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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
On private beach
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives in Bodufinolhu Island, you'll be convenient to Thun'di. This luxury hotel is within the region of Dhidhoofinolhu Marina and Vakarufalhi Island Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite at Sea Salt - Main Restauran, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Activities and facilities/equipment
Land activities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Kids club

Entertainment

  • Onsite live performances
  • Theme parties

Not included

  • Motorized water sports
  • Sailboats
  • Scuba-diving certification
  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Scuba-diving lessons
  • Snorkeling excursions
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Cooking classes/lessons
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Offsite tours
  • Transportation to offsite activities

  • Scuba diving lessons not included
  • Windsurfing not included
  • Sailboats not included
  • Cooking classes/ lessons not included
  • Snorkeling not included
  • Kids club included
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Kayaking not included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Rowing/canoeing not included
  • Snorkeling excursions not included
  • Surfing/bodyboarding not included
  • Scuba diving certification not included
  • Motorized water sports not included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Transportation to offsite activities not included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • Onsite live performances included
  • Theme parties included

Hotel Amenities

Some rates at Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with free beach club on site and umbrellas. At Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a health club and a garden.

Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives has designated areas for smoking.

  • Daily
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Free beach club on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Year Built - 2023
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Health club
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • On private beach
  • Free reception
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 100
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 100
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Day bed
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Sea Salt - Main Restauran - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Aqua – Specialty Restaura - This fine-dining restaurant overlooks the ocean. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Breeze – Pool Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Magical – Pool Snack Bar - This bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Paddleboard on site

Spa Services

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Number of treatment rooms 6
  • Steam room in spa
  • Thai massage
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Sports massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MVR 92.52 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: MVR 92.72 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: MVR 6322 (roundtrip)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: MVR 4472 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • Barcelo Whale Lagoon Maldives
  • Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Hotel
  • Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Bodufinolhu Island
  • Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives Hotel Bodufinolhu Island

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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