Angsana Ihuru resumes under new way of life brand Dhawa

Dhawa, which already owns a few casual-contemporary hotels in China and Japan, has just expanded to the Maldives by taking over the old Angsana Ihuru.

Dhawa Ihuru Maldives is a 20-minute speedboat trip from Velana International Airport and consists of 45 villas with updated furnishings (think quirky artwork and turquoise feature walls). Six Beachfront Rainmist villas, each with 68 square metres of living space and an outside "rainmist lounge" where visitors may unwind on a mesh fabric mat set into a raised deck, are being rebranded at the same time as the launch of a new lodging category.

The eating and entertainment options at Dhawa Ihuru have been increased by The Banyan Tree Group. The Twin Island dine-around concept allows visitors to sample the eateries of sister resort Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, while the Nest, a common gathering place for guests at all Dhawa hotels, is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. While the all-day beachfront venue Riveli has been rebranded Nook, Barception is a breezy sand-floored location for regional snacks and cocktails. Visitors can order bento takeout boxes filled with Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Maldivian, and Western cuisine through the Nectar delivery service and eat them anywhere on the island.

Other amenities on the site include the PADI 5-star Gold dive centre, the 8lements Spa, and Activa, the 24-hour gym and yoga studio. Along with water sports like windsurfing, wakeboarding, and kayaking, the Kahan'bu catamaran offers exclusive, custom adventures. These can include snorkelling along the house reef or having a romantic dinner on a deserted island.

At Dhawa Ihuru, five all-inclusive vacation packages are available for a variety of vacationers, including gourmet tourists, wellness devotees, marine explorers, and young families. When booking a minimum of four nights under the new All-Inclusive Island Getaway offer, guests can save 25% off the best available rates and receive free return speedboat transfers.