Plumeria - Thinadhoo Vaavu Atoll

We first heard about Plumeria while looking for a resort online, and were surprised by the incredible deals. It's on a small local island, Thinadhoo, in Vaavu Atoll, an atoll that Maldivians affectionately call Wow atoll. And for good reason!

There are multiple excursions and incredible experiences awaiting. From swimming with nurse sharks, to swimming and freediving in the picture perfect Keyodhoo wreck (also known as the Vaavu shipwreck), this atoll has everything.

If you do come here though, stay at one of the best accommodation options for a local island in the Maldives, Plumeria. They are by far the best hotel around. The location is unbeatable, on a beautiful stretch of sand, there's a huge bikini area, the management is pretty dynamic and has lots of fun and free activities ongoing, and very well priced excursions.

Rooms are spacious and have very good amenities, on par with a four star hotel. There is a billiard, several ping pong tables, a small pool, a fitness center and a spa and many places to relax by the beach. The staff are kind and caring, the food is very tasty, with varied options and the buffet has enough to satisfy even the most fussy tourists. The crowd is mixed, Europeans, Asians and Maldivians alike, and it's a very harmonious setting. 

They have an in-house dive center that is very good, as well as other water activities to keep you busy and fit.

We've come here 3 times, with friends and family and we've made incredible memories.

You arrive here by speedboat, Plumeria have their own arrival desk at the airport and an impressive number of comfortable speedboats that make the 1h20 min ride a breeze. Upon arrival you are greeted by the staff, a fresh juice in hand and the wifi codes.