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Meeru Island Maldives (Meerufenfushi) OverviewThe island is the third largest resort in the Maldives. Meeru’s size gives you much opportunity to find your own hideaway, a palm tree to sit under; for those moments where you put everything behind you and take in the fact you’ve actually arrived in the Maldives and have no responsibilities for the next week or two! 58 Standard Rooms set out in groups of 4 or 5 all facing the beach, with about 20 of these having bathrooms with a partial view of the islands tropical gardens. Set back from the beaches tropical fringe a row of 77 Land Villas (pine chalets) with their wide shaded verandas stretch out into the distance. Wander down the steps and sit in the surf with your morning coffee thinking about what you want to do that day. Jacuzzi Villas with a private walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two, a wooden sundeck with chaise lounges, pavilion and tropical garden. 27 Water Villas with breathtaking sea views. Sit on the balcony and listen to the breakers crash on to the reef in the distance, or step down on to the deck to sunbathe with the waves lapping gently underneath you. Inside there’s a big comfortable four-poster bed, a lounge area with armchairs and Cable TV. 
Jacuzzi Water Villas are in the lagoon with a short walk along a private jetty. Features include a large bedroom, a living room with Cable TV, a DVD player and an espresso machine! His and hers spacious bathroom with double sinks, a private sundeck with steps into the sea, plus a Jacuzzi for two!Two Honeymoon Suites are the perfect place to really get away and enjoy your time together. The suites are reached by boat. You have all the facilities of home and I mean home! There’s a kitchenette with fridge, toaster and coffee maker. A luxurious four poster bed and spacious bathroom with bath tub. To wake up in the morning and stretch with shafts of sunlight spilling across the deck… pull on your sunglasses and wander down the steps into warm water and have a swim before breakfast… Just fantastic and waiting for you… All rooms and villas come with Internet connection, IDD telephone, beach towels, safe, private terrace, a mini bar and laundry service.
It’s all on offer at Meeru Island Maldives, from bed and breakfast to half board, full board and all inclusive. The Maalan Restaurant is exclusively for guests staying at the Meeru Village. Hungaanu Coffee Shop Offering a wide choice of snacks, the coffee shop is a relaxed place overlooking the sea and next to the swimming pool where light meals are served. Room service is also available from the coffee shop until 11.00 PM. The system offered here is flexible, so if you're a late riser and miss out on the buffet breakfast, the Hungaanu Coffee Shop offers an a la carte breakfast menu between 9.30 and 11.30. In fact there´s no need to worry about missing any meals as there is a choice of snacks, pizza, pasta, and more until late as well as a choice of ice creams and fresh fruit. The Hagern Yacht and Club 1919 Bar Serving grilled seafood and other cuisine aboard a “restaurant” yacht anchored in the lagoon. The Asian Wok Specialising in Thai, Indian, Chinese and Maldivian cuisine. There is a medley of water sports at the Meeru Island Maldives Water Sports Centre. So if you’re into windsurfs, catamarans, canoes or pedal boats, these are all available for your enjoyment and fun. There’s a swimming pool and tennis court and for those who prefer more relaxed games, a selection of board games in the bars and coffee shop. The Meeru Island Maldives island hopping tour is a break from the norm... It takes you to Bodu Hura, Kuda Bandos and Kani Resort. Bodu Hura is a Maldivian fishing village and you’ll have the opportunity to see how the islanders live. There are also several souvenir shops. 
Kuda Bandos is an uninhabited island with great snorkelling (so don’t forget to take your gear with you!).Lunch is a barbeque on the beach and the final stop is Kani Resort where you can unwind before returning to Meeru.
The Ocean Pro dive school has a good reputation, in particular for the novice diver. Reports have been fed back on the conscientiousness of the resort staff, the quality of their service and how helpful they are. This will always make a holiday worthwhile. The current in the lagoon by the water bungalows can be strong, so be cautious when snorkelling. Our top tip of course is to never ever snorkel or swim on your own. Whether it’s the Maldives or the Atlantic safety in numbers is always sensible. Speaking of wind, when the monsoons change direction the wind of course changes and this can mean an increase in noise across the lagoon. A purely natural phenomenon, it has been known to stir a light sleeper from their bed. We know it happens around November so it may be worth considering this when booking your vacation at Meeru Island Maldives. The inflatable beds are sold in the resort shop. Charley and I will buy one of the good quality ones for about $30, have the dive centre inflate it and at the end of out stay leave it for the Housekeeper. He’ll either loan it on to the next visitor, perhaps for a small rental charge or sell it. Either way it’s an option to make use of something and pay it forward!
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