Equator Village

Location: Equator Village offers its guests a new and exciting experience of The Maldives. If a fresh look at this beautiful country is what you want, then this is the place for you. Located just half a degree below the equator, the lush, tree-filled island of Gan was used by the British as an air force and naval outpost from 1956 to 1976. The handsome building which now houses the reception, bar and restaurant was originally an officers club and the large guest rooms were once accommodation to high-ranking officers.

Accommodation: Rooms are arranged among mature bougainvillea trees, hibiscus and even rose bushes. Set in carefully tended gardens is an attractive, free-sized swimming pool. Other out-of-water sport facilities include an excellent tennis court, antique snooker table squash, indoor games, volleyball, table tennis and bicycle hire free to hotel guests. There are three other islands beyond Gan you can visit and these bikes make them fun to explore.

Facilities: Award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, the signature Banyan Tree Gallery and a health club.

Sports & Leisure: Water sports facilities, volleyball, table tennis, snooker and badminton; TV room, reading area and board games; Health Club and excursions.