Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection is a resort on Machchafushi, a resort island in South Ari Atoll. Like most Maldives resort islands, Machchafushi is given over to a single resort, so your room, the restaurants and the beach are all on the same island.
Best for
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection suits travellers who want a self-contained island holiday, with the beach, meals and activities a short walk from the room, and who are happy to stay put once they arrive. The listed spa adds an option for slower days.
It suits less well travellers on a tight budget or anyone who wants to see everyday island life, because meals, drinks and excursions are bought from the resort, and leaving Machchafushi means a boat trip.
Location
The listed address is Centara Grand Island, South Ari Atoll, 20217 Machchafushi, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Machchafushi within South Ari Atoll, which is why we list it with the South Ari Resort Islands in our Ari Atoll section. It is about 97.6 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 94.7 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection is a resort. Resort room categories in the Maldives range from garden or beach rooms to over-water villas, and the category decides the outlook, the privacy and the price, so check exactly which category you are buying.
Facilities at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Listed facilities at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection include an outdoor swimming pool, an airport shuttle, a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre, non-smoking rooms, 5 restaurants, a bar, a beachfront position, a private beach area and breakfast. Breakfast is listed as available; whether it is included depends on the rate you choose.
Trade-offs and what to know
Everything on Machchafushi is priced by the resort, so the meal plan and drinks make a large difference to the final cost. Transfers are part of the decision too: confirm how Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection brings guests from the airport, how long it takes and whether it is included. Once you are on the island, outside excursions depend on the resort’s boat schedule.
Getting there and getting around
Resorts in South Ari Atoll are reached by seaplane, by a long speedboat ride or, for some islands, by a domestic flight to Maamigili followed by a boat. The resort arranges the transfer, and seaplanes fly only in daylight, so check the timing against your flights.
Explore the area
- South Ari Resort Islands: our destination guide
- Ari Atoll: our regional guide
- Where to stay in Ari Atoll
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection, check which room category you are buying, the meal plan (bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all-inclusive), the transfer type, timing and price from the airport, and the cancellation terms. If you land late, ask whether the transfer can run on arrival or whether a night near the airport is needed first.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection, 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.