Dorado is a homestay on Magoodhoo, an inhabited local island in Faafu Atoll. It is on Magoodhoo itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
Dorado suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Magoodhoo’s beaches, on the water and on boat excursions run from the island.
It suits less well anyone who wants a bar or a drink with dinner, because alcohol is available only on resort islands, or anyone who wants the privacy and service of a resort.
Location
The listed address is Villa, 12030 Magoodhoo, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Magoodhoo within Faafu Atoll, which is why we list it with the Faafu Atoll in our Central Atolls section. It is about 138.7 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 136.0 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Dorado
Dorado is a homestay. On a local island, expect a smaller and simpler set-up than at a resort. Compare the room categories for bed set-up, bathroom, air conditioning and outlook before you choose.
Facilities at Dorado
Listed facilities at Dorado include free Wi-Fi, breakfast and a terrace. Breakfast is listed as available; whether it is included depends on the rate you choose.
Trade-offs and what to know
On Magoodhoo, local-island rules apply: shoulders and knees should be covered in the village and at any beach that is not a designated tourist beach. Friday is the weekly day of rest, when shops close for prayers and public ferry services are reduced. Boat transfers depend on sea conditions, so leave some slack before an international flight.
Getting there and getting around
Reaching Magoodhoo involves a domestic flight, a seaplane or a long boat transfer depending on the route, so confirm the arrangement your booking uses.
Explore the area
- Faafu Atoll: our destination guide
- Central Atolls: our regional guide
- Where to stay in Central Atolls
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Dorado, confirm the room type and outlook, whether breakfast or other meals are included, how and when the airport transfer runs and what it costs, and the cancellation terms. If you arrive late in the day, ask whether a boat can still run after dark.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Dorado, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Maldives Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.