Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas - Dhidhoofinolhu

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Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas - Dhidhoofinolhu
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Overview

5-star beachfront resort near the world's only year-round whale shark aggregation site, with 193 villas and a 4-star Forbes spa

Dining & Bars

Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas offers 8 international restaurants and 5 bars across the island. East Market serves pan-Asian breakfasts and dinners, while the Italian Allegria restaurant provides ocean views and live music. Beach Rouge offers seafood and cocktails on the sand, and Umami features Japanese cuisine with teppanyaki shows.

Villas & Rooms

The resort has 193 villas, each with direct beach or lagoon access. Romantic Pool Water Villas include private infinity pools and steps into the shallow coral sea. Beach Pool Villas offer spacious interiors, outdoor showers, and direct beach access.

Wellness & Spa

Lux South Ari Atoll has one of only two 4-star Forbes spas in the Maldives. The spa features over-water treatment rooms with glass floors for viewing marine life during massages. Daily yoga, meditation, and personalized wellness programs are available for guests.

Activities & Entertainment

The resort has the largest motorized and non-motorized water sports facilities in the Maldives. The on-site Euro-Divers centre offers PADI courses and daily whale shark snorkeling excursions to the nearby aggregation site. Kids can enjoy the children's club with pizza-making, coral planting, and cinema under the stars.

Location & Awards

Lux* South Ari Atoll is a 30-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport. The surrounding waters are part of the South Ari Atoll Marine Park, home to whale sharks year-round. The property was awarded Leading Food & Beverages Hotel by South Asian Travel Awards.

  • Dining: 8 international restaurants and 5 bars
  • Rooms: 193 villas with direct beach or lagoon access
  • Wellness: One of only two 4-star Forbes spas in the Maldives
  • Activities: Largest water sports facilities in the Maldives
  • Location: 30-minute seaplane from Malé, near year-round whale shark site
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 35.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesian
Building
Number of rooms:193
Former name
Diva Maldives
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Rooms and availability

Beach Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Double bed
Two-Bedroom Beach Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Romantic Villa
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's buffet

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Badminton
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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Essential information about Lux* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas

💵 Lowest room price 54303 INR
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
✈️ Distance to airport 7.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Villa International Maamigili, VAM

Location

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Dhidhoofinolhu, Dhidhoofinolhu, Maldives
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Dhidhoofinolhu, Dhidhoofinolhu, Maldives
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Dhiddhoofinolhu
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