Frequently Asked Questions — Beach Inn Vashafaru

{"heroAccentLabel":"Got Questions?","heroHeadline":"Frequently Asked","heroHeadlineHighlight":"Questions","heroSubheadline":"Answers to common questions about staying at Beach Inn Vashafaru: getting here via Hanimaadhoo, life on a local island in Haa Alifu, and diving with our in-house PADI dive center.","heroBackgroundImage":"","heroBackgroundImageId":136,"phoneNumber":"+960 779-5071","emailAddress":"[email protected]","whyHeadline":"Why Stay","whyHeadlineHighlight":"With Us","whySubheadline":"Beach Inn Vashafaru is a small beach guesthouse on Vashafaru, a local island in Haa Alifu, the far north of the Maldives.","whyItems":[{"icon":"palm","title":"On the Beach","text":"Six rooms on the beach of a quiet local island, with a long white-sand beach and a calm turquoise lagoon."},{"icon":"anchor","title":"In-House PADI Dive Center","text":"Vashafaru Dive \u0026 Water Sports (PADI Dive Center 26374) is part of Beach Inn, from first dives to PADI courses."},{"icon":"plane","title":"Transfers Arranged","text":"Fly from Mal\u00e9 to Hanimaadhoo (HAQ). A Beach Inn representative meets you for the speedboat ride of about 20 minutes."},{"icon":"utensils","title":"Our Restaurant","text":"Western and local food, meals by the beach and fresh local fish."}],"ctaHeadline":"Still Have","ctaHeadlineHighlight":"Questions?","ctaSubheadline":"Can't find what you're looking for? Send us your dates or message us on WhatsApp and we'll be happy to help.","ctaPrimaryText":"Book Your Stay","ctaPrimaryLink":"\/contact\/#book","ctaSecondaryText":"Diving at Beach Inn","ctaSecondaryLink":"\/diving\/","content":"","faqs":[{"id":244,"question":"Where is Vashafaru and how do I get there?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EVashafaru is a local island in Haa Alifu, the northernmost atoll of the Maldives, about 303 km north of Mal\u00e9. Fly into Velana International Airport (Mal\u00e9), then take a domestic flight of about 45\u201360 minutes to Hanimaadhoo Airport (HAQ), the nearest airport. A Beach Inn Vashafaru representative meets you there for a speedboat ride of about 20 minutes to the island. Send us your flight times and we will arrange the transfer.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Getting Here","icon":"","priority":"1"},{"id":251,"question":"What are the rooms like at Beach Inn?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EBeach Inn Vashafaru is a six-room guesthouse on Vashafaru\u0026#8217;s long white-sand beach, with Deluxe King (king-size bed), Twin (two single beds) and Family rooms, each with a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. Our in-house restaurant serves Western and local cuisine, including fresh local fish, and Vashafaru Dive \u0026#038; Water Sports is our in-house PADI Dive Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Accommodation","icon":"","priority":"2"},{"id":252,"question":"Is Vashafaru a local island? What should I know?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EYes. Vashafaru is a local island, not a resort island: an inhabited Maldivian island about 2 km long with its own friendly community. It is alcohol-free, so please dress modestly in the village. You will find local shops, a caf\u00e9, a health centre and an outdoor gym on the island.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Island","icon":"","priority":"3"},{"id":294,"question":"Where can I wear swimwear on Vashafaru?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EVashafaru is a local island, so swimwear is for the island\u0026#8217;s designated bikini beach, a short walk from Beach Inn, and for excursions such as sandbank and picnic-island trips. In the village, please cover shoulders and knees.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Island","icon":"","priority":"4"},{"id":295,"question":"When is the best time to visit?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EThe driest months are January to April (the dry northeast monsoon runs January\u2013March), and the northern atolls get the least rain in the Maldives. Sea temperatures stay around 28\u201330 \u00b0C all year. Ask us about diving conditions for your dates.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Island","icon":"","priority":"5"},{"id":296,"question":"Is there an ATM on the island?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EYes, Vashafaru has a 24-hour ATM.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Island","icon":"","priority":"6"},{"id":297,"question":"What are Fridays like on a local island?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EFriday is part of the Maldivian weekend and the day of Friday prayers. Shops and some services close around the midday prayers, so plan any errands around them.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Island","icon":"","priority":"7"},{"id":253,"question":"How do I book?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003ESend us your dates, the room you would like and the number of guests using our \u003Ca href=\"\/contact\/#book\"\u003Ebooking form\u003C\/a\u003E, or email [email protected]. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +960 779-5071. For diving questions, email our dive center at [email protected].\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Booking","icon":"","priority":"8"},{"id":245,"question":"Do I need to be certified to dive with you?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003ENo. Vashafaru Dive \u0026#038; Water Sports, our in-house PADI Dive Center, offers Discover Scuba, PADI courses and guided boat dives. Complete beginners can try Discover Scuba Diving with a PADI Instructor after a short lesson in the calm lagoon, and certified divers can join our guided boat dives.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Diving","icon":"","priority":"9"},{"id":246,"question":"Are you a PADI dive center?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EYes. Vashafaru Dive \u0026#038; Water Sports, our in-house dive center at Beach Inn Vashafaru, is a PADI Dive Center (store no. 26374). We have air and Nitrox fills on the island, our own dive boat, rental gear including kids\u0026#8217; and freediving gear, and an air-conditioned classroom.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Diving","icon":"","priority":"10"},{"id":247,"question":"Do you offer Nitrox?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EYes. We have air and Nitrox fills on the island, so certified Enriched Air divers can dive on Nitrox. Not certified yet? Ask us about the PADI Enriched Air Diver course.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Diving","icon":"","priority":"11"},{"id":248,"question":"When is the best time to see manta rays?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EMantas are seen around Haa Alifu; ask us about the best time for your dates. Sightings depend on currents and conditions, so we never promise them, but we are always happy to tell you what we have been seeing.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Marine Life","icon":"","priority":"12"},{"id":249,"question":"What about sharks?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EReef sharks are regularly seen on channel dives around Haa Alifu. They are generally relaxed around divers, and watching them cruise past is one of the highlights of diving in the north.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Marine Life","icon":"","priority":"13"},{"id":250,"question":"Can non-divers join?","answer":"\u003Cp\u003EAbsolutely. We arrange snorkeling trips, sandbank and picnic-island excursions, dolphin and sunset cruises, local island tours and night fishing with a beach BBQ. You can also hire snorkel gear or a kayak to explore the lagoon and the house reef at your own pace.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","category":"Excursions","icon":"","priority":"14"}],"heroBackgroundImageData":{"src":"https:\/\/www.beachinnvashafaru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/vashafaru-beach-lagoon.jpg","srcWebp":"https:\/\/www.beachinnvashafaru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/vashafaru-beach-lagoon.jpg.webp"}}