Antares Dhangethi & Spa
A beachfront guest house on a real Maldivian island, 91 km from Malé.
A local-island guesthouse on Dhangethi
Antares Dhangethi & Spa is a beachfront guest house on Dhangethi island, reached by seaplane from Malé. It sits directly on the beach, with a private beach area, sun deck, garden, and BBQ facilities on site. The property is pet-friendly and has family rooms, making it one of the more practical options for travelling with children or animals. Rooms start from $126 per night and include breakfast.
Who this stay suits
A small, beachfront guest house on a local Maldivian island — closer to everyday island life than a resort, with direct beach access and personal service.
Best for
- Families wanting beach access
- Travellers on a modest budget
- Pet owners
- Those preferring a local island over a resort
Less suited to
- Guests expecting full resort facilities
- Those wanting to stay close to Malé
Direct access to the beach
The guest house sits on the beachfront with a private beach area, outdoor furniture, and a sun deck. A tiny beach is also accessible about 500 metres away, giving guests more than one spot to settle on.
Outdoor space and garden
A garden, picnic area, terrace, and BBQ facilities (available at an extra charge) give the property a relaxed outdoor character suited to guests who want to eat and spend time outside without going far.
Family-practical setup
Family rooms are available, and the property accepts pets. The room configuration — with both a twin bed and a full bed in the Superior Double — works well for small families or mixed travel groups.
Rooms & suites
Superior Double Room
sleeps 2 · 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Inside Antares Dhangethi & Spa
Amenities at Antares Dhangethi & Spa
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- View
- Bath
- Terrace
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Getting there
Antares Dhangethi & Spa is on Dhangethi island, approximately 91 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Getting there requires a seaplane transfer. The property also provides an airport shuttle for the local leg of the journey.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
On the map
Things to do nearby
- Tiny beach attraction 0.51 km
Antares Dhangethi & Spa holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 37 reviews. With so few properties on a local Dhangethi island at this price point, guests consistently rate the experience highly — though individual review themes are not broken down in the available data.
- Rooms described as small, dark, or dated by multiple guests
- Room allocation issues — one guest received a downgrade instead of promised upgrade
- No breakfast service available at checkout; guests left without food before long journey
- Diving guests caused noise disturbance early mornings and evenings
- Upper-floor rooms without lift were difficult for older or less mobile guests; TV not working in one room
“This is not just a place to stay, it's an experience filled with warmth, care, and genuine hospitality. I'd recommend Antares Dhangethi to anyone visiting the Maldives without a second thought!”
“This place is Home away from Home and We highly recommend it. Maldivian hospitality at its best.”
“We were put two flights up which as older women was difficult and impacted on us going out. We would have not booked had we known.”
“We had two bookings and had to switch rooms — instead of a large room with a huge rooftop terrace, we got a dark room with a view of a wall. That was really not great.”
“Tут ты окружен хорошим сервисом и заботой, как в отеле резорте. (Here you are surrounded by good service and care, like in a resort hotel.)”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Antares Dhangethi & Spa from the airport?
The property is reached by seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport. Dhangethi island is approximately 91 km from Malé. The guest house also provides an airport shuttle service.
How much do rooms cost?
The Superior Double Room starts from $126 per night. Breakfast is included.
What room types are available?
There is one room category: the Superior Double Room, which has both a twin bed and a full bed, a terrace, sea or garden view, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and a private bathroom.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, breakfast is included with the room rate.
Is there a beach at the property?
Yes. The guest house is beachfront and has a private beach area, sun deck, and outdoor furniture. A further small beach is located around 500 metres from the property.
Are families with children welcome?
Yes. The property has family rooms, and the Superior Double Room's bed configuration — twin plus full bed — suits small families. Pets are also accepted.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, Antares Dhangethi & Spa is listed as pet-friendly.
What outdoor facilities are on site?
The property has a garden, picnic area, terrace, sun deck, and BBQ facilities. Note that BBQ use carries an additional charge.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and in all rooms.
Can I go snorkelling or diving?
Dhangethi island is in the outer atolls, and water-based excursions such as snorkelling or diving can be arranged through local operators. These are not on-site facilities at the guest house itself.
Is the property non-smoking?
Yes, Antares Dhangethi & Spa is a non-smoking property.
What is the Google rating?
The guest house holds a 4.9/5 Google rating based on 37 reviews at the time of writing.