Sands Grand Hotel
shady corder Murcury road
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff were quite attending and nice, the breakfasts were good”
“Very nice people, really kind and helpfull :) Great service”
“Friendly informative staff Pick up/ drop off to pier Nice size room, hanging s…”
“Our bedroom was decorated for our friends birthday before we arrived and again o…”
“Our room was cleaned everyday, being provided with fresh shower and beach towels…”
“Great stay with very friendly staff and clean rooms”
“Clean and good facilities, great location and a free massage thrown in”
“The location and the Wi-Fi were good”
“The breakfast was great too”
“They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner at their restaurant, which is very conve…”
“Excursions are easy to book through hostel and are brilliant value for money”
“Well, you are in the Maldives and the place itself drives you to a positive revi…”
Overview
Set in Dhigurah, Ari Atoll region, Sands Grand Hotel is situated 100 metres from Dhigurah North West Beach. With a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared lounge, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe and a TV. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a terrace and others also have city views. At Sands Grand Hotel all rooms have bed linen and towels. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. At Sands Grand Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Indian, Italian and Nepalese cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. You can play billiards at the hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.
Traveller reviews
Marcin
couple
May 26, 2026
“The only place we visited in Maldives which we definitely would not return to.”
The staff were quite attending and nice, the breakfasts were good.
Willem
couple
February 18, 2026
Very nice people, really kind and helpfull :) Great service!
Dekate
couple
February 15, 2026
“Will definitely recommend it to another person for stay in Dhigurah.”
The hotel staff was very good and helpful. We really liked their service. Explained everything very nicely.
linda
extended_group
February 11, 2026
“Friendly staff who couldn’t’ do enough to help, comfortable bed, spacious room and lovely showers”
Clean and good facilities, great location and a free massage thrown in !
Sophie
solo_traveller
February 2, 2026
Bed was awful. Far too hard
Anthony
couple
January 23, 2026
“Disappointed”
The location and the Wi-Fi were good
Cass
solo_traveller
January 18, 2026
“Good value for money, nice stay”
Friendly informative staff Pick up/ drop off to pier Nice size room, hanging space, tv, hairdryer Toiletteries etc Tea and coffee kettle in room Good location
Sammi
extended_group
January 13, 2026
“Absolutely splendid, thank you!”
From the very first impression when we arrived at the port from our ferry to the birthday surprises and final goodbyes, Sands Grand I can highly recommend! The staff were super friendly and accommodating for every need. Our bedroom was decorated for our friends birthday before we arrived and again on her actual birthday plus balloons and chocolate cake! Our room was cleaned everyday, being provided with fresh shower and beach towels as well as drinking water. The breakfast was great too! The location is okay, a short 10/15 minute walk to the bikini beach with many tourist shops, beach food carts and restaurants dotted about the island. Excursions are easy to book through hostel and are brilliant value for money. A huge shoutout to Ali Shaheen who is the general manager and a friend for life, we can’t thank him enough for his kind heart and warm soul. We will definitely be coming back and recommending to every body! Thank you so so much Sands Grand!! xx
kei
family_with_children
January 3, 2026
Manager and staffs are well educated and very supportive for the guests. We can relayed on their instructions.
Julija
solo_traveller
January 2, 2026
“Very pleasant stay. The room was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The guesthouse is in a great location, and the ho”
Cristina
family_with_children
January 2, 2026
Stayed here in Dec 25 as a family with 1 child. Great stay with very friendly staff and clean rooms. The beds are clean and the staff truly do their best to make sure you enjoy your stay. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner at their restaurant, which is very convenient. We really enjoyed our stay. The only downside is that the mattresses are very hard and not very comfortable.
Judit
family_with_children
December 11, 2025
We spent here 1 week with my family and would return at any time. The staff is really friendly and kind, breakfast and dinner were always tasty and the waiter was always very polite, the excursions are organized very professionally and are highly recommended. The rooms are spacious and clean and even if we had problems with e.g. the AC, it was taken care of right away. Shaheen, the manager went above and beyond to feel ourselves relaxed, he even helped to get my lost luggage back, which he was not forced to do. We had very well organized excursions with both him and Yoosuf. I recommend both the whaleshark and the manta tours, they were very honest about what to expect but we were taken care of the whole time, even when a lot of people were surrounding us. I'm not sure about other hotels, but here we really felt they are happy to have us. I hope Sands Grand will have a bright future, they deserve it!
Juhász
family_with_children
December 9, 2025
“Friendy staff Dhigurah”
The staff were exceptionally friendly. They helped us with everything. There is a restaurant on the second floor of the hotel where the food is very good. The manager was extremely friendly! Our bed was very comfortable, and the accommodation is in a good location, about 200 meters from the harbor. God bless every member of the staff, and we wish them all their dreams come true!
Nicky
couple
August 5, 2025
“the guys made everything easy, a stress free trip, lots of amazing excursions, beautiful beach”
i would definitely recommend this hotel as a great place to stay, brilliant communication from shaheen and yoosef before my trip with all information regarding excursions, and what to expect coming to a local island. they made everything easy to book in and supporting us each day with great excursions, i recommend all of the excursions!! we saw manta rays, sting rays, nurse sharks, we did lots of snorkling, (they have flippers and masks there if needed and life jackets so i didnt feel scared on any excursion! they also used their go pro to film some cool videos and shared them for free, very nice) you can tell the captains on the excursions look make a big effort to find the sea creatures and to go out on the sea and that we are safe there! thank you again!! the hotel booked the speed boat transfer and made it easy. they have an option to rent a motorcycle which we did to get around the island quickly, we enjoyed going to the sandbank and watching the sunset. they have a restaurant on site, food was limited due to availability on the island which is normal, every meal was good, and they suggested many places to go around the island, we like the tea pot restaurant, absolute thai and aveli. all staff are lovely, from the kind guy who cleaned our rooms everyday to the guys in the restaurant, and again special thank you to shaheen and yoosef. they also made a special moment on our first day, by decorating the bed and bringing out a birthday cake for my boyfriend on the first day which just started our holiday in a beautiful way. thank you guys!!
Marin
family_with_children
May 18, 2025
Well, you are in the Maldives and the place itself drives you to a positive review despite the structure The staff was polite, especially a waiter at the restaurant Price was good in comparison with other similar structures and standards
Mario
couple
April 28, 2025
Very clean and well equipped room with everything you need. Bed was comfy, all was as seen on the pictures. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They organized a snorkeling trip for us (highly recommended) and toom care of everything we needed. Tip: Book the room including massage.
Chiara
couple
April 9, 2025
Great guesthouse near the harbour. The room was big and clean and they provide clean towels everyday . The Staff was kind and helpfull and they organized a very nice boat trip for us . Would definitely recommend it!
Nikola
extended_group
April 8, 2025
Our stay at the Sands Grand Hotel was amazing, from the first moment with the complimentary drink until the very last. The staff was exceptional, everyone was super friendly, helpful, and always made sure we had everything we needed. We felt like at home during our stay at the Sands Grand Hotel. The room was spacious, with a comfortable bed, and the breakfast was delicious, offering everything you could need: eggs, fruits, local dishes, juice, and always water, which was regularly replenished in the room. Additionally, the room was cleaned every day, with fresh towels provided daily. The excursion we took through the Sands Grand was perfect, the underwater world is incredible here, and the hotel manager personally took care of us, making sure we saw as much as possible. The island itself is a paradise on earth, with long white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. There are plenty of restaurants and shops as well. So, thank you once again to the entire Sands Grand Hotel team, it was an amazing experience. If we return to the Maldives, we will definitely choose this hotel again.
Wendy
family_with_children
March 22, 2025
“Excellent”
Everything
Benn
solo_traveller
March 7, 2025
“Peaceful, welcoming, great value!”
A lovely hotel, very calm vibe with outdoor reception room covered in plants. All the staff seem genuinely happy here and all made the effort to chat to me. They made me feel at home straight away. I think this is a great price for a hotel on such a beautiful island. I extended my stay, and would highly recommend booking! Also recommended arriving by sea plane, incredible view of the island as you land in. (Sit on the left side of you can)
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Games room, Massage, Billiards, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Spa facilities, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Beach, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Restaurant, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, ATM/cash machine on site, Luggage storage, Room service, Airport shuttle, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Family Room with an Island View
This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with city views. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room with Free Foot Massage (30 Mins Per Couple Per Stay)
The double room provides a dining area and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services.
Superior King Room
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with a quiet street view.
Superior King Room with Free 15 Mins Back & Neck Massage (For 2 Pax on Arrival)
The double room provides a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room provides a dining area and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views.
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