General Information

Rating:
Good for: Divers Beach stays Honeymooners
Ambiance:   Quiet   Romantic   Rustic 

A dream of island…why? Simply because Nika is a dream for those who dare to dream. Nika Island Resort is the only island in Maldives where you will find private beach in each bungalow.
Nika is a Dhivehi name for a certain shell of the Banyan Tree. The shell is their emblem and the resort is named after the tree. An enormous banyan tree grows in the middle of the island, clearing the rest of the canopy and plainly visible from out at sea. As a resort it is probably the most private of all. The simple reason for this is that there is only one path around the island and it is inside, behind the bungalows. with careful growth of bushes and trees one is unable to see the neighboring bungalows and it's quiet difficult to even visit them. There is an unspoken rule here that you do not cross this privacy boundary and means no jogging on the beach.

 Room Types & Quotes

 Location

 Policies

• The rates are not applicable to the Italian market.
  
  Family Policy
  
• Child rates for Beach Villas are applied for children between the age of 2 - 11 years.
  
• Child rates for Water Villa & Sunset Villa are applied for children between the age of 6 - 11 years.
  
• Infants should be below 1 years of age.
  
• Due to the nature and setting (design, layout, ocean tides and currents), the water bungalows are strongly NOT recommended for children below 12 year of age.
  
  Minimum Stay Requirements
  
• Minimum length of stay for whole summer period (01st May - 31st October) shall be: Four (4) consecutive nights per booking.
  
• If the length of stay is shorter than 04 nights the booking will be charged for total of 4 nights.
  
  Transfers
  
• Transfer rates are subject to change due to increase in fuel prices. Guests will bear the rate increase starting from a date advised by the Supplier even if the booking has been fully paid before the change.
  
• Full flight details must be received 10 days prior to arrival date to guarantee transfers on time.
  
• All transfers unless specified are combined transfers. Guests may have to wait for transfers up to 2 hours or more.
  
• Maximum luggage allowance is 20 kg for Seaplane & Local Flights with 5kg allowed for hand luggage. USD 2.00 per kg is charged for excess luggage - prices are subject to change without notice).
  
  Spa & Dive
  
• Guests are recommended to make advance reservations for Spa and Dive prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.
  
• All divers must present their Log Book and Dive Certificate.
  
• A 24 hour no-dive policy is observed for passengers who intend to travel on aircraft (including sea plane).
  
  Complimentary services / Activities
  
• Guests will get free the following: Mineral water, soft drinks, juices (except fresh juices) during meals to be consumed at the restaurant, 01 bottle (1.5lt) of Mineral water per room per night from the mini bar, a welcome massage of 25 minutes per person from Nika Ayurvedic centre, free access to Internet, table tennis, badminton, windsurfing, canoeing, volley ball and board games.
  
• This is subject to change.
  
  Complimentary Services / Activities until 10th May 2010
  
• 01 bottle of wine per room per stay ( until 10 May 2010)
  
• 01 Body massage of 25 minutes per person (until 10 May 2010)
  
• 01 sunset fishing trip by boat per person (until 10 May 2010)
  
• Free use of Windsurf, Canoe, Tennis & Badminton court, Table tennis and other sports available on the island (until 10 May 2010)
  
• Medical Services by the in-house doctor (an italian doctor always present in the island) (until 10 May 2010)
  
  Complimentary Services / Activities from 11th May 2010 till 31st Oct 2010
  
• Guests will get free the following: 01 bottle (1.5lt) of Mineral water (natural) per room per night from the mini bar, free access to Internet (Wi-fi connections available at reception and in the bar), table tennis, badminton, volley ball and board games.
  
  Check-in / Check-out
  
• Check-in 14:00 pm / Check-out 12:00 pm
  
• if room will be available early check-in and late check-out will be provided without any additional charges
  
• Early check-in / Late check-out is subjected to the availability and extra charges.
  
• The rooms confirmed as reserved shall be made available for occupancy by the guest at the check in time on the date of arrival until check out time on the date of departure unless otherwise allowed by the resort.
  
  Late check-out / Day use Room
  
• Room used from 1200 hours to 1800 hours or beyond
  
• For prepaid bookings 50% of the contract rate
  
• On arrival at guest's request 50% of public rate
  
• In the event that the late check out cannot be extended in the same villa that the guests are staying in, the Resort shall reserve the right to make the alternative arrangements subject to room availability at the material time.
  
• Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Resort reserves the sole right and discretion to grant any guests a late check out at no charge.
  
• To guarantee accommodation for early morning arrivals and/or late night departures, especially during the peak season, it is highly recommended to book an additional night.
  

 Quick Facts....

Property type:	Resort
Distance from airport:	74.00 Km
Total no. of rooms:	37
No. of room types:	5
Accepted credit cards:	Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners
Address:	Nika Island Resort, North Ari atoll, Maldives
Adults:	12 years and above.
Children:	11 years or less.
Infants:	1 year(s) or less.

 Airport Transfer

Airport transfer modes available:
  Sea plane Transfer.

 Accommodation

Each bungalow has its own private beach front. The price to pay for this is the sight of groynes. Almost every bungalow has two groynes either side of its plot. Some of these are low and unobtrusive walls, but others are large and frequent. On the other hand they are the best constructed and maintained groynes in the country. One surprise, on this classy resort is the beach furniture: white plastic chairs and white plastic loungers (though these have a cotton mattress cover).

The rooms were designed, like the whole island, by an Italian Architect. They are undoubtedly in the top few of all the resort rooms (We would like to put Sonevafushi's, Kuda Huraa's and Banyan Tree's up with them). It is not one round design but several curving spaces coming off each other., like the inside of a shell. The sitting room, bedroom and shower/washroom are all large. The shower/washroom itself is bigger than many resorts' bedroom and shower room together. There is no A/C (anywhere on the island) and it is completely unmissed with the abundant slatted windows, high roof and quiet ceiling fan.

  Beach Villa

Bungalows are built with coral and thatched with coconut leaves. Lattice windows make it possible the pleasant breeze to pass through making the inside of the bungalow cool.
Bathroom with a garden setting is almost of the size of a normal hotel room. Its original design created by an Italian architect is very impressive. Sitting room leads to your private beach where you will find a swing, beach lounges, table and chairs and an umbrella for shadow. You will also find open air showers in bungalows to make it more convenient for your comfort.
The bungalow is fitted with a huge bedroom and with it attached a, sitting room, and next a bathroom; all mixed up giving the looks of shell (size:70sqm)

  Sunset Villa / Deluxe Beach Villa

SunSet Villa is 100sqm. It is perfect for families. It has the largest private beach with excellent snorkeling just few meters from the each. It is fully airconditioned and tastefully decorated and furnished with Local and Italian touch.
The only difference between these villas is that Sunset villas give you easer access to the wonderful house reef. The spacious detached villas boast white sandy private beach.

  Water Villa

The new Water Villas over the northern reef edge have a surface of 100 sq.m each of them comprises 3 separate areas: bedroom, living room and bathroom with wardrobe and same facilities as Garden and Sunset villas. The uniqueness of these Water Villas is in their 3 split levels. The first and lowest just kisses the sea; the second one is a deck with real sand and deckchairs while the third, 2mt above the sea is the ideal deck from which to perfect an all-over tan. The beach is never far away, with a stretch of white sand by the water apartment's jetty.

 Food & Beverage

Nika Island is sold on full board basis, with mineral water and soft drinks included during meals. Italian, international and ethnic cuisine is served buffet-style at lunch and “a la carte” at dinner, with a selection of over 60 wines.

Available Meal plans:

Fullboard

  Main Restaurant

  Coffee Shop

  Romantic Dinner

 Facilities & Services

There is no reception, but one enters from the main jetty into a lovely, curvy and comfortable lounge and bar. At the end of the other jetty is the restaurant, and fine dinning is outside on the deck. Dinning is, as expected, of the first class. Only the finest ingredients are imported. Breakfast and lunch are buffet, five of the evening meals are set, and two are barbecues on the beach. At any time, however, you may order in advance some dish you would particularly like and it will be prepared for you at no extra cost. The resort is a high end resort but once here you will not be surprised by a big bill for extras. For example; the telephone and fax charges are possibly the cheapest of any resort. Windsurfing and canoes are free and so are sunset fishing, tennis, badminton and bowls.

Baby Sitting Service available for a fee of USD 20.00 for 8 hours. All ages are accepted.

  Spa

  Renewal of Vows

  Souvenir Shop

  Gardens

  Turtle pond

 Sports, Entertainment & Excursions

Nika Island is surrounded by some of the most wonderful dive sites in Ari Atoll. Every evening sunset fishing by boat is arranged. The Ayurvedic Massage Centre offers relaxing and refreshing treatments. Tennis court, badminton-court, volleyball and canoeing are free of charge.

  Diving Centre

  Water - Land Sports

  Fishing

  Leisure Activities - Excursions

Frequently Asked Questions for Nika Island Resort

 Current Special Offers & Treats

 Special treat for Honeymooners

Offer 2: Contract 2009 / 2010 - Honeymooner Package

01st November 2009 till 10th May 2010

• A cake and a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival
  
• 01 excursion “organize by the island” per person (sunset fishing or island hopping or snorkeling by boat or desert island excursion)
  

• The benefits are subject to change or superseded with new offers at any time.
  
• A copy of the proof of marriage is required.
  
• The above complimentary honeymoon offer must be featured in the impex voucher to be valid.
  
• To qualify for these benefits, please indicate clearly "honeymooners" on the booking request failing which the benefits will not be provided.
  

Offer 3: Contract 2010 - Honeymooner's Special Valid for all market except Italian

10th May 2010 till 31st October 2010

• A cake and a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival
  
• 01 Sunset Fishing trip organize by the island pe person
  
• 50% discount on all excursion trips including all types of fishing
  

• The benefits are subject to change or superseded with new offers at any time.
  
• A copy of the proof of marriage is required.
  
• The above complimentary honeymoon offer must be featured in the impex voucher to be valid.
  
• To qualify for these benefits, please indicate clearly "honeymooners" on the booking request failing which the benefits will not be provided.