned reading room. At the south end of the island is the sunset bar and a beautiful swimming pool that overlooks the ocean.
Diving
The spaciously built diving center was designed by professionals who have a tremendous amount of knowledge of diving the Maldives. The dive center is superably equipped with a range of modern and well maintained rental gear.
Boat diving is available every day with 3-4 dive boats departing between 9:00-2:30. There are around 30 dives sites within a 5-60 minute boat ride from the island. Also offered are whole day trips to the west side of the atoll where Manta Rays are often spotted.
The island has a good house reef. On the north side of the island, the reef plunges to 90 meters all served with tank shuttle service for easy diving. The house reef can be dives by experienced, qualified divers day or night.
