Question 1

How do I get from the airport to Avani+ Fares?

Accepted Answer

Avani+ Fares is located in Baa Atoll and is reached by a 30-minute seaplane from Velana International Airport, followed by a short speedboat ride to the island. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only. The resort greets guests at the seaplane terminal in Male. A resort representative at the terminal assists with the transfer. Flight details must be shared with the resort before arrival. Luggage allowance is 20 kg checked plus 5 kg hand luggage for the seaplane. Tip: The resort is in the same atoll as Hanifaru Bay — plan your international arrival to land in Male before 2 PM to guarantee a same-day seaplane connection, particularly if you want to visit Hanifaru Bay during your stay.

Question 2

Is there a house reef and how is the snorkelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The house reef at Avani+ Fares is consistently praised as one of the resort's strongest features. Turtles are regularly seen from the overwater villas and near the beach. Manta rays are spotted almost daily during certain periods, including a resident manta ray that frequents the waters near the water villas. Reef sharks, colourful reef fish and visibility of 20+ metres are standard. The resort is in Baa Atoll, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and is close to Hanifaru Bay where mass manta and whale shark aggregations occur from May to December. Complimentary snorkelling gear is available for all guests. Tip: Snorkelling in front of the overwater villas often produces the best marine encounters at Avani+ Fares — the manta ray resident near this area makes it a standout snorkelling spot that does not require a boat trip.

Question 3

What room types are available?

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The resort opened in 2023 and has a modern, newly built villa range. Room categories include Beach Villas, Beach Pool Villas, One-Bedroom Overwater Pool Residences, Two-Bedroom Overwater Pool Residences, and larger family configurations. All overwater rooms have private pools. Glass-floor bathrooms are available in select overwater categories allowing underwater viewing from the bathroom. Free cribs and infant beds are available. Connecting rooms are available for families. Complimentary buggies transport guests around the island. Tip: Request a One-Bedroom Overwater Pool Residence for the glass-floor bathroom feature — it allows turtle and fish viewing from inside the villa without entering the water, which is a distinctive and memorable daily experience.

Question 4

How is the food?

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The resort has four restaurants and two beach bars. Ocean Terrace is the main all-day restaurant with a strong buffet for breakfast and dinner. Charcoal is the signature grilled seafood and meat restaurant and is highlighted as the standout dining experience. A pizza restaurant and a pool bar complete the dining options. Food quality across all outlets is consistently praised in independent assessments. Dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free are accommodated. Room service is available. Tip: Book Charcoal restaurant on arrival day for a specific evening during your stay — it is the most-requested dining venue and fills up, particularly for sunset-hour tables.

Question 5

What makes Avani+ Fares suitable for families and teens?

Accepted Answer

The resort was designed specifically with active families and teenagers in mind. A 24-hour Teens Club with gaming, social spaces and activities is available for older children. A Kids Club with supervised activities operates for younger children. A children's pool is separate from the main pool. The resort has a table tennis room, a gaming centre and a multi-sport court. Private football and volleyball coaching sessions are available. The large island size allows children to move around freely. Babysitting is available at an additional charge. Tip: The Teens Club is open 24 hours — an unusual feature that gives older children independence and allows parents evening time without concerns about supervision.

Question 6

How is the Hanifaru Bay manta experience?

Accepted Answer

Hanifaru Bay is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and the world's largest known manta ray feeding aggregation site, located a short boat ride from Avani+ Fares. Mass manta gatherings occur from May to December, peaking in July and August. Whale sharks also frequent the bay during this period. Snorkelling at Hanifaru Bay is managed by the Biosphere Reserve authority with daily entry permits. The resort organises excursions to the bay. This is one of the key reasons to choose Avani+ Fares over other Maldives resorts. Tip: Book the Hanifaru Bay excursion on the first day of your stay and request a backup booking for a second day — permit availability is limited and weather can cancel individual trips, so having an alternative date secured is important.

Question 7

What activities are available?

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Water activities: snorkelling (complimentary gear), diving, Hanifaru Bay manta excursions, whale shark excursions, jet ski safaris, kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, parasailing, sailing and sunset cruises. Land activities: 24-hour Teens Club, Kids Club, full gym, yoga, tennis courts, multi-sport court, gaming centre, table tennis, pool, shisha bar and beach DJ nights. The resort was named Best Dive Resort 2024 and Best Beach Resort 2025 at Travel Trade Maldives Awards. A resident marine biologist is on the island. Tip: Ask the resident marine biologist for the best current snorkelling conditions and locations on arrival — they have real-time knowledge of where turtles, mantas and sharks are most active around the island.

Question 8

What is the villa host or guest relation service like?

Accepted Answer

A dedicated guide or guest relations host is assigned to guests throughout the stay. The host assists with restaurant bookings, activity planning, special occasion arrangements and day-to-day requests. The resort opened in 2023 and is noted for strong staff engagement and attentiveness from its first full year of operation. Staff inclusivity and attention to guests with diverse body types and needs has been specifically highlighted in independent assessments. Tip: Connect with your guide on arrival day to share your activity priorities for the week — pre-planning allows the team to pre-book excursions, spa treatments and restaurant tables that would otherwise be unavailable on the day.

Question 9

How is the spa?

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A full-service spa is on the island with massage therapies, facials, body treatments, a sauna and a steam room. Spa treatments are not included in standard room rates and must be booked in advance. The spa operates in a modern, well-equipped facility consistent with the resort's 2023 build standard. Ayurvedic treatments are available alongside standard Western spa menus. Tip: Book the spa for mid-morning on a day when you plan a quiet afternoon — combining a morning spa session with afternoon snorkelling on the house reef is a particularly effective day structure at Avani+ Fares.

Question 10

How is the Wi-Fi?

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Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort. Baa Atoll location is closer to Male than the southern atolls, and connectivity is generally adequate for messaging, video calls and standard browsing. The connection is faster than at resorts in Gaafu Dhaalu or Raa Atoll. Tip: Baa Atoll has stronger satellite connectivity than remote southern or northern atolls — if consistent internet access matters for your stay, Avani+ Fares is among the more practical Maldives options for it.

Question 11

What is the evening entertainment like?

Accepted Answer

The resort has a shisha bar, a beach bar with live DJ nights and sunset cocktail events. Beachside dining and barefoot dancing under the stars are part of the organised evening programme. Floating cocktails delivered by dhoni to villas are available as an in-villa experience. Themed dinners and cultural events rotate throughout the week. The evening atmosphere is social and activity-oriented rather than exclusively quiet. Tip: Request the floating cocktail dhoni service through your guest relations host for an early evening in-villa experience before dinner — it is a distinctive Avani+ Fares offering and best enjoyed at golden hour.

Question 12

What are the main pros of staying at Avani+ Fares?

Accepted Answer

Hanifaru Bay proximity: the closest resort to the world's largest manta ray feeding aggregation site, with daily excursions available May to December. New resort (opened 2023): all facilities, villas and infrastructure are modern and recently built. Strong house reef: resident manta ray, daily turtle sightings, sharks and manta rays near the water villas without a boat trip. Best Dive Resort 2024 and Best Beach Resort 2025 at Travel Trade Maldives Awards. Glass-floor bathrooms in overwater villas: turtle and fish viewing from inside the villa. 24-hour Teens Club: an unusual feature that gives older children genuine independence. Resident marine biologist: available for guidance and education on reef and marine life. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve setting: Baa Atoll protections result in exceptional marine biodiversity. Strong inclusivity ethos: plus-size amenities, dietary accommodations and accessibility considerations noted across multiple independent assessments. Modern multi-sport facilities: gaming centre, tennis, multi-sport court and professional coaching. Tip: Avani+ Fares is strongest for those who want both world-class marine access (Hanifaru Bay) and a modern, activity-rich resort environment — if you want the Maldives classic quiet and isolated experience, the social atmosphere and teen-focused energy may not suit.

Question 13

Is the resort suitable for honeymooners?

Accepted Answer

Yes, though the resort has a noticeably more active and social atmosphere than dedicated honeymoon resorts. The overwater pool residences with glass floors, private pools and sunset views are well-suited to couples. Romantic in-villa experiences including floating breakfasts, private beach dinners and champagne arrivals are available. The Hanifaru Bay manta excursion is one of the most memorable shared experiences available for honeymooning couples in the Maldives. The resort also accommodates families and teens, so the atmosphere is more mixed than at adults-only honeymoon-focused properties. Tip: Honeymooners who also value strong marine experiences — particularly manta ray snorkelling — will find Avani+ Fares among the best value options in Baa Atoll. Couples seeking a purely quiet and romantic atmosphere may prefer a smaller or adults-only resort in the same atoll.

Question 14

What is the best time of year to visit?

Accepted Answer

Avani+ Fares is in Baa Atoll. The dry season from November to April offers the calmest conditions and clearest skies. The wet season from May to December brings occasional rain but also the most important wildlife event: Hanifaru Bay manta ray and whale shark aggregations peak from July to November. visiting for Hanifaru Bay should target May to December. Guests wanting calm seas and reliable sunshine should target November to April, noting that manta activity at Hanifaru is lower during these mont Tip: If Hanifaru Bay mantas are your primary reason for visiting, target June to August for the highest probability of large aggregations — this is when plankton blooms are strongest and manta concentrations are at their peak.

Stay dates	Number of days before arrival
1/9/2026 - 12/22/2026	27
12/23/2026 - 1/8/2027	50

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