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Terms & Conditions

Arrival in the Maldives:

All travellers must submit an online health declaration form via https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/traveller/declaration within 96 hours prior to flying to the Maldives.

Pre-arrival PCR Test is no longer required for all guests, regardless of their vaccination status.

All travellers must have a confirmed hotel booking, sufficient funds for the intended period of stay and a confirmed onward/return ticket to obtain a visa on arrival.

We recommend our guests purchase a travel insurance policy covering any disruption of travel, which should add comfort and security to their travel plans. The Maldives Ministry of Tourism recommends the following website of Allied Insurance to purchase the coverage for the trip to the Maldives: https://allied.mv

Please book online on our website at finolhu.com, by phone +960 660 2323, or via email at

Seaplane Transfer

The resort is a scenic 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, available during daylight and clear weather For guests arriving after 330 pm or during unfavourable conditions, a captivating journey awaits with a 20-minute domestic flight, followed by a 30-minute speedboat ride to the resort.

Seaplane transfer terms and conditions

Baggage allowance is 20 kg and 5 kg hand luggage.
Any excess baggage is chargeable
Infants under two years of age travel free of charge (sitting on a parent’s lap)
International arrival and departure flights must be provided at least 7 days prior to arrival to guarantee transfers on time.
International arrival flight needs to land in Male before 15:00.
International departure flight leaving Male’ should be scheduled after 9:00 only.
For shared seaplane transfers, there is a waiting time at the private Finolhu Airport Lounge after checking in.
Seaplane prices are subject to change without prior notice in accordance with any increases in fuel prices and taxes.
Any cancellations less than 24 hours prior to arrival and no-shows will incur 100% of transfer charges.

Check-in and Check-out

Resort check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00. The resort clock is 1 hour ahead of local Maldives time. Guaranteed early check-in or late check-out may be booked in advance 50% of the nightly rate.

Mandatory Taxes

Rates are subject to all applicable taxes that currently consist of a mandatory 10% service charge, and statutory government taxes. Green Tax rate of USD 12 per person per night.

Deposit Policy

We require a guarantee deposit upon check-in either by cash or credit card for any additional or incidental charges during your stay. We will release this guarantee deposit upon check-out if it not utilised.

Child Policy

One (1) child below 12 years can share a one bedroom villa along with two adults (with the existing bedding only) for USD 6 Green Tax per night on the same meal plan as parents. Second child below 12 years can also share with two adults (with existing bedding only) for an additional charge on the same meal plan as parents.
If the villa occupancy is intended on three (3) adults and one (1) child basis, this is only possible if the child is below the age of 12 years old and sharing the king-size bed with his parents. The 3rd adult will need to select the extra bed* option (Surcharge applies). Alternatively, we will assist you to book an additional villa for this purpose.
Meal plan for children is available from children’s menu only.
Baby cot is complimentary and on request basis.

++ Transfer rates are subject to 10% service charge and 16% government goods & service tax.

Liability of the Resort

The Resort limits its liability to the Guests as follows:

Claims for damages are exclude except in circumstances that result in injury to life, body or property, caused from an intentional or gross breach of obligation of the Resort.
A breach of an obligation of the Resort is deemed equivalent to a breach of a legal obligation.
In the event damages caused to Guests, the Resort shall act to minimise such damages as soon it comes to the knowledge of the Resort without delay. At the same time, Guests are obliged to take such actions to keep the damage at a minimum.
Liability claims against the Resort shall expire unless the Guest notifies the Resort within 01 year of the occurrence of the event that cause the damages.
Guests are responsible to advised and procure their own travel insurance to cover any possible incidences while staying in the Resort.

Drone Policy

Due to privacy concerns, Finolhu prohibits the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones. We kindly ask guests to refrain from flying drones anywhere on the island.