A sandbank near Niru Isle Maldives
Your Dream Island Escape Awaits

A charming, family-run guesthouse on Gaafaru Island.

Since 2021 Five rooms 1 hour by speedboat from Velana International Airport
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Niru Isle Maldives

Authentic Maldivian hospitality on a quiet, unspoilt island. Just an hour by speedboat from the international airport.

Thoughtful, personalized care in every detail, surrounded by turquoise waters and sandy beaches.

i. Inner courtyard at Niru
The Guesthouse

Three storeys with a peaceful green courtyard designed for relaxing, and for dining.

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and fast Wi-Fi. Head up to the rooftop for views of swaying palms, and endless shades of blue.

A small, vehicle-free island where life moves at an unhurried pace. On arrival at the jetty, guests are welcomed by the team with the guesthouse buggy.

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Accommodation

Five rooms, all en-suite.

Three Deluxe rooms with private balconies, a Family Room, and a Standard Double. Air-conditioned, with daily housekeeping and free Wi-Fi.

Gaafaru from above
The Island

For those drawn to the ocean, adventure, and the underwater world.

Gaafaru sits apart from the main North Malé Atoll, encircled by an elliptical reef that holds Burulu Falhu—one of the Maldives' largest natural lagoons, where visibility can reach up to 25 metres. Swim alongside green sea turtles or snorkel and dive around shipwrecks quietly beneath the surface.

The island is home to a close-knit fishing community of around 1,300 people. Morning prayers shape the tone of the day, as boats leave at sunrise for fishing. A Maldives that remains genuinely authentic.

About Gaafaru
Experiences

Days on the water.

Our boats, our team — no third parties, no markups. Photo and video from each excursion, sent to you after.

ii. A spread from the kitchen
The Table

The kind of food guests remember a year later.

We serve daily buffet spreads for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring a rich mix of Maldivian, Sri Lankan, and Indian flavours, followed by delicious desserts.

Our selections are fresh, varied, and change daily, ensuring a unique dining experience throughout your stay. Italian options can be arranged on request, and all meals are prepared in a halal kitchen.

Dietary preferences are catered to with care. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options can easily be arranged with prior notice.

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Offers

Three packages, all-included.

Each runs seven nights with return speedboat transfers, full board, and your photo and video from every excursion. Pick the pace that suits you.

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Essentials package
7 Nights · 3 Excursions

Essentials

The easier pace. Three days on the water — turtles, sharks, a sandbank. The other mornings are yours to rest, read, and swim.

  • Return shared speedboat transfers
  • Full board — breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Three full-day excursions
  • Photo and video, sent after
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Immersion package
7 Nights · 5 Excursions + Dinner

Immersion

The full week. Five days on the water and a private dinner on a deserted island. The most we offer in one stay.

  • Return shared speedboat transfers
  • Full board — breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Five full-day excursions
  • Private dinner on a deserted island
  • Photo and video, sent after
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As scored
by guests
9.4 Hotels.com
9.2 Booking · Couples
4.79 Airbnb
#1 Tripadvisor · Gaafaru
From the reviews
A guesthouse at five-star hotel level. The kindest team you could imagine.
— Booking.com, verified guest
Sunset over the lagoon
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