ERI Maldives (formerly Eriyadu Island Resort), North Malé Atoll — 2026 Luxury Guide 🏝️✨
A small, friendly island with a superb house reef and easy speedboat access. Ideal for snorkelers, divers, and laid‑back beach lovers.
Note: Facilities and names can evolve with upgrades. Please reconfirm key details before booking.
Overview & Vibe 🌿👣
- Barefoot luxury feel
- Sand paths. Palm shade. Thatched roofs. Shoes optional.
- Quiet, intimate, and nature‑led. Reef time by day. Stars by night.
- Reputation
- Long loved by divers and repeat guests.
- Known for value and one of the better house reefs in North Malé Atoll.
- Best for couples, solo travelers, and ocean‑first families.
Accommodations 🏡
Boutique, beach‑only layouts. No overwater villas. Cozy interiors with smart outdoor living.
- Superior Beach Room
- Setting: Steps from the beach. Some units partly shaded by lush greens.
- Highlights: Terrace with loungers, indoor shower, minibar, tea/coffee, air‑con.
- Why book: Best value. Quick swims. Easy access to reef entry points.
- Notes: Twin or king on request. Décor varies with refresh cycles.
- Deluxe Beach Room
- Setting: Prime beachfront arcs with improved outlooks.
- Highlights: Larger terrace/daybed, enhanced amenities, semi‑open bathroom in many units.
- Why book: More space to lounge. Better light and beach feel.
- Notes: Great for longer stays and sunset watchers.
- Interconnecting/Adjacent Setup (on request)
- Setting: Near each other for parents and teens or friends.
- Highlights: Two close rooms for extra space and privacy.
- Why book: A simple, flexible “family” solution.
- Notes: Limited and not guaranteed—request early.
Tip: Ask for sunrise or sunset side when booking. It is subject to availability.
Marine Life & Diving 🤿🐢
- House reef
- Close and consistent. Multiple marked entry/exit points.
- Expect turtles, blacktip/whitetip reef sharks (shy), eagle rays, and big schools.
- Coral shows healthy sections and natural recovery elsewhere.
- Currents can shift. Do a guided orientation if you’re new to channel edges.
- Dive Center (PADI partner)
- Courses for all levels. Guided boat dives. Night dives. Nitrox often available.
- Signature sites nearby:
- HP Reef and Okobe Thila for soft corals and schooling fish.
- Lankan Manta Point for seasonal mantas (timed to tides and monsoon).
- Whale sharks: Not a year‑round area here. The Maldives’ most reliable, year‑round whale shark zone is South Ari Atoll. Day trips are long and sightings are never guaranteed.
Eco note: Keep distance, do not touch coral or wildlife, and follow guide briefings.
Dining & Bars 🍽️🍹
- Main Restaurant (buffet)
- Style: International buffet with show‑cooking and theme nights, including Maldivian night.
- Food: Fresh salads, grills, curries, pasta, and desserts.
- Feel: Breezy, casual, and barefoot.
- Diets: Daily veg choices. Share allergies or special needs in advance.
- Main Bar
- Vibe: Social hub by the beach. Easy music and sunset chatter.
- Drinks: Classics and tropical cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, and espresso drinks.
- Extras: Board games and the odd live set in peak weeks.
- Sunset Bar / Deck
- Vibe: West‑facing deck or beach zone serviced by bar staff.
- Best for: Sundowners, photo moments, and quiet nightcaps.
Amenities & Wellness 💆♀️🏖️⛵
- Spa
- Balinese‑style massages, scrubs, wraps, facials, and couples’ rituals.
- Calm rooms with nature sounds and soothing oils.
- Fitness & Leisure
- Compact air‑conditioned gym (cardio and light free weights).
- Beach volleyball, table tennis, and a small games corner.
- Water Sports
- Included (non‑motorized): Kayaks and SUP when conditions allow. Snorkel gear policy varies by plan.
- Extra cost: Jet ski, parasailing, fun tubes/wakeboard (where permitted), guided snorkel safaris, dolphin cruises, sunset or night fishing, local island visits, sandbank picnics, and pro photos.
- Practicalities
- Boutique, photo desk, and island‑wide Wi‑Fi (speed varies with weather and occupancy).
Logistics ✈️🛥️
- Transfer from Velana International Airport (MLE)
- Speedboat: About 45–50 minutes. Runs by day and evening, sea and schedule allowing.
- Luggage: Standard speedboat rules. Tell the resort about oversized gear.
- Late arrivals: Same‑night transfers are usually possible. No seaplane needed.

