Equator Village

Lewis Cardenas

The hotel itself is spacious and quite comfortable. Everything was exceptionally clean, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the water pressure in the rooms was noticeably low, and the Internet was a major disappointment. It barely worked in the public areas and was nearly impossible to connect to from the rooms. We booked a snorkeling excursion that was just okay, but the best snorkeling experience by far was at Addu Park. Due to ongoing reclamation in the area, the water has become murky and rough, which made the overall experience less enjoyable than expected. There was also some confusion around the difference between "all inclusive" and "full board," which could have been better explained. On a positive note, the staff were genuinely friendly. One of the cooks stood out in particular. He clearly takes pride in the local cuisine and runs the local food section daily. That part of the buffet was consistently the best. The rest of the food was fine, but not memorable. Drinks were another weak point. The alcohol served was very low quality and not something I’d recommend. We asked for a late checkout and were kindly given until 2 PM, which was a nice gesture. However, there was a hiccup during checkout. The staff initially said I had paid through Booking.com, but I hadn’t. It turned out the person assisting me was new. Thankfully, I asked for a receipt before heading to the airport and caught the mistake in time. Across the street, there’s a small souvenir shop run by a kind gentleman. He rents snorkeling gear and sells decent souvenirs, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, it was a good stay with several highlights, but there are definitely areas that need improvement.

Paula Richards

Great little hotel with friendly staff. Nothing too much trouble. Food good, all areas clean and sleep quality was great. Would love to come back here.

Brian Lacey

My two sons and I stayed at Equator Village in June 2025. For the price and convenience to Gan Airport this resort is a great choice. PROS: 1) Near Gan Airport, so it is quick to/from resort. This is especially useful if you are coming from Sri Lanka as Sri Lankan Airlines has direct flights to Gan Island. 2) There is a reef just off shore, which has really nice snorkeling. Nearly as good as any you will find by boat 3) Good Value: Staff, food and room are good for the price 4) Because this isn't a "trapped" resort, for guests it is much easier to go see other parts of Addu Atoll. 5) Staff are really nice. CONS: There isn't really a "beach" but still there is sun-bathing area near the shore. The rooms aren't on the shore/beach front, but within a short distance.

Abdul Majid

Extremely impolite behavior from the front desk staff (fahm).So we were not booked and left the hotel to book another hotel. So I will not recommend this hotel to my colleague also.

Scott Douglass

We stayed here in February 2025. It's a nice place but be aware that it appears to be in a decaying state. The village earned many awards for excellence up until 2018, sadly nothing new since then. Rooms are clean, the grounds are somewhat kept up. The area is beautiful. Food is mediocre, not the greatest at all. It's just OK. Staff is really amazingly helpful. It is advisable to purchase the full All-Inclusive package to, if one elects to purchase the Half Board you will be treated as second class, you will pay for water at dinner, you will have to pay $18 USD if wanting lunch there on property. High Tea in the late afternoon is $5 USD, again if not all inclusive. If you use more than the water allowed in your room, you will pay for extra as well. Thie water rationing seems to be a thing in the Maldives.