VIVA Beach & Spa MALDIVES
Beachfront, spa-equipped, and quietly off the main tourist trail.
A place to stay on Hangnaameedhoo
VIVA Beach & Spa MALDIVES is a guest house on Hangnaameedhoo island, roughly 74 km from Malé and reached by seaplane. It sits directly on the beach, with a spa, an on-site restaurant, and free breakfast included in the rate. Two room types are available — one designed with families in mind, the other a double with balcony and sea view. Rates start at USD 142 per night. With 35 Google reviews and a 4.3/5 rating, it draws consistent praise for its setting, service, and the natural environment around it.
Who this stay suits
A small, beachfront guest house with genuine sea views, a working spa, and included breakfast — straightforward and without the scale of a larger resort.
Best for
- Couples after a sea-view balcony on a quieter island
- Families who want beach access with bunk-bed rooms
- Travellers combining spa time with snorkelling excursions
- Anyone wanting a simple, all-in-one beachfront base
Less suited to
- Those who prefer a large-resort experience
- Travellers uncomfortable with seaplane-only access
Beach and outdoor setting
The property sits directly on the beach on Hangnaameedhoo. Outside, there is a sun deck, terrace, garden, picnic area, and outdoor furniture. BBQ facilities are also on the grounds, available for an additional charge.
Spa and wellness
An on-site spa and wellness centre handles massage treatments. It is one of the few facilities of this kind at a guest house in the area, and ranks among the most-cited draws in guest feedback.
Sea-view rooms and balconies
Both room categories include a balcony with sea views, a private bathroom with a bath, flat-screen TV, minibar, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The look out over the water is direct, not a partial glimpse from the side.
Restaurant and breakfast
An on-site restaurant handles meals, and free breakfast is included with every stay. An electric kettle and tea and coffee making facilities are in each room for between-meal use.
Rooms & suites
Family Room with Sea View
sleeps 2 · 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
sleeps 2 · 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
Experiences on & off the island
Inside VIVA Beach & Spa MALDIVES
Amenities at VIVA Beach & Spa MALDIVES
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness center
- Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Spa and wellness center
- View
- Free Wifi
- Bath
- BBQ facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Getting there
VIVA Beach & Spa MALDIVES is on Hangnaameedhoo, approximately 74 km from Malé. The journey requires a seaplane transfer. The property includes a free airport shuttle as part of the arrival arrangement. Guests should factor seaplane scheduling into their travel plans, as departure windows are typically weather-dependent and fixed to daylight hours.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
Property and service are the two strongest themes — 20 of 24 property mentions and 19 of 22 service mentions were positive. Nature scored a clean 13 out of 13. Cleanliness and location also came back positively in the majority of mentions. Sleep and bathroom drew more mixed responses across their review counts.
- Things to do4.5
- Restaurants4.8
- Airport access4.6
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
- Stained/worn towels and bed sheets; insufficient water supply (only 2 small bottles per family daily)
- Sulfur/rotten-egg smell from bathroom taps and drains reported by multiple guests
- Shared balconies between rooms compromising privacy
- Limited, repetitive food selection; dinner expensive relative to local alternatives; rigid fixed meal times enforced strictly
- Excursion quality poor — no refunds offered when conditions prevented wildlife sightings; aggressive upselling of activities
- Manager hard to reach; some staff have very limited English; unprofessional conduct reported by one guest (arguing in front of customers, arrogant attitude)
“Haven on earth! Its not a 5 star resort, but honestly I'd prefer it over a 5 star resort... the people are really nice, friendly and very relaxed.”
“Stainy towels and bed sheets. Although they were changed daily, they were quite old with a lot of unremovable stains, what was very unpleasant experience.”
“We have been there 14 nights, luckily we found a great restaurant nearby. For the price its not worthed, nearby are other hotels that are even better and provide better services.”
“Snorkeling is great just in front of the hotel; we saw turtles, eagle rays, reef sharks... Thanks to Raju we snorkelled very close to 3 whale sharks!”
“El agua de la ducha y del lavabo olía muy feo. Era como si estuviese podrida. La poca insonorización de las habitaciones.”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to VIVA Beach & Spa from Malé?
The property is reached by seaplane from Malé. The distance is approximately 74 km. A free airport shuttle is included, so arrange the seaplane transfer and the team will coordinate from there.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Yes. Free breakfast is included with all room types. The on-site restaurant is where meals are served.
What room types are available?
There are two options: a Family Room with Sea View (full bed plus bunk bed, sleeps a small family) and a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View (twin and full bed). Both have balconies and sea views.
What is the starting price per night?
Rates start from USD 142 per night for the Deluxe Double Room. The Family Room starts from USD 174 per night. Both include free breakfast.
Is there a spa on site?
Yes. There is a spa and wellness centre at the property, with massage treatments available. This is an on-site facility, not a referral to an external operator.
Can I go snorkelling or diving?
Snorkelling and canoeing can be arranged through the property for an additional charge. Diving and fishing are off-site excursions organised with local operators. The concierge can help with bookings.
Is the property suitable for families with children?
Yes. There is a dedicated Family Room with Sea View that includes a bunk bed alongside a full bed, designed to accommodate children alongside adults.
What payment methods are accepted?
The property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Is Wi-Fi available throughout the property?
Free Wi-Fi is included in all rooms and in public areas of the property.
What outdoor facilities are on the grounds?
There is a sun deck, terrace, garden, picnic area, and outdoor furniture on site. BBQ facilities are available for an additional charge.
Is there a front desk available around the clock?
Yes. The front desk operates 24 hours a day. Services include baggage storage, concierge assistance, currency exchange, wake-up calls, and a local shuttle.
Is VIVA Beach & Spa a smoke-free property?
Yes, the entire property is non-smoking.