Nika Island Resort & Spa offers beachfront serenity with amenities like a beach bar and designer stores. The white sand beach is perfect for windsurfing, yoga, and kayaking. Enjoy ocean-view meals at Marco Polo Restaurant, with free WiFi keeping you connected.
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8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Gym
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Located in Kudafolhudhoo, Nika Island Resort & Spa is in a rural area and on the beach. Nika Island Resort & Spa and Holi Faru Dive Site are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Feridhoo Beach and Sunset Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Kudafolhudhoo travel guide
You can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace and designer shops on-site at Nika Island Resort & Spa. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and kayaking. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage at Lotus Nika Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Marco Polo Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include parasailing, snorkelling and motor boating. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
A children's pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
Beach towels, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
A front desk safe, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Nika Island Resort & Spa have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
Free infant beds and free extra beds
Sofa beds and day beds
Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
43-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles
All-inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Nika Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
Buffet meals, snacks and beverages included
Meals and beverages at companion properties
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 12.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Acqua Alta Bar
Coffee Shop
Marco Polo Restaurant
Things to do
Beach volleyball
Canoeing
Children's pool
Designer stores
Full-service spa
Gym
Kayaking
Library
Motor boating
Paddleboard
Parasailing
Shopping
Snorkelling
Steam room
TV in common areas
Water skiing
Water sports equipment
Windsurfing
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Dining table
Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room cot
In-room sofa bed
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Outdoors
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Terrace
Full-service spa
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Spa treatment rooms
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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1 floor
Built in 1985
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Day bed
Free cot
Free rollaway/extra bed
Single sofa bed
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Dining table
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 6 AM and 3:30 PM. Guests arriving after 3:30 PM or scheduled for international flights departing before 9:30 AM are advised to book a local hotel room in Male until services resume.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 160
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 80 (from 2 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 160
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 80 (from 2 to 11 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 368.32 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 12.5 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 435 per person (return)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 262 (return), (from 2 to 11 years old)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Nika Island
Nika Island Kudafolhudhoo
Nika Island Resort
Nika Island Resort Kudafolhudhoo
Nika Resort
Nika Island Hotel North Ari Atoll
Nika Island Resort Spa
Nika Island Resort Spa
Nika & Spa Kudafolhudhoo
Nika Island Resort & Spa Resort
Nika Island Resort & Spa Kudafolhudhoo
Nika Island Resort & Spa Resort Kudafolhudhoo
Frequently asked questions
Does Nika Island Resort & Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has a children's pool.
Is Nika Island Resort & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Nika Island Resort & Spa?
This resort doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Nika Island Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Nika Island Resort & Spa?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Nika Island Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 435 per person applies.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Nika Island Resort & Spa?
Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.
Where is Nika Island Resort & Spa located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kudafolhudhoo resort is within a 5-minute walk of Nika Island Resort & Spa and Folhudhoo Harbor. Sunset Beach and Mathiveri Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Nika Island Resort & Spa Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The resort strives to preserve the island environment - avoiding plastic, reducing waste, making its own water and supplies. An incredible local community works to make that possible. The vegetation is just magnificent. You can walk around and truly feel the wild nature above.
The reef is the main reason we chose Nika and it exceeded our expectations. Nurse sharks, Black fins, turtles and all kinds of tropical fish populate the corals, you can snorkel around the island the be able to see them (also depending on the season).
The daily food choice is nice and healthy: lots of fresh fish, Asian ingredients, pasta and a strong Italian footprint.
Few bullet points:
*The original villas are incredible, but they take much of the landscape and the public beach surface is limited
*Some activities seem too expensive. If you really want guests to understand the ocean and its fragility, prices should be more competitive
*Entertainment is very limited. Maybe you want to consider updating the evening sessions. The last thing guests wants to see at bar is a ppt - we read presentations all the time in our office! Maybe you could set these at different times of the day, based on guest interest. Evenings should be more Maldivian, more music, more fun
*Sometimes prices show older tax. Lotus Spa also not transparent, with fees changing from a promo to the final price
*Beach staff not responsive at times. We waited 3 days to try a kayak; every morning we had to search sunbed cushions ourselves.
Everything was over priced adding two different taxes to everything. The food was not great.
NAADIRA
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
16 Dec, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not what can be expected as a 5-star hotel resort
Pro- the beach and island are beautiful, fresh fruit and seafood available, staff are friendly and helpful.
Con- too many mosquitoes and bugs outdoors, food were over cooked and taste was average, limited hot water, jacuzzi could not be used due to the old boiler system, any additional activities were expensive but not professional, meals included in half/ full board were not good so needed to pay extra to order from menu.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
22 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were satisfied with the whole resort. I was especially thankful to Vector, who was in charge of excursion. The following three points are desired to be improved.
1. A group of resort owners behaved every day in the same way as customers everywhere in restaurants and bars. They were drinking from the daytime and eating at good seats in the restaurant.
2. The whole resort was not smoked and I felt uncomfortable at the restaurant. We want you to think about smoking depending on place
3. The excursion arrangement was always unstable. It will not be implemented unless people gather. So sudden cancellation etc. It ’s hard to get in touch. We want you to make arrangements and contact customers accurately.
We found our second home in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Nika Island!
The staff, the water villa, the island itself and it's facilities, the food, the ambience. It's all just simply perfect. They kept the essence of the Maldivian way of living, architecture and luxury without being primitive. I mean, we've seen a lot of islands that dropped a 5 star resort on a Maldivian island, but that does NOT make sense. If you want the luxury you have at home, or at a Hilton hotel, stay home. If you want to experience luxury Maldivian style, with a lot of zen and relaxed vibes, come to this place. Time will standstill. You have to take a notch down and slow things down.
There are no gas powered things on this island, all electric. They filter their own water to save plastic consumption. They are very enviorement aware and try to keep everything how it should be. Thank you Nika!
Overall we were quite satisfied with Nika Resort we rated it 4 out of 5. Most staff were friendly and the food was of high standard.
PROS - Value for money, smaller more intimate resort with not too many guests, very accommodating as I have various dietary restrictions. Rooms in good condition. Also stunning views and amazing reefs.
CONS - expensive food and tours.
We had one tour booked to rashdoo reef and it was extremely choppy. Instead of cancelling/rescheduling the tour they still went ahead. On the tour we were trying to swim with strong currents and we had 3 poor swimmers (out of 5) in the tour which was hard. Because it was so windy and choppy the water was very murky and there were not that many fish. The most annoying thing was the staff made it out to be amazing without admitting the less than ideal conditions.
Just another note the resort will charge you whenever they can (which is understandable) so just ask the staff if you are unsure. Examples are water with meals, tea and coffee from the bar. On our departure we also had to pay for our last buffet meal so if in doubt just ask.
The staff members that are assets are the wait staff, Victor and the chefs they were extremely accommodating. However some of the tour staff and reception area staff were sometimes abrupt.
Highly recommend this resort to anyone as we had an amazing experience. The villas are beautiful and the island is very scenic. We would go back if we had the opportunity.
Well done Nika Resort
Del Nika Island nos gustó absolutamente todo, el recibimiento, el personal, el hotel, la comida riquísima, las instalaciones. Estuvimos en una villa sobre el agua, espaciosa, silenciosa, con unas vistas increibles. En general, nos encantó, repetiriamos sin duda!
The beach vila was very dirty don’t book any beach vila water vila is okay because I tried both and for the beach vila it’s has too many Gecko and cockroach it comes from the window doors because it’s quite old building
Incredible, idyllic resort. The reef surrounding the island is stunning and has an abundance of wildlife - black tip reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, sting rays and thousands of fish are just some of the things we saw. The private beach was amazing and for many of the days of our stay we had two resident black tip reef sharks swimming in our bay! Amazing! The staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is delightful and plentiful and the trips to other reefs are expensive but totally worth it! The accommodation is beautifully built and decorated too. We will be back one day for sure!
Such an amazing property.
Great service! great rooms.
Hospitality at its best.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
2 Apr, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
la struttura è molto bella, piena di dettagli di ottimo gusto . Nonostante le ville siano datate, sono mantenute in buono stato. Il personale molto cortese. Cibo buono, la colazione non particolarmente curata. Frutta: quasi solo esclusivamente: melone, anguria, papaia.Praticamente mai mangiato mango fresco. Extra molto costosi: sia gite che vino!
la spiaggia privata però ripaga di tutto.
The overall atmosphere on the island, absolutely outstanding and very special, positively speaking!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
20 Mar, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cucina di buon livello.
Struttura molto datata e non da 5*. Materassi molto scomodi, quasi non ho dormito per tutto il periodo passato in hotel. Prezzi bevande confrontabili con altre strutture simili (5 $ al litro acqua minerale). Escursioni varie ma non a buon mercato.
Barriera corallina, purtroppo, quasi tutta morta. Pesci in quantità non elevata. Soggiornato in water villa. N.B. condizionatore solo dove c'è il letto. Nel resto del boungalow si muore dal caldo. Discesa al mare buona con scaletta. Da tenere presente la marea che, se bassa, ti fa sfiorare le rocce e i coralli ormai morti. Aspetto globale del complesso non soddisfacente: non si ha il colpo d'occhio "cartolina".
Dal mio punto di vista sono decisamente meglio le isole polinesiane.
Su altri forum alcuni dicono il contrario... si vede che ho sbagliato "isola".
Saluti Marisa
High quality resort with professional staff , the Manager ( Berna) is taking care of guests from the minute they arrive till end of stay .
We will diffinately come back again and recommend to others :)
Skønt ophold, der manglede ikke noget i den uge vi var der.. søde personaler og meget opmærksomme værter.. ville helt klar ør anbefale nika Island til folk der planlægger rejse til Maldiverne
Fantastisk ophold i lækker Water villa... 6 overnatninger med all inklusive.. lækker mad både morgen, middag og aften.. OB’s at ikke alle drikkevare fra menuen er med i all inclusive, men barcheferne og personalet var flinke til at oplyse om dette inden man bestilte..
kajak og SUP inkluderet i all inclusive, så man kunne sejle rundt om øen som man havde lyst..
La propriétaire des lieux, Bruna est très accueillante et chaleureuse
Aux petits soins et à l’écoute de la à moindre demande..
Rien à dire sur le personnel très professionnel et agréable également, c’était un plaisir d’etre accueillis au Nike Island resort !
La cuisine est délicieuse, le chef propose des plats succulents..
Et les cocktails et milkshakes sont merveilleusement bons ! On a beaucoup apprécié
Le seul point négatif est pour moi la douche de la chambre qui est côte à côte avec les toilettes à même le sol (sans vasque au sol ni rideaux pour empêcher l’eau de se retrouver partout sur le sol de la salle de bain) ce n’est pas agréable du tout..
The island and resort was beautiful, we have 3 young children and the family beach Villa was the perfect set up. It's often difficult to travel with children, but we couldn't have asked for a better place. We could be swimming at our private beach while the baby napped right inside as the baby monitor reached. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and accommodating. Also, there was great snorkeling along the house reef. The meals are scheduled as follows: 9am breakfast, 2pm lunch, 9pm dinner. I wish I had known ahead of time as our kids are usually going to bed about 730, so we had some schedule adjusting to do. Also, the island time is 2 hours ahead of the official Maldivian time as an FYI. there are general bugs and ants around, which is to be expected on a tropical island, so don't be surprised when you see them, and they will come inside if you leave food out!