
North Ari Retreat − a Spacious & Quiet Guest House in a Quiet Island
North Ari Retreat (formerly ‘Surf Retreat Maldives’) is all about comfort. A modern yet traditionally designed local guest house in close proximity to the beach area with a diverse list of amenities and services. Ideal for individuals, Families and adventurers to relax, dreaming of tomorrows adventures from the comfort of a fully inclusive cozy room at an affordable, yet most Maldivian way possible!
Spacious & Fully Air Conditioned Bedrooms: 7
BB, HB and Full Board Meal plans.
Variety of Maldivian & continental cuisines.
size: 320m2
Our Rooms
Deluxe Double Room with Sea Side View
Our Deluxe Double Room with Sea Side View are located towards the sea side. The room features comfy beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom.
Details
- Guests: 3
- Amenities: air-conditioning, Coffee/tea maker, Daily Housekeeping, Minibar, Safe Deposit Boxes, wi-fi
- View: sea side
- Size: 15m²
- Bed Type: Queen Size Bed & Sofa Bed
- Categories: double
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
This Deluxe Double Room features a ground floor garden balcony, comfy beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom.
Details
- Guests: 3
- Amenities: air-conditioning, Coffee/tea maker, Daily Housekeeping, Minibar, Safe Deposit Boxes, wi-fi
- View: Garden View
- Size: 15m²
- Bed Type: Queen Size Bed & Sofa Bed
- Categories: double
Activities

Candle Night Dinners
At our guest house, we offer a romantic and unforgettable dining experience for couples on the beach under the stars.
Our candle night dinners are under the stars providing a romantic and intimate setting for an evening meal. The tables are decorated with candles and flowers, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
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BBQ
At our guest house, we offer a unique and delicious dining experience with our night barbecues. Maldives is known for its abundance of delicious and succulent seafood, and our night BBQs offer guests the opportunity to try a wide range of local fish dishes. Our BBQs are held on the beach, under the stars, and they definitely provide a relaxing setting for an evening meal.

Snorkeling Trips
Our guest house offers fantastic snorkeling trips to nearby reefs and popular Manta Ray spots. These beautiful excursions allow guests of any skill level to explore the crystal clear waters and vibrant marine life of the Maldives.
During a snorkeling trip, guests will board a boat and be taken to a nearby reef. Once there, they will put on snorkel gear and jump in the water to explore the coral and the colorful fish that call it home.

Trips to Manta Spot
We offer snorkeling trips to the Manta Spot which is a popular snorkeling destination in North Ari Atoll known for its population of manta rays.
Our experienced guides will take guests on a boat ride to the Manta Spot, where they can see a wide variety of colorful marine life, including the majestic manta rays. The Manta Spot is just a short boat ride from our guest house, making it easy for guests to experience the beauty of the Majestic Manta Ray.

Sand Bank Trips
North Ari Atoll is home to some of the most beautiful sand banks in the Maldives. These sand banks, also known as sandbars or shoals, are strips of land most often consisting only of white sand. They provide a beautiful and serene setting for picnics and outdoor activities.

Scuba Diving
At our guest house, we offer a wide range of dive services and packages through our in-house dive school, North Ari Divers.
North Ari Atoll is known for its world-class diving spots, and our team of experienced dive instructors and guides can take guests on thrilling dives to some of the best dive sites in the atoll. These include the most popular dive spots in Maldives such as Maaya Thila, Hafsaa Thila, etc.
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Note: Our property has now been rebranded from 'Surf Retreat' to 'North Ari Retreat'
Contact Us
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+960 9971502
Give us a call or drop by anytime, we endeavour to answer all enquiries within 24 hours on business days.