13th visit to the Maldives, first to Bathala. We chose it because it has not been blinged up with pools, spas etc and the diving is very good. However as we arrived for a 7 night holiday we were met off the boat by a wordless staff member who neither introduced herself or even said ‘welcome’. We were then told... More

We arrived and were shown a bungalow in the 2nd row although there were better ones available. being our 4th visit, it will also be our last, we were not unprepared. It was shoes off from Day 1 and they did not go back on until we were on our way back to Male. We decided not to take mobile... More

Idyllic island. Very rustic and simple. This was our 6th time to the Maldives. No mod cons such as tv or tea making facilities! Who needs them? No shoes, no news. We stayed over Xmas 2012. Gala dinner on Christmas Eve was lovely and staff had gone to a real effort. Great beach - just like walking on white sherbet.... More

We stayed in - sorry; on - Bathala during a ten days' Christmas trip in 2012 to the Maldives. We have only good memories. Aware from the start that Bathala Resort is all about serious diving and snorkeling, not about infinity and other pools plus spa treatments, we had a super time. Shoes and socks come off on the jetty... More

Small island 1 hour by Maldives airplane taxi from Male. Can walk around island in 10 minutes...but benefit of staying in a small resort is that the staff get to know you. Rooms need updating but linen and towels fresh every day, it's clean and the food is excellent. Staff could not be more helpful and friendly. Dining room had... More

Whole resort very clean. Food good choice and plenty. House white wine very drinkable!!! Service was excellent, always good in the Maldives but the staff at Bathala really do go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. Great house reef, we dived 20 dives in 8 days, 19 on the house reef. Tank guys super... More

We stayed at the Bathala Island Resort for 12 nights over the Easter holidays. The island was completely full at this time as you would expect, but still felt peaceful and relaxed. The island has recently been taken over by Maldivian management (AAA resorts). Previously it had Italian management and was not focussed on diving. However, the new owners, working... More

The resort is no longer called Adaaran Club Bathala since its take over by new management in late 2011. Now called Bathala Island Resort. We visited in early March 2012. Refurbishment has taken place, still a few things to do, but nothing that really affects the guests. Rooms are fine although the outdoor bathrooms need some tlc. All the bungalows... More

My boyfriend and I went to the Adaaran Club Bathala in June 09 and we were very lucky as it’s the raining period, however we never had a bad day expect for once, but luckily it lasted only 10 minutes. The island is very small, only 50 bungalow, but when we were there only 12 were occupied, so it was... More