Frequently Asked Questions

The Standard, Maldives have our on-island photographer on hand who will be happy to capture those wonderful moments for you.

Looking for the perfect place for a special occasion, proposal, weddings or vow renewals? At The Standard, Maldives we can arrange these experiences for our guests. Please contact our team at mv.reservations@standardhotels.com, and they will do their best to accommodate your request.

The most suitable program would be the Discover Scuba Diving at The Standard, Maldives. No prior experience is required and you will get to experience the fun of diving under the direct supervision of our divemasters.

The Standard, Maldives offer sunset cruises, turtle expeditions, night snorkeling, and castaway island picnics. You can contact us to see the pricing.

You can find is a Dive Centre at The Standard, Maldives, with Open Water Certification Courses!

The Standard, Maldives offer non-motorized sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, and paddle-boarding, as well as motorized sports such as tubing and jet-skiing. You can contact us to see the pricing.

Looking to swim with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks? You can do that at The Standard, Maldives! We are located close to UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Hanifaru Bay, renowned as one of the world’s largest manta feeding hotspots, renowned for spotting marine megafauna such as mantas and whale sharks – and, the best time to swim and snorkel with these oceanic giants is usually from May - November.

There is no need to pre-arrange your activities at The Standard, Maldives - we can help you arrange your activities upon arrival, or after check-in.

At The Standard, Maldives, we have our weekly activity schedule. From cinema on the beach, DJ nights to pool parties and boduberu cultural performances, you can join our team and other guests for pleasant evening to wrap up your days in paradise.

Tennis, volleyball, and the use of The Standard, Maldives gym are free of charge.

Babysitting is available on request at The Standard, Maldives and is subject to charge.

Bicycles are available at The Standard, Maldives, free of charge.

Our Lil Shark Kid's Club at The Standard, Maldives with its own pool, has programmed activities for our little guests.

The Standard Maldives is conveniently located in the RAA ATOLL of Maldives, which is 147 kilometers from the Male’ international airport. The Standard Maldives resort is reachable by seaplane transfers that last approximately 35 minutes.

Baggage allowances for seaplane is 20 kilograms (20kgs) for checked baggage and 5 kilograms (5kgs) hand luggage per person. Excess baggage will be subject to additional charge and payable at the airport.

As flight timings are arranged by our third party seaplane operator TransMaldivian Airways and are dependent on international arrival and departure flight details, The Standard, Maldives can inform guests on an individual basis but cannot confirm a general timetable of seaplane timings in advance. They are subject to slight changes due to the nature of the operation, but you will know official timings when you arrive to the seaplane check-in counter.

The easiest way to reach The Standard Maldives is by seaplane, so we don't offer a boat transfer or ferry boat, both for your safety and your comfort.

Once you've booked your stay at The Standard, Maldives, email mv.reservations@standardhotels.com with the following details:

1. Full names of all travelers, as it appears on your passport.
2. Your arrival and departure flight numbers.

The Standard, Maldives team can arrange a same day seaplane to our resort - keep in mind that your international flight should land for arrival at Male International Airport prior to 15:00 in order for us to arrange our same day seaplane service. For departure from the Standard Maldives, your international flight should depart from the airport no earlier than 09:30 in the morning in order for us to arrange same day seaplane transfers. Please contact our team at mv.reservations@standardhotels.com, and they will do their best to accommodate your request.

Dhivehi is the national language spoken by the locals, but English is widely used in the country. At The Standard, Maldives we have a multi-cultural team, and there are team members who speak Russian, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Thai, and Indian.

The Maldives is a perfect destination year-round although there are two seasons, one between May and October when intermittent rain showers occur, followed by the less humid and drier season from November to April. A tropical serenity located on the equator, the Maldives enjoys a year-round idyllic climate with temperatures between 23°C and 32°C.

The Maldives is 5 hours ahead of the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). All timings at The Standard, Maldives are on Male time.

The Maldives is a group of 1,200 coral islands that are located in the Indian Ocean to the south and southwest of India and Sri Lanka, respectively.

The national currency is Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). The resort at The Standard, Maldives accepts payments in US Dollar.

No, you do not need a visa to enter the Maldives. All travelers are given a 30-day visa upon arrival. To receive this, each traveler must present a passport (valid for at least six months), and a valid return air ticket to a destination where the passenger has permission to enter, together with any visa required for that destination.

The resort at The Standard, Maldives accepts major credit cards including American Express, Visa, Master Card and Union Pay.

The difference between Lagoon & Ocean Beach rooms at The Standard, Maldives is location and view. Lagoon beach is located on lagoon side facing to sunset. Ocean beach is located on Ocean side with sunrise view and will have more privacy.

The Difference between the Lagoon & the Ocean Overwater rooms at The Standard, Maldives is the location and view. Both types of villas have the same interior layout. Lagoon Overwater is located on Lagoon side facing part of the lagoon and island. Ocean Overwater is located on ocean side and will have clear ocean view with privacy from the island, and they are closer to our house reef.

Depending on the time of year, the sun may set North West of the Ocean Overwater Villas at The Standard, Maldives, however not all villas of this category will have a clear view of the sunset. We are unable to guarantee villas with sunset view.

The Standard, Maldives do not have any age restriction to accommodate children in the Overwater villas. However, upon arrival, parents have to sign a disclaimer in order to accommodate children aged 11 years and below.

You can check availability and prices for The Standard, Maldives by clicking here or by contacting us.

Every one of 115 villas at The Standard, Maldives has its own private plunge pool.

The Standard, Maldives provide universal electrical socket outlets and USB charging ports.

Every one of 115 villas at The Standard, Maldives has its own over-size bathtub.

All our current special offers and packages for The Standard, Maldives for direct bookings are published here.

Please refer to the cancellation policy indicated in your reservation details.

The Lagoon Beach Villas at The Standard, Maldives are sunset-facing. Ocean Beach Villas are sunrise-facing. None of our overwater villas will have clear sunset or sunrise view.

The Standard, Maldives team will do their best to allocate the ideal villa for you, however they are unable to confirm villa location in advance due to constant changes in their booking pattern and availability. Room allocation can be confirmed only on arrival day. However, worry not as we will try our best to accommodate your request.

The seaplane transfer is not included in the villa rate for The Standard, Maldives. You can find the price of return seaplane transfer in the booking engine on our website.

At The Standard, Maldives, we provide complimentary bottles of house-filtered still or sparkling water to every villa daily. If you’d like more, you can reach out to our Front Office team and they’ll help you out.

For our one-bedroom overwater villas at The Standard, Maldives, we can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children, or maximum 3 adults. For our one-bedroom beach villas, we can accommodate up to 4 adults. For more information, please contact our team at mv.reservations@standardhotels.com, and they will do their best to accommodate your request.

Looking for a private dining experience at The Standard, Maldives? We offer private beachside dinner, private island picnic or dinner, floating breakfast in your own villa, and more. We recommend reaching out at least 2 weeks prior to check availability for your requested experience.

We recommend reaching out 1-2 weeks in advance to secure your appointment as during peak periods at The Standard, Maldives it is possible that reservations get booked up quickly. Please contact our team at mv.reservations@standardhotels.com, and they will do their best to accommodate your request.

You can choose between the following meal plans at The Standard, Maldives: Breakfast Board, Half Board (breakfast and dinner), Full Board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and All-Inclusive.

The Standard, Maldives caters for special dietary requirements. On arrival, please discuss any dietary requirements or allergies you may have with our Island Host. Our culinary team can then prepare a menu specially tailored to your requirements and preferences.

In-Villa Service Dining is available at The Standard, Maldives from 7:00AM - 12:00AM (Food service 7:00AM-11:45PM)

There are 4 Restaurants and 3 Bars at The Standard, Maldives

At The Standard, Maldives, we do not have a dress code on the island; however, we recommend that you do not enter the bars and the restaurants in your swimwear. Shoes are optional, and many guests prefer to be barefoot.

A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be enjoyed as part of the All-Inclusive meal plan at The Standard, Maldives. Furthermore, our bars also offer a wide variety of premium beers, spirits, and wines at an extra charge as per menu.

You can always upgrade your meal plan at The Standard, Maldives. Simply ask for assistance at the reception. You may also view our meal plan options here.

There are 4 Restaurants and 3 Bars at The Standard, Maldives. Their opening hours are:

Kula
Open Daily
Breakfast 6:30AM - 10:00AM
Lunch 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Dinner 6:30PM - 9:30PM


Guduguda
Opens on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Dinner: 6:30PM - 10:00PM


BBQ Shak
Opens on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
6:30PM - 10:00PM

Joos Café
Open Daily
9:00AM – 9:00PM / Food Service: 12:00PM - 9:00PM

Todis Bar
Open Daily
10AM - 12AM / Food Service: 12:00PM - 5:30PM

Beru Bar (Adults Only)
Open Daily
5PM - 12AM 
Dinner served from Tuesday to Saturday only 

*All restaurants and bars schedules are subject to change depending on the season. 

Due to privacy laws, The Standard, Maldives prohibits the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones. We kindly request guests to refrain from flying drones anywhere on the island.

There is The Standard Boutique at The Standard, Maldives and a shop at the Dive Center.

All Spa services at The Standard, Maldives require reservations (even if services are included in your reservation with us). We recommend reaching out 1-2 weeks in advance to secure your appointment.

The Standard, Maldives offer guests free WiFi in all villas and public areas to ensure a great holiday experience.

Life jackets are provided in each villa at The Standard, Maldives.

The team at The Standard, Maldives can arrange early check-in & late check-out subject to availability.

You are free to use The Standard, Maldives resort facilities after your check-out.

The check-in at The Standard, Maldives is at 14:00hrs & Check-out is at 12:00hrs

Yes, at The Standard, Maldives we offer PCR Tests in our medical clinic on island for $135USD per test, should you require one for entry or re-entry to your destination.

You can read about The Standards of Health & Safety here.