We understand two things. The richness of our island home lies in its pure natural beauty, tropical climate and gentle pace. And the shared vision of those who visit us is to be refreshed, enriched and inspired by their time with us. In response to Dhuni Kolhu's qualities and the desires of our guests, we have tailored Maldives activities, adventures, and excursions that unite all of this in unforgettable, cherished realities.

accommodation

Six different types of villa, each a soulful sanctuary of comfort and beauty, offer our guests a choice of how they would like their Dhuni Kolhu stay to feel.To be on land within the lush tropical planting and beneath the gracefully arching coconut palms, guests can choose a Beach, Sunset Beach, Ocean Front or Deluxe Villa.

facilities

The Olive Ridley Project
Rescuing And Rehabilitating Injured Turtles


Marine turtles caught in ghost gear frequently suffer devastating injuries as a result. The Marine Turtle Rescue Centre provides veterinary care and rehabilitation to injured sea turtles rescued across the Maldives. Resort marine biologists, divers, snorkelers, and boat crews find most of our patients entangled in ghost gear. With injuries too severe for immediate release, many of the turtles would almost certainly not survive without treatment.

In its first two years of operation, the Rescue Centre treated sixty-eight injured turtles. We successfully released thirty turtles and some of our patients have been transferred to other rescue centres in the Maldives for continued rehabilitation. The average stay for the released turtle patients was forty-five days. We are currently looking for "forever homes" for one turtle patient. Thirty of the rescued turtles were olive ridleys, four were hawksbill and one was a loggerhead turtle.

The rescuers usually name the turtles they find, so they are almost always named for a loved one (or the rescuers themselves).

In the Maldives, the Olive Ridley turtle is the number one victim of ghost net entanglements. They, therefore, make up the largest group of our patients. This is probably due to their oceanic and migratory nature. Olive Ridley turtles spend most of their time in the deep blue sea migrating long distances – and that is where they encounter drifting ghost nets.

location

Dhuni Kolhu lies in the stunning southern waters of the Baa Atoll. The 30-minute journey by seaplane from Male International Airport gives guests a stunning start to their holiday – a bird's eye view of the azure lagoons and curling atolls. It's a taste of the natural reality that comes with your Maldives vacation. As you land, you are entering one of the world's essential havens – a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve and home to incredible marine life and reefs.