North-side house reef with year-round access, strong biodiversity, and multiple shallow reef sections.
Sheltered resort house reef in Lhaviyani Atoll.
Sheltered resort house reef in Lhaviyani Atoll.
Le Meridien House Reef is a sheltered north-side resort reef in Lhaviyani Atoll, with swim-from-villa access and a compact network of shallow reef sections plus a small wreck. It suits divers and snorkelers who want easy logistics, vibrant coral, and reliable wildlife without leaving the resort footprint, and it is one of the easiest ways to stay on the reef all day without leaving the resort.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 30m
Depth Note
House-reef access starts very shallow from the resort side and the outer slope reaches roughly 20-30 m.
Best Season
Year-round; visibility is usually best from May to December.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered from the elements, with calm house-reef conditions and multiple shallow reef routes.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Resort access rules apply, and some routes are timed through the dive center shuttle or resort-side entry points.
Legal Notes
Follow resort reef-restoration guidance and marine-biologist briefings around the house reef.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Relaxed house-reef scuba with a small wreck, deeper outer slopes, and high biodiversity.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first reef; the main appeal is easy snorkeling and scuba from a sheltered resort base.
Snorkeling
Excellent from the resort side, with easy entry and year-round access to the reef.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
North-side house reef with year-round access, strong biodiversity, and multiple shallow reef sections.
House-reef access from the villas and jetty side of the resort.
Resort context with house-reef access, coral restoration, and marine-life programming.
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